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01-14-2010, 08:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,952
M.O.C. #5651
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MOC Rallys
I know this isn't the right place to post this, but I couldn't find anywhere better. Just what happens at the MOC Rallys? Is it just a get together with some show and tell about various user upgrades, etc? Just wondering....
Thanks.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-14-2010, 08:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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You get to meet all the people that you interact with on the forum. We have pot lucks, pancake breakfasts, make friends with people of a common interest, get questions about anything answered and generally have a good time.
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01-14-2010, 09:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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I addition the fall rally is held in Goshen, Ind very near the Keystone plants, in fact all the brand plants and nearly all the vendors are there as well as the Montana Management, many seminars and the Keystone service center is nearby.
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01-14-2010, 10:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dillon KOA
Posts: 1,291
M.O.C. #7445
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You will meet people who will probably be lifelong friends. You will meet people who have a lot in common with you. You will meet people who have all the answers to those questions you have about your rig, tow vehicle, hitch, etc. Best of all, you will realize that there can never be enough rallies to keep you happy!
We went on our first, and so far only rally (because I'm still teaching full-time) last June in Oregon and had more fun than we've had in years. Missing the Quartzsite and Texas Hill Country rallies is painful, but we plan to be on the road full-time by summer. Number one on our priority list after that is to start planning our trip to the 2011 Quartzsite rally (and to any others that we can make).
Carolyn Mathews
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01-14-2010, 01:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pagosa Springs
Posts: 3,711
M.O.C. #3120
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Wayne and Carolyn Mathews
You will meet people who will probably be lifelong friends. You will meet people who have a lot in common with you. You will meet people who have all the answers to those questions you have about your rig, tow vehicle, hitch, etc. Best of all, you will realize that there can never be enough rallies to keep you happy!
We went on our first, and so far only rally (because I'm still teaching full-time) last June in Oregon and had more fun than we've had in years. Missing the Quartzsite and Texas Hill Country rallies is painful, but we plan to be on the road full-time by summer. Number one on our priority list after that is to start planning our trip to the 2011 Quartzsite rally (and to any others that we can make).
Carolyn Mathews
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.....and BTW Carolyn, those lifelong frineds are missing you here at Q....!
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01-14-2010, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Centerville
Posts: 1,350
M.O.C. #9051
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The Quartzsite rally in 2011 will hopefully be my first . I retire in July, and have some things planned, and Quartzsite is one of them.
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01-14-2010, 10:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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At the 2009 Fall Rally in Goshen, they not only had factory reps in attendance, Keystone held a driving school for the wives where they actually hooked up, drove, backed up and unhooked trucks and trailers. This was followed by a factory tour for everyone. Mor-Ryde offered free or reduced cost installation of many of it's products and installed them right at your campsite. Additional events included a potluck diner, an Amish diner, a Mennonite Relief Event that included baked goods and other kinds of foods (someone must have told mentioned we like to eat!) and a host of other events. There was also a couple there to weigh your truck (loaded and unloaded)and trailer by the individual axles, which gives you the most accurate information you can have and opened more than a few eyes.
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01-15-2010, 12:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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As Wayne & Carolyn stated, we've made several lifelong friends in the year we've been RVing and look forward to making many more.
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01-15-2010, 12:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Apache Junction
Posts: 1,732
M.O.C. #7487
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We are in Quartzsite right now and this is our first rally. We have met a lot of new friends ( I hope ) and we are having a ball. We have had one pot luck so far and at least one more is planned. Cocktail hour starts around 4PM and shortly after that the Appetizers start to flow. And then there is the big bonfire every night where all of the stories and lies are told. Other than that it is just hanging out and doing what ever you want. Try a rally, I will guarantee that you will like it.
Rich
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01-15-2010, 12:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Silver Springs
Posts: 2,873
M.O.C. #2716
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And if you can't get to all the major rally's, we still have several mini rallys with MOC'ers that are traveling in the same area... All you have to have in common is a Montana to start and then if you become a SOB (some other brand) you still are our best friends.
Helen
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01-16-2010, 01:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Forestville
Posts: 6,025
M.O.C. #496
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The very best thing we did was join this forum and then went to our first rally at Lake Siskiyou 5 years ago. We now have so many more lifetime friends and are still meeting more of the nicest people. Join in on the fun of a rally and you will never forget the experience.
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01-16-2010, 03:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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I can't believe that no one responded in a manner such as "It is top-secret, the only way to know what happens is to attend one!!" They are very enjoyable, very educational, and as others have stated a fantastic opportunity to make new friends with common interests. Bottom line, you won't be disappointed when you decide to attend one of the many that are planned.
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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01-16-2010, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,076
M.O.C. #2780
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Sometimes there are even surprise guests that appear at a Rally, you never know what else will be at the events along with all of the above mentioned things--even white elephant exchanges
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Paul and Jan Kelpe
2014 Big Sky 3150RL
2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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01-17-2010, 01:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,372
M.O.C. #8728
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It's top secret, the only way to know what happens is to attend one.
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01-17-2010, 01:49 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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01-17-2010, 06:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lawrenceville
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #5356
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You end up gaining 20 pounds, your pants get tighter and after a rally, you try and go on a diet while your DW makes all the tasty new recipies she got from the others. Oh the sacrifies we have to make, but someone's gotta do it.
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01-18-2010, 12:07 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,145
M.O.C. #1920
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Mostly, it's about the people. Meeting new friends and renewing aquaintances with old ones. But, it's also a great spot to learn how to get rid of those annoying little problems with your coach. Someone else has surely had the same issue and found a neat fix. I was fortunate enough at the last Goshen rally to get several frustrating issues fixed with some innovative solutions. Also, you never know when you're going to have a small mishap on a bike and need a nurse - thanks Jan.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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01-18-2010, 04:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Durango
Posts: 73
M.O.C. #10005
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We are in the process of purchasing a new Montana and discovered this web site. I joined less than two weeks ago and then came out to Quartzsite as an S.O.B (some other brand). You can't beet the folks here. There are folks here that can answer almost any question about fifth wheels, solar, photography, generators and anything else you can think of. The best part is there are no strangers here, just friends you havn't met.
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01-18-2010, 05:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Omaha
Posts: 2,076
M.O.C. #2780
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rames14
Mostly, it's about the people. Meeting new friends and renewing aquaintances with old ones. But, it's also a great spot to learn how to get rid of those annoying little problems with your coach. Someone else has surely had the same issue and found a neat fix. I was fortunate enough at the last Goshen rally to get several frustrating issues fixed with some innovative solutions. Also, you never know when you're going to have a small mishap on a bike and need a nurse - thanks Jan.
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I fixed your BOO_BOO but you fixed our Mougal Mouse player.
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Paul and Jan Kelpe
2014 Big Sky 3150RL
2015 GMC Denali, Duramax/Allison
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