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Not wanting to start a "verbal war" but it seems ridiculous to charge a participant registration fee and then a show vehicle fee. Kudos to ATCA for just charging one fee per vehicle. ATCA charge is $30 for tractor/trailer whereas ATHS is $30 plus $25. I am beginning to agree, ATHS is like the guberment. Oh well, it is what it is. Likely the only time I will be attending a national ATHS show (at least until 2018).

Larry - I am planning to arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday and depart on Sunday. Brocky - will do....I might be staying at the Great Dane Hilton.

I called the "powers" in KC for clarification. Each person must register ($25 per) and then $15/truck plus $15 per trailer (if in the display area - hooked together)($55 total w/trailer, $40 w/o trailer). There is off-site, no cost trailer parking. This is getting complicated. I am thinking, register ($25), truck ($15), and camping with hook-up ($45 per night = $180) for a grand total of $220. Then provide sleeping space for anyone who does not want to pay the $25 in-truck sleeping. You must provide your own bedding. However monetary donations will be accepted or NOS MH parts. Cooking and generators are allowed in the camping area and show field. The food vendors are to be open to serve breakfast. Showers are available 24 hours. I could just register the truck and trailer ($30), sleep in the trailer, and bring my little generator. Does anyone know if the "ATHS police" will "arrest/fine" you if one does not pay for in-truck sleeping? Now I am confused.

Some people have all the luck....money helps too.

Reserve was likely near $7000. Previous reserve was $7500. Vlad...keep your eyes open and your ear to the ground. It may be coming to a port near you.

On my MH, down is parking lights.

Interesting vehicle. Close but no cigar....over my $ budget.

Same thing happened to me. I was unable to attend so I phoned in a bid. And to my surprise, I bought the item for the same price as my highest bid. Very interesting! I hate buyer's premiums, live internet auctions, and "silent/phantom" bidders.

Yep, similar thing happened to me on another site. A person was looking for a part and I posted a link for eBay. Next day my post was deleted. If I am bidding on an item, I am not going to post the link or info. If I am not interested, then I will post for others to see (who may be interested). Isn't this what we are about....helping each other?

Let him know I will look but may be a few days/weeks. My parts are in "cold storage". If I find one, I will give him a call and post a note. Mike, how handy are yours?

As I understand the emissions regs....the emissions go with the vehicle model year (based on VIN). If you put a newer engine in an older vehicle...emissions = older vehicle MY. If you put an older engine in a newer vehicle....emissions = new vehicle MY.

Are you talking the complete hinged door assembly behind the passenge step? I may have a used one. If and when the temperatures warm, I will look. I also know of a parts MH that likely has the door but again, need warmer temps. Is he in a big hurry?

As I posted previously, I "believe" Roger Gerhart said people could park their trucks at his place. But I don't want to speak for him so best contact Roger or hopefully Doug Maney will see this message/thread and provide confirmation/information.

I am planning to attend MATS 2015 all day on Thursday and till noon on Friday. As I posted previously....I leave at noon Friday to avoid the "cattle herd". If anyone is planning to be there on Thursday afternoon/evening, let me know and perhaps we can meet for dinner. BTW, there is a Hooters booth at MATS and also a Hooters restaurant south on Dixie Highway.

When the stone pulverizes, it is like pourning sand into the cylinder. It may be small but VERY abrasive. Like the FRAM commercial....pay me now or pay me later.

Honing stone is abrasive. Better remove it rather than run it that way.

Third time was NOT the charm....auction ended with only one bid.....$5000. Next step is likely a boat ride.

Now that this thread has buried itself in the bottom of the gutter....I will try to drag it up a few notches to get some fresh air. Who is planning/thinking about "camping" at the show? As I mentioned, I have room reservations at the Best Western but am considering "camping" in my trailer. I am going to call HQ and ask about trailer parking, electrical hookup, and cooking. I see there is a truck wash service available and also water/hose hookup for DIY. At this time I am planning to arrive on Wednesday but may arrive Tuesday if I decide to "rough it". P.S. Yardo (pimp I mean PSM)....I may need a NIT assistant. The slope is slippery so back into the depths of the gutter we go.

Looking goooood!

Good news. Don't forget to go back and mark the ad/post "SOLD".

So you are the travel agent/cruise director/reservationist?

Geez....it only took one reply (thanks to Yardo) for this thread to drop into the gutter. I am definitely sleeping at the Best Western. You all can have fun with the trailer. All I ask is for it to be in the same condition as delivered. Oh and no stains on the floor! Let's see...$113 per night...my cut should be at least 50% since I am furnishing everything 'cept the food and drinks. As for the Winfall wimmin that pass Leversole's "interview"....we can "work out" a deal. And for the wimmin that fail...perhaps Yarnell will donate some 'cillin.

ECM is typically under the dash on the right hand side (passenger kick panel).

Upon further review....I see there are two (2) showers. Also indoor show parking for $35 versus outdoor for $15. Hmmm...

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