2016 International Annual Frog Rally August 14 to 20 2016

[SurveyorWI]

Two international rallies a year would be awesome.

[CAT-RN]

I've been on several factory tours-- farm equip, semi,s, RV,s , food processing plant and even a hog packing plant.

Every time I've been on one I'm just amazed that they still do them. Especially on a large scale. Everyone now days so lawsuit happy!!

But why don't you make that project #1 on your list for this year Aquaman. I'll be one of the first to sign up. I just 200 mile from factory.

Now I toured the Ben & Jerry ice cream factory (in Vermont I think). They got it figured out. You are always behind glass the whole time. Never in the actual production area.

Russell

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by CAT-RN

I've been on several factory tours-- farm equip, semi,s, RV,s , food processing plant and even a hog packing plant.

Every time I've been on one I'm just amazed that they still do them. Especially on a large scale. Everyone now days so lawsuit happy!!

But why don't you make that project #1 on your list for this year Aquaman. I'll be one of the first to sign up. I just 200 mile from factory.

Now I toured the Ben & Jerry ice cream factory (in Vermont I think). They got it figured out. You are always behind glass the whole time. Never in the actual production area.

Russell

I'm all over it! There is a reason for the glass at B&J's and it's not for the safety of the visitors!

[CAT-RN]

O. They got a store for that!! They gave us a sample. Then sold us plenty!!

Russell

[ManlyMan]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

This is where I think a spring/early summer rally would be good for those who don't have or need very little service, but have ideas to modify and can work with techs/designers. Even have those who want to, shadow a tech for a day, or the week, to learn how certain repairs are done. Make it a "learning camp". How amazing would that be? Seminars are nice, but those are usually better for products. Hands on (eyes on) repairs are invaluable. Plus the chance to talk up designers/engineers and give them real life experiences and hear from them the engineering difficulties of why something may not be possible.

So basically what you are saying is you want Forest River to show you how to be a complete RV repairman in a few short days at a rally. Is that right??

While two rallies would be great, I don’t think Forest River would want to absorb the cost of sending technicians and repairmen to two rallies every year. To be honest, I am absolutely amazed that they do this once a year. The cost must be staggering if, along with the free parts and labor, you include the slow-down or even the stoppage of RV production for that week.

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by ManlyMan

So basically what you are saying is you want Forest River to show you how to be a complete RV repairman in a few short days at a rally. Is that right??

While two rallies would be great, I don’t think Forest River would want to absorb the cost of sending technicians and repairmen to two rallies every year. To be honest, I am absolutely amazed that they do this once a year. The cost must be staggering if, along with the free parts and labor, you include the slow-down or even the stoppage of RV production for that week.

I'm not saying that at all. I can do most everything on an RV now, and would not be afraid to tackle anything. I may even be able to show them a thing or two. What I am saying, is that it would be nice to be able to show others how to repair something if they are on the road or just want to make a simple repair themselves and not have to mess with a dealer. FROG is already contemplating having another rally, so it's not like I'm the one suggesting it. I'm just giving ideas to what I would like to see. As stated before, maybe have the first rally for those that need very little service and hold repair seminars. No need for the large count of techs as in the fall.

[AquaMan]

Maybe even have it as, you do your own repair (to an extent) with the help, parts, and advice of a technician.

[breezyhillfarm]

Originally Posted by SurveyorWI

Two international rallies a year would be awesome.

Bob just had a stroke. 😜

[CAT-RN]

Frog Bob thrives on stress!!

Russell

[CTMDP]

Originally Posted by ManlyMan

So basically what you are saying is you want Forest River to show you how to be a complete RV repairman in a few short days at a rally. Is that right??

While two rallies would be great, I don’t think Forest River would want to absorb the cost of sending technicians and repairmen to two rallies every year. To be honest, I am absolutely amazed that they do this once a year. The cost must be staggering if, along with the free parts and labor, you include the slow-down or even the stoppage of RV production for that week.

All of these are good ideas but I believe it could be more educational and more memorable (for future reference) with complete literature with step-by-step instructions for each subject matter. If this is available now for GT units I would buy it.

[F.R.O.G.]

Originally Posted by CAT-RN

Frog Bob thrives on stress!!

Russell

You're close, Russell. I thrive on "stressed" spelled backwards.

[Jon A]

Thinkin' that we need more chatter from the Thunderbolt Gang..... We are allowed to attended, aren't we? Must be more than me and RVChick comin' to 'get our rigs completely rebuilt;....... AuqaMan must be scarin' them all away...
Picking up my new 380AMP in 3 weeks, AND really looking forward to the Rally. Starting Full Time on July 1st.
You guys look like a fun group; well most of you anyway. Names withheld to protect the innocent, which I don't think there are too many of in this group.
All the best everyone. See you in August.

[RVChick]

Originally Posted by Jon A

Thinkin' that we need more chatter from the Thunderbolt Gang..... We are allowed to attended, aren't we? Must be more than me and RVChick comin' to 'get our rigs completely rebuilt;....... AuqaMan must be scarin' them all away...
Picking up my new 380AMP in 3 weeks, AND really looking forward to the Rally. Starting Full Time on July 1st.
You guys look like a fun group; well most of you anyway. Names withheld to protect the innocent, which I don't think there are too many of in this group.
All the best everyone. See you in August.

We are a fun group Jon!!! Congrats on your new Thunderbolt!!! So excited to meet a fellow Thunderbolter!!


Phat Phrog Stunt Team

[A32Deuce]

I keep reading the name, what pray tell is the Phat Phrog Stunt Team, and can it be joined?

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[CZNEDY]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

I want to be on it!


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Me too

[A32Deuce]

X2!

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[RVChick]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

I keep reading the name, what pray tell is the Phat Phrog Stunt Team, and can it be joined?

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Turbs or Aquaman....you want to tell how we started?!


Phat Phrog Stunt Team

[CZNEDY]

Originally Posted by Fordcamper

Where in the forums do i find out if there are any other Flagstaff fiver owners going to the 2016 Goshen rally?

We have a flagstaff and we're gonna be there

[RKNOLA]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

I keep reading the name, what pray tell is the Phat Phrog Stunt Team, and can it be joined?

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Thank God someone else asked this question! Being a "newbie" I didn't want to ask...... but yes, I would like to know how this group started and how did you get the name?

[A32Deuce]

I am never afraid to ask! These things need to be told!

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