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joraz wrote:
We've never been to one of these but I think we will head up to Wisconsin to check out the one coming up at the end of the month. We are in a 40 footer with toad. I've got a few questions directed toward FMCA rally veterans:
1. They offer dry camp, 30 amp and 50 amp. No prob dry camping for us but what do you prefer? We get 30 amp, although Madison can be hot at this time of the year.
2. Anyone stay outside the rally and buy day passes? We always stay on the grounds. All attendees will be at the Alliant Energy Center grounds this year. No one will be offsite at Lake Farm Park. Those that have Lake Farm Parking will be re-routed to Alliant Energy Center grounds.
3. Any prob leaving a well behaved dog in coach when attending seminars? If you can close off 1/2 of your coach, suggest you run on air conditioner for you and your dog's comfort.
4. Any prob getting toad out on demand? No problem at all just be sure to have your car pass hanging from mirror upon re-entry.
5. How about the seminars? Are they usually full? Normally, there is room for all, but arrive a few minutes early to sit where you would like. The indoor vendors and seminar rooms should all be in the same building or a short walk to the next building. FMCA has some of the best technical presenters available. Gary Bunzer, the RV Doctor; Brett Wolfe, chassis and diesel; etc. The Geeks do technical seminars about phones and computers, but about 1/3 of the time will be trying to sell their web site for a fee paid by you. Just review your program book and look at the descriptions. You will probably have conflicts where you cannot get to all the seminars you would like. Our first couple of rallies, my wife and I split and attended different seminars to get the best use of time. Please be sure to attend the FMCA Benefit Seminar. Even though there is a list and some detail in FMC, you will get much more detail at the seminar. FMCAssist is one of the best benefits that is included when you pay your dues. Some seminars are really sales pitches. Don't just jump to buy their product. With so many vendors there, you will be able to research and buy from the one that gives you the best price and information.
If you need service, the Service Center will open at noon and motor home preview 5-8:30 on Wednesday.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday all the vendors are open 9-4, coaches 9-5.
Any other advice? Thanks. Bring money, you will find something you just cannot do without. We usually eat lunch on the grounds, but drive to a restaurant for dinner if time permits. Otherwise, we have meals in the coach.
jor
โJul-17-2015 07:37 AM
joraz wrote:
We've never been to one of these but I think we will head up to Wisconsin to check out the one coming up at the end of the month. We are in a 40 footer with toad. I've got a few questions directed toward FMCA rally veterans:
1. They offer dry camp, 30 amp and 50 amp. No prob dry camping for us but what do you prefer?
2. Anyone stay outside the rally and buy day passes?
3. Any prob leaving a well behaved dog in coach when attending seminars?
4. Any prob getting toad out on demand?
5. How about the seminars? Are they usually full?
Any other advice? Thanks.
jor