Damn Rally

Van · October 12, 2015, 04:26:59 PM

Hey we are gonna take the long route this time, might stop at RR pass before we head out. That adds almost 12 miles additional to our road trip!

I think LVMCI has us beat on mileage though

bobofthenorth · October 12, 2015, 05:56:28 PM

Quote from: Van on October 12, 2015, 04:26:59 PM
Hey we are gonna take the long route this time, might stop at RR pass before we head out. That adds almost 12 miles additional to our road trip! I think LVMCI has us beat on mileage though

Won't that more than double the length of your trip?

harleyman_1000 · October 20, 2015, 05:34:43 PM

I would love to finally meet you all if I can get my grey/black tank done by then? Or I could use the 5 gallon bucket idea

Might have to check the change in the piggy bank to see if I can afford the fuel from St. Louis

oltrunt · October 20, 2015, 06:04:24 PM

Scott, There couldn't be a cheaper time to travel than right now. Even here in coastal Kalifornia we are buying diesel at $2.39 a gallon! Wiffy is from your neck of the woods and I'm sure she'd be interested in meeting you'all. Last year was our first rally and even in our throw back of a bus we were welcomed--good group of people and a beautiful location. Jack

harleyman_1000 · October 20, 2015, 06:29:03 PM

Yes about 620 dollars in fuel one way now

lvmci · October 20, 2015, 07:11:36 PM

hi Scott, it would be great to have you at that dam rally, the trip out is so beautiful, no matter what route you take, las Vegas, Grand canyon, are all so close, you can get peanut butter pancakes in boulder city, watch a heard of wild big horn sheep mow the lawn at a city park, eat at the Dam Hotel, you could even drive your bus thru beautiful downtown Searchlight, maybe the hilite of your trip! lvmci...

harleyman_1000 · October 21, 2015, 06:49:11 AM

Yes I have been out that way many times on my Harley and 1 time in a car, but never in the bus, unless you count when I picked it up in Phoenix. I would love to come thru the Rockys, but not sure about snow in the mountains this time of year? Is there a dry camping spot close where I can run the genset 24/7 or at least at night close by? I haven't been able to figure out the battery bank system in my bus yet, so I have to run it, and wouldn't want to make my bus friends mad

lvmci · October 21, 2015, 03:49:51 PM

hi Scott, yes there is a camp site directly next door, Clifford ma be staying there also, its just a few dollars a day, park near the lake side white fence line of the RV park, others have attended the dam rally and stayed there, lvmci...

Van · October 22, 2015, 04:36:42 AM

Hi guys! We have our spot reserved in the lake side spots, don't forget to mention BUSNUTS when making your reservations at the http://www.lakemeadrvvillage.com/. No reservations are needed if you will be dry camping next door. See you all soon!

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · October 22, 2015, 12:11:08 PM

I just made my reservations for the Dam rally along the fence line. I will be arriving a day early on November 12th to get settled in. Everyone that shows up for the rally will receive a FREE 6-Month subscription to Bus Conversion Magazine. I know the owner of the magazine and he is a great guy! I will be bringing either the Eagle or the MC-9. You will have to show up to see which bus I decided to bring. Reservations are $50.40/night (tax included), but $10/night spaces are available across the street with no hookups from what I understand. I hope to see you all there.

Van · October 22, 2015, 04:37:32 PM

Hey that is great news Gary, depending on how my week goes I might join ya on Thurs. We'll see

According to LVMCI They might have us over closer to the dry camping area so we can be all cozy

lvmci · October 28, 2015, 02:58:09 AM

Hi All, well the big day is getting close, the Nevada Hiway Patrol, has already contacted me about closing down US93 so that Van and his possee can caravan down to the Dam Rally, the girls at Lake Mead RV Park, have brought in the candy stripers from Boulder City General Hospital, to calm the residents there down, and the Coffee Cup Diner has a stack of peanut butter pancakes ready for me! So I guess all is right in the world, to proceed with that. DAM RALLY . In case your calendars have weatherd your pencil scratchings, Nov 13/15 are the magical days that may cause the earths rotation to shift 7 degrees to the left, because the Dam Rally will take place. So pack up the old buggy, fill the propane tank, empty your local 7 11s diesels tanks, and dont forget a 12 pack of your favorite adult beverage, and take a picture crossing into the great Mojave Desert too, for the most memorable adventure of your life, lvmci...

krcevs · October 28, 2015, 03:14:49 AM

Quote from: harleyman_1000 on October 21, 2015, 06:49:11 AM
Yes I have been out that way many times on my Harley and 1 time in a car, but never in the bus, unless you count when I picked it up in Phoenix. I would love to come thru the Rockys, but not sure about snow in the mountains this time of year? Is there a dry camping spot close where I can run the genset 24/7 or at least at night close by? I haven't been able to figure out the battery bank system in my bus yet, so I have to run it, and wouldn't want to make my bus friends mad

Snowing in the mountains of Colorado. The State does require you to carry snow chains if your traveling through the mountains from like October until May or June I believe. Kind of a new law for large vehicles. They have been working on, all passenger vehicles have adequate snow tires during the winter months but so far it has not passed through the state house.

Have fun out there. Some day the wife and I will be at these rallies with Tatanka.

Ken

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · October 28, 2015, 04:08:37 AM

Like Barney would say, "This is going to be BIG, real BIG!"

lostagain · October 30, 2015, 04:45:24 AM

Leaving here next week. Looks like making the Dam rally is really possible. Clifford, the pail of honey is on my list.

JC