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05-13-2015, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.
Actually, Scott, the duplicates have now all been removed. Our 700+ is really 700+. I met yesterday with the fairgrounds staff to discuss parking and other issues. It's possible that we might have to cut off registration at some point.
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Wow that's AMAZING Bob! What is the actual number? In its 3rd year, it has grown so rapidly that you max out what is probably one of the largest RV parks in the USA? Wow!
With 700+ Rigs, I can imagine the "Issues" that will come up!  
Remembering what the roads into Goshen are like, and depending on rate of arrival & convergence, there might be some traffic flow issues as well. I can just imagine what traffic flow will be like if 500+ Rigs arrive throughout the day on Sunday (Glad we're coming early!)
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05-13-2015, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Originally Posted by mikey
Thanks Frog Bob, Herk and all the rest for your thoughtful replies. We will arrive with extension + surge/voltage regulator and hope that all the planning meets the challenges placed on the rally location & staff by all these rigs. One item I overlooked is the fact that not all rigs have the same power requirements, thank goodness for that one! Hope to meet many of you and share some of the awesome lifestyle stories with ya in Goshen come August.
Travel safe & enjoy the journeys!
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Mikey,
I doesn't get any better than this power management system - this is the one that most of the folks on the forum use:
Progressive Industries RV Surge and Electrical Protection industry lea
Just choose you amperage, and in you want a permanent or portable unit and you will be good to go!
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Nights Camped: 2013 - 24 2014 - 42 2015 - 56 Jul 2016 - Fulltime
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05-13-2015, 10:45 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by HSVBamaBob
Wow that's AMAZING Bob! What is the actual number? In its 3rd year, ...
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Actually 2015 will be the 4th year. We went to #2 - 2013 & #3 - 2014.
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05-13-2015, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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That's an awful lot of rigs if you've maxed out the fairgrounds. According to the fairground's website, they are capable of supporting 900 rigs. Have we really reached that many already? If so I'm glad I booked when I did instead of waiting for confirmation on vacation schedules.
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05-13-2015, 11:39 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Originally Posted by youroo
IF there are Train Tracks close to the Fairgrounds they could bring in (HUGE Generators) By Rail maybe? Youroo!!  |
You know as well as I do that thevteacks are right behind the Tiki Hut!!
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2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
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05-13-2015, 02:38 PM
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Director, FROG
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Middlebury, IN
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Originally Posted by Kaadk
That's an awful lot of rigs if you've maxed out the fairgrounds. According to the fairground's website, they are capable of supporting 900 rigs. Have we really reached that many already? If so I'm glad I booked when I did instead of waiting for confirmation on vacation schedules.
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They've always told us that, too, but it turns out that the actual number is more like 740 with electricity and water. Imagine our surprise to learn that!
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05-13-2015, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.
They've always told us that, too, but it turns out that the actual number is more like 740 with electricity and water. Imagine our surprise to learn that! |
So now you can open up the 160 boon docking sites at a reduced rate.
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05-13-2015, 03:06 PM
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Director, FROG
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Middlebury, IN
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
So now you can open up the 160 boon docking sites at a reduced rate. |
OC, I seriously have not ruled that out.
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05-13-2015, 03:10 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.
OC, I seriously have not ruled that out.
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Great minds think alike.
But I get a headache. 
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05-14-2015, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Clarksville Va.
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Actually 2015 will be the 4th year. We went to #2 - 2013 & #3 - 2014.
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X's 2 I been at both with OC. I guess someone needs to do there homework..... I think I can safely say it has doubled every year with units...... 
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05-14-2015, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texas
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OC is right this will be number 4. Unless you count the very FIRST international rally at Branson, Mo. HA-HA This will be #4 in Goshen. F.R.O.G. can you answer the question 4 or 5?
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05-14-2015, 12:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: CT and FL
Posts: 128
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It's the 4th "official" FROG International Rally. I had a V-Lite at the 1st Rally in 2012 and again in 2013 and 2014. For 2015 I have a new Cedar Creek 34RL. Forest River, FROG Bob and Cindy are truly amazing hosts and the friendships become long term. It's a "must attend" event.
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05-14-2015, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Originally Posted by david-o
It's the 4th "official" FROG International Rally. I had a V-Lite at the 1st Rally in 2012 and again in 2013 and 2014. For 2015 I have a new Cedar Creek 34RL. Forest River, FROG Bob and Cindy are truly amazing hosts and the friendships become long term. It's a "must attend" event.
