Adventure. Education. Community.
Join Jeff Swartz, Renegade RV aficionado, for 4 very special days near the "The Mothership" (=Renegade Factory) for intensive training on your Renegade RV systems and chassis. We will go through RV systems use, maintenance, pre-trip check lists, common issues, trouble-shooting to enhance your RV owner experience. Topics covered include:
The cost of this Boot Camp is $1495 for 2 participants/1 coach or $1295 for 1 participant/1 coach.
This price includes:
Boot Camp will be held at Elkhart Campground at 25608 County Road 4 East, Elkhart, IN. The RV site rate is $51.36/night. We have secured your RV site for this event, so you do not need to contact the campground to make a reservation or pay a deposit. You will pay upon arrival.
If you are interested in extending your stay before and/or after the Boot Camp, the campground has indicated that there will be plenty of spaces available and you do not need to reserve a site early. However, please note that you may be required to move to/from a different site than the one you will have in the rally area.
Each Boot Camp will be limited to 25 RVs in order to be able to provide small group and individual attention and instruction.
Please note there is a $100 cancellation fee for any cancellations 30 days or more before the event. There are no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the event.
- Chassis
- Tires & tire pressure
- Firefly
- Garmin
- Electrical-AC/DC
- Generator
- Plumbing
- Levelers
- Heating/Cooling
- Slide maintenance
- Roof maintenance
- Towing
- Driving techniques
- Internet
The cost of this Boot Camp is $1495 for 2 participants/1 coach or $1295 for 1 participant/1 coach.
This price includes:
- 20 hours of intensive classroom and hands-on instruction
- 4 factory tours
- All meals included: 5 dinners, 4 lunches, 4 breakfasts
- Hard copy training manual.
- Flash drive with training manual and all system manuals specific to your coach.
- Shirt, lanyard, and commemorative pin for each participant.
- Fun evening social events
Boot Camp will be held at Elkhart Campground at 25608 County Road 4 East, Elkhart, IN. The RV site rate is $51.36/night. We have secured your RV site for this event, so you do not need to contact the campground to make a reservation or pay a deposit. You will pay upon arrival.
If you are interested in extending your stay before and/or after the Boot Camp, the campground has indicated that there will be plenty of spaces available and you do not need to reserve a site early. However, please note that you may be required to move to/from a different site than the one you will have in the rally area.
Each Boot Camp will be limited to 25 RVs in order to be able to provide small group and individual attention and instruction.
Please note there is a $100 cancellation fee for any cancellations 30 days or more before the event. There are no refunds for cancellations within 30 days of the event.
Agenda
Monday, May 5
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Registration & Arrival Weighings
Look for the Boot Camp welcome team to welcome you and provide you with your name tags and materials. We will lead you to the weighing area, then to your RV site. Once you are set up, come to the campground office, to finalize your RV site.
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Welcome Dinner
Join us for a fun group BBQ dinner of brisket, chicken, pulled pork, mac & cheese, hashbrown casserole, broccoli salad and cobbler. Meet your instructor, Ambassadors, and your fellow Renegade Boot Campers.
Tuesday, May 6
8:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Breakfast
Enjoy a yogurt parfait bar, fruit, and a morning cup of Joe together.
8:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Classroom Training
11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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12:30 PM
Ambassador Lunch
Grab your lawn chair and join your Ambassador at their site for a small group lunch of salads with protein to get to know your fellow Boot Campers. (If inclement weather, meet in the classroom.)
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Classroom Training
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Factory Tours
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Dinner
It's Taco Tuesday! Join us for beef & chicken taco bar with all of the fixings!
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Optional Evening Session-Technology
Learn all about RV-related technology such as GPS systems, internet options, and coach automation.
Wednesday, May 7
8:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Breakfast
Join us for egg bake, fruit, coffee and fellowship.
8:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Classroom Training
11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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12:30 PM
Model Match-up Lunch
We will break up into groups based on similar models of coaches to know each other and share success stories on how you had a problem with your coach and came up with a solution to fix it! Light lunch of soup...to leave room for our huge pasta dinner!
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Classroom Training
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Factory Tours
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Dinner
Join us for a pasta bar, salad, and breadsticks dinner!
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Optional Evening Session-Garmin
Come get hints and tips about maximizing the usefulness of your Garmin GPS. Bring your questions!
Thursday, May 8
8:00 AM
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8:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Breakfast
Enjoy muffins, fruit and coffee together.
8:30 AM
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11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Classroom Training
11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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12:30 PM
Lunch
Lunch on Amish pretzels and assorted meats, cheeses, and veggies.
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Classroom Training
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Factory Tours
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Dinner
Enjoy a spud bar, salad, and witty banter with your Renegade buddies.
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM
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7:30 PM
Optional Evening Session - Bluefire Adapter Workshop
Bring your Bluefire Adapter and the tablet you are using with it to this installation workshp to learn how to install and set up your gauges to help you gather important chassis data to keep you running well and safe on the road.
Friday, May 9
7:45 AM
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8:30 AM
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8:30 AM
Breakfast and Special Presentation
Enjoy the best local donuts, fruit, and coffee together, along with a special presentation from Gene Miller from Wood Design RV on fun, functional, and beautiful Renegade interior modification options.
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Classroom Training
10:15 AM
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11:30 AM
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11:30 AM
Hands-On Training Sessions-Coach Maintenance & Under the Hood
Groups will meet at a designated RV site for hands-on training on coach maintenance and under the hood.
11:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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12:30 PM
Lunch
Enjoy a light lunch of sandwiches, potato salad and chips...to make up for the morning donuts and the carb-loaded Amish dinner awaiting us!
1:00 PM
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2:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Hands-On Training Sessions-Under the Coach
Groups will meet at a designated RV site for hands-on training on what is under the coach. Be ready to crawl around!
2:30 PM
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4:30 PM
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4:30 PM
Hands-On Training Sessions-Scavenger Hunt & 1-on-1s
Grab your travel partner and complete the scavenger hunt by identifying system components and system usage that you have learned during the week. Coordinators and Ambassadors will be available for 1-on-1 questions.
4:30 PM
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5:30 PM
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5:30 PM
Coach Open House
Thanks to generous Renegaders acting as hosts, you can tour various models of coaches to check out the various floor plans and modifications made to improve the RVing experience. List of host coaches will be provided.
5:30 PM
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8:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Farewell Dinner and Fellowship
Join us for our final dinner of local Amish favorites - broasted chicken, chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, green beans, corn, coleslaw, rolls, world-famous Ho-Ho cake, and dutch apple pie.
Then enjoy a farewell drink with your new Renegade buddies before having to say goodbye tomorrow. Wine and beer provided.
Then enjoy a farewell drink with your new Renegade buddies before having to say goodbye tomorrow. Wine and beer provided.
Saturday, May 10
8:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Departures
Wave goodbye as you leave Renegade Boot Camp - full of new information, pleasant memories, and new Renegade pals!
Boot Camp Location
Elkhart Campground
25608 Co Rd 4, Elkhart, IN 46514
574-264-2914
25608 Co Rd 4, Elkhart, IN 46514
574-264-2914