I'm debating whether to attend the Tuscon Escapade or the Phoenix Good Sam Rally. I am a member of both. My general feeling is that Good Sam will have better entertainment, a lot more people and rigs, and be more oriented towards selling me stuff. I believe Escapade would be more laid back and friendly. I don't know which one would provide more educational benefit. If anyone has been to both, please comment. Thanks.
The Junkman said
04:20 PM Jul 31, 2014
What happen at these rallys anyways? Is it like a big party?
Is is something I should look at?
The Junkman said
06:19 PM Jul 31, 2014
Just looked at that good sam rally.. that looks like it could be fun.. will look more in to it..
Edit.. Crap.. I had no idea.. Are all the rallys like the sams one? I need to get these on a calander and hit some of these .. Any coming up in the southeast?
-- Edited by The Junkman on Thursday 31st of July 2014 06:30:53 PM
bjoyce said
07:31 PM Jul 31, 2014
Just before the Tucson Escapade, Escapees will hold a Boot Camp - http://www.escapees.com/bootcamp/. Boot camps are very educational.
The Junkman said
07:52 PM Jul 31, 2014
bjoyce wrote:
Just before the Tucson Escapade, Escapees will hold a Boot Camp - http://www.escapees.com/bootcamp/. Boot camps are very educational.
I don't want to learn anything.. I just want to have fun.. .. j/k
bjoyce said
08:28 PM Jul 31, 2014
Learning can be fun and entertaining. Observing those who haven't learned can be really entertaining.
The Junkman said
09:44 PM Jul 31, 2014
bjoyce wrote:
Learning can be fun and entertaining. Observing those who haven't learned can be really entertaining.
.. I bet..
I think they give the training when I pick up my RV.. from 1-3 pm..
All kidding aside.. if there was one right now, kinda close.. I'd be there.. Since it's months before one.. and I get my RV soon.. I guess it's learn as I go.. I'm sure there will be someone at the campground to show me how to unhook it from the truck.. And hook up the water and electric.. Then I'll know..
Terry and Jo said
11:33 AM Aug 1, 2014
Let's avoid getting off topic here. AZbillsfan asked for answers about the two different rallies.
Terry
Not A Clue said
12:03 PM Aug 1, 2014
AZbillsfan wrote:
I'm debating whether to attend the Tuscon Escapade or the Phoenix Good Sam Rally. I am a member of both. My general feeling is that Good Sam will have better entertainment, a lot more people and rigs, and be more oriented towards selling me stuff. I believe Escapade would be more laid back and friendly. I don't know which one would provide more educational benefit. If anyone has been to both, please comment. Thanks.
I have not been to both, but I was at the GS Rally in Phoenix in 2012 and had a great time. Lots to of shopping and looking and great entertainment. They had Martina McBride and Bill Cosby in 2012. We have signed up for new year already.
They have a website to get current info I think it is theRally.com
cherylbrv said
01:32 PM Aug 1, 2014
Don't forget the RV Dreams rallies - all a lot of fun and educational.
AZbillsfan said
02:21 PM Aug 1, 2014
I would consider the RV Dreams rally, but I still work full time, I'm in AZ, and the rally is in Goshen. Way too far.
Technomadia said
04:53 PM Aug 2, 2014
We've not done a Good Sam Rally before.. but did attend the last Escapade in Goshen, and the FMCA in Perry earlier this year.
Of those two, I can say without a doubt that Escapade is more our style. Friendly folks and more community oriented. And man, do those folks know how to happy hour! :)
And lots of educational programs, from the bootcamp that happens before hand to the seminars during. Because many folks in Escapees are full timers (or at least most-timers), the information seemed a little more geared that way. Whereas many of the FMCA seminars tended to be more like product demonstrations with a few truly educational classes tossed in.
Again, don't know much about the Good Sam variety of rally. But we are aiming to hit Escapade in Tuscon next year.
- Cherie
The Junkman said
05:36 PM Aug 2, 2014
Looks like these are 2 weeks apart, only a few miles from each other in AZ.
i think I may like to do AZ in march / 2015.. Make reservations now..
RV-dreams one is too far for me also.. Maybe the next one.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 06:00:58 PM
I'm debating whether to attend the Tuscon Escapade or the Phoenix Good Sam Rally. I am a member of both. My general feeling is that Good Sam will have better entertainment, a lot more people and rigs, and be more oriented towards selling me stuff. I believe Escapade would be more laid back and friendly. I don't know which one would provide more educational benefit. If anyone has been to both, please comment. Thanks.
Is is something I should look at?
Just looked at that good sam rally.. that looks like it could be fun.. will look more in to it..
Edit.. Crap.. I had no idea.. Are all the rallys like the sams one? I need to get these on a calander and hit some of these .. Any coming up in the southeast?
-- Edited by The Junkman on Thursday 31st of July 2014 06:30:53 PM
Just before the Tucson Escapade, Escapees will hold a Boot Camp - http://www.escapees.com/bootcamp/. Boot camps are very educational.
I don't want to learn anything.. I just want to have fun..
.. j/k
I think they give the training when I pick up my RV.. from 1-3 pm..
All kidding aside.. if there was one right now, kinda close.. I'd be there.. Since it's months before one.. and I get my RV soon.. I guess it's learn as I go.. I'm sure there will be someone at the campground to show me how to unhook it from the truck.. And hook up the water and electric.. Then I'll know..
Let's avoid getting off topic here. AZbillsfan asked for answers about the two different rallies.
Terry
I have not been to both, but I was at the GS Rally in Phoenix in 2012 and had a great time. Lots to of shopping and looking and great entertainment. They had Martina McBride and Bill Cosby in 2012. We have signed up for new year already.
They have a website to get current info I think it is theRally.com
I would consider the RV Dreams rally, but I still work full time, I'm in AZ, and the rally is in Goshen. Way too far.
Of those two, I can say without a doubt that Escapade is more our style. Friendly folks and more community oriented. And man, do those folks know how to happy hour! :)
And lots of educational programs, from the bootcamp that happens before hand to the seminars during. Because many folks in Escapees are full timers (or at least most-timers), the information seemed a little more geared that way. Whereas many of the FMCA seminars tended to be more like product demonstrations with a few truly educational classes tossed in.
Again, don't know much about the Good Sam variety of rally. But we are aiming to hit Escapade in Tuscon next year.
- Cherie
Looks like these are 2 weeks apart, only a few miles from each other in AZ.
i think I may like to do AZ in march / 2015.. Make reservations now..
RV-dreams one is too far for me also.. Maybe the next one.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Saturday 2nd of August 2014 06:00:58 PM