Calling all Livin Lite owners!
How would you like the opportunity to meet other Livin Lite owners from all over the country (and Canada)? How would you like an entire weekend to listen to RV experts and vendors talk about YOUR Livin Lite camper? What if the words "free food and Livin Lite gear" were involved?
Well, buckle up, happy campers...because we are currently taking suggestions for the very first Livin Lite National Rally, held near our factory in Indiana, Summer 2016.
What we need from you is to tell us a) if you would be interested in travelling to our national Rally and b) WHAT would YOU like to see happen at this Rally?
We are excited to be considering this phenomenal gathering, and are even more excited to hear your feedback.
Great idea- I'll chime in on some thoughts
Having a factory tour would be great to see how our campers are assembled. It would be good for those working in the factory to be involved as well so they can meet the people enjoying the "fruits" of their labor.
Possible demonstrations could include the following: properly setting up and folding the camper (I'm think of QS models here), how to handle routine maintenance, best way to clean the canvas, best products to wash the exteriors, dealing with those snaps and zippers.
Announce the date way in advance so people can plan ahead. I live in Chattanooga, TN but would be interested in coming- you did say free food, right? :-)
Have new models on display for those who are considering moving up to a larger/different model.
Everyone loves door prizes and drawings!
Have some mechanism in place to gather input/feedback/suggestions from LL owners.
Yes, very interested! Would love to see all the great mods to the campers in person!
Sounds like a great idea. Factory tour with Q&A session, demo units of current models and perhaps some factory and/or owner-led tech/DIY sessions would be worth considering.
Graham
I agree with the suggestions above. In addition, you may want to look at the T@b factory rallies known as Tearstock. I know someone who goes to them and the factory will repair and/or mod the T@b campers with no labor cost. The web site is http://www.golittleguy.com/tearstock-2015 and even includes the tab for requesting service work during the rally. Their itinerary may give you some ideas, and can be found at http://www.golittleguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rolling-Home-2015-Flyer.pdf . Some of their ideas look pretty good, but I would add the Q&A session, factory talks on future products, exhibits from various vendors, etc.
Doug
[quote source="/post/14326/thread" timestamp="1439945488" author="@graham"]Sounds like a great idea. Factory tour with Q&A session, demo units of current models and perhaps some factory and/or owner-led tech/DIY sessions would be worth considering.
Graham[/quote]Agree with all of the above, and we would certainly make the trip from N GA.
I've already expressed my interest over on the old Yahoo site, but I'll say it here, too. It depends on what we decide to do next season, but if we can possibly make it we will!
I like the idea also, however is there reason why you could not move the meet into fall season. This is prime camping weather. I like to take my 10.0 somewhere where the weather is nice. It doesn't work so well in hot places. I'm thinking Indiana in fall would be much more enjoyable than the middle of the summer. In the summer I go way north or go to the mountains to escape the heat. Maybe there is a place in northern Indiana I don't know about to escape the heat.
We are definitely interested in going to a rally to be held at or by Livin Lite. We already have plans for summer 2016, but if we can possibly make it, we will. I hope to be able to meet more Livin Lite owners, and I hope you will be able to include owners who do not come to this board.
Love the thought but 2000 miles for a weekend is a tough undertaking.
[quote source="/post/14340/thread" timestamp="1439950805" author="@kybrowns"]I like the idea also, however is there reason why you could not move the meet into fall season. This is prime camping weather. I like to take my 10.0 somewhere where the weather is nice. It doesn't work so well in hot places. I'm thinking Indiana in fall would be much more enjoyable than the middle of the summer. In the summer I go way north or go to the mountains to escape the heat. Maybe there is a place in northern Indiana I don't know about to escape the heat. [/quote]I grew up there and still have family in Northern Indiana. There's no place to escape the heat and humidity in the summer except in a pool or lake and that ain't camping. Not that I would drive 2000 miles in the fall either but you are right fall would be more enjoyable.
This would be a lot of fun with a lot of potential. I like everything suggested so far that I'm having a hard time thinking of additional suggestions :)
Sounds like fun, but too far away for us...
I am craigdr88 on the Yahoo forums and it appears that my comment back on the 12th kind of set this in motion, glad you are watching both groups and are already following up on plans for a Rally. Good luck and count me in.
