b61mack Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I was filling out my ATHS Springfield, MO. registration form and looking it over I saw they are charging $25 to get in the fairgrounds, $15 for the truck, what is this ( in- truck camping $25 a night ) what is this, are they charging $25 a night to stay in your own truck ???? if that's the case I wont be attending. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 B61That is correct, supposedly to pay for the shower facility. BUT I am not sure how they will know if you sleep in your truck IF you do NOT tell them!!!!! Also One of the Board members is going to try an lower it to $10, the price a of a non fueling truck stop shower.Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Compared to the ATCA show ATHS is far more expensive. Seems like they are striving for the "big boys" and don't care about the rest of us. Kind of makes me wonder where the admission money goes to. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 RandyYou are right!! Most of the Executive Committee have "deep pockets" and/or a company to cover their costs, therefore they do not much care what it costs the one man, one truck collector.Have not seen any figures for 2013 but before that they managed to spend $200,000 on putting on a show.Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm sure they think if you can own a truck or trucks then, you have deep pockets already.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Compared to the ATCA show ATHS is far more expensive. Seems like they are striving for the "big boys" and don't care about the rest of us. Kind of makes me wonder where the admission money goes to.Well - at one of the recent shows, the ATHS paid out $15,000 to give only the members that stayed at the host hotel free breakfasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks Brocky, $10.00 sounds more fair, $ 50.00 for 2 nights is not going to break me but when you drive 500 miles I would rather put $50 fuel in the tank. 3 of us are plan on going would be cheeper to get a hotel but you would have to rent a car. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 cold day in hell before I pay anybody to sleep in my own truck,they never charged at South Bend 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 cant remember what it was to get into the grounds at springfield mass. cant remember but I think it was more reasonable than that. in my opinion if you bring a truck, they shouldn't charge you for the truck, just for your own admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 RonIf you can find a cheap motel within walking distance of the ones listed on the registration form you can get a $5, for the whole event, shuttle bus pass. I got reservations at Microtel which shows on the map as close?Mike HThe sleep in truck bit started with Springfield Mass and the idiots (Mr J) made it the same as tent camping fee. Rick Knox is working to get it lowered but it will probably be like fighting a money hungry City Hall!!!!MaddogThe one time $25 registration and name tag fee gets you into the show from Tues thru Sat. Spectator admission is $10 per dayBrocky Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted May 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2014 Sitting on top of the Siskiyou Pass heading for Reno. Delayed a few hours in the yard where fortunately it happened there. Just as I started to pull out I blew an airbag.. Just fixed a split 1/4" air line before taking the picture. Got into Reno at 2am. The old V8 pedigree MH was a big horse to drive. I grossed just under 70k with the W and LTL on and it cruised along nicely. First time I ever drove an MH and it was really a well riding truck. I like the dash and gauge placement as well as the lighting. Some may remember I bought this truck on ebay for a great price. cleaned fuel tanks, painted, change fluids and bad line, new windshields and other odds and ends. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 sharp looking unityou need to line them up for Fleet Friday Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 West bound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 how do you like that long hood big horse Volvo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted May 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2014 Got everything loaded and tied down,ready to head south in a few hours. Picked up some new show grounds transportation last week,didn't have alot of time to fix it up like I wanted,but I got a few personal touches added.Just hope it stays running,it had been sitting along time,a little cold blooded at first,but it was cheap and beats the hell out of walking.Wife says I gotta straighten up the front yard when I get home or no more vacations. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 how do you like that long hood big horse Volvo?it is a really nice truck. 16 L 17 spd. I have driven it a lot. Drive the Pete all the time because the 5th wheel tow unit fits on it. The thing I will say for Brand V is that it is a Drivers Truck for creature comforts and turning radius. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Got everything loaded and tied down,ready to head south in a few hours. Picked up some new show grounds transportation last week,didn't have alot of time to fix it up like I wanted,but I got a few personal touches added.Just hope it stays running,it had been sitting along time,a little cold blooded at first,but it was cheap and beats the hell out of walking.001.JPG002.JPG004.JPGWife says I gotta straighten up the front yard when I get home or no more vacations. 003.JPG. Super dog when you get ready to straighten up your front yard give me a shout......would be glad to help........bobby j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The wife and I are headed up from honeymooning in Branson tomorrow morning. Hope to see you guys there. Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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