Lance Factory Tour and BBQ Rally

Thanks for the info. Love the sarcasm in this group, we feel as though we will fit right in. We'll be sure to bring a bounty for our hazing ceremony. 

Maybe someone could pull some strings and get us a police escort--you know, like funeral processions have. 

There will be carpooling going on!

 

WoodGlue

One of the of fun parts of attending the rally is driving to the factory in a huge convoy of Lance campers and trailers  It's very impressive.  The factory closes the street at the factory so we can park and they take pictures.  I'm sure it is a great marketing tool/event for Lance.  All I can say, its impressive to see all the campers and trailers lined up on the street.

However based on the number that it appears that have signed up this year we may need to split up the convey.

Wait till you see and are participating in it.   You'll love it

We are attending the BBQ.  We are in a Camper.  Is any carpooling taking place so we all don't have to drive to the factory?

Since this is your first rally, you need to bring about twelve pounds of bacon, a hundred pounds of ice, back-up gas for everybody's generator, silverware for sixty or so, napkins, red solo cups, copious amounts of alcohol, a couple dozen pre-printed directions to the factory, and incidentals.

Just bring yourself. Everyone will love you and make you feel welcome.

Based on the last Acton KOA rally, I think I can tell you the M.O.  The cocktail hour is pretty much a BYOB very informal get-together just to meet the other attendees;  a couple of beers in a cooler or your cocktail shaker of martinis should suffice.  There seems to have been some tables, so some chips/salsa/whatever would probably be appreciated (and consumed), but not necessary.  The pancake breakfast is pretty much Eric Dye's thing, with his beautiful wife, as well as others, helping out.  About everything is provided, but if you have read a few threads, you know copious amounts of bacon would not go to waste.  Once again, we tend to keep simple.  Coffee, pancakes, butter and syrup.

 

There will be some product demos, give-aways, and a lot of sitting around just chewing the fat with each other.  Great relaxing couple of days.  You'll fit right in and enjoy the time together.

While there the parts girl pointed out one of the possible prizes and I said "Holly sh*t really" with a big smile on my face. Not saying what it is then I would ruin the surprise. Haha, now there's more excitement. No, not an RV.

Thanks Pau,

 

Great news that parts will be open so late!!!

 

WoodGlue

 Don't know if this info has been posted, just ignore if it has.

 Yesterday when I went to pick up TT I spoke to Mike and the parts girl(forgot her name). Mike will be 1 of among 4 people helping with the fact. tour, they are also blocking the street in front of the fact. for parking. The fact. will be shut down the day of the tour, probably safety issues.

  The parts dept. will be open till 9pm. Noticed they just started stocking the stabilizer jack pads( They had 4 for both TT models), they will be ordering more. Also since there is a renewed interest in the the Andersen Levelers(they had only 3) they'll be ordering more of those and finally I asked Mike if he had enough brass check valves, he said they had a lot. 

Hi all,

 

Being our first time attending a rally, I wanted to find out what we can/should bring? I see there is a cocktail hour and a pancake breakfast. What can we bring to contribute? Snacks? Drinks? Other? Maybe I'm jumping the gun and this info is on the way?....

 

If you ck with Eric,I just offered our site .Full hookups , not sure about
shade

Eric,

Since I'm fortunate to live about 4 miles from the factory, in Lancaster, I would like to attend the tour with ya'll on Friday, September 26. Please let me know if that's possible. Look forward to meeting new Lance Owners. 

 

FYI! Also those of you with dogs, four legged kids, and maybe need a place to safely leave them for a few hours, doggie day care. There is a great kennel about 1 1/2 miles from the factory. It's call Canine Country Club 42116 4th St East Lancaster, Ca. 93535 (661)942-4251

We are now on final approach...  we are at the top of the calendar on the forum home page.  Yippee 

 

 

Thanks again Eric.

 

Dave

You are good to go.

 

Dave -

I just sent you a PM.

Just became a Lifetime member an would love to attend the Tour Only, I Live in Los Angeles area so not too far for me..Is this Possible?

Signed up for the Dry. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Walker & Linda

Eric, my wife and I would like to do 2 nights if any thing is left or go on a list. What ever is left. Let me know. Wet or dry.

 

Walker

https://community.lanceowners.org/top...d-bbq-2014-sep-25-28

 

Eric

We are signed up and paid for the whole weekend.

Would you mind reminding us of the program for the weekend? When is the factory tour?

A conflict has arisen for the Sunday and I need to determine how to react

Tks

Steve



Please note: message attached

Hi Eric,

 

We'd love to attend the factory tour but unfortunately don't have time to haul our trailer down and camp .  We'll be staying at a local hotel and will meet you folks at the factory on Friday if that's OK?

 

 

I updated the roster.  There have been many changes.  There have been some cancellations and emails have gone out to waiting list folks.  I also released 10 more sites for the dry camping area for sale.

 

Check here for the latest roster.

 

https://community.lanceowners.org/top...d-bbq-2014-sep-25-28

 

Joe you are confirmed for the day event.

We will assign you a site there.  See you soon.

Eric, we paid for 3 nights - 1 dry and 2 wet (and if we're coming to California, chances are it will rain).  I obviously missed the note about picking a spot when I registered, so  I assume I have been assigned a spot.  I'm okay with that.  Any chance you know at this time which spot(s) that would be?  (I think I asked you this question earlier on the wrong forum). Thanks for any info Eric.  

Rochelle 

"make the moost out of life"

Thank you!!  Looking forward to the event.

You are confirmed for 2 nights dry camping and you already paid on April 9th.  Cya There,

Eric,

We signed up to attend the factory tour and believe we are dry camping at the KOA.

Will a spot be assigned to us or is it first come, first served basis?  Also, we need to pay for our 2 nights.

Thanks, Rick & Diane

 

 

Next year for us too... Sometimes it's tough to make plans that far in advance.

WOW!! looks like this sold out back in Feb. before we even purchased our Lance. I'll make sure to watch and sign up early next year. 

Hi Eric, confirming that you received my email for Lance tour attendance without camping.  2 spots possibly 4 spots, if possible. Thanks, Joe 

Thanks Eric, there will be two of us.  We are really looking for to this event.  See you there.

Marcia and I are traveling toward the Mid West Truck Camper Rally this year and then headed across Canada toward Maine this year prior to heading home. We hope to attend a Lance factory tour next year.

Hi Eric.

 

My wife Jacie and I will be attending the Lance rally, we made our own camping arrangements.

 

Please add us to the catering and tour count.

 

Many thanks, looking forward to meeting you.

 

Richard

 

Yes that should not be a problem.  I just need to know to count you in the total for catering.

Hi Eric, this is Eric.  I failed to get registered at the KOA for the annual LOA factory tour and BBQ.  May I still attend the tour and bbq, if I find another camping area?

Thanks Eric