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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
 Posted - May 30 2008 : 11:05:59 PM
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Does anyone have any ideas for next years rally? We need your input
Later,
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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djtodd2529
Average Member
USA
204 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2008 : 11:16:07 PM
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How about Elkhart, Indiana...Maybe we could arrange a group tour of the factory. Elkhart campground is pretty decent.
Todd & Debbi Callicoat
Brad (11), Jill (8), Alexis (7), Brandon (6), and Brooke (6)
Goldie "the dog" (10 year-old Yellow Lab mix)
The rig: 2007 Flagstaff 831QBSS & 1997 Ford Expedition
Blue Ox & Prodigy brake controller
Nights camped 2007: 10
Nights camped 2008: 9
Click to see my trailer modification picturess.
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2008 : 06:35:40 AM
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I would like that Todd.Lets see what some other members come up with.
Thanks,
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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dunnnc
Average Member
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 3:44:36 PM
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We vote for a more central location to get more people from the southern, southeastern & southwestern states.
Neil & Frankie Dunn
08 Flagstaff 831RLSS
636# Tongue
6700# Trailer Axles
05 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
5.3L, 3.23 PosiTrac
6620# Truck
Reese WD w/800# Bars
LH & RH Eaz-Lift Sway Controls
Tow & See Mirrors
Nights camped In 2008 (74) thru' 29May |
Edited by - dunnnc on Jun 01 2008 8:22:24 PM |
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toshiba
New Member
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 4:31:54 PM
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(more central location to get more people from the southern & southwestern states)
Where is that location?
Texas??
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dunnnc
Average Member
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 8:23:51 PM
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Somewhere around the Nashville, TN area would be a start.
Neil & Frankie Dunn
08 Flagstaff 831RLSS
636# Tongue
6700# Trailer Axles
05 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
5.3L, 3.23 PosiTrac
6620# Truck
Reese WD w/800# Bars
LH & RH Eaz-Lift Sway Controls
Tow & See Mirrors
Nights camped In 2008 (77) thru' 01Jun |
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milzat
Administrator
USA
1119 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2008 : 8:53:02 PM
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dunnnc
Average Member
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 09:38:30 AM
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At least somewhere in that area. Maybe between Memphis & Nashville?
Neil & Frankie Dunn
08 Flagstaff 831RLSS
636# Tongue
6700# Trailer Axles
05 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
5.3L, 3.23 PosiTrac
6620# Truck
Reese WD w/800# Bars
LH & RH Eaz-Lift Sway Controls
Tow & See Mirrors
Nights camped In 2008 (77) thru' 01Jun |
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DavenRobin
Junior Member
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 5:27:41 PM
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We vote Tennessee.
2002 Chev Silverado Z-71
2008 Rockwood 8296SS
Equal-i-zer WDH
38 nights camped in 2008 |
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Wandering Spirits
New Member
USA
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 Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 5:53:34 PM
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Tennessee or Southern Kentucky would probably be reachable for a lot of people. The weather in that area is usually pretty nice in May.
Patrick and Tammy Welch
2001 Ford Ranger Edge
2000 Rockwood Freedom 1980
2008 Nights Camped: 11
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2008 : 7:58:17 PM
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Guys,
Has any one camped here????
http://www.foxfirekoa.com/Camping.htm
Looks like a nice place see what you guys think.
Later,
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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LittleHome
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 7:25:31 PM
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Jeannie and I have camped in Berea Ky, Renfro Valley Ky, Pigeon Forge Tn and Crossville Tn and visited several other areas nearby. The question would be what attractions would we want to visit. Maybe we need to form a list of people who would want to attend the second annual rally and pick a place which will be in the center if possible. We enjoyed the rally and would like to attend the second if possible.
Steve & Jeannie Lange from Northern Ky.
Steve & Jeannie
2007 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4, 5.4 v8
2007 Rockwood 2604
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 9:13:01 PM
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Guys I did some checking it looks like Nashville would be a good place it is about 1/2 way between Mikes place and mine.
Greenville, PA to Nashville, TN = 578 miles
Prarieville. LA to Nashville, TN = 594 miles
Livonia, MI To Nashville = 537 miles
Has any one camped around Nashville??
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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djtodd2529
Average Member
USA
204 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2008 : 10:11:02 PM
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No, but I plan to this summer in August. I have heard that Gatlinburg is also really nice. I will be starting to plan my trip soon, so if I come across any nice places I will let you know.
Todd & Debbi Callicoat
Brad (11), Jill (8), Alexis (7), Brandon (6), and Brooke (6)
Goldie "the dog" (10 year-old Yellow Lab mix)
The rig: 2007 Flagstaff 831QBSS & 1997 Ford Expedition
Blue Ox & Prodigy brake controller
Nights camped 2007: 10
Nights camped 2008: 9
Click to see my trailer modification picturess.