Thanks for a great idea. We hope to join in.
A LL Rally will be very interesting and educational; we will definitely try to attend from Athens GA!
I'm ready.
Is there a beach there? With an ocean?
A Livin Lite rally could be great fun. Good ideas posted here so far. I've a couple additional initial thoughts. Many folks might be interested in either touring supply factories in the areas (such as Dometic) and, as well, I suspect many aftermarket suppliers (solar systems, tires, batteries, plumbing, electrical, appliances, etc.) might be very interested in sponsoring a rally in part and contributing raffle prizes or door prizes. One of the other forums I participate in (Toyota Land Cruisers) hosts an annual rally out in Colorado where the high points of the weekend are field trips into the mountains. Livin Lite owners are interesting people and there are lots of interesting places within a couple hours drive of Topeka, including Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, museums in Fort Wayne and Auburn, and spectacular state parks in the dunes along Lake Michigan in Michigan. In fact, One of the state parks is only 90 minutes or so from Topeka, so some folks might want to head up there and camp either before or after a rally in Indiana. So, either camping or day type field trips may be a possibility. With regard to timing, what do you know about the demographics of those who buy Livin Lite products and what would be the best time of the year to accommodate them? Summer makes sense for families with kids, fall makes sense for retirees or those without kids. I grew up only about 30 miles east of Topeka and remember the hot, humid summers. The fall colors get really nice in October. If summer ends up the preference, I suggest finding a venue with a large lake that can be a focal point for cool-downs. Although likely too far from the factory to be practical, venues on Lake Michigan offer pleasant temps all summer.
Great stuff so far! We'd like to add our vote for Fall, because we too know how brutal summer is anywhere in the Midwest. Fall might (might!) be more pleasant with fewer fanged flying fiends (mosquitoes).
I can't rule it in/out until more details emerge, but would like more info. I would prefer summer since my son is still school age. I've never been to this type of thing before..... Do we need to find a local campground?
We would love to go! It will depend on the dates and if we can get off work which can be dicey for us during some weeks of the summer. I really like the idea of having it near the factory, since I am a little biased being originally from the South Bend area and that I still have family there.
As for some of the things I would like to see for activities would be a simple meet and great and sharing of food. I am really interested in seeing how others are setting up solar panels for charging batteries and using in place of electrical hook ups. Also interested in seeing the modifications others have made.
[quote source="/post/14542/thread" timestamp="1440465886" author="@tlbones"]I can't rule it in/out until more details emerge, but would like more info. I would prefer summer since my son is still school age. I've never been to this type of thing before..... Do we need to find a local campground? [/quote]Nope! We'll locate the campground, then set dates and a schedule of events. Then- we'll release the registration information for anyone interested!
[quote source="/post/14313/thread" author="@christianm" timestamp="1439926139"]Calling all Livin Lite owners!
How would you like the opportunity to meet other Livin Lite owners from all over the country (and Canada)? How would you like an entire weekend to listen to RV experts and vendors talk about YOUR Livin Lite camper? What if the words "free food and Livin Lite gear" were involved.
[/quote]Christian, since several of us live on the West coast and most could not justify the 2000 plus mile trip for a weekend (though we all would love to come) how about some Livinlite involvement in a West Coast get together? There are several of us planning a get together in Oregon in July 2016. We have 5 so far and expect more may sign up as we get a bit closer. What do you think?
[quote source="/post/14819/thread" timestamp="1441283305" author="@ammobob"][quote source="/post/14313/thread" timestamp="1439926139" author="@christianm"]Calling all Livin Lite owners!
How would you like the opportunity to meet other Livin Lite owners from all over the country (and Canada)? How would you like an entire weekend to listen to RV experts and vendors talk about YOUR Livin Lite camper? What if the words "free food and Livin Lite gear" were involved.
[/quote]Christian, since several of us live on the West coast and most could not justify the 2000 plus mile trip for a weekend (though we all would love to come) how about some Livinlite involvement in a West Coast get together? There are several of us planning a get together in Oregon in July 2016. We have 5 so far and expect more may sign up as we get a bit closer. What do you think?[/quote]OOOOhhh now that's a good idea. hmm..I'm gonna private message you so we can brain storm on that! I have some questions and ideas :D We might have to start a
"possible west coast rally" thread!
