cultural · demand 2.4× baseline
Starts Jan 22GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW
America's Most Beautiful Roadster trophy + nine buildings of hot rods
2027-01-22 → 2027-01-24 · Pomona, CA
Search opens with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late.
Hosting near Pomona, CA? Event weekends book first — owners keep 75%.
List your rig →Start
2027-01-22
End
2027-01-24
Days away
221
Location
Pomona, CA
What you need to know
The longest-running indoor car show in the world fills the Pomona Fairplex with custom roadsters, hot rods and the AMBR trophy field. A retro-styled rig keeps the road-trip-in dovetailing with the show culture.
Official source: rodshows.com
Book ahead
6+ wk
Demand vs baseline
2.4×
Est. attendance
—
Best rigs for Grand National Roadster Show
Active discounts for this event
FAQ
When does Grand National Roadster Show happen?
Grand National Roadster Show runs 2027-01-22 through 2027-01-24 in Pomona, CA, california.
What kind of rig should I rent for Grand National Roadster Show?
Best categories: classic-touring, trucks-vans. The longest-running indoor car show in the world fills the Pomona Fairplex with custom roadsters, hot rods and the AMBR trophy field. A retro-styled rig keeps the road-trip-in dovetailing with the show culture.
How early should I book my RV for Grand National Roadster Show?
Recommended lead time: 6 weeks. For demand multiplier 2.4× events, local inventory fills fastest — book early to lock the best rigs and rates.
Ready to roll?
California is waiting.
Owners keep 75% · optional coverage at checkout · 48h free cancel. Owners + companies + tour operators all welcome.
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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Per-state legal callout · CA
Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles
California requires a noncommercial Class B license for housecars over 40 ft OR with more than 3 axles. Standard Class C covers most rental motorhomes under that threshold (CA VC §12804.9, §12804.10). Out-of-state visitors must meet the same standard.
California Vehicle Code §12804 · verified 2026-05-24
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages)
As of January 1, 2025, all motorized-vessel operators must carry the California Boater Card. The card is issued for life after passing a NASBLA-approved course administered by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks — Boater Card · verified 2026-05-24
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land
California OHVs must display a current OHV registration sticker (green = year-round, red = restricted seasons for 2003-and-earlier 2-stroke) on any state-managed riding area. Issued by DMV; renewed every 2 years.
California State Parks OHMVR Division · verified 2026-05-24
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area
Standard 0.08% BAC for drivers (0.04% for commercial). California enforces the federal open-container framework: alcoholic beverages must be sealed or stored in a non-passenger area (e.g., RV living-quarters separator closed) while the vehicle is on a public roadway.
California Vehicle Code §23222 · verified 2026-05-24
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- · Tax: 10.25%
- · Min driver age: 21+ standard, 25+ Class A
- · Gravel roads: Permit required
- · Generator quiet: 22:00-06:00