Mid America Truck Show, is it worth it to go?

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  1. Boardhauler

    Boardhauler Road Train Member

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    I'm thinking about making the pilgrimage this year. It's been a bucket list item for me forever. Anybody here have any advice on hotels, food, what to make sure I see, anything to avoid etc?
    I'd probably fly in Wednesday and fly back out Sunday. I've had thoughts about doing some truck shopping while I am back east, but I don't see how you guys are doing it at today's rates.
     
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  3. Eddiec

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    Google Map the exhibition site so you can view the hotels that are within walking distance. Make sure to pre-register for all 3 days .
     
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    Some nice stuff inside, but make sure you find your way outside too….

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    That suicide door 379 is sick
     
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    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    There’s some fine rides to look at, the one thing that kills my interest in a truck of this caliber, is walking up and seeing paint on the belts on the engine, just turns me off royally! Can’t believe anyone would sink that much $$ in a nice paint job then do a slouchy job on the engine, that’s just me though, maybe I’m being to harsh….?
     
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    I'd start calling hotels now to see if any are available for those dates. From what I've heard, all of the close hotels get booked up a year in advance for the show. I suppose if your flying in and renting a car it wouldn't be much of a problem finding a hotel a little further out...
     
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