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Specularius
New Member
USA
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DavenRobin
Junior Member
USA
80 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 4:08:04 PM
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Nashville would be about 550 miles for us from eastern NC (Fayetteville). A 600 mile radius from Nashville would encompass a lot of folks.
2002 Chev Silverado Z-71
2008 Rockwood 8296SS
Equal-i-zer WDH
38 nights camped in 2008 |
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dunnnc
Average Member
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 7:52:46 PM
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Also there is Pigeon Forge, TN with 32 campgrounds($20-$80) & Dollywood. Gatlinburg is only 8 miles south. This is a beautiful area and there are a lot of attractions, places to shop & restaurants.
It would be about 100 miles more from Prairieville, LA, 30 miles more from Greenville, PA and 15 miles more from Livonia.
We have camped here several times & Steve & Jeannie Lange have been to Gatlinburg several times also.
Neil & Frankie Dunn
08 Flagstaff 831RLSS
636# Tongue
6700# Trailer Axles
05 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
5.3L, 3.23 PosiTrac
6620# Truck
Reese WD w/800# Bars
LH & RH Eaz-Lift Sway Controls
Tow & See Mirrors
Nights camped In 2008 (77) thru' 01Jun |
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merrykalia
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:08:24 PM
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I would vote for Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We camp there at least a couple times each year. Most all of the campgrounds have SMALL sites, but most also have water, sewer, electric, cable and WIFI - about $30 per night. Riverside Campground is actually in Sevierville and is before you get into the horrendous traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and is on the river, so guests can fish. We are only 2 hours away, so it is convenient for us. There is enough stuff to do to keep anyone busy for weeks, not just a few days. There are lots of hiking/biking trails (in Great Smokey Mountain NP), there is shopping and lots of it, Dollywood, numerous music theaters, horseback riding, etc. We go down each year for spring break and the weather is usually in the 70's. This year, we had a bad storm on Tuesday and then it cooled off for a day or so and was only in the 60's.
I was going to suggest Natural Bridge State Park in Slade, KY. It's about 45 minutes east of Lexington. It has 2 campgrounds within the park, lots of hiking trails, a lodge with a restaurant and pool. It is close to the I-75 corridor and a really nice campground.
We would LOVE to attend if it's close enough.
Donna, Butch, Elora and Jayda
2007 Rockwood 8317SS |
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:15:22 PM
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After looking at the prices for the sites in nashville I agree with Neil I think gatlinburg would be a better choice. Now all we need to do is find a camp ground. I would also like to see if we could move rally dates to mid june when the kiddys are out of school.
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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dunnnc
Average Member
USA
194 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:28:35 PM
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We stay @ Eagles Nest in Pigeon Forge. I think mid-June is an ideal time altho' it might be a little warm for Yankees.
Eagles Nest Campground Inc.
http://www.eaglesnestcampground.com/
1111 Wears Valley Road
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863
phone numbers: 865-428-5841 or 800-892-2714
fax number: 865-428-8699
email:encamp@webtv.net
Neil & Frankie Dunn
08 Flagstaff 831RLSS
636# Tongue
6700# Trailer Axles
05 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab
5.3L, 3.23 PosiTrac
6620# Truck
Reese WD w/800# Bars
LH & RH Eaz-Lift Sway Controls
Tow & See Mirrors
Nights camped In 2008 (77) thru' 01Jun |
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:40:02 PM
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Neil,
I was looking at that CG I looked it up through the CG finder on the forum Maybe I will E-Mail them to see if they will do the rally.
I will be sure to leave the Northern air up North.
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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LittleHome
Junior Member
USA
61 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:56:58 PM
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Jeannie and I are always looking for an excuse to go to Gatlinburg. We have attended a rally just down the road at Holly Haven several years ago. Had a great time!!!!
Steve
Steve & Jeannie
2007 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x4, 5.4 v8
2007 Rockwood 2604
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merrykalia
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 8:57:46 PM
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Check out www.riversidecamp.com
Donna, Butch, Elora and Jayda
2007 Rockwood 8317SS |
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 9:05:05 PM
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Guys,
We are looking at June 11-14, to miss fathers day and the 4th weekend. I emailed Eagles Nest CG they have over 200 sites.
I wiil let you know what they say.
Later,
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (15)
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djtodd2529
Average Member
USA
204 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2008 : 10:31:30 PM
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I have never been to either place (Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg), but I have been told by several people that Gatlinburg is a much better place to go because it has a much wider range of activities for folks.
