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08-03-2015, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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Originally Posted by RudysWorld
Iggy, a friend traveled I65 and reported construction was awful. I am heading up I55 to I57. Hopefully someone here has some information on that. Hope you have a great trip.
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Originally Posted by SkipnTerri
Same plan here -- I-57 up to Exit 283 (US Hwy 24). East on Hwy 24 to Hwy 31. North on Hwy 31 to Hwy 6. East on Hwy 6 to Hwy 15 north to Goshen.
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Thanks you guys for the route and roadway info.
We are changing our route and using the route SkipnTerri suggested.
Now we have to find a campground in southern Illinois.
Thanks
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08-03-2015, 06:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Wellborn, Florida
Posts: 315
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Originally Posted by CAT-RN
31 just north of 465 at Indianapolis has some construction. Maybe 5 or 6 mile. I think one small section is one lane. But 31 is really a great road after that. hwy 6 is a good road then 15 north. --15 is a good road too. So your way is good --especially once you get north of Westfield.
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Russell......Thanks for the Help. See everyone in Goshen😊😊😊
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08-03-2015, 09:33 PM
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#1223
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,558
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Goshen Rally - Wildcat Factory Tour
We're excited about starting our trip to Goshen Wednesday morning.
I was looking at the new agenda file and I don't see anything about a Wildcat factory tour. The prospects of a tour of the Wildcat factory was one of the 2-3 top reasons I registered for the rally.
Can anyone tell me if there's any hope a tour of the Wildcat factory (VIN code V) can be arranged?
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08-03-2015, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 559
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Similarly, am wondering if a tour of Coachmen will be offered.
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Duramax Diesel 4x4 SWD
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08-03-2015, 09:53 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 11,069
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I know Don Hasty told me a Sabre tour will not be offered but they are doing Columbus instead. Don't know about the others.
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08-03-2015, 10:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 14,428
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SYE
You can take 33 up to 13 towards Middlebury through the county roads, that's what we did last night during the storms. Then the road for the fairgrounds crosses 13. That is 1 option
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Use caution if using County roads for (Shortcuts/Detours) in Elkhart county!  The (Horse Exhaust) contains Oats and will stick to more than your Ribs! Since (91%) of towed RVs are White it really shows up well!  Youroo!! 
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08-03-2015, 10:23 PM
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#1227
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 88
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I was wondering about the Wildcat tour also.
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08-03-2015, 10:33 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 11,069
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What stretch of 33 are they out? Google maps gave me a few options but had us on 33 halfway from fort Wayne to Goshen. We will be overnighting in Wapakoneta OH.
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08-03-2015, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SkipnTerri
Same plan here -- I-57 up to Exit 283 (US Hwy 24). East on Hwy 24 to Hwy 31. North on Hwy 31 to Hwy 6. East on Hwy 6 to Hwy 15 north to Goshen.
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Hwy 15 has a detour, just take 1 country block right, first left, 2 blocks up and left agin back to 15. A great run, nice rural landscape and we even beat the others that took the Interstate route from the same starting point by 20 minutes.
I also too 115 from 24 to 15, nice short cut.
Brian
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08-04-2015, 06:27 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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I will ask about Coachman and Wildcat.
Herk
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08-04-2015, 06:37 AM
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Director, FROG
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Middlebury, IN
Posts: 3,515
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Originally Posted by Herk7769
I will ask about Coachman and Wildcat.
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Among the first (of several) considerations that we use in selecting plants for tours is the number of attendees in those brands. IIRC, there are only about 9 Wildcats and about 19 Coachmen of various types. (Class A, C, fifth wheels, and trailers are in separate plants). I can take another look and see if production and bus availability allow for adding one or the other.
Two plants -- Georgetown / FR3 and Cardinal are unfortunately very small plants that don't physically allow for a busload of visitors. It's sometimes possible to arrange for a limited number of visitors to stop by. If you're interested in that, stop by the RV display and ask a sales rep about it.
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08-04-2015, 06:46 AM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
Posts: 23,269
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Awesome. 
Running late for the gate! Gotta run.
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08-04-2015, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 5,423
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Still sitting in Kokomo In. waiting & hoping the truck will be fixed!!!! If not looking for help to get the camper to the fairgrounds and come back for the truck when fixed. Spent last night in a hotel and really miss our camper.
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08-04-2015, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Guelph Ontario
Posts: 133
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Any route suggestions coming west from I-69 southbound from Lansing Mi that miss construction and/or poor RV roads?
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Southwestern Ontario
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08-04-2015, 07:22 AM
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#1235
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblr
Still sitting in Kokomo In. waiting & hoping the truck will be fixed!!!! If not looking for help to get the camper to the fairgrounds and come back for the truck when fixed. Spent last night in a hotel and really miss our camper.
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Dblr man that's tough!
If I live one state closer I'd be all over this!
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08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"
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08-04-2015, 07:36 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 5,173
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Quote:
Originally Posted by French
Any route suggestions coming west from I-69 southbound from Lansing Mi that miss construction and/or poor RV roads?
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Last year the GPS took us on a smattering of backroads, and past the Coachmen factory, on the way in. Not sure how they look this year, we don't leave till Saturday. If you encounter any construction please let us know as we'll be generally coming the same way after getting off I-94.
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08-04-2015, 07:39 AM
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Now Camping Year-Round!!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: GTA, Ontario
Posts: 377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asquared
I know Don Hasty told me a Sabre tour will not be offered but they are doing Columbus instead. Don't know about the others.
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They didn't just add a Columbus "instead". There has been a Columbus factory tour the past 2 years at least (not sure about the prior year of rally).
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2020 RW Signature 8291RK 5er (...May 2021) & 2017 Dodge Ram Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel 4X4
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08-04-2015, 07:41 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Sabre isn't having a factory tour?
TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"
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08-04-2015, 07:44 AM
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#1239
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 7,363
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2015 FROG International Rally in Goshen, IN held August 9-15
Quote:
Originally Posted by dblr
Still sitting in Kokomo In. waiting & hoping the truck will be fixed!!!! If not looking for help to get the camper to the fairgrounds and come back for the truck when fixed. Spent last night in a hotel and really miss our camper.
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I'm several mile south of Kokomo but for sure can get your camper to Goshen for you if need be.
Not sure on your hitch-- if it's bumper I have everything. If it is a 5th wheel I don't have that.
But for sure my truck will be big enough. Just PM if you need assistance.
Russell
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08-04-2015, 07:44 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
Posts: 34,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
I'm several mile south of Kokomo but for sure can get your camper to Goshen for you of need be.
Not sure on your hitch-- if it's bumper I have everything. If it is a 5th wheel I don't have that.
But for sure my truck will be big enough. Just PM if you need assistance.
Russell
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5th wheel unit.
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08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "24 nights"
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