National Rally2019

Found out a little more looks like it will be a good addition to the show:

https://www.classicmotorshows.co.uk/ragley-hall

Motor Show: Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ

The Motor Show is set in the 400 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens of Ragley Hall. Family home of the Marquess & Marchioness of Hertford for nine generations. Designed in 1680 by Robert Hooke, Ragley is one of the earliest of England's great Palladian Houses.

The Motor Show will include some new features this year and is accompanied by up to 600 vintage and classic cars, American, kit & custom, motorcycles and commercial vehicles plus club stands, trade and autojumble stands. Our team of judges will be in attendance to select our concours winners with an award ceremony taking place in the arena at 4pm.

Live arena with parades during the day, ‘Pride of Ownership’ award. Daily Driver competition open to all plus the now famous 'Decibel Duel' where we find the loudest motor on display each day!

There will also be live music both days with some great timeless classics, as well vintage rides for the little ones in the family – more details to follow.

Spend your bank holiday weekend at a fantastic venue with something for everyone, you won’t be disappointed.

What is the "National Rally". What goes on........thanks

Fat belly. If you go back to page one of this thread Rowena has posted a link to all the information about the national rally.

I was always under the impression that the CAMC dropped the word 'Rally' from the National years ago ?

Interesting to know that the National and the Classic Motor show is being hosted by Ragley Hall at the same time.  I hope one won't impinge on the other, but might be nice for someone who goes to the National who is also interested in Classic Cars.

David

Hi everyone, We are aware of the Classic Car Show at Ragley Hall and are working with the organisers to se eif we can offer the National attendees a ticket offer to visit here too. We will keep you posted for more information soon. 

Would have liked to have attended this, especially as ‘ELO Experience’ are performing. Sadly, something already arranged.

Hi All

Never been to a Rally before and have booked to go to the national this year...yikes.

I have a number of questions.....is it best to phone CAMC or ask on here?

Q1) We will be taking our grandchildren and we cannot find a timetable for the sports activities we are planning on arriving on Saturday afternoon as we have a wedding on Friday and need to travel a fair distance back on ourselves to pick the grandkids up. I've seen the document and relating to activities and a tiem mention of between 9am & 10am but I don't know what this is for? Any help would be appreciated.

Q2) I found this and am not sure of some of the points or whats the best way to carry out the function

Pre-travel checklist
We recommend that you bring:

1 an additional hook up cable
2 levelling blocks or similar devices
3 your windscreen hanger
4 your pull-out map and documents
5 pitching location (found on your booking email confirmation)
6 a supply of water, and be prepared to decant your grey waste

3) whats a windscreen hanger and why do I need one? (I'm in a caravan not a motorhome)

4) I use a GPS normally and I'm sure Ragley hall will be sign posted locally if its a tourist attraction are there other maps i.e. site plans that are required?

5) do I have to bring water I understand that it may be wise on Friday but I'm arriving on Saturday hopefully the site will be established by then.

Whats the best way to decant my flat 40l grey waste container is it worth buying a pump that fits onto a battery powered drill. I defo wont be syphoning it ;-)

Any help would be appreciated

Brian

Hi Brian, don't worry, the National is not a 'rally' as such other than it is a gathering of caravanners & motorhomers. there is EHU so a hook up cable is necessary preferably a longish one (we take a 25m) map and window hangers all come in your info pack - you will not get in without a) following the correct route you are given (different entrances for different areas) and b) your window hangers in place to show you are booked in.

GPS will not necessarily send you to the right entrance. 

A little water is not a bad idea if you don't fancy queueing up (though arriving on saturday may be quieter) - but don't worry everything will be set up well in advance, we are there for two weeks before opening date. Emptying your grey waste container will be at the nearest services point to your pitch, each area has one together with elsan points and rubbish area too. No need for pump at all, you just empty it as you would on a site - into the tank provided (NOT into a hedge nearby though) As to a programme of events you will get that when you get there and Truma Radio will keep us all informed too. Don't worry if you haven't received paperwork yet, it should come soon, then it will be clearer.

Alison

I have never thought of looking while at The National (Rally), but how do members in motor caravans cope with emptying waste water into the large flat tanks?  They can't "drive over" as they usually do on site, or is there a special place they can go to?

The purpose of the window hanger is for the organisers to be able to link your outfit to your contact details should there be a problem with your outfit. The "Friendly" Club even has them displayed on tents.