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Hey everyone... I don't know if anyone here remembers me, but I was a first time Roo-er last year and became semi-obsessed with planning, as many do. Well, I told myself that because of the miserable heat, dust and expense that I wouldn't go back to Roo. "Make it a once in a lifetime experience," is what I said. BUT. The line-up this year is fantastic, in my opinion! I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it, and one of my best friends that is not jam-band-y at all is really into several of the artists and she wants to go with me, and that would be hella fun. SO! I'm going again! I'm going to have to save money hardcore and I'm not too sure how I'm gonna swing it, but I just can't miss it this year! And I'm glad to back on this board... already saw some familiar names
So here's a question from this second year girl: I reallyreallyreally want to camper it up this time around. The tent was brutally hot and uncomfortable. How much do campers go for? I have been Googling away and I can't find any quotes in my town. Also, would my Ford Escape be big and hardcore enough to pull a camper? And logistically... there's a thread about RVs/campers that, while informative, is mega intense! We're three girls that aren't very handy. Is a generator really necessary? Basically, how hard are campers to manage?
Oh and: I think I'm gonna go with the two-payment plan. Does anyone know if the $25 service charge is on the first or second payment, or split up? Also, you can make the first payment until March 14 according to the website. Is it likely the "payment plan" allotment of tickets will sell out way before then? I don't remember hearing anything about how it went last year.
Post by SouthGA_Festival Machine on Feb 8, 2008 3:47:49 GMT -5
herecomesthesun said:
Hey everyone... I don't know if anyone here remembers me, but I was a first time Roo-er last year and became semi-obsessed with planning, as many do. Well, I told myself that because of the miserable heat, dust and expense that I wouldn't go back to Roo. "Make it a once in a lifetime experience," is what I said. BUT. The line-up this year is fantastic, in my opinion! I know its not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it, and one of my best friends that is not jam-band-y at all is really into several of the artists and she wants to go with me, and that would be hella fun. SO! I'm going again! I'm going to have to save money hardcore and I'm not too sure how I'm gonna swing it, but I just can't miss it this year! And I'm glad to back on this board... already saw some familiar names
So here's a question from this second year girl: I reallyreallyreally want to camper it up this time around. The tent was brutally hot and uncomfortable. How much do campers go for? I have been Googling away and I can't find any quotes in my town. Also, would my Ford Escape be big and hardcore enough to pull a camper? And logistically... there's a thread about RVs/campers that, while informative, is mega intense! We're three girls that aren't very handy. Is a generator really necessary? Basically, how hard are campers to manage?
Oh and: I think I'm gonna go with the two-payment plan. Does anyone know if the $25 service charge is on the first or second payment, or split up? Also, you can make the first payment until March 14 according to the website. Is it likely the "payment plan" allotment of tickets will sell out way before then? I don't remember hearing anything about how it went last year.
Thanks everyone! Muah!
Welcome back. I remember you from last year. I've been wondering when a lot of regulars from last year would start showing up again. You'll probably get some help with your questions by sometime tomorrow, when more people are around.
a ford escape may tow a very small, lightweight pop-up camper, but nothing really with any size to it.
I suggest you rent a small RV from cruise america. www.cruiseamerica.com. Towing your own can be intense if you aren't handy. Cruise America will set the RV up for you, show you how to use it. Then if you have problems they have numbers you can reach, and they even have a mechanic on site or near bonnaroo b/c they have so much of their inventory there during one weekend.
Yeah, I remember after my first Roo in 2004 we said"were definately renting an RV next year" then we found out how much it cost and we said f@ck that well sweat it out camping. Youll be glad you came back once you get there.
Welcome back. We pulled a pop up with a jeep wrangler last year. It's tow capacity is 3,500 pounds. The Ford Escape tow between 1,500 and 2,000. That would be a small pop up at best. The pop up we had was a high wall design, probably the biggest type of pop up. Pop ups do come with air conditioning and that's what I think you are looking for. A camper without air is a oven on wheels. Hope that helps a little, good luck.
Post by guitardevil on Feb 12, 2008 11:10:41 GMT -5
considering your proximity to roo according to your location, an RV isn't as much of an investment as it would be for someone like me coming from the Northeast (gas and mileage charges). In terms of the Pop up, those are fun and easy, and I'm not entirely sure, but are popups in RV section? I say go for it if you can swing it!
I know I rented a pop-up (not for Roo) a few years ago here in M'boro for about $400-$500 for Thur - Mon. It had A/C but no shower. And you could haul it with an Escape. But you would need a generator which would probably cost about the same to rent (for a quiet one)
I've found that just sleeping outside in a hammock or cot , you can stay fairly cool. I also now have a mattress in my pickup w/ camper shell which stays much cooler than a tent. I bring a tent but have never been in it in 6 Roos.
And yes I remember you from last year (from Franklin, right?) Glad you decided to return.
