Session descriptions

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Below are descriptions of the vendor and information sessions going on during the Rally. The activities that require a sign up are in RED if you haven't signed up, go to the topic for that activity to see if it is still open and sign up.

Middlebury Hardwoods: Tour the factory that manufactures the hardwood cabinets used in our Montana’s.

Winegard: Representatives from Winegard will be here to discuss the new Rayzar antenna system being used by Keystone along with information on satellite systems.

Dexter Axle: the manufacturers of the axles and brake systems installed on Montana RVs will be here to review their products and answer questions. If you have questions about the proper maintenance, this is the time to ask!

Dometic/Atwood: The manufacturers of refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters and other RV related equipment will be on hand to discuss their products and answer questions.

RV Weight & Tire Safety: Learn about overweight RV & tow vehicle conditions and how it affects tire safety. Put on by RVSEF (you will also have the opportunity to get your Montana and tow vehicle weighed while at the Rally)

Tour of MOR/ryde plants, maker and installer of suspension systems, rubber pin boxes, disc brakes and much more. Lunch included

Norco Industries: The manufacturer of Accuslide, electric slide outs will be here to discuss their product and provide care and maintenance tips.

Crane Composites: Keystone’s supplier of wall and ceiling composite panels. Factory representatives will be on hand to present information and answer questions.

Croftgate: What do you do when you want to clean your rig and there’s no water available? Come here and find out! Croftgate offers a wide range of cleaning solutions.

Progressive Dynamics: Manufacturer of RV power conversion and battery charging products. Representatives will be on hand to discuss their products and answer questions.

ASA Electronics:Provider of Jensen Electronics for Montana’s for years. Now they have worked with Keystone to develop the “Keystone in Command System”. Come and learn about this leading edge technology.

Patrick Industries: The new supplier for the Insignia entertainment electronics that go into the Montanas. Come and see what’s new.

Tredit Tire: Provider of the tires and wheels used on all Montana models. They will be on hand to give general information on RV tires and answer your questions.

Lippert Components: Discussion of the components supplied to Montana by Lippert, including the frame, slide mechanisms, hydraulic system, front landing gear and furniture. The speaker may be able to answer some questions regarding after-market products sold by Lippert, including Trail-Aire pin boxes, the popular Level Up System and Never Fail Bushings.

AIA Countertops: The supplier of countertops for Keystone will have representatives on hand to discuss their product and offer maintenance tips for your countertops. This topic will be covered by Mark Krol during the Keystone presentation.

Furrion: Hear about the newest oven and stove top products now being used in the RV industry. This topic will be covered by Mark Krol during the Keystone presentation.

Surburban: Discussion by representatives of the company will provide maintenance and care tips for your water heater.

Ladies Driving School: This is a class room safety course that also gives you a hands on opportunity to hitch & un-hitch, back-up and also drive a rig. (Obviously Ladies only)

Hand Signals Class: Did someone turn right when you wanted them to go left? This session should help both driver and significant other when backing the rig (it has even been rumored to save marriages).

Snowbird Roundtable: Do you take your Montana to Florida or out west to the Arizona/Texas area for the winter months or have you thought about it? Come join us for this discussion session to share your experiences and/or ask questions of those who have “been there, done that”

Tips N Tricks: 2 Sessions, (one for Ladies only): Come share the things you have done to get more out of your RV and/or make things easier or better. We allow up to 5 minutes discussion for each topic and then move on. It’s a great way to learn from others.

Full Timing/Work camping: Another roundtable type session. We start with a list of items discussed at previous Rallies and then open it up to the group. If you full time and/or work camp come to this session to share what you have learned with those who are considering this lifestyle.

Mac the Fire Guy: Concerns about an RV fire? This is the session for you. Mac McCoy will deliver his “Fire & Life Safety in Your RV” class. A must see for all RVers. He will also offer a session on “How to use your exit window in a fire”. Both of these sessions offer some great “hands on” activities.

North to Alaska: Been to Alaska with your RV or thinking about going? Come to the roundtable discussion and share your experiences or ask questions of those who have been there.

Day/Night Shade Repair: Need to restring or repair your Day/Night Shade(s)? Dave McNair will present a hands on demonstration during this working session. Bring your shades and “get r done” or just come and learn how in case you need a repair in the future.

Factory Tour: Once again, Keystone has agreed to open their factory to us to give us all a glimpse on what goes into building one of these Montana’s. The tour starts with the bare frame and goes all the way to the finished product. At the end, you will be able to see the newest models and perhaps even a glimpse of one yet to be released!

Service Center Tour: Each group will see the Retail Service Department, Claims processing Department, Parts Department Warehouse and finally the Service Shop.

Service Advisor appointments: Factory representatives from Keystone will visit you at your site and answer questions and/or offer solutions.

[PackerFan]

This really helps a lot! Thanks for providing this.

Scott

[mjammersc]

Ditto - thanks