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RV Page

From our humble begins with only 2 Diesel pickups, we have graduated to RVs. Our convoy consists of as many as 8 RVs, although we've only had as many as 6 at a single game.

This page consists of information for

  1. RV drivers - meeting places, times and info for the RV drivers
  2. RVs guests - if you're staying in one of our RVs for the weekend
  3. Our RVs - Photos of our RVs
  4. renting an RV - If you're considering renting an RV for the weekend. You don't even need to drive it!
  5. hotel rooms - How and when to reserve a hotel room in State College, PA

RV Drivers

2024

BWW

The tailgate is in the day lot for BWW.
  • Arrival = Friday (TBD)
  • Meeting point = Home Depot
  • Final Location = ORV lot

@WVU

The tailgate is at Morgantown, WV
  • Arrival = Thurday (TBD)
  • Meeting point = Walmart
  • Final Location = ORV lot

    2023

    BWW

    The tailgate is in the day lot for BWW. It's $40 extra to stay thursday night
    • Arrival = Friday 3 PM (TBD)
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV lot

    2022

    Homecoming

    • Arrival = Thursday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV

    Central Michagan

    • Arrival = Thursday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV

    BWW

    The tailgate is in the day lot for BWW. This is the first year that they attempted digital parking passes for BWW only. This is the 3rd year that we've had to have a pass and pay for BWW RV parking. It's $40 extra to stay thursday night
    • Arrival = Friday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV lot

    2021

    Villanova

    • Arrival = Thursday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV

    2020

    No in person games

    2019

    Thursday night parking in the RV lot is only $80, so we started going again on Thursday. This is the first year for the "companiion vehicle passes, linked to the RV pass. Only 1 per RV.

    homecoming

    • Arrival = Thursday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV

    Pitt

    • Arrival = Thursday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Home Depot
    • Final Location = ORV

    BWW

    The tailgate is in the day lot for BWW. This is the 2nd year that we've had to have a pass and pay for BWW RV parking.
    • Arrival = Friday 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Suz's house
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    2018

    This is the first year that we've had to have a pass and pay for BWW

    BWW

    • Arrival = Friday 7 PM
    • Meeting point = old eat n park in the Walmart plaza
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    2017

    This is the first year that we had to buy season passes. The spots were enlarged by 30+%. The addtiional $50 upfront cost was redeemable when arriving on Friday at the lot.

    Pitt

    • Arrival = Friday 6 PM
    • Meeting point = TBA
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    Homecoming

    • Arrival = Thursday evening
    • Meeting point = Suz's place
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    2016

    Fees are essentially the same as last year. Order ahead to ensure that you have a spot.

    Homecoming

    • Arrival = Thursday TIME 8 PM
    • Meeting point = Walmart North Atherton
    • Final Location = Lot 19, 11 AM-Noon

    2015

    Fees are essentially doubled since last year. ($60/night to $120/night with Saturday night free) Order ahead to ensure that you have a spot.

    Homecoming

    • Arrival = Thursday TIME TBA
    • Meeting point = Walmart North Atherton
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    Army

    • Arrival = Friday PM TIME TBA
    • Meeting point = Cranberry PA
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    Rutgers

    • Arrival = Friday AM TIME 11 AM
    • Meeting point = Sam's Club, Benner Pike, Behind the store.
    • Final Location = Lot 19

    BWW

    • Arrival = Friday evening TIME 7-8 PM
    • Meeting point = Sam's Club, Benner Pike, across from Nittany Mall. Park facing the building
    • Final Location = Lot 19

  • Dump Stations Map of PA
    The nearst RV dump station to State college is Fort Bellefonte Campground
    2023 Jacksonville Rd
    Bellefonte, PA 16823
    email: info@ftbellefonte.com
    Ph: (814) 355-9820
    Fee for 2009 = $20
  • Flying J RV loyalty club 1% off fuel and other discounts

RV Guests

If there's space avaialable, we may have room for guests in the RVs. We operate on a "first ask, first considered" policy. Just because you stayed with us last game, it don't automatically give you a spot for the next game. Family of the owner are generally given prority. RV owners reserve the right to bump you from your spot for any reason, but that rarely occurs.

Regular Season Home games

Due to logistical problems in 2011, you need to pay in advance if you're staying in the RVs. No pay, no stay. Often, I'm bringing my RV solely because I have guests. I spend the better part of the week cleaning up the RV from the previous week and getting it ready for the next, so last minute changes are very disrepectful of my time and effort.

  • 2015 Fee: $60/person/Friday-Sunday. Due to the fee increase in 2015, we typically aren't spending Thursday night in the RV lot. Talk to your RV driver about Thursday arrangements and fees.

    Depending on the RV's sleeping arrangements, couples may cost less. (Typically $90/couple/weekend, subject to change) This helps to cover parking fees, propane, generator fuel, dump fees. This does not include fuel costs to get the RV to State college.

  • Support vehicle parking - Parking passes for support vehicles are $30/weekend and can be obtained from the RV shed. Parking is in Lot 18, which is located at the corner of Orchard Rd and Wiley Ln. You park there and then get a pass from the attendants at the RV shed. Cash only.
  • What to bring: Towels, bedding (sheets/blankets or sleeping bag and pillow), car charger for your phone (car chargers work in Rob's RV).

Blue-white games

For all past BWW games, there are no parking fees. Starting in 2015, there is a fee for RVs.

  • Fee: $30/person/weekend (subject to change) This helps to cover propane, generator fuel, dump fees, etc. This does not include fuel costs to get the RV to State college.
  • Support vehicle parking - Parking passes for support vehicles are not required. but the lot is different BWW 2011 car parking
  • What to bring: same as normal home games.

Away Games

RV parking passes need to be purchased ahead of time, so a paid deposit is required to stay in the RVs for away games. The amount that we charge varies based on the parking fees. Support vehicle parking varies. Ask me earlier if you want to go.

If you paid and cannot come:

  • More than 1 month before your stay: I will help you to find someone to take over your part of the reservation. If I can find someone else, you can get your deposit back.
  • Less than 1 month before your stay: You must find someone to take your part of the reservation or you forfeit your deposit. If I find someone to take your place, you forfeit your deposit.

Our RVs
Rob
Wildcat
Rich

Grey Wolk (Pack)
Chad

Chad's new RV
Matt
needs updated

RV Rental

I have no personal experience with these companies. If you rent an RV from them, they park it in the lot for you (and even stock the fridge). All you do is show up.


Hotel Reservations

I do NOT book hotels anymore. If you want to make your own hotel reservations, They need to be made and paid in full before the end of January. You can find a full listing of PSU hotels at State college.com's on-line reservations.

Comments, suggestions, or questions about this site? Email Rob at email me.

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