I agree with the rule against music outdoors. It’s awful to be forced to hear music you don’t choose to hear, and if it’s outdoors, there’s no choice. It’s noise pollution.
You are right as a host I have had to shut down music contests between rvers because they were playing so loud i could here it across the campground, and they kept turning it up because they didn't like their neighbors music, maybe the odd couple should think the reasoning behind the rules instead of bashing them
@@jarrodharris5929 Yeah, to be honest, most of those rules seem like they have good reasoning behind them. It seems like these folks didn't really think about them past their own inconvenience.
@@RedGreyV I think they look at the rules considering only how they act and don’t abuse privileges such as playing music loudly - forgetting that not everyone behaves the way they do. The rules have to protect everyone from the small percentage of people who are inconsiderate, and I’m sure every rule is there to prevent problems the sites have had in the past.
In most cases when a ridiculous rule is in place it is generally in reaction to a problem that happened once. Someone took advantage of a courtesy or caused a problem. Like the old saying, "someone has to ruin it for everyone".
I believe that with all the crazies out there, folks do not need to know my name, unless I volunteer it. If the park is so bent on tags, just wear one with an assigned number on it. Too much information for the public is NOT ok. Especially if you are a solo female!
Exactly. You'd think wrist bracelets would be sufficient like the ones they give you for water parks and zip lining, if there really was an issue with non-customers coming into the park.
No way am I going to wear a prison number or name tag. I would leave that park there are other more obliging and comfortable parks. I want some rules because people take advantage and run rampant. Loud crazy music continuously cursing and disrespectful behavior. No one should know your name unless you want them to. Most RVERS know the common sense rules of camping. 1. Don’t walk through someone else’s camping site. 2. Pick up your camping site (leave it cleaner than when you found it) 3. No loud talking or music especially after 10pm. (Most National and State parks have this rule, you will be escorted out of the park if not complied with) 4. Don’t feed the animals( skunks will come to your site looking for food) it’s not very pleasant believe me) we had a bear arrived at night people next to us left out can of nuts. Demolished their cooler left under their Rv.
@@tallgirlhappyme there really is an issue with non RVers coming in to the park. These thugs trashed the bathrooms now they are locked with number key locks. The thugs also come in to the park and steal grills your camping chairs anything left outside your RV’s. Look for fencing around park little safer. Sad but very true. Our friend had their bicycles stolen while at a restaurant. (Locked on back of RV) now they have their bicycles locked in their truck bed.
Dogs should be supervised when outside - period. I had my dog nearly attacked (while walking on a leash) by a dog tethered to a dog bed. He ran at my dog (carrying the bed behind him) and jumped at me and my dog. The owners were very apologetic and said their dog would not have harmed - just played. Their dog - 50 pounds... my dog 5 pounds. I don’t think so. I wouldn’t leave mine outside for fear of other animals (not only dogs) attacking her. I just don’t think this is a bad rule. Should be applied to small children as well.
The no music/noise outside would suit me just fine, but my whole point for getting an RV would be to get away from the noise and relax and write in a new location with new scenery, but I'm a novelist so I have weird needs. I wouldn't much care if you had your skivvies outside to dry. They're just blowing in the wind. LOL
In smaller to mid-size RV's, drying wet items outside is a necessity to keep moisture/humidity inside the RV at a minimum. I carry and use a folding drying rack for that purpose.
This is why I boondock most of the time. Anyone who would reward a park like this with their money is encouraging this ridiculous behavior. If they want to have stupid rules, then fine - it's still a (mostly) free country, but they won't get my money. If you want them to change their rules, starve 'em out.
Not necessarily true for National Parks. The Park Superintentant can make additional rules for the park they oversee known as the Superintendant's Compendium.
One park here in Michigan had the last rule: "See ranger for additional rules." Who is going to do that? "Excuse me sir, can you tell me more rules, please?"
There's never been such a thing. What there has been, is countless people assuming that their experience is everyone's experience. I'm actually going to suggest, based solely on your comment, that I would find you to be an idiot. And I'm no idiot.
I know some will disagree but, I feel as long as all your laundry isn’t hanging out to dry, you should be allowed to let towels and swimming apparel dry outside.👍🏻🙏🏻
I think a lot of thought behind this one is a clothesline. If you have a clothesline and it's at night there is a chance that someone could get hurt by running into it at night because you can't see it. I have seen a no clothesline rule a lot at campgrounds.
