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I've attached preliminary listings (Adobe PDF files) of Crafts and Seminars at our Western Area Rally in Indio January 7-11 2015. The Rally theme for 2015 is "Out of This World"! See you in Indio! -- Warren F352839

Agree that all of this is good info. When passing, I don't start to return to the lane until I see both headlights of the passed vehicle in the right side mirror (a flat mirror, not the wide angle). You normally would have that mirror adjusted to see just the side of the coach and the lane behind. I was taught this in driving school and it works no matter how long you are. I use the rear view camera as a guide as to when to start looking for the headlights. I drive the coach with toad in Los Angeles and other nasty urban traffic. You'll also get the salute from those who will cut in behind you since they think you are taking too long to move back over <sigh>. I think of them as 3 year olds who need to me to make sure they survive the trip.

Get an early start! Here is key info and arrival instructions for the Western Area's 2015 "Out of this World" theme Rally at the Riverside County Fair and National Data Festival grounds in Indio, Calif., January 7 to 11, 2015 Latest General and Arrival Info is here See you in Indio! Edited 12/12/14 to change info link to wafmca.com to avoid duplication

Getting ready for the Western Area 2015 Rally "Out of this World"! Here's the FMCA Blog article http://community.fmca.com/blog/803/entry-1557-out-of-this-world-rally-with-western-area-january-7-2015/ The PDF is also Here. -- Warren

Our 2014 Rally is getting up to speed - lots of families rolling in and the weather is gorgeous. More vendors than ever will be here and 200+ display coaches for your inspection are due in. Fresh pictures are being posted daily by our intrepid photographer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90501340@N05/sets/ A link to the photos is also on the Western Area website: http://www.wafmca.com See you here in Indio! -- Warren

I've started a blog for the Rally and posted the pdf of the pocket schedule here: http://community.fmca.com/blog/744/entry-1296-western-area-2014-rally-at-a-glance/ I'll be working on a Seminar and Craft extract and will post that as well. And, I've added detailed info on Rally Events, map, Entertainment, and Crafts and Seminars to the blog here: http://community.fmc...014-rally-info/ See you in Indio! -- Warren

I've sent you a private message - we hope to have a link to a PDF version of the program and pocket schedule up here soon. -- Warren

Hello, Welcome! We're finalizing the schedule right now - there always are some late changes due to cancellations etc, Our timetable is to have the Pocket guide ready to publish on or just after December 16, 2013. It will be on the main FMCA site and I'll post the link here on the forum. Seminars, crafts, vendor booths, and motorhome exhibits run Thursday - Saturday 8:30-4:00. The Dogpatch USA theme parade is Thursday at 4, Ice Cream Socials Friday and Saturday at noon, followed on Saturday by the Pet Style Show. Day passes will be available on Thursday, Friday or Saturday at Gates 6, 9 and at the Auditorium inside Gate 3 FMCA Members Day Pass: $8.00/day non-members: $10,00/day FMCA Members with Entertainment: $15.00 See you in Indio!

Hello Don, I'm guessing a bad ground at the latching controller or the controller has failed. The latching controller is activated by a temporary ground at any of the switches, the relay turns on those lights and provides ground to the pump. You should have battery voltage at the pump, likely you didn't see it. If it has no power, the controller will still turn the indicator lights on. Warren

Same thing for us, CC got charged - went in to register again and it said we were already registered so I think we're good.

Bumping this post - thanks for the compliment Bill! Hope you can make the Dogpatch USA 2014 Western Area Rally Shameless plug: I've heard a lot of folks just come for the Ice Cream Social! -- Warren

garyntut, If you get a chance we 'd love to have you (and anyone reading this) come to the Western Area Rally in Indio, CA January 8-12, 2014. The theme this year is Dogpatch USA. Our Rally this past January had 1100 families attend - we have a terrific time and we need volunteers - in fact the Rally registration form asks if you want to volunteer. More info here: http://www.wafmca.com/western_rally.htm See you in Indio!

