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2012 RV-Dreams Fall Rally Information
This is the page for our 2012 Fall Rally to be held Oregon. It's our first ever west coast Rally and we are extremely excited about it.
For Fall 2012, we are working with the River Bend Resort on the Willamette River in Harrisburg, Oregon.
River Bend has 95 RV sites and a 19-room hotel on site. In addition, the Lodge will be perfect for our seminars and activities.
The itinerary includes several seminars from Linda & I based on our seven-plus years of experience as full-timers, our own research, interviews with other full-timers, and the wealth of information from our Forum. Below you will find a preliminary itinerary, but keep in mind that more will likely be added.
In addition to educational seminars, we will have other activities such as rig walk-throughs, a welcome dinner, a pizza night, a potluck, a catered dinner, a full farewell breakfast, entertainment, and lots more!
2012 RV-Dreams Fall Rally
River Bend Resort
Harrisburg, Oregon
September 18 - 23, 2012
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Rally Details
The Place
Come join us at River Bend Resort in the beautiful state of Oregon. The park is convenient to I-5 about 20 miles north of Eugene.
We are partnering with River Bend Resort to provide our website visitors, Journal readers, and Forum members - our RV-Dreams Family - with a great location to come together for fellowship and a little education as well. We have not stayed at River Bend, but we like what we see and it's been a pleasure working with them so far. We look forward to joining Event Coordinator Robin Prisener and her staff in welcoming all our guests!
In addition to the wonderful rally facilities, River Bend Resort offers:
Full hook-ups with 30/50 amp service
Concrete pads
Big Rig Friendly
High-speed Wireless Internet
Laundry Facilities
Pool
Whirlpool
Views of the Willamette River
On-Site Hotel
The Area
Located in Oregon's Willamette River Valley, River Bend is located right on the beautiful Willamette River. It's the land of argriculture, covered bridges, and wineries. And the Oregon coast is only an hour and a half away. Check out the Travel Oregon and the Oregon Wine Country websites.
The weather should be wonderful with average September highs in the mid 70s and cool nights! And September is the third driest month of the year in that area.
Tentative Itinerary
Note: Check back frequently as we often add seminars/events and change the schedule slightly
Though much of the content is geared toward the education of full-timers and future full-timers, everyone is welcome and we guarantee even the most part-time RVer will learn something and have a great time. :)
Tuesday
2:00 - 5:00 Welcome, Check-in, and Social Time
6:00 - 7:00 Catered Welcome Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 Rally Overview & Introductions
8:00 - 9:00 Icebreaker
Wednesday
9:00 - 10:00 No Right Way To Full-time - Evaluating The Options
In this seminar we emphasize there is no “right way” to full-time. We explore many of the different ways people live the full-timing lifestyle and provide some insight into what might work best for you.
10:15 - 11:00 Emotional Aspects of the Full-timing Decision
This seminar is a discussion of what to expect from your heart as you announce your plans to full-time, prepare to full-time, transition to full-timimg, and even after you hit the road. Very few seminars deal with this issue, but everyone goes through some surprising, but normal, feelings in the process.
11:15 - 12:30 What Does It Cost To Full-time?
The cost of full-timing is so important, but it is not easy to find real information on the subject. We'll show you some real numbers and how you can adjust those numbers for your planned lifestyle.
Lunch on your own
1:30 - 2:30 Working On The Road
We pack a lot of information into this seminar. Why work on the road? What are your options for working on the road? What types of jobs might you find? How do you find jobs? How do paid jobs compare to volunteer jobs? What are the tax implications of workamping?
6:00 - 7:00 Pizza Party
It will be a casual pizza night as we get together for some evening fun and a chance to continue to get to know each other.
7:30 - 9:00 RV Accessories Show & Tell
Come see what accessories full-timers recommend for convenience, safety, and fun. We'll look items for every day needs plus items that just make RV living easier or more fun.
Thursday
9:00 - 10:00 Buying An RV - Pros, Cons & Must Haves
In this seminar we discuss the pros and cons of the types of RVs in a full-timing lifestyle. In addition, we suggest features to look for that we consider "must haves" in any full-timing rig.
10:15 - 11:30 RV Weight & Tire Safety
The first half of this seminar will provide RV owners with the knowledge required to assure that their RV is operated within all safety limitations. The information is designed to assist owners in managing their existing RV weights as well as purchasing the correct RV to match their personal needs.
The second half of this seminar emphasizes maintenance and care of tires for optimum safety and durability. Participants receive information to assure that they are well informed consumers when purchasing tires. Tire pressure and proper inflation are covered in depth.
NOTE: We will be offering RV weighing before and after the Rally. Click HERE for more information on the safety benefits.
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 2:00 Boondocking/Solar
In this seminar, we lay out the basics of boondocking. We talk about what you might need for extended boondocking and touch on solar/battery set-ups. We also discuss holding tank management and other aspects of parking without hook-ups.
2:15 - 3:15 To be determined
6:00 - 7:30 Potluck Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 RV-Dreams Family Feud!
