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"Seeing the Country We Defend" |
| Click here to read about some of our 2011 Caravans |
| We have 6 Caravans for you to choose from in 2012 Click on the links below to learn about each caravan. |
| 2012 Colorado Adventure Wagon Master: John & Arlene Farrell May 19 - June 10 Already have 10 signed up! Deadline for signing up is February 10 |
| 2012 Alaska Caravan Wagon Master: Roger & Kaye Meyer June 17 - August 23 Already have 7 signed up! |
| 2012 Maritime Caravan Wagon Master: Curt & Shirley Newton Approximately June 14 - August 11 Have 19 signed up! |
| 2012 Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture & Wisconsin Dells Area Caravan Wagon Master: Craig & Terilu Christen July 12 - July 27 Already have 6 signed up!! |
| To save a spot on one of these great caravans, print out the Caravan Application and mail it along with a $260 deposit to SMART 600 University Office Blvd, 1A Pensacola, FL 32504 |
| Doug & Connie Harrell National Travel Coordinator |
Price Comparisons for the 2012 Alaska Caravan
SMART's Price is $5385 for a 2 Person Rig, $4371 for a 1 Person Rig,
and $948 for a Guest.
Comparison # of Days Cost Cost per Day
Company A 50 $7295 $145.90
Company F 60 $9895 $164.92
Company G 2011 43 $7549 $175.56
SMART 67 $5384.09 $80.56
SMART's Price is $5385 for a 2 Person Rig, $4371 for a 1 Person Rig,
and $948 for a Guest.
Comparison # of Days Cost Cost per Day
Company A 50 $7295 $145.90
Company F 60 $9895 $164.92
Company G 2011 43 $7549 $175.56
SMART 67 $5384.09 $80.56
| Ferry cost will be $900 - $1800 depending on length of rig. |
| Click here, then scroll to the bottom of the page to read about the 2011 AIBF Caravan |
| Deadline for signing up for the Alaska Caravan has been extended to April 1, 2012 |
| Rose Parade Caravan Wagon Master: Curt & Shirley Newton December 29, 2012 - January 6, 2013 Already have 14 signed up. This caravan is filling up fast. |
| The AIBF caravan is Full. We have started a Stand-by List. If you want to go, send in your application so you can get on the stand-by list. |
| The 2012 Maritime Caravan is FULL. We have started a Stand-by List. Just send in an application, call, or email, and I will add you to the Stand-by List. |
| "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" is the theme for the 2013 Rose Parade |
| 2012 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) Caravan Wagon Master: Doug & Connie Harrell October 5 - 17 19 have already signed up!! (only 19 rigs can sign up) |
| New Information Click on 2012 Oshkosh to view. |
| ALL ABOARD for the Colorado Adventure!! For those of you who are thinking about this caravan – you need to get on board and get your reservations in, as the deadline (February 10, 2012) for signing up is quickly approaching. Besides riding the rails, there will be other activities to keep everyone busy. While visiting Canon City, we’ll enjoy a meal prepared by the local VFW Post and a visit to the Holy Cross Abby. While in Golden, time will be allotted for those who would like to visit the State Capitol, Denver Mint, or Sport Authority field, home of the Denver Bronco’s. Time is getting short if you want to join us on this Adventure. If you would like more information, you can contact us at (479) 855-4778 or Email: smartrnr@cox.net John & Arlene Farrell, Wagon Masters |
SMART Caravans need more folks to sign up.
SMART Caravans are the most inexpensive quality full-service RV caravans available—usually around 40-50%
less expensive than commercial caravans. SMART has 6 caravans planned for 2012 (Alaska, Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta, Colorado Adventures, Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture/Wisconsin Dells,
Canadian Maritimes, and Rose Parade). Of these, 2 are GO - full with waiting lists (Maritimes & Balloon Fiesta), 3
others need more participants to GO, and one (Rose Parade) is almost full. Our wagonmasters have been
hearing from prospective participants, but we need those who want to attend to sign up IMMEDIATELY or they
may soon be cancelled! We usually try to have the caravan filled by 6 months prior, but we have to have enough
folks signed up at least 3 months in advance to make the deposits.
