RV Parking for newcomer

Submitted by TOUCHmyBANNER on September 9th, 2016 at 8:58 PM

First time RVer traveling to Ann Arbor for the Michigan vs Penn State game. I would think the main lot is for season ticket fans. Where is the next best place for tailgaters in RVs to park? Pioneer? Does weather have a say in this location? We plan on coming in on Friday and staying 2 nights if possible. Pricing?

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Pepto Bismol

September 9th, 2016 at 9:09 PM ^

http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/082609aab.html

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TOUCHmyBANNER

September 9th, 2016 at 9:16 PM ^

Next question. So we come park at 10pm, overnight. Then realize our spot isn't very fun the next morning. Can we move?

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Pepto Bismol

September 9th, 2016 at 9:25 PM ^

But you're officially over my head. Parking link is the best I can do. Good luck!

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Sione For Prez

September 9th, 2016 at 9:33 PM ^

If you're at pioneer then you will be among thousands of tailgaters that park at pioneer and right across the street from the golf course. There should be plenty to keep you entertained.

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TOUCHmyBANNER

September 9th, 2016 at 9:38 PM ^

come Friday and stay through Sunday?

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Sione For Prez

September 9th, 2016 at 10:08 PM ^

I live close to Ann Arbor so I'm not positive about that. I know people park at pioneer overnight (I believe 10pm) and you can pre-pay for a spot. Not sure what time they kick you out Sunday though.

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Sione For Prez

September 9th, 2016 at 9:20 PM ^

You can also reserve an RV spot at Fingerle Lumber through park n party. I've never parked there but you can start parking at 5pm on Friday night I believe.

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BVB

September 9th, 2016 at 9:27 PM ^

My buddy parks his at Fingerle. He loves it. Not sure that really helps you much, but Go Blue!

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Moonlight Graham

September 9th, 2016 at 9:38 PM ^

I'd like to finally bring a group to a game in my RV too. Maybe Maryland. Does everyone just fire up their generators? Is Friday night kind of a fun community camp-out experience or more of a necessary evil pain in the ass?

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BVB

September 9th, 2016 at 9:43 PM ^

If you can wait a couple of weeks, I'll ask my buddy your questions at the CU game... At least with respect to the lumber yard.

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Moonlight Graham

September 9th, 2016 at 9:49 PM ^

Thanks. Definitely curious how RVers handle the overnight stay especially if they have a large group that can comfortably ride in style to the game but wouldn't all necessarily sleep over in it. I have an aging Four Winds A class that's contemplating semi-retirement as a tailgate rig.

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ShadowStorm33

September 10th, 2016 at 2:39 AM ^

Off topic, but does anyone know if the zippered seat cushions (that can be unzipped to become two cushions) are allowed? It says that seat cushions with pockets aren't allowed, but that wouldn't seem to apply here since you can unzip to easily show there's nothing inside. Any insight is appreciated, thanks.

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Bosch

September 10th, 2016 at 7:03 AM ^

They even provide power.

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Novak-blood

September 10th, 2016 at 11:35 AM ^

We've done Pioneer, and it's pretty chillaxing Friday nights. Most people are quietly cooking out, listening to tunes, tossing bags, or playing beer pong. I'd love to try Fingerle, as that is far more convenient to any number of things (including bars). The big mistake my group made was not getting the damn propane filled/connected (nominal extra charge) on our rental RV. So we couldn't do quick showers on gameday. Huge downer. I love camping, but not at the Big House. The UTL II daytime tailgate was pretty humid, so by gametime we were all ready to be clean. Sunday's midday shower never felt so good.

Overall, a super chill scene & highly recommended. Weekend-long spots at Pioneer are pretty pricey. $400-$500 if memory serves. Go Blue!

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