2011 Rally Q&A

[dancogan]

I can't definitively answer this, but I can tell you that a deep cycle battery with a 100w inverter will do the trick for a couple nights. You can get three or more nights if you get a 12v CPAP.

Your next problem is how to recharge that battery. When I boon-docked, I used a solar panel.

Thanks. That will also depend upon use of lights and fans and, heaven forbid, the furnace if it gets cold. A 12V CPAP would be nice, but I understand they're pretty expensive.

Sure would be nice for the rally chair or someone in charge of RV parking to reply one way or the other ... or maybe we'll skip this rally ...

 

[sherpamayberry]

Thanks. That will also depend upon use of lights and fans and, heaven forbid, the furnace if it gets cold. A 12V CPAP would be nice, but I understand they're pretty expensive.

Actually, what I had in mind is to buy a separate deep cycle battery to power your CPAP. Probably looking at about $60.

I wouldn't count on the RV deep cycle to run CPAP.

 

[TrailingJack]

Maybe I am blind, but so far I haven't been able to find out who the music is this year. Does anyone know?

I've been wondering the same thing.
Seems like we knew by now in the past.

 

[dancogan]

Actually, what I had in mind is to buy a separate deep cycle battery to power your CPAP. Probably looking at about $60.

I wouldn't count on the RV deep cycle to run CPAP.

I wasn't thinking along those lines. Good idea if we can find a good place to store it. Thanks again.

 

[sherpamayberry]

Sure would be nice for the rally chair or someone in charge of RV parking to reply one way or the other ... or maybe we'll skip this rally ...

Found the following from the FAQ on the rally site:

RV CAMPING FULL SERVICE & DRY CAMPING

Are there Full-Service RV Accommodations?

No, but there is virtually unlimited dry camping/boondocking.and the price is included in your registration.

http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally11/local_area/2011_bmw_moa_rally_faq

There is a section for tent camping near power for CPAP. So, if you tent, you can place it close enough to power for CPAP. If you RV, you'll have to figure something else out.

 

[azgman]

Maybe I am blind, but so far I haven't been able to find out who the music is this year. Does anyone know?

I know Paul Thorn will be Friday night.

 

[JDOCKERY132445]

solar recharge

We will be in a small motorhome, and need power for a CPAP. Will there be power available at the Rally or should we look for a private campground?

TIA

My buddy Harry has one in his van. He puts the solar panel on the top and it fully charges his marine deep cycle trolling battery. He has never had a problem running his CPAP. He got his solar panel at Harbor Freight for $14.00.

 

[dancogan]

My buddy Harry has one in his van. He puts the solar panel on the top and it fully charges his marine deep cycle trolling battery. He has never had a problem running his CPAP. He got his solar panel at Harbor Freight for $14.00.

Thank you, Jerry. I'll have to check out the solar panel idea. I thought anything big enough to do any good would cost a small fortune. Thanks again.

 

[xp8103]

I know music is popular but has anyone ever considered something different, perhaps like a comedy night one of the nights of the rally? Just a thought?

 

[JDOCKERY132445]

The new price

I looked up the charger that Harry has and the price is different. I called him and he said he bought his at Harbor Freight during a "sidewalk sale".

http://www.harborfreight.com/5-watt-solar-battery-charger-41144.html

I think it is a good deal. We have kept one on our old Land Rover for 3 years now because it sits on the farm and is not used often. The battery is always good to go.

 

[rickg]

I know Paul Thorn will be Friday night.

Awesome! He performed in Johnson City and Redmond. His show is not to be missed. Great story teller with a top notch band.

Does anyone know who is headlining Saturday night? If they aren't any good you could always ride over to Jim Thorpe, PA for another Paul Thorn show. But that one you will have to pay for.

Rick G

 

[Roc-Roc]

We will be in a small motorhome, and need power for a CPAP. Will there be power available at the Rally or should we look for a private campground?

TIA

You need to contact Steve Sternberg RV chair about the RV spots with electrical hook ups. Issternberg@juno.com.


ROC

 

[dancogan]

You need to contact Steve Sternberg RV chair about the RV spots with electrical hook ups. Issternberg@juno.com.


ROC

Thank you. I was looking for the name of the RV chair, but couldn't find it until I got my ON just a day or so ago.

 

[Bfontaine]

Flea market at the National

Will there be a flea market area at Bloomsburg? I have a few things I would like to sell while we are there

Bev

 

[lilredroadster]

Bev, Hope there is a flea mkt there.
Looking forward to seeing You and Jay there!

 

[BLUEFLU]

Looking for more info on the dorm rooms available at the rally? I have a special needs child and I don't think the special needs camping area will work so trying to get info on how to reserve a dorm room I read about in an earlier post???

 

[marcopolo]

Looking for more info on the dorm rooms available at the rally? I have a special needs child and I don't think the special needs camping area will work so trying to get info on how to reserve a dorm room I read about in an earlier post???

There was info on the Rally website, but I can't seem to find it. I suspect, however, that they're all reserved by now. You might try contacting Bloomsburg University directly since they're the ones who were renting them. Try e-mailing Conference Services at:

conferences@bloomu.edu

You might also try: 570-389-4089

 

[tmoyer]

Kathy Kollar Valovage
Director, Conference Services and University Testing
(570) 389-4112
kkollar@bloomu.edu

I spoke to her about a week ago and the $140 per night rooms were still available.

 

[dmaust01]

There will not be a flea market area at this year's rally. For those of you inquiring about entertainment, here is the schedule. Also, please note that some acts will also appear around noon on TH and FR.
http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally11/local_area/great_rally_great_entertainment

 

[super8mm]

Early Registration

For those of us that register early and suffer from CRS did you mail tickets or something or do we just bring a copy of the email receipt?



Thanks