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northside
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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 17:02:24 GMT -5

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Post by northside on Feb 11, 2018 17:02:24 GMT -5

Streamed all of 2017 from the living room, but TTB and Dead&Co pulled me right in for live 2018 attendance.

I can assume, but thought I should be sure, Sunday night camping is a given and roll out Monday anytime, or by ? o'clock

I bought the GA weekend ticket and GA RV site; can I/should I show up for a Thursday morning or early afternoon entry with the RV (small class B 19-foot)?

Does anyone arrive early Friday with an RV, or is that too late? I was going to leave Thursday optional for a while, but if it is best to enter Thursday, I could plan that. Will they let you pull in Thursday to camp if your admission ticket only starts Friday?

thanks, will continue to read, but these are the big questions for me upfront.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 17:49:33 GMT -5

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Post by worf rat on Feb 11, 2018 17:49:33 GMT -5

Yes, Sunday night is a given. I think check out is noon Monday. They don't really push you out unless it's 11:45 and you haven't made a move.

I'll leave the rest to those more familiar with RV preocedure.

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northside American Beauty Posts: 628 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: The Kennedys, w/electric sitar heavy Stranglings reunion (daytime set) Number of LOCKNs attended: 2	Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 17:58:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northside on Feb 11, 2018 17:58:15 GMT -5 Thanks, one thing I have is plenty of work leave, so it's great to know there is no rush to head out fast.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 18:47:30 GMT -5 via mobile Sneake, TOO $, and 1 more like this

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Post by buddy74 on Feb 11, 2018 18:47:30 GMT -5

Feb 11, 2018 17:58:15 GMT -5 northside said:

Thanks, one thing I have is plenty of work leave, so it's great to know there is no rush to head out fast.

If you have plenty of work leave you may want to consider taking off Tues, too for recoup time.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 19:34:15 GMT -5

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Post by hondo on Feb 11, 2018 19:34:15 GMT -5

Feb 11, 2018 18:47:30 GMT -5 buddy74 said:

Feb 11, 2018 17:58:15 GMT -5 northside said:

Thanks, one thing I have is plenty of work leave, so it's great to know there is no rush to head out fast.

If you have plenty of work leave you may want to consider taking off Tues, too for recoup time.

That's a pro tip there.

GA RVs have the option of early entry on Wednesday afternoon/evening. Some like getting in, setting up, and having a day to chill before the music starts Thursday.

Most roll in Thursday.

Not sure on Friday for GA RV.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 11, 2018 20:19:00 GMT -5

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Post by TOO $ on Feb 11, 2018 20:19:00 GMT -5

We are Wed. early entry folks, wouldn't have it any other way. If you have a 3 day pass you will need to arrive Friday. For Thurs arrival some are in line at the crack of dawn while others wait until 11 or 12 and drive straight in. You can definitely stay Sunday night. They say out by noon Monday but won't enforce it like worf said. As long as you are packing they won't rush you out. They usually pull the power at 10 am Monday so that gets people moving.

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northside
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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 12, 2018 20:06:46 GMT -5

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Post by northside on Feb 12, 2018 20:06:46 GMT -5

Thanks all, when starting from square one, this has really helped my thought process get jump-started for RVing music festivals (first time). My goal is to chill out the whole trip, so a little planning info is my friend. I'll enjoy reading more in the coming months, and will study that list of things to bring. I'm sure I will try to look for the locknforum crowd when there, sorta like an RV Rally! Four sets of Dead & Co, gotta be a Bertha and Chinarider in there. Well-psyched already.

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Post by TOO $ on Feb 12, 2018 20:19:22 GMT -5

Feb 12, 2018 20:06:46 GMT -5 northside said:

Thanks all, when starting from square one, this has really helped my thought process get jump-started for RVing music festivals (first time). My goal is to chill out the whole trip, so a little planning info is my friend. I'll enjoy reading more in the coming months, and will study that list of things to bring. I'm sure I will try to look for the locknforum crowd when there, sorta like an RV Rally! Four sets of Dead & Co, gotta be a Bertha and Chinarider in there. Well-psyched already.

Stay tuned for info on the meet and greet/beer exchange...