If you are not familiar with our SMART caravans, just read some of the write-ups in the last few issues of the
Traveler Magazine or visit the SMART website link 2011 caravans.
If you are interested in any of the 2012 SMART caravans, especially the Colorado Adventure, Alaska, or Oshkosh
EAA Airshow/Wisconsin Area, we need you to contact the respective caravan wagonmaster IMMEDIATELY and
submit your application and deposit to HQ SMART. Remember, you can sponsor non-SMART eligible RVing
friends to go along with you on the caravans (they become Auxiliary members).
These 2012 caravans need filling soon: (You can click on links above for more information)
Colorado Adventures – 10 February 2012 sign up deadline. 19 May – 10 June 2012. Start in Durango, CO and
visit spectacular springtime Colorado and travel on some of the great remaining train rides.
Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture Airshow & Wisconsin Dells 1 March 2012 sign up
deadline. 12-27 July 2012 Visit and participate the premiere civilian airshow and flying-oriented workshops in
North America, 10,000+ experimental aircraft fill the sky; after visiting fun packed Wisconsin Dells area.
ALASKA – 1 April 2012 sign up deadline. Start at Great Falls, MT. 17 June – 23 Aug 2012. Travel to/up the
ALCAN Hwy to see the western Canadian provinces and Alaska—the last great frontier.
This is one of the primary reasons you joined SMART—to caravan to spectacular places with your military
veteran comrades. SIGN UP NOW PLEASE! Contact one of your National Travel Coordinator folks (Doug
Harrell 443 752-9188 bigkuputa@yahoo.com or Craig Christen 931 224-8261 ctchristen@earthlink.net ) or the
wagonmasters if you have any questions.
Craig Christen
SMART Caravans are the most inexpensive quality full-service RV caravans available—usually around 40-50%
less expensive than commercial caravans. SMART has 6 caravans planned for 2012 (Alaska, Albuquerque
Balloon Fiesta, Colorado Adventures, Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture/Wisconsin Dells,
Canadian Maritimes, and Rose Parade). Of these, 2 are GO - full with waiting lists (Maritimes & Balloon Fiesta), 3
others need more participants to GO, and one (Rose Parade) is almost full. Our wagonmasters have been
hearing from prospective participants, but we need those who want to attend to sign up IMMEDIATELY or they
may soon be cancelled! We usually try to have the caravan filled by 6 months prior, but we have to have enough
folks signed up at least 3 months in advance to make the deposits.
If you are not familiar with our SMART caravans, just read some of the write-ups in the last few issues of the
Traveler Magazine or visit the SMART website link 2011 caravans.
If you are interested in any of the 2012 SMART caravans, especially the Colorado Adventure, Alaska, or Oshkosh
EAA Airshow/Wisconsin Area, we need you to contact the respective caravan wagonmaster IMMEDIATELY and
submit your application and deposit to HQ SMART. Remember, you can sponsor non-SMART eligible RVing
friends to go along with you on the caravans (they become Auxiliary members).
These 2012 caravans need filling soon: (You can click on links above for more information)
Colorado Adventures – 10 February 2012 sign up deadline. 19 May – 10 June 2012. Start in Durango, CO and
visit spectacular springtime Colorado and travel on some of the great remaining train rides.
Oshkosh Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture Airshow & Wisconsin Dells 1 March 2012 sign up
deadline. 12-27 July 2012 Visit and participate the premiere civilian airshow and flying-oriented workshops in
North America, 10,000+ experimental aircraft fill the sky; after visiting fun packed Wisconsin Dells area.
ALASKA – 1 April 2012 sign up deadline. Start at Great Falls, MT. 17 June – 23 Aug 2012. Travel to/up the
ALCAN Hwy to see the western Canadian provinces and Alaska—the last great frontier.
This is one of the primary reasons you joined SMART—to caravan to spectacular places with your military
veteran comrades. SIGN UP NOW PLEASE! Contact one of your National Travel Coordinator folks (Doug
Harrell 443 752-9188 bigkuputa@yahoo.com or Craig Christen 931 224-8261 ctchristen@earthlink.net ) or the
wagonmasters if you have any questions.
Craig Christen
| Caravan costs include camping fees, and any other attractions, tours, meals, etc. that the Wagon Masters have planned for the Caravan. |