Todd & Debbi Callicoat
Brad (11), Jill (8), Alexis (7), Brandon (6), and Brooke (6)
Goldie "the dog" (10 year-old Yellow Lab mix)
The rig: 2007 Flagstaff 831QBSS & 1997 Ford Expedition
Blue Ox & Prodigy brake controller
Nights camped 2007: 10
Nights camped 2008: 9
Click to see my trailer modification picturess.
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clements02
New Member
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 07:30:27 AM
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Gatlinburg would be great. Another suggestion would be Stone Mountain Park, GA. Great campground and park.
Bennie and Melissa
Maddie 3, Ben 1
2002 Chevrolet 2500HD
2006 Rockwood 8318SS |
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Granted
New Member
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2008 : 11:53:49 AM
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We go to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg usually once a year and prefer PF to Gatlinburg for the shopping but both are nice and so close together it doesn't matter. We take the grand children and never run out of things to do even staying two weeks at a time. (usually run out of money before activities.) It is a really nice destination.
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racci_cj
Junior Member
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Jun 11 2008 : 11:31:26 PM
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We go at least 1 or 2 times a year to the Smoky Mts. in TN. We love finding new places there as we enjoy nature photography (mostly waterfalls). We don't spend as much time in PF or Gatlinburg due to the 'crowds'; we prefer the quietness of nature. We also prefer early spring (end of April - 1st part of May) or fall (Oct.) as the temp is not as warm and less crowds.
We have camped there as well as rented very beautiful log cabins a few times (not the ones at campgrounds, but through reality companies); and have always enjoyed our trips there.
Anyway, the campground we've stayed at in the past is just outside of Gatlinburg (about 12 miles) so it's in a quieter, less congested area. There are also some nice places to hike in that area as well. The CG used to be called Crazy Horse but has been changed to Adventure Bound. Here's thier website if you want to check it out:
http://www.abgatlinburg.com/default.asp
Another thing to keep in mind; PG and Gat. both tend to attract a lot of car and cycle shows. Seems there's one going on at least 2, sometimes 3, weeks of every month. They are usually on weekends, but folks tend to go out prior to the weekend and some stay later. So you end up having to deal with huge crowds and traffic especially during car/cycle shows. We usually schedule our trips around the shows to avoid the traffic. Might want to consider that when planning the date if you decide on the Smoky's.
Hope & Paul
2008 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8315BSS
Tow Vehicle = 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 4x4 Crew Max limited
Camping Days: 2007=25; 2008=14
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2008 : 9:04:09 PM
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Guys,
Adventure bound Gatlinburg was the only CG to respond to my E-mails
She is sending me over the rates so we can get the ball rolling.
It looks like a very nice place check it out at the link below.
http://www.abgatlinburg.com/default.asp
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (29)
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racci_cj
Junior Member
USA
42 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2008 : 12:22:43 AM
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If you are interested, here's some photos I took at Adventure Bound in 2005, when it was called Crazy Horse. Many of the pics have our Aliner in them as that was the camper we had at that time. Just look for the pics with the title '2005 TN...' at this site: http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t194/racci_cj/
Hope & Paul
2008 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8315BSS
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 4x4 Crew Max limited
Camping Days: 2007=25 2008=17
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eandsphotography
Junior Member
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 03:28:13 AM
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I live in Knoxville. YOu may want to take a look at Townsend,Tennesee. It is known as the peaceful side of the smokies. It is still within a 10 minute drive of all of downtown Gatlin./pigeon Forge/Dollywood, But ALOT less tourist traffic. We've stayed at the KOA Little River campground in TOwnsend and it is great. A little pricey for a riverfront site if you can even get one, but it's a nice place. There is another place right next door called Tremont Resort which looked really nice also.
Here is a link for the townsend area. hope it helps...http://www.smokymountains.org/accommodations/campgrounds.html
Erik and Shelly
05 Dodge ram 1500
09 Flagstaff 831KRSS (just arrived!!!)
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toshiba
New Member
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2008 : 08:25:20 AM
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Just a suggestion. Why not have two or three in other parts of the country? like north, south, east and west??? With the price of gas and children in school that would be so much better then one that only a handfull could attend?
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woody01
Moderator
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2008 : 7:05:13 PM
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Toshiba,
That is a great idea we had our 1st Rally Last year in Williamsfield OH.
I hosted it and it was also the 1st ralley I attended.
All you need to do is pick a place and date, post it on the forum and see who shows up. worst case is you go camping for the weekend.
Good Luck
Woody
Steve & Nicole Wood
Luke 8, Morgan 5
2002 F-250 super-duty
2003 Rockwood 8281SS 5er
Nights camped In 2008 (29)
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toshiba
New Member
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 06:30:53 AM
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thanks so much. i did not want to step on toes if i planned one for our area. I am wagon master for our club so i do have experience.
thanks
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rocky06fs
Forum Admin
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2009 : 7:54:52 PM
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Please post all 2009 Rally discussions here .
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