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 13, 2018 10:28:46 GMT -5 worf rat and northside like this

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Post by smosey wales on Feb 13, 2018 10:28:46 GMT -5

some of the best info is in the pinned thread "ultimate festival checklist" and there is also a good RV tips thread somewhere.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 13, 2018 10:39:18 GMT -5 smosey wales, worf rat, and 1 more like this

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Post by TOO $ on Feb 13, 2018 10:39:18 GMT -5

Feb 13, 2018 10:28:46 GMT -5 smosey wales said:

some of the best info is in the pinned thread "ultimate festival checklist" and there is also a good RV tips thread somewhere.

Thanks smosey. I have pinned the RV Tips and Tricks thread to the top of the Questions, Advice etc. board.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 13, 2018 18:02:50 GMT -5

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Post by Sneake on Feb 13, 2018 18:02:50 GMT -5

Feb 11, 2018 20:19:00 GMT -5 TOO $ said:

We are Wed. early entry folks, wouldn't have it any other way. If you have a 3 day pass you will need to arrive Friday. For Thurs arrival some are in line at the crack of dawn while others wait until 11 or 12 and drive straight in. You can definitely stay Sunday night. They say out by noon Monday but won't enforce it like worf said. As long as you are packing they won't rush you out. They usually pull the power at 10 am Monday so that gets people moving.

I noticed they started locking up most of the porto's last year, too. Not cool!

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Feb 13, 2018 18:32:21 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Feb 13, 2018 18:32:21 GMT -5

The outside scavengers were wooking about around 10 am and they got a little aggressive about what was abandoned or not.

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morganfreemanguy Long Distance Runner Posts: 296 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Greensky Bluegrass Number of LOCKNs attended: 3	Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Mar 8, 2018 16:38:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by morganfreemanguy on Mar 8, 2018 16:38:07 GMT -5 Should I be concerned about car camping passes selling out? Still finalizing crew #s.

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Mar 8, 2018 16:38:07 GMT -5 morganfreemanguy said:

Should I be concerned about car camping passes selling out? Still finalizing crew #s.

Other than ADA, I’m not sure Lockn has ever sold out of any type of ticket or pass.

Standing by to be corrected.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Mar 8, 2018 17:54:54 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Mar 8, 2018 17:54:54 GMT -5

I would not, at least at this stage. I think they will make room if they need to; that is the base line of the audience.

All the "initial announcement buyers" have bought; everyone else will likely hang out until closer to the event, or an intervening price hike.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Mar 9, 2018 11:13:21 GMT -5

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Post by TOO $ on Mar 9, 2018 11:13:21 GMT -5

Mar 8, 2018 17:29:50 GMT -5 @uberxy said:

Mar 8, 2018 16:38:07 GMT -5 morganfreemanguy said:

Should I be concerned about car camping passes selling out? Still finalizing crew #s.

Other than ADA, I’m not sure Lockn has ever sold out of any type of ticket or pass.

Standing by to be corrected.

Forest passes sold out this year...

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Mar 9, 2018 11:45:13 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Mar 9, 2018 11:45:13 GMT -5

GA RV has sold out most years

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As did Grace Potter in Year 2.

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morganfreemanguy Long Distance Runner Posts: 296 If I could add one artist to the 2023 lineup: Greensky Bluegrass Number of LOCKNs attended: 3	Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Jun 25, 2018 9:47:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by morganfreemanguy on Jun 25, 2018 9:47:25 GMT -5 Anyone have a rough idea of the Car Camping dimensions? I'm looking into a new tent this year.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Jun 25, 2018 10:14:19 GMT -5

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Post by smosey wales on Jun 25, 2018 10:14:19 GMT -5

I noticed some slight differences in the dimensions from year to year even thought the square footage stayed the same.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Jun 25, 2018 15:35:46 GMT -5

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Post by looseankles on Jun 25, 2018 15:35:46 GMT -5

Jun 25, 2018 9:47:25 GMT -5 morganfreemanguy said:

Anyone have a rough idea of the Car Camping dimensions? I'm looking into a new tent this year.

We fit a 6-person tent, privacy tent, 10x10 canopy, and our SUV into a car camping spot just fine.

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Camping questions, including newbie notsoobvious Jun 25, 2018 15:41:39 GMT -5

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Post by VinnieTheEel on Jun 25, 2018 15:41:39 GMT -5

Jun 25, 2018 15:35:46 GMT -5 looseankles said:

Jun 25, 2018 9:47:25 GMT -5 morganfreemanguy said:

Anyone have a rough idea of the Car Camping dimensions? I'm looking into a new tent this year.

We fit a 6-person tent, privacy tent, 10x10 canopy, and our SUV into a car camping spot just fine.

Think it's like 10x30 including your car.

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