At one of the RV basic courses I attended during the training on security they pointed out how so many RVers set themselves up by putting signs outside with their names on them. Giving someone with nefarious intentions too much information is dangerous.
The only one I like is the one about the music/TV outside. I don't want to hear your music/TV. Sites are generally so close in a park, so that is a no. If there is lots of room between sites, then no big deal. I think many would agree but will be afraid to admit it.
I agree so much with this rule. Here in Europe the campsites are very „cosy“ 🥴, meaning the next RV is right next to yours. I am Autistic as well as one of our sons and it is literally torture if we have to listen to all kinds of music from all around our camper.
You’ll love these... all of these rules are from the same park. 1. Flame from campfire cannot reach more than 18 inches from the ground at any time. 2. You must pay extra $8.00 per person to use the pool at the time of entrance to pool. If you leave the pool area and come back in you must pay a re entry fee. 3. You can only grill out with the persons in your own camper. You may not grill out with persons from another camper. 4. You must pay a fee to use the public shower. (The owner will come unlock it for you and wait at the door for you to finish and lock it back up). 5. You can only walk your dog on your own lot. 6. You must pay $10.00 per person for guests and they can only stay for 3 hours. Guests wanting to use the pool will also have to pay the $8.00 pool fee. That’s all I can remember off the top of my head.
What drives me crazy is the " Ten Year Rule". My new camper is only four years old but I had my last one for 15. It still was in good shape and all but it was time for our retirement camper not a family camper with bunks. I will not support those places.
Agree about the 10 years. I have seen videos where people were turned down when they were driving a totally reconditioned classic mid-70s GMC motorcoach. Those are a thing of beauty. And Airstreams that are in pristine shape - how can you tell how old they are?! Do you have to show your registration? I understand that they don’t want some dirt bag coming in, but vehicles in good shape - especially classic RVs - should be allowed in. And some parks I understand will do it on a case by case basis. You can bring your RV and then they’ll decide whether it’s OK. But you have to be prepared to be turned away. We don’t stay in resort parks anyway. We’re campers. And we put our towels out to dry with impunity! I don’t think we’ve ever stayed anywhere with a concrete pad, so that’s a non-issue for us.
Wow! They won't let you in if your camper is older than 10? Last year I checked out a 65-year-old reconditioned camper for a friend of mine. New wiring, LED lights, chassis, HVAC, interior and appliances. It was beautiful but maybe not beautiful enough.☹
@@justmeandthethree Different parks have different ideas about what is “acceptable“. Usually they are the higher end ones, the resort types. Or the wannabes. Apparently. I say apparently because I wouldn’t know. We don’t stay in places like that. We go for funkier places and state parks and national parks and things. “Resort” would be an anathema to us. But some places don’t allow certain types of RVs. There’s a private park on the Oregon coast where our 2020.5 Travato van would not be allowed. They don’t allow Class Bs of any age. I guess we`re a little too much like campers and not enough like RV lifestylers. Shrug...
This is one of the dumbest rules around. I understand they probably want to keep barely running RVer's from becoming a permanent residence, however there's still a lot of very nice older rigs on the road. I've often wised there was a website devoted to naming these parks with asinine rules.
My pet peeve: we do a lot of dry camping and some very inconsiderate campers will run a generator way into the night or crank it up at the crack of dawn. Hate the noise, we camp to enjoy the piece and quite, not to listen to an engine running all the time.
Wow! An entire video explaining exactly why my wife and I ONLY boondock:). When we first moved to Utah, we did work camping in a KOA while our house was being built. That summer was enough to put me off campgrounds forever. That's not meant to be a knock on KOA specifically, just private campgrounds in general. To each his own though, so have fun everybody!
While staying at a campground (Dirks) we were banned from the pool because we were wasting chemicals. (TOO MUCH WATER ON THE CONCRETE). Apparently their chemical bill is our fault.
When i was a kid we stayed at a place that i think was called Rickets Glen, and WOW! We stayed at s whole lot of campgrounds in a whole lot of states, but this place was ridiculous. You could only set up your tent on tent specific designated spots, they wanted you to keep off the grass, you weren’t aloud to use any rope to hang your laundry or hang any tarps/lanterns, and you weren’t aloud to pickup or move any rocks. It was super super weird. No other campground we ever stayed at was as uptight and crazy as that one was. Lol
...when dealing with these folks in person, all I keep seeing is the Security Guard (John Candy) at Wally World and my frustration identifies with Clark Griswold 😂😂
I have always read park rules and always call ahead to make sure they will allow our exotic pet. Doing this ensured we've never bee disappointed and always enjoyed our stay.
