Tailgating isn’t the only sports-related activity for which folks use their motorhomes, although many RVers will say that it’s the only way to go during the season. Read how several FMCA members enjoy other forms of sport with their motorhome in their replies to this month’s question:
If you use your motorhome to travel to sporting events, where do you go and what activities do you enjoy once you get there?
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My wife and I, and our Yorkshire terriers, have attended numerous boat and auto races in our motorhome. For many years, I was part of an offshore race team, and our motorhome generator provided power to any number of power tools for our team as we accomplished necessary repairs. Since we have always taken photos, the extended storage allows us to bring more camera gear than if we were flying. Several times we have shot photos from the roof — including during one extended NASCAR race weekend (Thursday qualifying through Sunday racing) when, as guests of the Labontes, we were able to park our motorhome in the infield on the fence. Actually, our sole excuse for buying the motorhome was for our Yorkies to have air-conditioning at the races. We, too, enjoy getting out of the heat, having a clean bathroom, and having a refrigerator and microwave that enables us to grab some good, quick food. And it’s always fast and easy to change clothes later for dining out. (One of our mottoes has been to “eat our way across America,” as we always search out great local restaurants.)
Tony & Barb Wiese, F178480
Houston, Texas
Don’t know whether our destinations would be considered “sporting events,” but we go to motorcycle rallies. We have a 38-foot Fleetwood Bounder diesel pusher and we tow a cargo trailer holding our motorcycles (one Harley-Davidson and one Honda Goldwing GL 1800 trike). We have been to Americade in Lake George, New York; Daytona Bike Week in Daytona, Florida; the Sturgis Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota; the Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in Panama City, Florida; and Myrtle Beach Bike Week in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Once we get to our destination, we just ride, ride, ride. The motorcycles are our only form of transportation once the motorhome is parked. We also have been to other destinations without rallies, but we go where the riding is best. Our favorites so far are the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Smoky Mountains. We know why dogs stick their heads out of automobiles!
Rick & Travis O’Leary, F406519
Haines City, Florida
My Class B Roadtrek is the perfect vehicle for my hobby: dog shows. Just go to any AKC dog show weekend in a warm season, and you’ll see a collection of varied homes on wheels. I have time and money for only a few events each year, but along with my Siberian huskies and cat, I have a comfortable little home, with all we need at hand. My show clothes are in the closet, and the dog and cat crates have their own spaces. (Other exhibitors with more dogs to show have large Type A motorhomes that meet their needs.) I don’t have to worry about hotels or motels, and we’re always at home. We’re close to the show rings, too. Another plus? I’ve met some really nice people who also were camped in their own RVs.
Joan Laliberte, F403176
Tonopah, Nevada
Future questions:
1. Describe your favorite spot for dry camping.
2. How do you keep in touch with family and friends when you’re on the road?