2019 FROG International Rally: August 11-17, 2019

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by dblr

Hey you came and hung out at the Phrog Pond, what do you think

He can't afford you Phrog Pond folks. Later RJD

[CZNEDY]

Everything’s free. Free T Shirts, free camping advise and eVen the Zip Line is free.

[B and B]

Free Beer on Beer tasting night at the PPST compound tops the cake so to speak! Bring some share some. the Highlight of the rally is the late night cart rides checking to see who is sleeping! The lady PPST do this and you thought the men where bad!!! This gives Frog Bob near ulcer status but somehow it manages to work out.

[CZNEDY]

This will not be free.

[kenandterry]

Originally Posted by CZNEDY

This will not be free. Attachment 195594

Looks like another case of a FROG just blowing wind.

[SailorSam20500]

Originally Posted by kenandterry

Looks like another case of a FROG just blowing wind.

ROFLMAO! [emoji28] [emoji28]

But isn't that like 80% of what is posted on this forum? [emoji196]

[aceinspp]

Originally Posted by CZNEDY

This will not be free. Attachment 195594

Phrog Pond frog just blowing wind. Later RJD

[CZNEDY]

That’s right. KenandTerry got it right. This is not a fan. It’s a phart blowing machine. It will be raffled off this year to raise money for a local charity in the Goshen area. Stay tuned for details.

[spock123]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

ROFLMAO! [emoji28] [emoji28]

But isn't that like 80% of what is posted on this forum? [emoji196]

Probably more but who’s counting

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by Electra glide

Mines a 2016 but I bought it in late 2015. Out of warranty but I might try to go. I've never been to the big rally. If my frame is still a problem maybe they can fix it there. It's been at the dealers since end of October and I am fighting with LCI.

I think you need to go!

[97flhtcui]

Originally Posted by Cowracer

I do believe 2018 was well on it's way to selling out in record time until the registration system had it's little 'flutter'.

I firmly stand by my personal belief that if the main reason you attend the rally is for "free" service, you will be doing everyone a favor by staying home and letting that spot be open for someone who wants to enjoy the week of fun and fellowship.

Tim

Free service was not how we look at it. We bought our rigs and have been left to the dealers to service them. Sometimes they don't know or don't have the ability to figure out what's wrong so it was nice to be able to come to the rally where the manufacturers that built it could fix them. It was a perk and I personally know a few that didn't attend last year because the trip was far to expensive to not get a problem resolved on their rig.
As far as last year's 650 rigs, some was because the system crashed and they decided it wasn't worth using their credit card knowing they may lose their money and others was because FR went cheap on them and not offered service. My wife and I will not be attending because the luster is no longer there. It showed on the factory tours.
Jack

[RVChick]

Originally Posted by AquaMan

I think you need to go!

Agree!!!

[shopinful]

Since we just purchased our new Sunseeker and live in Florida I was wanting some feedback on this event. Is it worthwhile to attend and drive the long distance? How are the facilities there?
Thanks in advance for helping the newbie

[dblr]

Originally Posted by shopinful

Since we just purchased our new Sunseeker and live in Florida I was wanting some feedback on this event. Is it worthwhile to attend and drive the long distance? How are the facilities there?
Thanks in advance for helping the newbie

For a first timer I am sure you would like it plus lots to see in the surrounding area plus make some new friends!!!!!!! You are guaranteed at least a 30amp water & electric hook up with one pump out service mid-week, or if you get lucky maybe a full hook up site ( all by chance ). Folks come from all over so your not alone in driving far, hopefully others will add their comments.

[aceinspp]

You can also go here and read more about the rally click on event.

Forest River Owners Group - The official owner's group of Forest River RV, manufacturer of world-class recreational vehicles.


Later RJD

[SailorSam20500]

My reason for attending is the knowledge on maintaining your rig that is available. Between the vendors and FR people, I have learned a lot on proper maintenance and how to diagnose some potential problems. I've won a couple of meters and was given a great supply of electrical connectors, roof treatment, etc. Large group of vendors selling all kinds of maintenance and upgrade products - brakes to carpets to cleaning products and nick-naks.