My husband and I have been Rving for about 30 years. Within that time we have experienced campground owners who use "rule requirements" purely as sources of "revenue enhancement". Some take it to the EXTREME. Example:. We had a less than 5 minute "stop by" from a friend in her 70s who wanted us to "quick met" her two granddaughters before taking them for a day at the zoo. We had heard of her grandkids for years but never had met them. So we we're glad to say hello to them. They didn't get out of the car, it was that quick! Afterwards, my friend said they had to pay $12.00 per visitor (2 adults, 2 grandkids) to stop by and visit us regardless of how long it short the visit was. Here's the extra kicker too...that was the NEGOTIATED RATE --- DOWN FROM $25.00 A HEAD! Amazing isn't it ⁉️ Simply mean, nasty GREED to take that amount of money from a 70 year old Grandma.
We've been RVing now for about eight years. From two tagalongs, a fifth wheel, and now a class A and we've never stayed at a "resort". We love COE's and state parks but of course there is downside there also with the necessary existing rules not being enforced. We've noticed it more this year with all the newer RVers. Walking through our site, dogs running loose and owners not cleaning up after their dogs. Glad I found your channel, I'll check out the rest of your videos soon.
I have to agree with the rule about staying with your pets. I am in a residential area and there are hawks that will carry off the unattended pet. 15 minutes away from me coyotes will be happy to do that. Another 15 or so minutes away and the bears are looking at more than fluffy and fido.
You guys are so much fun to watch. I have learned a lot from you and am praying God blesses you and keeps you safe on the road. With all the garbage on line now it’s refreshing to see your videos and how they are presented with kindness and humility. The love and respect you show for one another is amazing. God bless you.
@@RVOddCouple There is one thing I’m confused about. I know you make money with your RUclips videos according to how many subscribers you have. I subscribed a long time ago to support you. However I am confused about the thumbs up button. I have never bothered to use it for any site . But from the way some other you tubers promote it I am wondering if it will help you financially if I do. If so I will use it when I watch your videos from now on. Also what other ways can we support you guys. You may have made a video on this already if so please direct me to it if not maybe you should.
Well buy her a black board, it's easy to clean and you can even keep it for a few days. But I understand the chalk on a ciment pad, my husband works on a campground and they are understaff and too many check ins and outs. And the reason they scort you to your site is because people run into the power posts! That will create a huge problem for the park when they may not have another site to accommodate the next guest..
As you were listing those (mostly) ridiculous rules I was thinking about creatively hilarious ways to violate every one of 'em! "Excessively controlling" was the most printable term that kept popping into my head. I'll park by the side of the road before I put up with some of that BS!
Having worked in a Private Campground I can see why some of these rules might be needed. What do I do as a campground owner when neighboring campers are A) complaining about an incessantly barking dog outside and the camper/pet owner's are no where to be found? Do I let that German Shepherd loose, try to put inside the camper or what? And yappy little dogs are no less irritating. One of the reasons for escorting RV's to their sites is 1) so they don't get lost and drive all over the park looking for their site 2) they don't drive up a one way lane. 3) The reason for waiting and watching (beside stopping campers from backing into a tree, or utility post) is to prevent fighting. Fights break out between spouses while parking, but more often while parking, the lane is blocked when someone else tries to drive to their site and they have to wait during the parking event to clear the lane. People get impatient, try to "help" the parking camper and fights can ensue. Having an employee there can help prevent this by expediting the parking event and asking the waiting party to be respectful and tolerant. B) If I'm sitting in a hot tub with a mask on and some other guest comes in without a mask, then I'm leaving - I don't want to catch Covid-period. And I don't want you to catch it from me or anyone else. C) I agree a "packet" of rules is odd. But as a guest, if you can't live with ( or insist on ridiculing) the rules - . What I'm saying is the campground is private, and even though you are an invited paying guest, rules are there for a reason (safety, respect of other guests, and enjoyment of the facilities, etc). As a former campground employee and a life long camper I know why everyone of those rules are there. Enforcing the rules is difficult - fines are a deterrent and kicking out guests is a punishment. Liability insurance is ridiculously expensive and some rules are requested by insurance agents to help keep the premium costs down and lawsuits to a minimum. Welcome to modern society...