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Yes 2012 was the first Forest River Official FROG rally
BUT
Actually the 1st International FROG rally was May 2011 in Branson MO. started by a group here on this forum in 2010.
We actually came up with the idea and name FROG.
After that Forest River figured it was a great idea and started theirs in 2012 in Goshen.
No big deal but its fun to see how a great idea expanded to thousands of FROGs and so many rally's all over the USA.
ORIGINAL Posts from 2011. A Blast from the past!
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...n-mo-9225.html
Latest List for the FROG Rally for Branson MO. (April 15, 2011)
17 rigs registered
Iggy John & Di , Surprise AZ
lbrjet Larry & Janice, Noblesville IN
52Dodgeman Richard & Candice, Liberty Hill TX
mg0427 Michael & Robyn, Kansas City MO
Itsthetwoofus George & Peggy, Grand Ledge MI
Bobfidy Bob & Nancy, Broken Arrow OK
GeorgieGirl Ron and Carolyn, Coweta OK
Walke Ken & Judy, New Brunswick Canada
Oakman Bob & Joyce, Imperial MO
Tarheel Jerry & Ann Charlotte NC
Bob - Terry Bob & Terry, Chandler OK
Youroo Gary, Waynesville OH
Bob Fields Robert & Lynda Stoneham MA
Nigel Nigel & Bev Portugal
Old Guys Brian & Joanne, Stratford, Ontario Canada
budlemon Bud & Fran, St. Marys, Ontario Canada
popbreed Don & Shirley, Wagoneer OK
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05-14-2015, 03:21 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Upper Penisula Michigan / Arizona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
Yes 2012 was the first Forest River Official FROG rally
BUT
Actually the 1st International FROG rally was May 2011 in Branson MO. started by a group here on this forum.
We actually came up with the name FROG.
After that Forest River figured it was a great idea and started theirs in 2012 in Goshen.
No big deal but its fun to see how a great idea expanded to thousands of FROGs and so many rally's all over the USA.
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Way to go Iggy!!  
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05-14-2015, 04:08 PM
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Old Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spring, TX
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Thanks BamaBob for your insights. We will definitely look you guys up when we get there. Thanks FROG Bob for all you do for the rest of us. Gotta go check on the ribs for supper. See ya all in Goshen!
Mikey
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05-14-2015, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by david-o
It's the 4th "official" FROG International Rally. I had a V-Lite at the 1st Rally in 2012 and again in 2013 and 2014. For 2015 I have a new Cedar Creek 34RL. Forest River, FROG Bob and Cindy are truly amazing hosts and the friendships become long term. It's a "must attend" event.
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David-O were you located in the (Grove) Behind the R-Pods last year? We are in Conn.Now! Wolcutt! Youroo!!
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05-14-2015, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: CT and FL
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Originally Posted by youroo
David-O were you located in the (Grove) Behind the R-Pods last year? We are in Conn.Now! Wolcutt! Youroo!! |
Yes Youroo, that would be us. Wolcott is next door to us; we're in Cheshire. Will you still be here this weekend? Any time for a visit?
Dave and Lori
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05-19-2015, 01:24 PM
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#538
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Sorry folks, I did not mean to offend. Please accept my apology.
That graphic has been circulating my office - it was given to me this morning because I had been extoling the virtues of the Forest River techs and I took it at face value (i.e. Jedi Master techs). I did not consider it would offend.
Again Apologies.
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| SMI AF-1 Air Brake | 2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland TOAD | Pedego Bikes |
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05-19-2015, 01:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Jefferson County, MO
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Off the rails for sure.  |
Agree.
And to get back on what the tread is about, I can't imagine how Bob and Cindy are going to handle the dinner crowd. The past two years folks started lining up 30 minutes before dinner was going to be served. By the time the caterer was ready for dinner service the line was wrapped around the building. I sure hope everyone brings plenty of patience with them this year since it's going to be a full house.
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05-19-2015, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Southwestern Mi
Posts: 1,242
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Originally Posted by mikey
As we prepare for our journey to the Int'l Frog rally, the question of power (as in adequacy of it) for all those RVs rears its head. Has any though been given to providing "peak operating capacity" for those 850+ RVs. Someone advised bringing an RV extension cord (30 or 50A) but I ask what about the associated voltage drop with those 850+ RV extension cords. Has anyone given thought to rental power (generators) that will provide peak-power (3:00 - 8:00 pm daily) ????? Inquisitive minds . . . .
Mikey
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May give me a chance to check out my Hughes Autoformer.....
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