Back by popular demand, we're putting an RVing twist on the popular TV gameshow. We'll divide everyone into teams and all attendees will get to participate. It will be both fun and educational! :)
Friday
9:00 - ?????
Oregon's largest RV dealer, Guaranty RV, is just a few miles from River Bend Resort and they are partnering with us for a special treat.
We are still working out the details, but on this day Guaranty will be hosting our Rally attendees. Included will be their highly praised "RV 101" seminar with question and answer session. In addition, they will also be providing lunch and giving a tour of their facilities. They represent numerous brands and, with over 500 RVs in stock, you will be able to inspect a wide range of options.
BONUS: During the Rally, Guaranty RV Service Center Manager Tim Cooke will be providing a technician to do minor diagnostics and repairs for our attendees on-site at River Bend for free! That's right, they will not charge labor for anything they can do in under an hour. Of course, you may have to pay for parts, if necessary, but this is a wonderful opportunity to get some of those nagging little things fixed.
The rest of the day is a "FREE DAY"
We may have some impromptu group activities you can take part in, or you can join your new friends for a get-together or local touring, or you can just relax. It's all up to you.
Saturday
9:00 - 10:00 Internet On The Road
Technology is changing fast. Get the latest information on how to best access the internet on the road keeping in mind costs of equipment, recurring internet access charges, methods of connecting, and how that all fits with your internet needs.
10:15 - 11:15 Choosing Campgrounds/RV Parks
This seminar includes tips on finding campgrounds and RV parks that fit your RVing lifestyle.
11:30 - 12:30 Selecting A Home Base & Insurance Considerations
All U.S. full-timers have to be a resident of some state. This seminar provides some guidelines on what to consider when making that very important choice. And since the selection of a home base affects insurance rates, we discuss the various types of insurance RVers typically have and how to keep premiums low.
Lunch on your own
1:00 - 5:00 Open Rig Walk-throughs (Voluntary)
This is always one of our most popular events. Several RVers open their rigs so that attendees can see what a lived-in RV looks like, how things are stored, and what modifications have been made. It is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and get a better understanding of how life in an RV really works.
6:00 - 7:00 Catered Dinner
7:00 - 10:00 Final Night Celebration
Sunday
9:00 - 10:00 Full Farewell Breakfast Buffet
Time for hugs & handshakes and a few final words from your hosts
Rally Pricing* (Does not include accomodation costs):
$280 for 2 people
$140 for 1 person
$340 for a family of 3
$400 for a family of 4
Prior Rally Attendee Discount: All attendees of the 2012 RV-Dreams Fall Rally that have attended any prior RV-Dreams Rally will receive discounted pricing as follows:
$210 for 2 people
$105 for 1 person
$270 for a family of 3
$330 for a family of 4
* - There are no partial deposits. The entire Rally amount is due at time of registration. Registration must be completed by September 1, 2012. If you cancel, $70 per person is NON-REFUNDABLE. The remainder of the registration is refundable for cancellations prior to August 15, 2012.
The Rally registration fee includes all seminars, four catered meals, entertainment, and use of the Lodge for registration, seminars, and meals.
RV Sites
Reservation Information
The Rally registration fee DOES NOT include RV sites or other accommodations. We have set aside 60 RV sites and 16 on-site hotel rooms at River Bend Resort, but you must make your own reservations. Call River Bend at 1-541-995-9995.
Note that reservations will not be confirmed until you have registered and made your Rally payment. We will provide names of registrants to River Bend so they may confirm that those making reservations are properly registered for the 2012 Fall Rally. Reservations without Rally registrations are subject to cancellation. After you have registered, you can call or email River Bend to make your reservation. Be sure to tell them that you are with the RV-Dreams Rally. :)
Rally Rate For RV Sites
All sites are 50/30 Amp electric with full hook-ups and all are the same rate - $31.00 plus tax ($33.79) per night.
However, if you would like to stay seven days, River Bend will honor their weekly rate of $175 plus tax. That's a great deal!
Hotel
Conveniently, River Bend Resort has a small hotel on site. We have set aside 16 rooms for the 2012 Fall Rally. Our Rally attendees will receive a 10% discount off the regular rates shown below.
The rooms break down as follows:
7 Double Queens - $89 weekdays, $99 weekends
7 Single Kings - $99 weekdays, $109 weekends
1 ADA Single Queen - $89 weekdays, $99 weekends
1 Suite (kitchen, private bedroom, pull-out sofa - $139 weekdays, $159 weekends)
Other Accomodations
For those not bringing an RV or not booking an on-site hotel room, there are few hotel and Bed & Breakfast options in the area.
Additional Costs
Rally T-Shirts (Optional) - $15 Each
We will be ordering Rally T-shirts based on your selections during the registration process. Those that pre-order T-shirts will be able to pick them up and pay for them at registration on September 18. Please do NOT pre-pay for the shirts with your registration.
An RV-Dreams Rally includes a great mixture of experienced full-timers, new full-timers, savvy RVers, and wannabe full-timers. The time between planned events is as fun and informative as the scheduled parts as we all tend to gather and chat in a common area.
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