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I'll get it started by seeding this post with a few softball questions
Q. Who is eligible to come to the rally?
A. Anyone who currently owns a Heartland produced RV and plans to bring it with them to camp in at the rally.
Q. When is the rally?
A. It is June 14-17, 2012
Q. What is a rally?
A. In general, an RV rally is a gathering of RVers to meet, share, learn and have a great time.
Q. What's special about this rally?
A. A couple of things. First, it's a Heartland rally. That means that 100% of the attendees will own and be camping at the rally in a Heartland RV. Second, this is the largest rally we put on in North America, once annually. Third, we try to do a few things at this rally that we just not able to at local Chapter and Regional rallies.
Q. Where's the rally being held?
A. It is being held at the Cam-Plex in Gillette, WY
Q. What's the cost of the rally?
A. The rally fee has not been set yet. I expect to do this not later than December 1st.
Q. What's included in the rally fee?
A. Quite a bit actually. The rally fee will include:
- 3 nights of full-hookup camping at the Cam-Plex
- Several meals
- Seminars
- Entertainment
Q. When and how can I register for the rally?
A. The current plan is to open registration sometime in the month of December. Most likely between the 1st and the 15th. Registration will be 100% online. I use the website and registration software of a 3rd party company to facilitate the process. It's fast, simple and secure.
Q. How will I know when registration is open as I hear this rally sells out FAST!
A. Two ways. First, as a benefit of their membership, Heartland Owners Club members will be given first an exclusive registration window. They will be notified by email. Second, once the Club member registration window closes, a post will be made on the forum notifying all 12,000 forum members that general registration is now open for all Heartland owners.
Q. What about coming in early for the rally. We always enjoy getting to town days/weeks ahead of time?
A. UPDATE (4-Oct): You may arrive up to ONE WEEK EARLY! (Thursday, June 7). We just worked this out with the Cam-Plex. Rates will be determined at a later date.
Q. We don't like to leave on Sundays, we prefer to leave campgrounds and rallies on Monday or later. Can we do this?
A. Sorry but we MUST leave Sunday. Newmar is holding their rally immediately following ours, so we must vacate right away..
Q. How close/far is the campground (Box Elder) from the rally hall (Wyoming Center)?
A. I'd say it's about a quarter mile. Pretty good walk (20 minutes), breezy bike ride (10 minutes) and easy truck ride (5 minutes).
Q. We have our own golf cart - can we use it at this venue?
A. Yes, you can bring/provide your own golf cart at this venue.
Q. Will rental golf carts be available?
A. It is not known at this time. If we have them, we will have to bring them in from over the mountain. They will likely be costly. But I hope to have some available - at whatever the rate may be. There will be an advance signup and payment feature for this during registration, should golf carts be offered.
Q. What level of hookups will we have?
A. We will have full-hookups. A mix of 30 and 50 amp power. It will be cool, maybe even cold. Doubtful that air conditioners will be needed, much less the need for 2 at once.
Q. Where are the utility connections be.
A. Everything connects behind the RV. Bring plenty of water and sewer hose. Probably won't need to extend your power cord beyond the factory length unless your connection is at the center of the side of the coach.
Q. What about garbage pickup at the RV sites?
A. Trash bins / dumpsters will be located on site and are picked up by the city.
Q. Are all the sites pretty level?
A. Most sites are "generally level" but some sites are a climb up from the street. We will do our best to block out the worst of these sites and not assign them.
Q. We read where the sites are rather narrow, only 18 feet. Is this true?
A. Yes, this is true. However, it is our "plan" to use every other site. Not 100% certain we will be allowed to do this, but it's "the plan" at this time.
Note that your question and corresponding answer may be moved from here to a more relevant thread within this rally forum in order to help others too.
I'll get it started by seeding this post with a few softball questions
Q. Who is eligible to come to the rally?
A. Anyone who currently owns a Heartland produced RV and plans to bring it with them to camp in at the rally.
Q. When is the rally?
A. It is June 14-17, 2012
Q. What is a rally?
A. In general, an RV rally is a gathering of RVers to meet, share, learn and have a great time.
Q. What's special about this rally?
A. A couple of things. First, it's a Heartland rally. That means that 100% of the attendees will own and be camping at the rally in a Heartland RV. Second, this is the largest rally we put on in North America, once annually. Third, we try to do a few things at this rally that we just not able to at local Chapter and Regional rallies.
Q. Where's the rally being held?
A. It is being held at the Cam-Plex in Gillette, WY
Q. What's the cost of the rally?
A. The rally fee has not been set yet. I expect to do this not later than December 1st.
Q. What's included in the rally fee?
A. Quite a bit actually. The rally fee will include:
- 3 nights of full-hookup camping at the Cam-Plex
- Several meals
- Seminars
- Entertainment
Q. When and how can I register for the rally?
A. The current plan is to open registration sometime in the month of December. Most likely between the 1st and the 15th. Registration will be 100% online. I use the website and registration software of a 3rd party company to facilitate the process. It's fast, simple and secure.
Q. How will I know when registration is open as I hear this rally sells out FAST!
A. Two ways. First, as a benefit of their membership, Heartland Owners Club members will be given first an exclusive registration window. They will be notified by email. Second, once the Club member registration window closes, a post will be made on the forum notifying all 12,000 forum members that general registration is now open for all Heartland owners.
Q. What about coming in early for the rally. We always enjoy getting to town days/weeks ahead of time?
A. UPDATE (4-Oct): You may arrive up to ONE WEEK EARLY! (Thursday, June 7). We just worked this out with the Cam-Plex. Rates will be determined at a later date.
Q. We don't like to leave on Sundays, we prefer to leave campgrounds and rallies on Monday or later. Can we do this?
A. Sorry but we MUST leave Sunday. Newmar is holding their rally immediately following ours, so we must vacate right away..
Q. How close/far is the campground (Box Elder) from the rally hall (Wyoming Center)?
A. I'd say it's about a quarter mile. Pretty good walk (20 minutes), breezy bike ride (10 minutes) and easy truck ride (5 minutes).
Q. We have our own golf cart - can we use it at this venue?
A. Yes, you can bring/provide your own golf cart at this venue.
Q. Will rental golf carts be available?
A. It is not known at this time. If we have them, we will have to bring them in from over the mountain. They will likely be costly. But I hope to have some available - at whatever the rate may be. There will be an advance signup and payment feature for this during registration, should golf carts be offered.
Q. What level of hookups will we have?
A. We will have full-hookups. A mix of 30 and 50 amp power. It will be cool, maybe even cold. Doubtful that air conditioners will be needed, much less the need for 2 at once.
Q. Where are the utility connections be.
A. Everything connects behind the RV. Bring plenty of water and sewer hose. Probably won't need to extend your power cord beyond the factory length unless your connection is at the center of the side of the coach.
Q. What about garbage pickup at the RV sites?
A. Trash bins / dumpsters will be located on site and are picked up by the city.
Q. Are all the sites pretty level?
A. Most sites are "generally level" but some sites are a climb up from the street. We will do our best to block out the worst of these sites and not assign them.
Q. We read where the sites are rather narrow, only 18 feet. Is this true?
A. Yes, this is true. However, it is our "plan" to use every other site. Not 100% certain we will be allowed to do this, but it's "the plan" at this time.
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