Bates Motel RV
Meet the Motel Owners
Hello friends! We’re Jody and Heidi Bates, and you might know us as the Bates Motel RV. We’re on an exciting journey in our 2019 Grand Design Imagine, and we absolutely love exploring new places and making new friends along the way!
Back in 2022, we had the idea to start a rally, and now every June, we host the Grand Design New England Rally right here in beautiful New England. It’s become a fantastic gathering with over 400 attendees, filled with great vendors, entertaining activities, and so much fun!
After hearing many requests for a rally that welcomes all brands of campers, we decided to launch our Staff Meetups. This event is smaller but still packed with good times and connections with folks from all over!
You might be wondering why we started these events. Well, after attending our first rally in 2019 and meeting some amazing friends, we wanted to create those special experiences for others. In 2024, we took a big step and established a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, allowing us to turn our love for these gatherings into a way to raise money for charity.
We truly hope to see you at our meetup soon!
If you’d like to know more about our Grand Design event, feel free to check out www.gdnerally.com. Happy camping!