Then the fun of trying to get into trouble at the Tiki hut or hanging out with some of the Phat Phrogs just adds to the experience. Also was able to get an individual wheel weigh of my rig to make sure I was setup properly. All good reasons to attend.

Then touring the area - picked up some great Amish cheese and sausage and at a leather worker, the best belt I've bought in a long time, and at lower cost than most stores with lower quality.
Recognize, you will be one of 7 to 8 HUNDRED rigs attending, so you aren't gettting a 60' wide site with lots of trees, you'll most likely get a 15' wide spot in a fairly level field. TV or toad parking in front of your rig. Road aisles are adequately wide. Rally is at a fairgrounds. For the two years I've attended, power and water were stable and more than adequate for my needs - better than a couple of KOA's I've been at. The rally management has the setup routine down cold - you will probably be on your site within 20 minutes of pulling into the fairgrounds, simply amazing.

[shopinful]

Originally Posted by SailorSam20500

My reason for attending is the knowledge on maintaining your rig that is available. Between the vendors and FR people, I have learned a lot on proper maintenance and how to diagnose some potential problems. I've won a couple of meters and was given a great supply of electrical connectors, roof treatment, etc. Large group of vendors selling all kinds of maintenance and upgrade products - brakes to carpets to cleaning products and nick-naks.



Then the fun of trying to get into trouble at the Tiki hut or hanging out with some of the Phat Phrogs just adds to the experience. Also was able to get an individual wheel weigh of my rig to make sure I was setup properly. All good reasons to attend.

Then touring the area - picked up some great Amish cheese and sausage and at a leather worker, the best belt I've bought in a long time, and at lower cost than most stores with lower quality.
Recognize, you will be one of 7 to 8 HUNDRED rigs attending, so you aren't gettting a 60' wide site with lots of trees, you'll most likely get a 15' wide spot in a fairly level field. TV or toad parking in front of your rig. Road aisles are adequately wide. Rally is at a fairgrounds. For the two years I've attended, power and water were stable and more than adequate for my needs - better than a couple of KOA's I've been at. The rally management has the setup routine down cold - you will probably be on your site within 20 minutes of pulling into the fairgrounds, simply amazing.

Thanks this is very helpful. Sounds like something I want to sign up for. It appears that sign ups are in April unless I missed it already.

[Mr. Dan]

Originally Posted by shopinful

Thanks this is very helpful. Sounds like something I want to sign up for. It appears that sign ups are in April unless I missed it already.

No, you haven't missed open registration. You must be a member of FROG which is not this forum. See post #115 for a link to the FROG site.

[GMax]

Last year was my first year. I drove about 6 hours. Didn't know what to expect. Wife didn't want to go. But, I had a great week and have convinced the wife to join me this year. I was parked with other similar make and models. As owners, we shared and learned lots. The seminars were very informative, for me. The tech service was appreciated. The vendors had many useful products. The factory tour was interesting. Free time allowed me to venture out and discover an Amish furniture compant that I later purchased from in October, and the food was plentiful...maybe not gourmet. It was worth every penny, in my opinion.

[Cowracer]

Originally Posted by 97flhtcui

Free service was not how we look at it. We bought our rigs and have been left to the dealers to service them. Sometimes they don't know or don't have the ability to figure out what's wrong so it was nice to be able to come to the rally where the manufacturers that built it could fix them. It was a perk and I personally know a few that didn't attend last year because the trip was far to expensive to not get a problem resolved on their rig.
As far as last year's 650 rigs, some was because the system crashed and they decided it wasn't worth using their credit card knowing they may lose their money and others was because FR went cheap on them and not offered service. My wife and I will not be attending because the luster is no longer there. It showed on the factory tours.
Jack

As I say to anyone who chooses not to go to the rally mainly because the lack of free service... I will be looking forward to meeting the people who will take your spot.




Tim