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04-10-2016, 10:34 AM
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Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Originally Posted by Herk7769
Looking ahead to the future, so our next "car" must be 4 down towable, 4WD, and have a towing option of its own.
We are looking at Jeep Cherokees for that reason; the Wranglers have too much ground clearance for the DW to negotiate even with step bars.
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Agreed. We just ordered a Jeep Cherokee Overland. We looked at the Grand Cherokee, but TBH the ride and comfort was not as good as the "Less Expensive" Cherokee - go figure! Take a look at theOverland Lou, I think you will be impressed!
It comes with the Active II Transmission, so all you do is shift it to neutral, hook up and go!
Ground clearance is only slightly higher than a sedan (and, I suspect a lot lower than your truck), so I think Laura will like that as well. You can order it with skid pans all along the bottom, so if you do go in boonies, your undercarriage will be protected.
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04-10-2016, 11:38 AM
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Now this thread is hijacked talking about jeep tow vehicles.
Let's stay on thread subject please. Thank you.
"2016 International Annual Frog Rally August 14 to 20 2016 "
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04-10-2016, 11:44 AM
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Wow! Sold out in 4 1/2 days. Since knowledge of this event is mostly word of mouth, it only goes to show how well the operation is run. Well done Bob and Cindy!
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04-10-2016, 01:35 PM
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#1024
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Up and down the east coast
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Awesome sauce
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04-10-2016, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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First time attendee here. Thanks for all the helpful info. I thought the registration process was easy and effective. Looking forward to meeting new friends.
This will be the first time for us as the dates were always in conflict with our other club activities. For anybody who arrives early or is looking for a fun event pre FROG try LaPorte IN.
We will be in LaPorte the full week prior to FROG at the Pyrotechnic Guild International. PGI will be holding public shows most of the week. Check out the finale show the Friday night before FROG . Pyro techs from all over the world (and Massachusetts) converge on LaPorte for a week of competitions and shows.
The Friday night prior to the rally is the biggest and final finale show. Grandstand inside the fairground tickets are best because much of the shows as ground based choreographed to music.
WWW.PGI.ORG. Or search you tube for videos of the last time we were there. "Laporte PGI"
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04-10-2016, 03:30 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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That sounds awesome.
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04-10-2016, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Maybe they could come up with a finale for the rally!
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04-10-2016, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm
Maybe they could come up with a finale for the rally!
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How about these FROGs for the finale
https://youtu.be/aOBsdUMZJ8w
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04-10-2016, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 47
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
That's amazing Bob! Definitely shows what a success the rally has become.
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AMAZING. Bob, hope you are good at "herding cat"....... ;-)
Looking forward to helping in anyway you may need. Have only crashed 2 golf carts in my life. Have a friend that has 3 " notches" on his putty for that event.
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04-10-2016, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 198
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Originally Posted by RVChick
I was hoping there would be fellow XLR's there!
XLR Owners United!
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XLR owners here and we'll be there!
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04-10-2016, 06:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Wisconsin
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For the Toy Hauler owners...will there be room to lower our ramps and get the toys in and out after parked at the site?
Thanks!
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04-10-2016, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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04-10-2016, 06:22 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Tipp City, OH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTD
For the Toy Hauler owners...will there be room to lower our ramps and get the toys in and out after parked at the site?
Thanks!
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Typically, all sites are back in and no access to garage.
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04-10-2016, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 567
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AquaMan
Typically, all sites are back in and no access to garage.
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Well, last year all the XLRs were able to drop the ramps I'm place. I wouldn't count on it though.
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04-10-2016, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 567
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
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Nice!
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04-10-2016, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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There is more land the problem is services for trailers and secondly space for a meal and service space to accommodate everyone. I believe they are maxed out on all accounts without running a split meal.
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
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04-10-2016, 07:14 PM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTD
XLR owners here and we'll be there!
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That is so exciting!! Always look forward to meeting fellow XLR owners!! Be sure to find us phat phrogs at the rally and say hello!!
Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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04-10-2016, 08:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
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If the XLR'S are in the same area as last year, outside along the fence line of the track I think they did have room to use their ramps. Maybe FROG Bob will chime in to confirm this.
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04-10-2016, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DennisTD
For the Toy Hauler owners...will there be room to lower our ramps and get the toys in and out after parked at the site?
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Last Years parking along the outside of the track allowed some to have the tailgates down.
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
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04-10-2016, 08:46 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Technorick
First time attendee here. Thanks for all the helpful info. I thought the registration process was easy and effective. Looking forward to meeting new friends.
This will be the first time for us as the dates were always in conflict with our other club activities. For anybody who arrives early or is looking for a fun event pre FROG try LaPorte IN.
We will be in LaPorte the full week prior to FROG at the Pyrotechnic Guild International. PGI will be holding public shows most of the week. Check out the finale show the Friday night before FROG . Pyro techs from all over the world (and Massachusetts) converge on LaPorte for a week of competitions and shows.
The Friday night prior to the rally is the biggest and final finale show. Grandstand inside the fairground tickets are best because much of the shows as ground based choreographed to music.
WWW.PGI.ORG. Or search you tube for videos of the last time we were there. "Laporte PGI"
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Wish we had them at the Goshen Ràlly
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