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08-07-2014, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Whereever our Berkshire is Parked!
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Originally Posted by itat
I'm really impressed by all the good news stories about the FR techs helping folks at the rally. Makes me want to go next year.
When I hear how well the factory crews are treating everyone, how knowledgable they are and how they appreciate their customers and are so dedicated to serving them, it makes me wonder if they could offer training for their dealers. Some dealers do a great job but others could use some training and some persuasion from the factory that franchising could achieve. Maybe someone there could express that sales are won and lost by their dealer network and that it would be great if all FR customers could expect service from any FR dealer to be almost as good as it is at the rally (just not for free of course).
Hope everyone continues to have a great time at the rally and a safe journey home!
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS
2009 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew with Max. Towing
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As we were told on the factory tour, FR dealers are independent. Thus, FR cannot "tell them what to do" we talked about that and for now, there is nothing FR can do about unmotivated dealers 
As for the service techs and the line workers in the FR plants - they are fantastic! Can't say enough good things about them!! The work ethic is something you have to see to believe - the techs actually LOOK for problems to fix over and above what you have listed!
In the factory it is not uncommon to have 3 generations - father, son, grandpa and daughter working together on a unit. Amazing stuff! They test and test units and they have women come in and do QC before the unit leaves the plant BUT then the unit travels XYZ miles to a dealer who may or may not do a good PDI to make sure the road trip from FR to dealer did not shake something loose. THIS is the weak link in the chain.
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08-08-2014, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Waukesha, WI
Posts: 108
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Originally Posted by BOBFIDY
That's the BONUS.....THERE IS NO CHARGE.
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BobFidy- you and Nancy were very much missed this year! We were at the campfire last night hearing about how you started all if this withe the "first 14"!
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2010 Ford F250 diesel
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Rallies 12 & 13, Cherry Blossom 13, Branson 13... More to come!
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08-08-2014, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
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Reese showed up first this morning. I found out that they did not know about the rally until Tuesday and they had other commitments until today. They had only four units to look at. Considering the number of Revolutions we have here four is not a bad number. Kudos to all the service people.
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08-08-2014, 09:19 AM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Originally Posted by elind
I was told at wildcat that all the dealers are invited down to the plant for training. Shame on the dealers who choose not to send there techs down.
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08-08-2014, 09:37 AM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Originally Posted by ependydad
I'd just drive over and act like you belong.  I'm about an hour away and am thinking of making my own cameo appearance. |
Sadly, a late night partying with the FROGs would make for a rough morning leaving tomorrow. I'm going to have to pass on my visit. Y'all have fun now, ya hear.
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08-08-2014, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Broken Arrow, OK
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Originally Posted by CheezPack
BobFidy- you and Nancy were very much missed this year! We were at the campfire last night hearing about how you started all if this withe the "first 14"!
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Thanks guys......But it was much more IGGY and all of his work that made the "VERY FIRST INTERNATIONAL F.R.O.G. RALLY" such a great success in 2011. He and others of that first 14. If I could remember all of the names I could list them.....But they know who they are.....a lot of them that we have met again since Branson 2011, and we look forward to seeing more of them in the future.
We have missed ALL of our F.R.O.G. friends this week and hope that our paths will cross again real soon. You all travel safe on your trips home.
We wish that we could have been there this week but we will be leaving here Sept 2 for a 5 week trip to Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Nevada, before heading home.
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2011 FORD F350 CREW CAB DUALLY DIESEL 4x2
2010 Salem LA 292FKDS
One of the Original 14 F.R.O.G.s 
1st, 2nd, and 3rd INTERNATIONAL F.R.O.G. RALLY Branson. MO.
1st, 2nd, and 4th INTERNATIONAL RALLY Goshen, IN.
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08-08-2014, 10:04 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Pflugerville, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itat
I'm really impressed by all the good news stories about the FR techs helping folks at the rally. Makes me want to go next year.
When I hear how well the factory crews are treating everyone, how knowledgable they are and how they appreciate their customers and are so dedicated to serving them, it makes me wonder if they could offer training for their dealers. Some dealers do a great job but others could use some training and some persuasion from the factory that franchising could achieve. Maybe someone there could express that sales are won and lost by their dealer network and that it would be great if all FR customers could expect service from any FR dealer to be almost as good as it is at the rally (just not for free of course).
Hope everyone continues to have a great time at the rally and a safe journey home!
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS
2009 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew with Max. Towing
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The rally makes some of the dealers look really bad.
