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2012 Winnebago Grand National Rally!
John Canfield:
Okay, those of you who haven't attended a GNR, let's get it on your to-do list for 2012! Those who have been to a GNR, I'm sure you will want to attend another one.
Pretty sure Jane and I will attend the 2012 GNR, so we will look forward to another RV Forum Meet 'n Greet.
Grand National Rally dates: July 15-20, 2012
Registration form here (You must be a member of Winnebago Itasca Travelers - WIT Club to attend)
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Here's an invitation from Winnebago Itasca Travelers to rvforum members:
"WIT Club is inviting all members to join us in Forest City, Iowa, July 15-20 for the 2012 Grand National Rally. WIT Club News published a special GNR Special Registration Edition that is now available on the WIT Club web site at www.witclub.com. The magazine pdf is found on the Grand National Rally page."
phredsee:
John.......
Having not attended the GNR in the past and fairly new to being a Winnebago owner of less than a year, we are interested in some of the vendors that might attend and what role Winnebago plays in the rally. In short, we are interested in having renovations done to our 2004 Vectra 40AD. Items like flooring, valences, cabinet hardware, shades, lighting, exterior paint touchups, air conditioning repairs and/or upgrade and TV cabinet work for HD TV's.
We are trying to justify the trip this summer to the GNR and if these type vendors don't attend, we may still opt to go, dependent on what other activities are offered. I understand there are seminars but don't know what they are so any listing would be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Fred
John Canfield:
Hey Fred,
Basically the vendor population consists of those who supply Winnebago like King Controls, MCD, A&E, etc. The GNR really isn't the place for upgrades but you could for example pick out your new MCD shades and order them. Elkhart Indiana is really the place to be for major upgrades, new paint, etc. In Elkhart I can recommend Bradd and Hall, but there are others around the country.
Your best bet for upgrade shopping would be an FMCA convention, but you should attend at least one GNR - the technical seminars are most excellent and highly recommended for new owners.
phredsee:
Thanks John for your recommendations and others have recommended Elkhart as well, so will probably go that route in the future.
There's a very good chance we'll attend the GNR out of curiosity and hopefully get a factory tour at the same time.
BTW, your upgrade details on this forum are very helpful, such as the AC and TV threads, as we have the same coach model.
Fred
tomnnva:
John - My Jane and I are going to attend the GNR this year, just got our confirmation email. Its the first Rally we have ever attended and are looking forward to the experience. So how do members of this forum meet up at the Rally? Tom
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