Post by danrhodes on Nov 25, 2018 7:07:16 GMT -8
Rod,
The last time we did Buellton, very few people were even at their trailers during the last half of the open house. I don't think anyone expects you to hang around that whole time. If you don't want lookie loos in your camper while you are walking around, I've seen many with a small rope across the entry... You can get a peek but not tramp through. Maybe get some contact cards printed for those who really want to follow up.
Hi Friends,
I have visited some of the larger rallies the last few years as well as participated in 4 of them. The ones I participated in ranged in size from 35 trailers to 125.
I never sensed any competition. There is plenty of refreshments flowing and sometimes it seems like people use the rally as a reason to party and drink.
The one thing I don't like as a participant are open houses. I prefer rallies that do not have an open house, I will show my trailer to anyone who asks to see inside at these rallies though.
My first rally had 125 trailers and a 3 hour open house to show my trailer. I was down for that and willing to sit for 3 hours. However, I am registered for the Pismo Rally in California in May 2019 and that has a 5 hour open house!! To me that's just work. It just takes the fun out of it for me. I always wanted to participate in this rally, but I am seriously having second thoughts about it. I am still working so I don't have the luxury of arriving a few days early to hang out and relax.
Rod
The last time we did Buellton, very few people were even at their trailers during the last half of the open house. I don't think anyone expects you to hang around that whole time. If you don't want lookie loos in your camper while you are walking around, I've seen many with a small rope across the entry... You can get a peek but not tramp through. Maybe get some contact cards printed for those who really want to follow up.
I have visited some of the larger rallies the last few years as well as participated in 4 of them. The ones I participated in ranged in size from 35 trailers to 125.
I never sensed any competition. There is plenty of refreshments flowing and sometimes it seems like people use the rally as a reason to party and drink.
The one thing I don't like as a participant are open houses. I prefer rallies that do not have an open house, I will show my trailer to anyone who asks to see inside at these rallies though.
My first rally had 125 trailers and a 3 hour open house to show my trailer. I was down for that and willing to sit for 3 hours. However, I am registered for the Pismo Rally in California in May 2019 and that has a 5 hour open house!! To me that's just work. It just takes the fun out of it for me. I always wanted to participate in this rally, but I am seriously having second thoughts about it. I am still working so I don't have the luxury of arriving a few days early to hang out and relax.
Rod