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08-08-2014, 10:13 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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What time is bake sale pick up? Anyone?
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08-08-2014, 11:00 AM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Originally Posted by dcheatwood
What time is bake sale pick up? Anyone?
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I believe between 2-4 today.
XLR Owners United!
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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08-08-2014, 11:03 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Thanks rvc.
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08-08-2014, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Crestwood, KY
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Kudos to everyone from Head Frog Bob, to service techs, to PPFST, to FR execs, Cedar Creek personnel, and anyone else who contributed their time and efforts to making this a great rally. This is our first time at a FROG event but it certainly will not be the last. The techs repaired everything on our list and a couple of more items that I had not noticed. The tour on Wed (Amish backroads and wedding feast) was phenomenal. Most of the seminars were quite informative (a couple were busts). 500 plus units with 1200 plus people meant lots of meals (and some lines) but met lots of new people.
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2015 Chevy High Country 3500 CC/LB D/A -- 2013 Cedar Creek 34R
nights camped - 2011 = 76; 2012 = 153; 2013 = 88; 2014 = 57; 2015 = 95; 2016 = 49; 2017 = 71
miles on CC - 2011 = 6035; 2012 = 14779; 2013 = 9066; 2014 = 5263; 2015 = 11179; 2016 = 5869; 2017 = 7290
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08-09-2014, 04:43 AM
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Retired Trucker/43 years
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Near Dayton, Ohio
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This was our first FROG rally ... truly enjoyed ourselves.
Was a bit disappointed the the Windjammer, (our TT of choice), was one of the the less desirable models. Sure would have preferred they had a high end one on display.
I know many of you will be checking out tomorrow, but we already had a commitment in Wisconsin, so we pulled out this Friday morning ...
We will be back next year .. count on it! And I must give KUDO'S to the Forest River service crews. Four young men came to our unit and did amazing work in some needed repairs. Their names were Hunter, Zack, Matt and Sam ... Forest River can be very proud of how they handled themselves ... I sure am! The fact they did the work was to me good customer service on Forest River's part, they fact they were so positive and cheerful as they did it was a tribute to the work ethic in the northern Indiana community and the individuals themselves.
I fought long and hard to get that tip jar in the service building. Glad they got it in there .... I sure dropped my share in. Hope they enjoyed the feed that Lou had planned for them Friday afternoon ...
Bob, if you get to read this, the PA system was much improved after the additional speakers were activated, the first night's announcements went unhead by many of us. Thanks for fixing that!
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08-09-2014, 07:46 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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We're headed to shipshawana for a night. Want to see more of the area. Goodbye to all you leaving today. Met some folks I've been wanting to meet, missed many that I wanted to meet, and hope to come back.
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08-09-2014, 07:53 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SC Lowcountry
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DC, sorry I didn't get to meet you this year. Was looking forward to it. Got "squirreled" (as the PPST calls it and distracted from walking around and meeting other forum members) Maybe next year. Safe travels to you and yours.
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2013 Sabre 32RCTS-6
Nights Camped 2013-(44) 2014-(59) 2015-(47)
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08-09-2014, 10:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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You too boomdoc. Be safe.
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08-09-2014, 10:26 AM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Originally Posted by BombDoc
DC, sorry I didn't get to meet you this year. Was looking forward to it. Got "squirreled" (as the PPST calls it and distracted from walking around and meeting other forum members) Maybe next year. Safe travels to you and yours.
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XLR Owners United!
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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08-09-2014, 12:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,499
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Originally Posted by RVChick
X2!!!
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Silly girl, we met twice. At oc's 1st friday evening and again in dining room or vendor room. You bragged about being older than me. Lol. Nice to meet you.
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08-09-2014, 12:29 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 3,221
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(pouting) No pics of Princess Chloe enjoying the rally and being adored by *everyone*? 
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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08-09-2014, 12:46 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Oh yes! There were many pictured taken. Mostly by others. I'll try to find some.
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08-09-2014, 12:49 PM
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NELA
Join Date: May 2013
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Well then SHARE! I'm sure she was the belle of the ball. Wouldn't surprise me to see she lost half her gorgeous fluffy fur from all the pettin' and lovin'!
LOL, no *doubt* she's a campin' doggie now! She's done the RALLY as a baby!
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If age is a state of mind, and I've lost my mind, I'm AGELESS, right?
Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around:
Flagstaff 5er 2014 8528 IKWS, Platinum Package, Regency Interior "Buffy"
F250 Super Duty 2013 Tuxedo Black "Biff"
Days camped 2014: 30
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