Thanks for these comments. I treat private campgrounds basically the same as HOAs. It's your choice if you want to go there, but if you do, you have to play by the rules; some people like HOAs for a certain guaranteed "feel" of the community but many don't because of the stringent rules that restrict freedom (to each their own) - it's what you signed up for. The only thing that would bother me is if these rule sheets are sprung on you out of nowhere as you check-in, had no knowledge they existed, and they were not posted anywhere on the campground's website or literature.
I totally understand the not leaving your dog outside unsupervised. While walking our dog I have more than once have had to either grab her up or get in the way of a charging dog. The others I haven't encountered but do know some of them exist. That 13 page rules manual would throw me, by the time you get through reading the rules you could have already broken one without knowing you did. That hidden fee thing has hit us a few times; especially the extra fee for 50 amp service when you told the campground upfront that your unit required 50 amp service and they didn't tell you about the fee. That's like a gas station charging you a $2.00 fee for using the pump to get the fuel you need into your RV. I do agree most campgrounds are reasonable, but boy when they aren't they aren't.
I’m a former park ranger, and I can easily imagine the circumstances that led to the creation of each on of those rules. Park users can be ... amazing…
Joy, I get it. I work for a City and we have rules and signage that is just bizarre. BUT there is ALWAYS a REASON for why the "rule or sign" was created. People amaze me. :-D but then i think, what a boring place we would live in, if they all had common sense. hahaha
I don't think that campers in a campground should play music or tv outside. We were camping one time and these people watched a movie from 9-midnight and they were inside but the outside speakers were playing the movie. I eventually bknocked on the door asked them to check the sound.
I camp in a pickup camper. I've been to 3 rv resorts that don't allow me to remove the camper from the truck. When I say I'll comply, but am curious about the reason, 2 said they don't know. The other 2 said if there was a fire an I wasn't there with my truck, they have no way to move it. I wonder how they move the 40' class A in the next site.
The dog one is absolutely NOT dumb! If your dog was ever to get off leashe or out of the gate and attacks another dog/person is why they have that rule. Just earlier this year I was attacked by a dog that got out of its " secure gate" and had to go to the ER. Keep your dog with you so that if escape accidents happen (& they will) you are there to prevent a trip to the ER.
The rule about the chalk made me laugh. You can't use the hose to clear the chalk, because you're not conserving water, but you can haul water out from inside the camper.....it all comes from the same place! 🤦♀️
I am afraid i agree with this one. I went into a place that the previous people DIDNT clean up their chalk and we were half covered trying to work around the stuff. Chalk was EVERYWHERE.
@@andrewsaccounting I am ok with cleaning it, but the fine for using your outside hose vs hauling water out from inside your camper is crazy. It comes from the same place!
Guess that outdoor shower has another use! BTW it would be courteous to wash it off before you leave. There are absolutely no guarantees that the next people will appreciate your kid’s art or that it will rain.
Working at a Family Friendly Park was one of the most rewarding jobs I have had. The hours were brutal when we would put in 40 hours plus on just Friday thru Sunday, but the sound of laughter, the sight of all of the smiles made it all worth it. Long term friends were made and new ones made each and every weekend. We had 125 acres of campground and an additional 88 acres of ATV trails. One rule we had was that ATV's were to be driven to and from the trails only. Golf carts only were to be driving inside the park. Once on the trails you could do just about anything you wanted, but sadly that wasn't enough for some riders as they would do donuts on the roads and on the camp sites. Racing through the park at high speeds when there was a 5 mph rule. We could not put enough milling down on the roads or fill in the ruts fast enough on the roads leading to the trails. So how many rules should one have on ATVs? Over time many of the rules were changed or modified as Side by Side ATVs are the new normal instead of Golf Carts. There are not many regular campgrounds allowing ATVs to driven around and those that have had ATV trails have closed them due to the damage the paddled or aggressive terrain tires that are used tear up the roads inside the campground. Fees charged for allowing ATV use of the trails are more often used to repair the damages to the grass at your site and the roads leading to the trails. More rules? There is always a reason behind a rule.
The mail thing happens to us in most places we stay. We are Thousand Trails members and this seems to be the norm with TT. We have started using the General Delivery service the USPS has at the post offices in some of the areas we stay at and there is no charge for it.
