RV parking for UTL2 question
So... I'm going to UTL2 after being forced to miss UTL1*. For normal games, my family parks just south of the Kroger on industrial. But, for Notre Dame my brother-in-law and I are planning on borrowing an RV to tailgate properly. And, to tailgate properly, we're planning on going to either the Golf Course or Pioneer.
My question for those on the board more experienced with RV tailgating is: do I need to buy an RV pass for either the Golf Course or Pioneer, or can I just drive the RV to either location sufficiently early and expect to get in?
Unfortunately, online I can only find season RV passes for either the Golf Course or Pioneer - I cannot find a single game pass for either location. Thus, if I must buy a pass and cannot find one on Stubhub, am I already too late to acquire one?
Or, if I can just drive up, what time would the MGoBoard recommend I show up?
Essentially, any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. As you can guess, I've never personally tailgated at Michigan with an RV so I don't know all the ins-and-outs. Therefore, any tips would be greatly appreciated.
*I was the best man in a wedding... in Ohio... and all her family were Buckeyes. Still, I got to see the 4th quarter live so I can't complain too much.
August 26th, 2013 at 7:40 PM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 7:47 PM ^
I've always bought Friday night and had no trouble at Pioneer. It is expensive though just warning you $250. No facilities (water hook up, AC power etc.) Make sure that thing has a full tank of fuel for the day because the generator will burn it up running all day and you wont be able to get any. I don't think you can get on the Golf Course with an RV. Just around it. Pioneer is your best bet, perfect location and short walk. Gates open up at 11:00PM on Friday I'd go then and park and set it up since it doesnt cost extra less crap to deal with in the morning. Pay when you pull in to park that night.
August 26th, 2013 at 8:09 PM ^
You cannot park on either golf course. Only Pioneer. Have fun!
August 26th, 2013 at 8:29 PM ^
Here's the parking information site -
http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/082609aab.html
According to this, you can park in the Pioneer lot after 10 PM on Friday, and unless you have an assigned space, parking is otherwise first come first serve. Brown Lot parking opens at 7 AM on Saturday, and if you can get a permit, you can be in the Blue Lot.
August 26th, 2013 at 9:31 PM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 9:37 PM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 9:39 PM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 10:36 PM ^
My brother-in-law will probably drive down to Ann Arbor around 6:30 or 7:00 Friday evening. Should he just get in line then?
August 28th, 2013 at 12:31 AM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 10:19 PM ^
August 26th, 2013 at 10:34 PM ^
Thanks for the info. Which courts are you referring to though?
August 27th, 2013 at 5:39 PM ^
Off State, south of golf course. Also referred to as the "Brown Lot" for game day parking.
http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/082609aad.html
Appears to open at 7 AM on game day and you can stay overnight for only $80. Pretty good deal.
A little bit of a hike to the stadium.
August 26th, 2013 at 11:08 PM ^
I don't have any affiliation with him as I park my own cars, but it's a huge wide open lot great for RV's and you can throw a baseball at pioneer it's so close....
August 26th, 2013 at 11:13 PM ^
August 27th, 2013 at 1:04 PM ^
I've been waiting for someone to create a tailgating post about UTL2 so I could jump on and get some opinions (despite checking the website 16,000 times a day, I only post once every 2 years so I cannot start my own). No RV but I intend to tailgate on the golf course. 1) What would be a good time to show up to make sure we'll get a spot on the course? This 8pm start has me thrown off; 2) Since the game will be on ESPN & I do not intend to buy a dish, those in my party not lucky enough to have a ticket will not have a way to view the game. What would the best solution be? Depend on the kindness of other tailgaters with a dish set up? Go to a bar? Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.
August 29th, 2013 at 12:37 AM ^
Unsure if this helps and/or is applicable to RV's, but my understanding for the majority of us w/o an RV is the main tailgating locations will not be opening until noon on Saturday...
http://www.mgoblue.com/genrel/082609aad.html.
Scroll down to the asterisks @ the bottom of the page.
Granted maybe through www.michiganeventparking.com, you might be able to get in and/or on sooner.
Lastly, can’t remember if UTL 1 shared the noon start, but wanted to say it did. All I can remember is the rain that morning, causing me to panic and/or question were we would tailgate.