39th Van Nationals Are you going???

For those of you who haven't ever been you won't find a nicer group of people. There something going on all the time and let not forget all the great Vans and ideas you'll get for your van

The only bad thing about trying to make plans like this on the net is,it is hard getting a count of how many vans are planning on coming.
There are vanners who post and there are ALLOT who lurk..

.........Wookee

wookee your right , alot of lurkers out there. For the lurkers and the people who don't post alot there a reason we are looking for your posts. We want to get a big enough spot for all early's to park together. To hold a area like that just let us know if you even think you can make it

If I can get the Econo in longer trip mode by then I think me and the wife might try it.... really won't know till like a week or two before though...

On the calendar... I'll have 1 of the 3 there even if I have to trailer it. It will be interesting to see if I can get the wife to rough it for a week or if it is going to be "guys" week.

for those who are coming be sure to stop @ the G-Man camp for something to eat. Going to be making a ton of food that weekend. I have been trying a ton of new grilling recipes out.

That is one thing we Vanners know how to do well.........Cook and Eat.........LOL
At the past Nationals,Jim Weaver brought a small pig.
Jim and his son in law Dave prepping "Miss piggy"





I was waiting until we got a little close to the event before this subject was brought up.
We try to have a small dinner one night where every body brings there specialty.......

Wives are very welcome.I had the pleasure to meet DCollins's wife this year.

.............Wookee

here are a couple of pictures of past V.C.V.C camp sites

33rd nationals with the Viewmasters van theater .......



34"nationals " "back 40 spot"





35 nationals squeezed 20 vans into a spot big enough for 10.



we are really hoping next year to add a few more makes of earlies to out camp pictures

............Wookee

I will be leading the caravan from Cali to the Nats. Will keep everyone posted. Brad

I may be able to make it from Indy. It is some thing i can work on who knows what may come up but i would really like to make it over for this for sure! i have a buddy with and early as well i could drag his ass too!

I'll definitely be there, I have been a supporter of the National Truck-in since day one, chaired n Hosted (BVA) and orgainized the 7th (2600 vans in attendance) and have co-hosted many others including the 16th Hosted by "Vans On The Run" next July's current host of the 39th, Chaired by an old Friend Greg Cooper , Greg is no newby in organizing this event and knows what the vanners want. You can bet it will be a top notch nationals. Besides, it is my home state and it will be nice to go home and see my friends. Will be leaving Brooksville, florida on the Tues. before the Nationals headed north in case anyone else wants to caravan from Florida.

It's great to hear of so many saying they will be there lately, but if many of you haven't heard they are having a special show off the fair grounds for Econoline and Dodge A100 pickup's. They won't be allow in the fairgrounds but this is a big steps to get them in with the vans down the road

MY WIFE AND I WILL BE AT THE NATS G-MAN ON YOUR LAST POST I WOULD THINK THEY WOULD HAVE WALK-IN'S FOR A SMALL GATE FEE.

not sure on the walk in's, but it's a good idea

RV, it will be nice to see you again........

........Wookee

Just got my 30 year High School Reunion email..... ( 8-10 July 2011 ) Errrrr!

Working on a plan....................

Marquette, Mi. July 8-10 (Class Reunion)
Old Washington , OH. July 13-17 2011 (NATs)
Marquette, Mi. July 20 (Pick up kids)
Drive back to Florida July 21-23

Got to be a better way!!!

Dan come to the Nat's , you didn't like any of those people anyway

Ya know Chris... That was my first thought too....

Or just make a week long vacation out of it.The nats start date is on Wednesday .i am pretty sure they have the fair grounds for the whole week.(pre warm up party).

..........Wookee

Wookee when can you get in???? I want a good spot this year

Wook mentioned a pre warm up party...
Had a thought...can you tail-gate in a van?

from the Vans on the run Blog site

Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the earliest I can get in to the 39th Nationals?

A. We will be able to let you in on Monday morning July 11, after 9 am. We do not have possession of the grounds before that. There is an additional camping fee for early arrivials, per day. (see flyer)

G-Man wrote:Wookee when can you get in???? I want a good spot this year

I will be making plans on being there as early as I can.
I really want to be there this year when they officially open the gates.

Chris What are you looking for to make a spot a "Good" spot ?

A van event is the best tail gate party you will ever attend .NO tail gates though........

.........Wookee

Wookee would like a area with electric , shady area if we can get it. Room to get a lot of early's in