Lol, I was in a Park in St Augustine Fl. to visit the in laws that lived in the area... One morning, I decide to cook breakfast for my Mother in law and father in law at the RV... Stopped at the office and let them know they would be by to have breakfast with us... They charged me a two person visiter fee 10 bucks... So my family could break bread with us on sunday for an hour.... Crazy!!! Gave them a roll of quarters and I laughed all the out of the office, What else could you do....
Just goes to show the difference of when I started RVing in the 70’s to today. We were never given any rules at a park or campground. We also didn’t experience any behavior that would cause a place to post rules. I guess people were just nicer and more mature campers back in those days.
naw 70's just as crazy was told to wear a swimming cap because hair was long at campground pool I was a twelve year old boy who grew up in the water never wore a cap in my entire pool experience. All us kids had long hair in the 70's. I didn't wear that cap and staid in pool ignoring the crazy campground lady and so did my brothers.
I was in a park once that said to pick up your dog poop. Fine, BUT……they didn’t allow it to be put in the garbage dumpsters and didn’t have dog poop stations. You had to bring it into your RV and put it in your toilet. Lol. I’ve had those parking escorts before and had one that said, “You’re female, you NEED my help”. Ugh!! Yup, he got a piece of my female mind. I’ve been pulling 5th wheels and trailers for years and can back better than a lot of men. THAT was annoying!!
One park in Sedona required that all lights inside and out be turned off at 10 pm. You could barely watch tv at night with your blinds closed without getting yelled at by the grumpy lady in the golf cart... We accidentally left a 3 watt bulb on to light our step.. Omg!
We stayed at a campground in NJ and we had our grandson with us. My daughter came to pick him up to take him home and they charged $8 for her to pull her car into the visitor's parking, walk to our camper and pick up her son. Absolutely ridiculous!
This is the situation for when we camp at state parks in North Carolina. Every car into the park has a usage fee, so it's $7 per car. Most of the camp sites are too far to walk from the front, so parking up front and walking in would be difficult.
"Can't use park water" to wash off the chalk? If you have to use water from your rv, that is also "park water". So what does that ridiculous rule accomplish?
The next camper to use that space might not appreciate your kid's artwork/graffiti and/or might not want chalk all over the patio to track into the RV.
At a first come Forest Service campground in West Yellowstone you have to stand by the tag post until the other people actually vacate the site. THEN you can claim the site. BUT, check out isnt until 2PM AND after you have stood there all day the people can change their mind and extend their stay. Crazy!
Can you imagine wanting to enjoy your site for breakfast and lunch before you depart at 2 and people are standing or sitting in a lawn chair watching you the whole time??? That would infuriate me!!
2020 was our first year of RVing. EVERY place we stayed had at least one RV with a pack of barking dogs. A really elderly couple had several dogs and would bring them outside, two at a time, and place them in cages, left in the sun, with no water. They barked at everything and everyone while the couple stayed inside in the Air conditioning. Every few hours, they would let two dogs out of the cages, which desperately used the bathroom immediately, and the couple would bring out two more dogs and place them in the cages for the next 3 to 4 hours. For the entire four days, the only time we saw the couple, was when they were swapping out dogs. They had a large class A and they looked to be in their 80s. They spent the entire time inside, except to swap out dogs in the cages. I knew those dogs were suffering in the heat and needed water. I regret not reporting them, but we were new to RVing and didn't want to start off like a couple of Karens. I think the park had a two dog limit and this couple apparently could not handle having all their dogs inside at once, so they would put them outside, two at a time. They got away with this for the entire four days we were there, and they were directly across the street from us. Our dog does not bark or get excited about other dogs, so he would quietly lay next to us outside while the neighbor's dogs barked incessantly from their cages. Sometimes they would get tired of barking, but as soon as we or our dog, moved for any reason, it would trigger the other dogs to bark again. I was afraid to get up for a cold drink because I knew those dogs would bark for 15 to 30 minutes if I got up. It was maddening and a miserable experience.