Info and Registration links are now available: http://www.wafmca.com/western_rally.htm

That's the theme for the 2014 Western Area Rally! http://www.wafmca.com/western_rally.htm

Can they move the camera so we can see the projection screen?

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Despite a serious dust storm on Thursday and a couple of the usual glitches -- we once again had a great Western Area rally -- just shy of 1100 families in attendance. Lots of good friends and super entertainment. We had to postpone our parade until Saturday due to that storm but it was still one of the highlights -- the Circus theme really generated creativity. Who knew you could do that with a golf cart and a Roadtrek? (And despite the excreting elephant). It was terrific to see and meet all the National Officers in attendance. On a serious note, we all hope for a full recovery for our Senior VP Richard Gibbs who was hospitalized just before the rally started. All the best wishes to him and his family. Photos can be reached via the link here: http://wafmca.com -- Warren -- Hi to Al & Bobbi !

We have a external seam where the bottom "lip" or flange met the the outside slide wall, the sealant had come out and let water in. Resealing with clear RTV fixed it and I now routinely check the sealer in that area. This was the only slide where that seam was above the slide floor where water could come inside. -- Warren

Photos of the doings so far this year have been posted! Also see http://wafmca.com for the link.

Day Passes for guests can be purchased at Gates 5, 6 and 9 or at the Information Desk in Fullenwider 9 Lobby. Day Passes allow guests to stay on grounds until 5:00 PM. For an additional fee guests who are FMCA members can stay for the evening entertainment. Persons with a Day Pass can also attend the Ladies Tea & Fashion Show on Friday (1PM to 3PM) by purchasing a $1.00 ticket. Day Pass prices FMCA Members: $8.00/day $15.00 with evening entertainment Non-Members: $10.00/day Entertainment is not available Under 12 are free -- Warren

As noted, if you paid for electric you will get electric no matter when you arrive. If you want to park with a group then all of you need arrive together and be in the same boat regards electric as there are Electric areas, 7am-10pm genny areas, and 24/7 genny areas, Looking forward to seeing you in Indio! -- Warren

Monday arrival is fine -- you can come into the fairgrounds and pay the nightly fee ($20 or $25 a night I can't remember right off) for the extra nights on arrival and check in at the same time. Will Call and On Site Registration will be in the Holding Area in the Orange lot Mon - Wed (see the map on the last page here: http://www.fmca.com/...3_ataglance.pdf) turn East into the Holding area off Arabia St just south of Dr. Carreon Bl. Rally fees cover Wed to Sat nights so a Monday arrival is 2 extra nights. Credentials and parking placards will be mailed to you unless you asked to have them held at Will Call. They should be at your mailing address in time before the Rally. You will turn in Locator cards to get your goody bags with the Program, local info, food coupons etc. at the Fullenwider Auditorium Mon-Thu. As to figuring out where you park and electricity - there are Electric areas, 7AM - 10 PM genny areas, and 24/7 genny areas - it is a large venue - in general there won't be water or sewer at or near your site, but there will be a pumpout service available and a dump site towards gate 9 - see the Program for details. If you need more info post here so everyone can see or PM me. See you in Indio! -- Warren

For those who are interested in the Western Area Rally, here are photos from last January's Rally: http://www.flickr.co...01340@N05/sets/ Watch this thread for updates on the upcoming rally, January 9-13, 2013 at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival grounds in Indio California. Hopefully we can get some Rally participants to post comments here. And... If you're planning to attend the Western Area Rally here's a link to the PDF of the pocket guide "Rally at a glance": http://www.fmca.com/images/stories/pdf/areas/wea13_ataglance.pdf This will give you an idea as to the many Seminars, Crafts and actvities there. See you in Indio! -- Warren 2013 Western Area Rally Program co-captain

We'd like to use this image for a display poster or to include in the 2013 WEA Rally Program. Is there a higher resolution image available? Warren