Renegade RV Rally-Mothership 2023
A Get-Together for Renegade RV Owners near the Renegade RV Factory!
May 8 - 12, 2023
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Shipshewana Campground-South Park
Please note that this rally is completely sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, email julie.swartz@yahoo.com
Please read information below before pressing "Register" button.
Join a great group of Renegade RV owners for a Rally on Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, 2023 at Shipeshewana Campground South Park in Shipeshewana, IN -- near "The Mothership", which is the Renegade RV Factory in Bristol, IN.
We will enjoy "glamping" (glamour camping), Midwest spring beauty, group meals, fun social activities, RV-related vendor trainings and lots of opportunities for informal and spontaneous fellowship! The rally rate is $49/per day + tax with a discount at 7 days or more.
There are three steps to register for this event:
1. RV Site Registration: Call the Shipshewana Campground South Park at 260-768-4669. Indicate that you are with the "Renegade RV Rally" and provide your name, phone number, email address, zip code, arrival and departure dates. The resort will take a credit card number to be kept on file. Your credit card will not be charged until arrival.
2. Rally Registration: Once you have secured your RV spot and have confirmation of your site number, then use this website to let us know you are coming and provide some initial information. Make sure you complete a registration for each person attending.
3. Meals and Activities Registration: We recognize the eagerness of Renegaders to secure rally registrations and to make travel plans as early as possible, however, we have not yet secured all of the meals and activities. Once the agenda is complete, we will notify you via email to modify your rally registration to select and pay for all meals and activities.
Please contact Julie Swartz at julie.swartz@yahoo.com for any questions.
Agenda
Monday, May 8
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Prior to arriving at the campground, stop by The Blue Gate Conference Center parking lot for your arrival weighing by RV Safety & Education Foundation. Please pre-register for an appointment.
Rally Registration! We will lead you directly to your site. Once you are settled, visit the South Pavilion for your name tags, t-shirts, swag bags, and rally schedule. Then, complete check-in at the campground office.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us right down the street at The Blue Gate Conference Center for our Amish Feast Welcome Dinner.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Join Ambassadors Ray and Angie Lopez as they show an RV-related comedy at the North Pavilion. Bring your lawn chair and BYOB your favorite movie snack and drink.
Tuesday, May 9
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Carpool over to "The Mothership" - Renegade HQ in Bristol, IN for a factory tour and a chance to meet key Renegade employees. FYI - Factory tours require closed-toed shoes for safety! (pre-registration for a tour time required)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bring your cup of coffee down to the North Pavilion for some early morning fellowship and yummy donuts. Donuts provided by our generous sponsor -- TBD
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tour the Precision Paint factory where Renegades get their pretty paint jobs. Located at 5305 Beck Drive, Elkhart. Factory tours require closed-toed shoes for safety! (Pre-registration for a tour time required.)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tour the Lambright Comfort Chairs factory. See how they design and build custom furniture for RVs. Located at 1150 S. 700 West, Topeka. Factory tours require closed-toed shoes! (Pre-registration for a tour time required.)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Visit the RV/MH Hall of Fame at 21565 Executive Parkway in Elkhart any time between 10:00 am-4:00 pm today to receive the rally rate of $10/person with your rally name tag.
Visit the Shipshewana Flea Market right around the corner at 345 S Van Buren St. any time between 10:00 am-4:00 pm today. Admission is free, $5 to park.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tour the Lambright Comfort Chairs factory. See how they design and build quality custom furniture for RVs and check out options for customizing your coach. 1150 S. 700 West, Topeka, IN. (Pre-registration for a tour time required.)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Take this opportunity while off-site to enjoy lunch on your own or with a small group of Renegaders at a local restaurant or come back to the campground to hang out and relax before our big night at the Renegade Revelry!
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Check out the modifications that fellow Renegaders have done to their coaches and visit the informational booths of our sponsors to ask questions, get technical support, and/or make purchases to enhance your coach. List of participating businesses TBD.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet at The Blue Gate Conference Center for a dinner hosted by Renegade RV for both Renegade owners and employees.
Wednesday, May 10
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bring your cup of coffee down to the North Pavilion for some early morning fellowship and yummy donuts. Donuts provided by our generous sponsor -- (TBD).
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join fellow Renegaders and Fantasy RV Tour Leaders, Connie Jo Coker and Steve Gause (903.539.9495), for a presentation on the various RV tours available, including new all-Renegade RV trips! (open to all)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet with Derek Weatherholt, Aqua-Hot Sales Technician, for a product overview and Q&A session. (open to all)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Darin Hathaway, Renegade RV's top recommended Hydronic Heating Specialist, on Aqua-Hot function, use, regular maintenance and annual maintenance. (open to all)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bring your own brown bag lunch and your chair to your Ambassador's site for lunch with a small group of Renegade neighbors. Dessert and beverages will be provided by your Ambassador.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Dave Reyburn from the RV Safety & Education Foundation will discuss RV weight safety limitations and how to understand manufacturer weight labels. This class will also cover tire care, maintenance, and understanding load charts. (open to all)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Learn about the TST Tire Monitoring System from consultant, Steve Brown. He will provide a product overview, be available for Q&A and have systems available for purchase before and after the presentation.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Come and meet Darryl Elder, Owner of SportTruckRV (the #1 Renegade RV dealer in the nation and our rally Event Sponsor) as he introduces his dealership and services and explains what is new in Renegades in 2023.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kyle McKibbin, Product Specialist at SportTruck RV, and a panel of fellow Renegade owners, will share their experiences with upgrading to new Renegade coaches. Bring your upgrade questions and your comments.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
SportTruckRV, the country's top Renegade RV dealer, and RV Lending Group, the industry leader in RV Financing, host this Wine & Cheese party. Meet the staff, ask questions, and talk shop.
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Meet in small groups after dinner based around common interests to share ideas and pursue possible activities together. Listing of available groups will be announced in advance.
Thursday, May 11
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Bring your cup of coffee down to the North Pavilion for some early morning fellowship and yummy donuts. Donuts provided by our generous sponsor -- (TBD).
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Randy Bowling from EQ Systems will be presenting on the features and benefits of their leveling systems, as well as troubleshooting and servicing of their products.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Jason Helmuth from GEN-Y Hitch will be presenting on their hitch solutions and products.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Jason Pilarczyk and Steve Soliz from Freightliner as they introduce the Team Detroit Connect program, designed to support Freightliner chassis owners with repairs and maintenance.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy lunch on your own or with your Renegade pals before another busy afternoon of training sessions.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learn more about operating and troubleshooting Firefly's multiplex systems.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Considering making the switch to lithium? Josh Miller from Dragonfly Energy discusses how Battle Born Batteries offers a full line of lithium-ion deep cycle batteries as reliable, safe, long-lasting drop-in replacements for traditional batteries.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Owner Gene Miller will present on how they are the premier one-stop shop for updating or modifying the interior of your RV. Come see examples of the useful and beautiful customizations they have done to Renegades and how they can do the same for you!
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Bring your questions and your suggestions for useful apps, websites, and other travel planning tools to this presentation by fellow Renegader and tech queen, Jen Luskza.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join outstanding chef & hostess, Sue Barbieri, as she shares her expertise on how to best use the RV convection oven and other handy tools to maximize your cooking ability and space in your RV.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for an indoor picnic (BBQ beef, fried chicken & sides) at The Blue Gate Conference Center.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Stroll around the campground to visit seven different Progressive Host Sites, each one offering a different beverage and sweet or savory snack! Chat one last time (until the next rally!) with your Renegade pals in the different small groups.
Friday, May 12
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Departures
The rally officially ends this morning. So sad!