Perhaps a national rally as planned with smaller regional rallies planned for different times?
If the national rally is to be held in Indiana, wasn't this thread moved to the wrong folder? The Great Lakes folder includes Indiana.
[quote source="/post/15240/thread" author="@djsamuel" timestamp="1442258151"]If the national rally is to be held in Indiana, wasn't this thread moved to the wrong folder? The Great Lakes folder includes Indiana.[/quote]Seems someone may have confused IA with IN. Had an employee confuse ID with IN yesterday. I asked her why would we ship a job from Nevada to Indiana when we have a MFG plant in Tennessee? Maybe it's the letters in the spelling of Indiana. It has an A and a D in it so guess you can just pick and choose. ;)
That would be my fault...I should have looked a bit more closely before clicking save :) Moving to correct area
[quote timestamp="1441283305" author="@ammobob" source="/post/14819/thread"][quote source="/post/14313/thread" author="@christianm" timestamp="1439926139"]Calling all Livin Lite owners!
How would you like the opportunity to meet other Livin Lite owners from all over the country (and Canada)? How would you like an entire weekend to listen to RV experts and vendors talk about YOUR Livin Lite camper? What if the words "free food and Livin Lite gear" were involved.
[/quote]Christian, since several of us live on the West coast and most could not justify the 2000 plus mile trip for a weekend (though we all would love to come) how about some Livinlite involvement in a West Coast get together? There are several of us planning a get together in Oregon in July 2016. We have 5 so far and expect more may sign up as we get a bit closer. What do you think?[/quote]
Ammobob: My family and I are interested in something like this. I live in Tacoma, WA. Let me know if there is a thread regarding this gathering!
Sound interesting but probably too far for me!
sounds like it could be a good time.......how about July? I live in NE Ohio and am close enough.....
Just as a note.. I would expect it to be a 5 day event, at least. That helps in several ways.. people have more time for sightseeing, and getting to know one another in person, and it makes it easier to justify the "pull", vs trying to get all that done in a 2-3 day period. Forest River puts on a full week for their annual main rally, and had +750 units this year. had a long waiting list also, many came from far far away. FR's FROG group also puts on a dozen or so smaller rallies around the country every year.. Some marques put on rallies also.
We just had a 4 day R-Pod rally here in KY, and had people from as far away as TX, FL and CT. We filled the entire campground we chose. Next year we expect to have members all the way from CA. And a little larger CG. :) There are at least a dozen R-pod owners putting on rallies now, nation wide. I don't know what LL's total production numbers are.. certainly WAY less than FR's.. but there are only about 12k R-Pods.. And you have to start somewhere. The first big R-Pod rally happened in '10, 1 year after production started, 39 Pods showed up.
For lack of a better way to put it.. as we say in R-Pod land.. "If you post it, they will come". I might even suggest you add a "LL, or CL, meet-ups and rallies" section here on the forums.. Owners can literally just say "hey, I am going to be at Redondo Beach Nov 6-8, come if you can.. that's how they start.. LOL
Hi all!
Brief rally update-
We are still holding the PNW Regional Rally in Oregon July 2016. We are accepting registrations and there are still spots left in the campground. For more info and to register, please visit our website[a href="http://www.livinlite.com"] link[/a]
and click on the "news" tab. We would LOVE to have anyone who can make it!
Unfortunately, it was determined yesterday (by beings much more powerful than myself) that we will not be holding a National Rally this year due to a number of factors, some that were simply beyond our control.
We really appreciate all of the interest and inquiries about the National rally, and are really disappointed we won't be able to meet some of you this year!
Our hope is to see great success with the Regional Rally in 2016, and be able to pursue a National Rally soon!
Any questions, please feel free to email me at cmuffoletto@crossroadsrv.com
or message me here :-)
Thanks!
Christian
Livin Lite Public Relations/Social Media
Well that's a letdown. B-|
And I just joined this forum so I could see the rally info. It was blocked for non-members. What a surprise to read this thread.
Plenty of elbow room at the PNW rally.
This would be GREAT we would love it! Same as above, Factory tour, Q & A, ...
shoot--I jumped the gun and did not finish the whole post. I finished reading after I posted. Sorry