The crews that work the setup and reception of the large group are allowed to arrive a couple days ahead of time. One of the largest groups is the parking crew. They are expecting over 350 RV's to arrive. We are part of the crew that sets up the buildings, chairs, tables, welcome bags, check-in and welcome "tent" where refreshments will be served. We also help with the silent auction
The Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds campground is sized for large groups like this. Most of the sites have full hookup and for those that don't, a pump-out service is available for emptying sewer tanks. In a few days this place will be wall to wall Alliance coaches and owners, plus all of the vendors who will be holding classes on the products used in our Alliance coaches. There will also be other vendors here selling RV products and services. All of the Alliance RV leadership will be here meeting and greeting owners and answering questions. The Rally runs Wed-Fri next week, but we have things to do here virtually every day. We depart on Saturday 1 Jun and travel to our next location.
This afternoon Mike Ellis and I shuttled a huge Alliance Valor triple axle toy hauler from the Elkhart Campground down here. Many of the Alliance staff actually stay right here in the campground in Alliance coaches during the Rally, including this one. This Valor was likely about 45 foot long and definitely the longest RV I have ever towed! You have to be very careful with how wide the rear end of the coach swings when you are turning. The big ol' brown truck towed it like a boss!
This evening Alliance sponsored a welcome dinner for the work crews. We had Shepard's Pie with lamb or turkey, cole slaw, and dessert, all prepared in Dutch ovens by Ally's and it was delicious.
Tomorrow morning we will continue with the setup. Sounds like the weather might be nasty, so indoor work will be welcome.
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