BCS National Championship by RV

What could be better than having the Rose Bowl this year in Pasadena? Having the Citi BCS National Championship at the same stadium six days later! Rose Bowl Stadium will host this year's January 7th battle between the BCS first and second ranked teams. Why not plan to camp (and tailgate!) in a luxurious RV at this year's game?

If that sounds like a great idea to you, or you've got tickets but can't find lodging, here's our BCS National Championship pre-game checklist:

1. Gather the Gang to Go: Bring the whole family to the game, or gather a group of friends to make the whole experience nicer. An added benefit to sharing the BCS Championship experience—share costs on RV rental, campsite fees and tailgating food.
2. Buy Game Tickets: Just in case you don't have tickets, here's your best bet for finding them now: Fan2Fan Ticket Exchange by RazorGator.
3. Reserve the Right RV: Contact our Santa Fe Springs/Los Angeles RV Rentals office to reserve the RV that will fit your lodging and tailgating needs. Less than thirty miles from Rose Bowl Stadium, this location makes it simple to pick up your RV.
4. Plan for RV Campsites: You can park your RV near the stadium prior to game day, if you make reservations. Here is a link to motorhome camping near Rose Bowl Stadium: BCS Championship Parking Information.
5. Plan the Perfect Tailgate Party: Think portable, quick to cook and delicious when planning your tailgating menu. RV kitchens make it easy to prep, cook and clean. After all, who wants to be stuck cooking when everyone else is out exploring other tailgate parties?

There, now you have the essential ingredients for a great Citi BCS National Championship experience. When top-ranked Alabama's Crimson Tide faces off against the number two Texas Longhorns, you're going to want to be there. Use these tips to plan your trip to Pasadena, and be sure to share your memories with us!

Attention RV Campers: Are You Headed for the Rose Bowl?

It's that time of year again, RV camping fans, when we indulge our love of college football in our beloved motorhomes! Our favorite way of doing so is to travel by RV to Pasadena, home of the Rose Bowl, each New Year's Day. This year's game pits the Oregon Ducks against Ohio State's Buckeyes, and it promises to be exciting! Just in case you hadn't thought of heading to the big game by RV, here are our top four tips for an unforgettable trip to the Rose Bowl.

Tip #1: Buy Your Tickets Now!
Believe it or not, there are still tickets available (as of this posting date) for the Rose Bowl. Use this link to RazorGator on the official Tournament of Roses site to find available tickets. There may also be tickets available through sites like StubHub and TicketsNow.

Tip #2: Plan Ahead!
RV campers absolutely love the Rose Bowl, so parking can be a problem if you don't plan ahead. There are specially-designated places where RV parking is allowed near Rose Bowl Stadium, and arriving early is a must.

If you plan to arrive as early as December 28, you can rent space at Brookside Park (no hookups). On game day, RVs are allowed through a designated entrance into the West Drive parking area. A fee is charged for parking in this lot, as well. For complete details, go here and scroll down to "Motor Home Parking."

By the way, if you plan to also attend the Tournament of Roses Parade at 8 a.m. on January 1, you'll need to purchase grandstand seating tickets from Sharp Seating. They may also be able to help you find a place to park your RV near the parade route.

Tip #3: Reserve Your Rental RV!
What's next? The perfect RV for your Rose Bowl experience, of course! There's nothing quite like the convenience of cooking great food on game day in a self-contained RV kitchen. The other big plus to camping in an RV before the game is that you're close to the action and you're not scrambling to find a hotel room.

Our talented staff at El Monte RV Rentals in our Santa Fe Springs/Los Angeles RV rentals location is ready and waiting to help you choose your RV. Let them know how long you'll be staying in Pasadena, how many football fans will be onboard and how big a kitchen you'll require for your tailgate party. It's that simple!

Tip #4: Plan Your Tailgate Party!
Bake it, microwave it, or cook it outside on the grill, it's a whole lot easier with a kitchen at your fingertips. Tailgating before the big game is a passion with many RV'ers, and it might just become one of yours, too.

If you've never planned a tailgate party, there's a wealth of information available. Check JohnnyRoadTrip.com, FoodNetwork.com and SouthernTailgater.com for the great recipes to feed your football-frenzied crowd.

We hope you'll consider an RV road trip to Pasadena for the 2010 Rose Bowl Game. RV comfort, great football and one big, crazy tailgate party in the parking lots - doesn't that sound like the perfect way to spend your New Year's Day?