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The Recreational Vehicle industry has grown dramatically over the past forty years. And with it, interest groups and associations by vehicle manufacturer, region and similar hobby types have further encouraged this rapidly expanding market.

RV Rallies attracting 200 to 6,000 campers, trailers and motor coaches are convening weekly at events across the country. In an effort to provide competitive services to attendees, organizers are exploring ways to make their event stand apart from the competition.

The availability of top-notch electrical service is the type of value added feature allowing organizers to differentiate their event from the masses of others vying for the RV fan's attention.   Whether a 15 amp or 30 amp per coach service, Hollywood Lights has the expertise, equipment and trained personnel to provide electrical services for RV Rallies of all types and sizes.

Although many motor coaches come with their own generator, a growing number of RV Rally managers view offering electrical services to attendees as an easy, clean value added service. When an RV Rally offers on site electrical service for event participants:

• You will greatly reduce noise problems from armies of individual generators
• You will eliminate the complaints of fumes flowing from one vehicle's generator into the neighboring coaches. You will have more control of the hours electrical services are provided to attendees
• You will have flexibility for access to power for all attendees

This presents a win-win for RV Rally management by creating a competitive advantage for their event, while providing superior service to attendees.

With over five years of RV Rally experience on job sites all across the continental U.S., Hollywood Lights has worked for Rallies from 200 to 2,000 coaches. Wherever your event occurs, Hollywood Lights will be there with exceptional customer service, trained personnel, and the proper equipment to power the event smoothly and seamlessly in the eyes of your attendees. Our client list is extensive, including facilities like state fairgrounds and university campuses; associations like the National Square Dancers; major manufacturers like Holiday Rambler; RV clubs like Good Sam; and festivals such as the Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

THE DETAILS

How much power?

• 10 amps is enough power to run the coach's converter allowing operation of the 12 volt lighting system and to trickle charge the batteries.
• 15 amps will operate the converter and also allow the use of the coffee pot or microwave, each item one at a time. 15 amps is not enough to operate the air conditioning.
• 30 amps is enough power to run at least one air conditioner and one other small appliance.

How much will it cost?

Full service turn-key system, where Hollywood provides installation, maintenance and removal of the power distribution, coordinate generators and fueling:

For electrical distribution and labor only, based on serving a 5 day event and at least 1000 units:

• 10 or 15 amps per coach is $50 each.
• 30 amps per coach is $70 each.

Generator costs vary across the country. We own generators but the freight costs are too high to ship them around the country. We use a local generator provider to lower freight costs and provide local maintenance service. The key factors regarding cost for rental of generators are:

• The length of the event, one or two weeks including ingress and egress.
• The number of hours per day the generators are operated. This is termed single shift (8 hours), double shift (16 hours), or triple shift (24 hours.)
• The cost of fuel delivered once or twice a day.
• The size of the generator with regard to 10, 15, or 30 amp service.
• The distance the generators need to travel to the event (freight cost.)

Rates for generators are anywhere from $1000 to $4000 per generator based on the above factors. To be able to provide an accurate estimate for your needs call us with the dates, location, anticipated number of units, a proposed parking plan and what amperage (15 amp, or 30 amp) you want to provide and hours of operation. We can usually respond with a written estimate within 5 days.

The Parking Plan:

Parking of the vehicles is an important aspect of providing temporary electrical service. We strongly suggest that you allow Hollywood to participate in the development of the site parking plan. Efficient use of the electrical in developing the layout helps keep your cost down. Our goal is to provide a high level of customer service to your event. Extensive planning in the site parking allows Hollywood the opportunity to fully complete our commitment to your success.

The picture at right (click to enlarge) shows the typical layout for a 30 amp system. Each parking section would consist of 108 units. Using a 300 KW generator we connect two 400 amp panels, one centered at each island of 54 units. From each 400 amp panel we feed three 200 amp panels. One located at each 400 amp panel and the others 140' in either direction (based on 20 x 50' parking spaces.) From each 200 amp panel we feed six 30 amp RV panels. Each 30 amp RV panel have outlets for 3 RV's.

Labor:

Hollywood provides all on site management of our service. We supplement our labor needs with local union stagehands or non-union temporary labor depending on local conditions. Although Hollywood is an electrical contractor in Oregon and Washington, we use a local electrical contractor outside of the northwest for connections and any permits that are required. We provide a skilled technician on site 24 hours a day for any problem solving, during your event.

Now Rent It!

If you choose not to go the "turn key" route, that is, having Hollywood perform all the work and arrangements, we now have developed a straight rental pricing system for the equipment. The rental route provides the following services:

• All of the necessary electrical distribution for your event.
• Hollywood will work with you to develop the best parking plan that will utilize the electrical distribution for the lowest cost.
• The electrical distribution plan will be in a written easy to follow map.
• 24 hour phone assistance to make your event a success.

The cost of the rental is based on the amperage supplied to each unit. Using the 30 amp parking plan (108 units) presented above, the cost averages out to be $35 per unit. In a 15 amp parking configuration (108 units) the cost averages out to be $25 per unit. Freight charges are in addition to the rental cost and a certificate of insurance covering the equipment is required. There is no charge for Hollywood to review your parking plan and present an accurate cost for your event.