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Arrivals so far: SuiteSuccess, SDixon747, Lights, Dave&Jenny, G8trRay, GeorgiaHybrid. More expected tomorrow. Let the fun begin :)

2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift

Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding"

2017 DRV 39DBRS3

2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty"

 

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We are enroute but will not arrive till Saturday.

2005 Freightliner Century S/T, Singled, Air ride ET Jr. hitch
2019 46'+ Dune Sport Man Cave custom 5th wheel toy hauler
Owner of the 1978 Custom Van "Star Dreamer" which might be seen at a local car show near you!

 

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Rain and storms this morning , clearing by noon , then gorgeous weekend. Everyone be safe.

2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift

Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding"

2017 DRV 39DBRS3

2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty"

 

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!"

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Hi Everyone,

 

The trailer is hooked up and I hope it is ready for some road time. I should get there some time Saturday God willing. Wish me luck. This is my first pull with this trailer. I have only pulled a travel trailer twice with the truck. I am a rookie. I might need help with backing the trailer. I will be in site # 315.

 

See everyone Saturday,

Al

2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger "
  Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood "
    2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog "
 

 

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Al,

 

Rain has moved through. Weather perfect for this afternoon and weekend so no worries from that standpoint. If you have any problems backing we have some very seasoned folks already here who will be glad to help. Drive safely.

2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift

Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding"

2017 DRV 39DBRS3

2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty"

 

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!"

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I'm in Troutville, VA now. I plan on arriving tomorrow morning. I did not bring my Prius with me (my trailer was stolen last year) so, I'll be begging rides from where we'll be parked to the pavillion where all the activities occur. Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

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We are in route. Spent the night at the casino in Sallasaw OK.

On our drive yesterday from Rolling Retreats where we had a little work done on the suite we had rickandjanice pass us just west of OKC. After the traffic jam we traided lead with them. We pulled over at a exit for the dogs to take a potty break and here they come. They were camping at that exit and we had a great visit.

Don't know if we will make it in tonight or not, but on our way.

Roger

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We are also enroute but will not arrive till Saturday.


Our A/C had a very slow leak (< 1 can a year) that apparently got worse. Adding freon a couple days before we left had it blowing cold, but it apparently leaked right out before we left yesterday. I could have taken it to a 24 hour TA garage near where we stayed last night (and will stay tonight) but I didn't know if an TA was the best choice and it may had delayed our arrival to the rally if any needed parts were delayed. It will be cooler tomorrow than we endured yesterday. We will bear with it another day so that I can get advice at the rally before getting it repaired.


I had the annual PM done at Speedco this morning about 40-50 mi south of Atlanta on I 75.


Forest Glen RV Park, Jackson GA , I 75 Exit 205, that I am at will NOT get added to the HDT campground guide. If I wanted to put out my large dining/sofa slide to access the rear half of the trailer, the best site they had required about 50 feet of electric cable and water hose. Even more sewer hose was needed. I reached the elec and water, but did not have that much sewer hose. I will need to bring in the slides and then back the trailer up to dump before we leave in the morning.


To make it a bit worse, after all the slides were out and we were level, and while I was unloading the smart, Cathy saw the water that came out of the tap was rusty so she ran the sink for a half hour nearly filling our grey tank. Since we started full timing in December, we have always had full hookups and have not worried about this. I could bring the slides in and hook up to the truck again and back it up to the sewer, but I want to figure out how the blue boy procedure works anyhow. I just hope my first time using the blue boy won't be You Tube blooper worthy. I assume I can figure out when the blue boy is full and shut the valve on the trailer in time. At least it's not the black tank.


I look forward to meeting everyone. For most of you it will probably be the for the first time.


Jim

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Well we had six rigs here for the Pre-Rally Rally last night. Gail cooked a great spaghetti dinner and Janet made the wonderful garlic bread. There are seven rigs here now with many more expected today.

 

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Steve & Gail

2000 Volvo VNL660 Autoshift Detroit 60 12.7 "Semi Crazy"

2016 smart "Lil Crazy"

2018 Space Craft 48' TT "The Nut House"

KJ4YGY & KK4CTE

 

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We are in Franklin, TN visiting kids and grand-kids. Leaving tomorrow probably around noon. Should get there early afternoon. Anxious to see everyone!

Tom and Sandy

Tom and Sandy

1999 International 9400

2012 Mobile Suites 38RESB3

2013 Smart4two Passion

2003 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic

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Does it count if I just leave the truck idling in the driveway? Leaving in the morning, will see you around 15:00 according to the latest plan.

Paul & Paula + Daisy the amazing wiggle worm dog...