I agree some rules are over the top , but I also understand why some of them are there. Jo-Ann and I are full time RVers / Workcampers. We've had guest bring amplifiers to the campground and hook their TV's and Radios up to it and blast it throughout the campground when others were trying to sleep ( even after quiet hours ) , or just relax and read a book. The reason for no TV's or Radios outside the RV is because others have ruined it for you. Instead of just playing their music or TV loud enough for them to hear , they play it loud enough for everyone to hear. ( It's a campground , not a concert ). Not everyone likes your taste in music or TV shows , some people just want to enjoy the quiet and read a book or relax, etc. When you're in a campground your parked pretty close to your neighbor , so you have to be especially aware of that and not invade their privacy or peace.
@@RVOddCouple This year we had a father in the road right behind our RV batting a baseball to his son. He was literally right behind our RV batting the ball towards our RV. We had another family playing volley ball between our sight and theirs , just a couple of feet from our slideout. We were in Cannonville, Utah , where in the heck would we get a broken window replaced? As for drying towels. Most campgrounds ( including the ones we've worked at ) just don't want anything tied to their trees because their trees have been damaged. But I've never seen them complain if someone was drying their towels or clothes on their own drying racks.
We stayed at a campground that had the spots so close together that the guy behind me got parked and there was barely room to walk between the bumper of his camper and mine. On the side of me when that guy opened his slide it almost encroached into my camp spot.
Made my day with my morning coffee ! Yes rules are a pain. But where I am they are few but normal. I full-time RV and work locally. Chalk is acceptable here. Take a poll/vote. Bring it up to the board of RV park. Maybe some rules could be dropped -Your channel and others can make or break an RV campground. You have internet power with us. The RV odd squad. We band together ~ anything is possible!! Happy Trails
Several things here- I see some of Sage's artwork behind you. I've been to a park where they said no outside hanging up things on lines, they never said anything about towels on my awning arms. Next, you said that we may not want to be outside with our dog because of inclement weather. I'm pretty sure that the dog doesn't want to be out there either. I think I can agree with the loud outside music/tv rule.
I feel like I’ve seen the people who caused all these rules, lol. We’re staying at a rv park right now where yesterday there were 10 bras hanging outside the back of a camper drying. Been to parks several times where people are playing super loud music that is annoying others. People always push the boundaries until you just have to say no this, or that...
I have been full timing in RV parks for almost 5 years so: - The pets being left alone outside rule is pretty common. - My current RV park has a rule that you can't lock the bathroom stall doors from the inside and crawl under the door. - This one RV park has some doozies: Dogs are not allowed on ANY grass except your own site or dog park. You will be fined 50 bucks for moving your picnic table. You are NEVER allowed to switch RV sites. - One RV park must assist you in parking your RV. It must be perfectly straight in the site.
Up 'til recently, my wife and I have traveled using rental cars and staying at hotels. It's been great. I was looking forward to a 5th wheeler when I retired. I belong to a 5th wheel group on FB and there are many stories and photos of problems. So many, that I've decided not to stress about that in my sunset years. So we decided on a motor home, a small one, maybe 26 feet. Something easy for my wife to drive too. Seems these days with covid that the price has jumped considerably since many people are living out of their campers. Also, it seems that getting reservations maybe difficult. Some site are so cramped, you might not be able to open the slides all the way. I think I will miss the idea of having a camping next to the beach, or spending a few days under the stars with some space. You all stay safe.
I purchased a new camper while at an RV park and requested the spot next to me to make the transition from my old camper to the new one easier. They told me I couldn't use that spot because it was for monthly rentals only. They made me park my new camper in the weekender spots. Transferring everything from trailer to trailer went to driving back and forth for a whole weekend (and then some) when I finally finished putting everything into the new RV they acted like I was gonna abandon the old RV at their park. And also were bewildered that I hadn't told them the new camper world be moved into the monthly spot I was already occupying. I towed my old Trailer off their campgrounds the day I swapped places. I was still treated like a criminal the remainder of my stay a few more months.
On the chalk rule did you ask if your water from the Black or gray water tanks were acceptable? so you fill your fresh water holding tank from their hose and have to bucket it outside? Sounds like someone had a bad experience while potty training
One that I found was that they charge you by the length of your camper, well I can see that, maybe ( I thought I was renting your lot) but then charge you $10 for for each slide out you have but your slide outs have to be 5 ft. in from your lot line.
We spent three months over the summer at a private campground in new Baltimore Michigan. Every 2 to 3 weeks they would add another page to the rules. One of the craziest rules was we could not swim and the campground was on a bay. They didn’t even offer a pool but you were not allowed to swim in the bay.
