RPOF Get together

 

The idea was to have a "get together" some place in northern Indiana (center of the RV universe) and (as part of the festivities) arrange a tour of the Rpod/FR factory - to see just how the Pods are made and interact (hopefully) with some FR people.  There are also suppliers to the RV industry in the area (as one might expect) and maybe they could be contacted also, if there is sufficient interest. 

 

Of course, this would be after winter and I'm thinking May or June - before it gets too hot.  But what are your feelings?  I am willing to do a certain amount of the "leg work" in checking out campgrounds, etc., but would need to see if the Mods could use their influence to make arrangements with FR.

 

While it's several months away, it would be well to start planning now for next year's trips.  The location might work out well for our Canadian friends.  The Indiana DNR will accept reservations up to 6 months in advance so, if we want May, we could start reserving in December.  Maybe I could persuade them to hold a "block" of sites for us?

Pro - It is a long weekend for many of us anyway and maybe a few might be going to the Indy 500.

Con - It is a holiday weekend and sites fill fast.  Also, I was thinking a Saturday morning tour would be nice (all depending on what FR will agree to, as it is likely a holiday for them, also).  So, a lot depends on what, if anything FR will do.

 

There are two State parks reasonably close to the Elkhart area: Potato Creek and Chain of Lakes

 

I'll check KOAs...but only at gunpoint!

 

Well folks, it's up to you.  Do you want to do it?  Prefer a particular date?  What say ye?

 

 

Thanks for jumping in! (I was hoping you would).  I'm not sure the idea is going anywhere, but I thought your idea of a get together & tour was a good one and worth another try.  (I was unaware of the Maumee rally)

 

Understand about the Pod/Surveyor.  It may not even be possible.  I'm just throwing an idea out to guage interest.  And, if so, dates, place, etc.  If the idea does "gain traction" I hope you'll jump in with your experience. 

 

So, here is another idea, that might be easier (yea, right) to manage:

 

How about a "touring rally"?  In looking at the membership map, we have members scattered all over the place.  This means, no matter where we go, it will not be convenient for a number of members.  A touring rally will connect with the most members, but probably not all at the same time, as members can join in and leave as they wish.

 

One broad idea would be to have our Canadian friends head South.  Then we would drive East towards Northern Appalachia.  Then head South towards NC, SC, GA (or the Western side of the mountains).  From there head West.

 

This might be a cool thing to do, but would require a certain amount of planning and willing members in the areas of the "stops" to scope out  a good place to spend a night or two.  You can come only to your nearby area, one or two "legs" of the tour, or for the super hearty - do the whole "tour" and win the "Iron-Podder" award.

 

Just another idea.