2001 Volvo 770 Autoshift, Singled, w/ Aluminum Bed - Toy Draggin

2013 395AMP XLR Thunderbolt Toy Hauler

2013 Smart Passion

2012 CanAm Spyder RT

2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide

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Hello, we are here in Crossville headed to the CG for a "driveby" this afternoon. We have head back the NoVa in the early AM. Staying with freinds locally.

Reidar & Janet Larsen

2010 Jayco G2 32 BHDS

2007 Dodge 3500 SRW MegaCab

2003 GL1800A

 

Radar started FT RVing in April 16

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We broke down and hope to get there Sunday, but it may be later.

 

Jim

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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I made a command decision at about 13:00 hrs today to divert to Crossville instead of original destination of South Bend IN. Sunflower the cat and I will arrive about 12:00 hrs Sunday. Heard there was way too much fun going on there and have to make sure it doesn't get out of control.

Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit
2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover
2008 Work and Play 34FK
Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time

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Way to go Jeff. My dogs and I are jealous that you and Sunflower get to make the ECR. I will get there one day...I hope.

MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.
~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~

2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission
singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin
2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 

2014 smart Fortwo

 

 
 
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They finished truck repairs about midnight. We should get there tonight if all goes well.

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Judy and I are at 309 and have met sooo many nice people so far. HDT is the only way to go. Great people , good times...We will make this a yearly destination from now on.

 

!P.S.

,.... The campgrounds is just amazing. It's a real pleasure to be somewhere where the owners come around and ask if every things OK .

Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey

2006 VOLVO 780

41 ' Redwood

NTPA Event Announcer

dngeitgey@gmail.com

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We made it to the rally just in time to park the rig and attend an excellent pot luck dinner. Great campground. Great group of people! It's gonna be a great week!

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2001 Volvo 770, Detroit 60 Series, Gen 2 Autoshift

Passenger assist elevator to enter cab - for when we need it, or sell it?

'05 Travel Supreme Select 40 RLQSO 5th wheel

2016 smart car

 

We started full timing on December 1st 2014

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness - Mark Twain
Not all that wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien

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Back home again as we had to leave the rally WAY to soon but work pays for the toys..... Many thanks to Paul for letting Vicki get behind the wheel of his truck (NEVER thought I would see that happen, she will not test drive a car much less a HDT). Thanks again to all of those that opened up their trucks and answered a lot of questions from us. We are still talking and trying to decide whether to keep the big bore MDT or go with a HDT with a Smart car bed and don't know what we will do in the long run but at least we are better informed now.....

 

Many thanks to Carl and Donna for putting on the rally, Steve and Gail for being gracious hosts and cooking a superb meal on Thursday night and all of the new friends we have made at the rally for the short time we were able to attend. Reservations are already made for next year and I promise to not make another business trip in the middle of a rally....

 

David and Vicki

2017 Kenworth T680
2015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites
2016 Smart Prime

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Back home again as we had to leave the rally WAY to soon but work pays for the toys..... Many thanks to Paul for letting Vicki get behind the wheel of his truck (NEVER thought I would see that happen, she will not test drive a car much less a HDT). Thanks again to all of those that opened up their trucks and answered a lot of questions from us. We are still talking and trying to decide whether to keep the big bore MDT or go with a HDT with a Smart car bed and don't know what we will do in the long run but at least we are better informed now.....

 

Many thanks to Carl and Donna for putting on the rally, Steve and Gail for being gracious hosts and cooking a superb meal on Thursday night and all of the new friends we have made at the rally for the short time we were able to attend. Reservations are already made for next year and I promise to not make another business trip in the middle of a rally....

 

David and Vicki

 

David,

It was great meeting you and Vicki,

Glad you made it home safe.

 

Are you planning on making the national rally this year? Hope to see you there, it is a very short drive for us, so I think we will be able to attend again this year, it will

be the first time for the Volvo, and some people will thank me for not driving the Chevrolet,(that's Big5er) I guess I woke him up last year from a nap, but he did need

another DP, as his sugar level was running low :lol:

 

Roger

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Roger,

 

I will need to see if I can work around some things with our schedules. I don't know if we will be able to make the national this year but hope to be able to next year. Who knows, I might be driving a Pete or KW by then...

2017 Kenworth T680
2015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites
2016 Smart Prime

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I really enjoyed the short time we were able to spend at the rally. I wish we could have stayed longer, but unfortunately life (ie. jobs/kids' school) got in the way. We made it back home safely this morning about 1AM. It was great putting faces, and personalities, with the usernames here on the board. I appreciate everyone's hospitality. I'm hopeful we will be able to attend the national rally as well.

 

 

-brit

"Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold

Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy Hauler
T-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer.

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So far having a great rally. Lots of new faces and enjoyed meeting all those that had to leave early. Like Motel 6, the door's always open so please come back.

2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift

Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding"

2017 DRV 39DBRS3

2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty"

 

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!"

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