Dynamax Rally 2019

[bclemens]

So the 2nd annual unofficial gathering. A.U.G? Or just U.G.

Although I guess it can be an official gathering, it was just an unofficial rally.

[letsgorving]

Whatever we want to call it or have it, there are others on the Dynamax fb page interested! A few of us are encouraging them to join us here on the forum.

[caseymyers]

Originally Posted by bclemens

So the 2nd annual unofficial gathering. A.U.G? Or just U.G.

Although I guess it can be an official gathering, it was just an unofficial rally.

Can you host it at your place?

[dannko]

Originally Posted by halla

One thing I do know is no matter where we go, or the date that we end up picking, it will not work for everyone.

So I guess once I find a place that can do what we did this year, that has enough space and has open dates, I will post up the suggestion.

It really should be listed as a gathering for those who are open and would like to go to that location, not really a rally.

you are 100% correct

[bclemens]

I can fit about 4 in the cup de sac. If someone wants to bring a tractor, I can clear some more trees.

[Thebackpacker]

Halla,

Many thanks for organizing the Dynamax Rally. I am sorry I was not able to attend, but it was a little too far from where I am located in the Pacific Northwest.

A couple of observations for your consideration for future rallies:

Consider casinos for rallies. I have attended two Family Motor Coach Association Northwest Area rallies of 400, more or less, motorhomes at a casino. A casino appeared to offer certain advantages, including an RV Resort, a large graded lot for free RV parking, 24-hour per day shuttle buses, security, meeting rooms, catered meals, gaming rooms open 24/7, restaurants open 24/7, and so forth. The casino appreciated the RV business and was very easy to work with.

Consider a “gathering” on BLM Sonora Desert at Quartzite, AZ during the winter. “Quartzite is 18 miles east of the Colorado River and the California boarder on I-10. Quartzite is likely the RV boon docking capital of the world. During the winter, it has become a mecca to visitors and exhibitors for rocks, gems, mineral specimens, fossils, and RV supplies.

The one I attended was an informal gathering of Lazy Daze Class C motorhome owners. It was held on a section of the Sonoran Desert which was controlled by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The rally master specified a latitude and longitude where to gather and “circle wagons.” We would gather around a fire for breakfast and dinner. There were no difficulties driving around the Desert in a Class C motorhome on a Ford E450 chassis. The ground was flat, hard, and clear of debris. Vegetation was sparse. Once past the RVs near the flea market, RVs were also sparse.

For this type of “dispersed recreational camping,” the BLM provided drinking water and a sewerage dump for a modest fee.

During January and February, “2,000 vendors of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils and everything else imaginable create one of the world's largest open air flea markets in Quartzsite. Eight major gem and mineral shows as well as vendors of raw and handcrafted merchandise peddle their wares to snowbirds, collectors and enthusiasts, making Quartzsite the place to be the first two months of each year.”

Sources: https://www.desertusa.com/cities/az/quartzsite.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20090509...n/camping.html

Best regards,

Thebackpacker
2016 DX3

[caseymyers]

Actually I was thinking of the plant when I said 'your' place..., But you do have those woods to clear?

[bclemens]

I realized you meant plant after I typed Cul-De-Sac (before it was corrected to cup de sac).

We only have about 6 spots.

[caseymyers]

It'd be a more intimate setting? Hey anything to get a hat...

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by bclemens

I can fit about 4 in the cup de sac. If someone wants to bring a tractor, I can clear some more trees.

We could just call it a LCR (land clearing rally) [emoji481][emoji23]

[MasterBlaster]

Why not go back to Tennessee?

[caseymyers]

A lot of us on the West coast would like to attend the next rally but Tenn is a long way for most to drive. Although from the photos it looks like a great location. Central might work for all of us, but I'm not on the site selection committee so I'm not sure what all has been looked at for a venue.

[Orangecrush]

Originally Posted by Rrzasa

Myrtle Beach? The Travel Park or Ocean Lakes could probably accommodate a group of our size.

While Ocean Lakes could easily accommodate our group size wise, they are booked up for years. Also, though it would be in my backyard, it is as far East as you can go.... might make it harder for those further away to attend.

Mark

[halla]

Originally Posted by MasterBlaster

Why not go back to Tennessee?

Anchor Down is sold out for most of June and July next year already. Could find another spot. Maybe

[caseymyers]

Indiana, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky?

[halla]

Called 25 places in Missouri and Indiana, no one can hold our group or they are sold out for June and July.

[caseymyers]

[dannko]

Originally Posted by halla

Anchor Down is sold out for most of June and July next year already. Could find another spot. Maybe

man are you kidding me, it used to be getting a site was no problem. Or are they sold out for such a large volume?

[halla]

Originally Posted by dannko

man are you kidding me, it used to be getting a site was no problem. Or are they sold out for such a large volume?

I pulled a few dates up last night, they are pretty well sold out, this time last year they were open

[sseaner]

Originally Posted by halla

I pulled a few dates up last night, they are pretty well sold out, this time last year they were open

Word has spread! Great resort.