Strange? swimming in sea water should not be illegal unless it is private or quarantined. What a dumb policy it is. It is not a legal law, not a local law, or an act, or legislation nor a federal law at best.
you guys are awesome! I dont even own an rv. I stumbled on your channel while 'thinking' about getting into an rv and can appreciate all the help your providing to others. : )
I'm kind of glad you've brought up a bunch of these like I said I am a professional camp host it's what I do I've done it for quite a while like hanging stuff outside RV owner RV park owners don't like that because it does look trashy and as far as like having to hang stuff up when you're camping you're not really camping if you're at RV Park
I totally agree! I was in a park that had plant hangers in a tree. I hung plants on them but was told to remove them. They came and because they had been there for so long, they had to dig them out! Harming the tree! BS!
I was thinking the same thing. My in-laws own a site there for a home base. I visited them last year and some of those rules are a bit over the top. It is a lovely site, but even they and some of their friends I met mentioned how a few of the staff take things a bit overboard.
Loved this little video on rules. We Camp in the winter in Galveston Tx at what has to be most child friendly park in the we have seen. Also the rules are reasonable like pick up after your dog and no loud music at night. If they handed me a set of rules like that I would ask them to credit my card back and would leave. If no credit issued I would call the credit card and have the charge reversed.
I stayed as a tent camper in a mixed tent/RV campground. The restrooms between the tent and RV sites were reserved for the RVers. Tent campers had to walk all the way to the office to use the restroom.
Was at a camp ground a few years ago that required people to wear a yellow safety vest at night when walking the camp ground. You could get one from the lodge HQ for a 50 dollar deposit, but when you returned it you only got 40 back the other 10 was for cleaning.
No problem for me...I keep one in the TV in case I have to get out on the side of the road. Unless it had to be theirs with their logo on it it advertise to the other campers there that you were camping there!
John and Mercedes, in Colorado one park you could not have any outside lights on after 10 pm. One park on Mustang Island in Texas made you wear a wrist band at all times and every visitor had to stop pay $10 and get a parking pass. Don
One of the most ridiculous "rules" I've ever been exposed to was some manager in a park telling me I couldn't walk with my service dog along a beach of the Gulf of Mexico. The reason I was given why was "your dog might do his business in the water and contaminate it!" Say what??? The billions of fish don't do their business in the ocean? How about the many people that pee in the ocean?? Gonna tell every boater they can't run fueled motors or have toilets on ships too? Not even mentioning that this sort of rule violates my rights to use the medical equipment of my choice to help mitigate my disability. It totally shocked me with that one. 😆 I can see it to a point about not letting a service dog in an enclosed pool water, but fine to be outside the pool on the walk. Go figure.
This park should be adults only park with family park on one side adults on the other side. I really love adult park no loud music no screaming children and no chalk drawings on your $150, thousand dollars RV. Or waking up to underwear and towels hanging out side on tree limbs blocking the beautiful views of the mountains.. I don’t want to hear someone else’s music while I am trying to relax. Some people if you give an inch they take a mile. Some people don’t have common sense. These rules are for these individuals that don’t follow simple rules. This has happened. Sorry but I won’t stay in park that doesn’t have adults only areas.
Dogs do love the beach, unhappily they leave little piles behind that barefooted beach goers do not much like. It is very rare to find a public beach in Florida that allows dogs on the beach. The whole 'service animal' scam has gotten out of hand too. If the dog is something like a seeing-eye dog that is one thing but most of us suspect that is not the case for a great majority of these critters. Especially when it has degraded to service Borros and parrots@@RVOddCouple They
J Bryan. There are many types of real service animals that are highly trained to perform tasks like mobility dogs, medical alert dogs. The ADA specifies to be a service dog that they have to perform a task. Unfortunately many think that there emotional support dogs and comfort dogs have the same access rights as service animals. The ADA has also specified that they be dogs with certain exceptions to tiny horses? The problem is that many thin it's perfectly okay to buy a vest and pretend their dog/pet is a service animal so they can take them places that are not allowed. If caught though they could get a fune up to 10k and jail time.
