Discussion About the 2017 WCR
HDT's
Facebook Group
Facebook discussion about the
2017 West Coast Rally
2017 WCR Schedule
2017 West Coast Rally
Thursday June 15 - Monday June 19
Ambassador RV Resort
Arrivals – Check in at campground
Open day for meet and greet of rally attendees
5:00 pm – Happy hour
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Seminar #1 – Presented by Chad Heiser
Inverter Installations
Considerations and components for an RV inverter installation. Chad will discuss all aspects of inverter installations including: basic electrical calculations, battery types and bank sizing, wiring considerations, charging, inverter types and recommendations, battery monitoring and finally a phased approach to the installation. There will also be specific information on various systems Chad has installed.
11: 30 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Seminar #2 – Presented by Chad Heiser
RV Solar Installations
Considerations and components for an RV solar installation. Chad will discuss all aspects of solar installations including: basic electrical calculations, panel types and array sizing, wiring considerations, charge controller types and recommendations, monitoring and finally installation considerations. There will also be specific information on various systems Chad has installed
Afternoon/evening open for discussion and social gathering/discussion of potential projects/tools, etc.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Painting Class – Presented by Angry Easel
Coordinated by Carrie Sorken
A local artist would provide all the necessary tools: canvas, paint, brushes, etc. The instructor will teach participants to paint a picture. It would be something fun for all the woman to do together. If any of the gentlemen are interested, they are also welcome. The cost is $20.00 per person and is scheduled for 2 hours.
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Seminar #1 – Presented by Ron Corwin
Lithium Batteries and Charging Parameters
Ron will discuss lithium battery banks and how to properly charge and maintain them.
Afternoon/evening open for discussion and social gathering/discussion of potential projects/tools, etc.
5:00 pm – Group Potluck Dinner
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Session #1 – Presented by Chad Heiser
California Pre-Trip Inspections
This will be a hands on interactive presentation of how to go through a California pre-trip inspection.
11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Session #2 – Presented by Chad Heiser
Setting up an RV
This will be a hands on interactive presentation geared toward anyone who does not regularly set up an RV for use/living. This seminar was requested by several rally attendees and is intended to show those present how to set up a typical RV for use once you arrive at your desired destination. This seminar will be presented if there is enough interest from rally attendees and will be open to anyone interested, but will be geared toward those who do not typically set up their RV’s for use.
5:00 pm – Rally Round Table
Group discussions about how the rally went and were it will go next year
Check out/Goodbyes
2017 WCR Photos
Courtesy of Chad Heiser
2017 Rally Location
Ambassador RV Resort
Featuring 85 foot pull-thrus and classy facilities, Ambassador is located near Idaho’s wine country and convenient to the Boise metro area: the perfect home base for all your activities.