@@AmericanWanderers My service dog is a trained mobility assistance dog. He helps me keep upright when I walk, and when I use a mobility scooter or wheelchair, he will pick up things I drop, open doors for me, or help put things in a little trailer I pull behind my scooter when I shop. When we get to the checkout counter he will take the things out of the little trailer and put them on the conveyor belt. When I'm in a wheelchair without electric assist, he will actually pull the wheelchair and that really helps out my shoulders and back. Granted there are many many out there who fake a disability in order to bring their pet everywhere they go. Some of these pet dogs are well trained and well-behaved, so I don't generally bother with them. Some pet dogs however, have very little training and bad behavior habits. When a dog starts lunging and growling and barking at my service dog that's when I have to find a manager in a store and say something about it. There are many many different types of service dogs nowadays, and I think it's a little unfair that you think that any service dog that isn't a guide dog is a scam.
I'm an RVer. I've got a 30 rockwood that I love. State parks are the best from what I've noticed. And I'll be honest. I'm following u guys cause u have good info. And Mercedes is smokin hot ....
I worked at an RV park and you are right about the 95% of campers follow the rules. It’s the other 5% of campers that just don’t care what they do and this ruins for everybody else. The campground is trying to make the camping experience great for all. When a campsite is trashed, music, kids and dogs are out of control, it makes it hard for everyone. We had to prohibit drones, metal detectors, and blow up pools (resort has a pool) because campers invaded other peoples space, dug up holes and didn’t cover them up, drain the pool when leaving and left a mess. Common sense would work, but some people leave this item at home for sure! Really enjoy your channel!!! 💜
As a solo full timer, I’m ok with help getting into a site, the extra eyes are helpful. But I am with you, don’t tell me how to drive. I have driven large oversized semi’s and trailers, so I know how to drive. But that is my experience. There is a lot of people who never driven anything beyond a sedan, who went out and bought a large C, or A and don’t know how to drive them. Or worst, those who never learned how to handle a trailer. Resorts are getting tighter and tighter, rigs are larger and larger. The chance of impact is greater. I have heard stories and I believe you even had some experience in this (hint, hint) of damage caused to other people’s property due to impacts. It does not take much to severally damage rv’s. So I can understand that to a point. As far as towels outside, I hang mine over my outside mirror. If they say anything, “Sorry, I was washing my windows and left it outside”. Ends all arguments. The flags, hang them on the inside on the windshield, inside, my choice. You have no say what I hang inside my trailer. Just be creative, but respectful. How would you like to be treated? And no, “do onto them before they do onto you” is stupid! RESPECT! The best way to combat rule nazi’s is by our purchasing and reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t stay. Your dollar rules. It is their private property, they are allowed to have rules as long as they don’t infringe on our basic rights. Have a bad experience at a resort, post it, warn others. Have a great experience, post it, reward the resort. Catching back up with you, went through hell these last several months battling my now X. But moving forward. Great content!
Was this resort in Ridgway, Colorado by chance? There’s a place there that will evict you, no refunds, if you do something horrible like have something delivered while you’re there you are evicted and if you don’t leave immediately they call the police on you.
You should post the names and addresses of the campgrounds. You're not badmouthing them, they brought most of the criticism on with their nazi management policies. Now that makes me laugh: Hitler running an RV park. I bet he'll make everyone stand outside their door and scream "heil Hitler!" eveeerrrry morning or get a fine!
@@auroranite I'll answer. Every damn one of them! Best stay at state and community parks. Stay away from parks close to cities. YOU are prime targets for commuting thugs. Buy a National Park Pas that give discounts to some campgrounds and all National Monument's.
Why would you want to hang your laundry outside? And why would you want to leave your dog unattended outside if you're not Boondocking you're at an RV park!
Arrived in Mohab two days early for the rzr rally. Parked at a RV Park to top off our water and batteries and was charged a additional $50.00 for what they said was "Park resource abuse".. meaning excessive use of water.
@@RVOddCouple Their issue was not only topping off the 80 gallons in the tow van.. but the stock 100 gallons in the hauler not to mention the additional spare 100 gallon water membrane that's also in the hauler. (borderline illegal) and I didn't even top off the fuel yet. (We only had a stones throw to our destination) which we stay (self contained) for at least a month.. He didn't like the dirt bikes parked outside nor our rzr backed out on the haulers ramp. Plus others from the rally doing the same in the park. The music playing in the hauler was Boz Scaggs "It's over".. He had issues with that too. (I mean who has a problem with Boz Scaggs) Sometimes folks our age act somewhat differently than others our age. Some like to relax and enjoy peace and quiet while others like to cut-it-loose. Perhaps there are reasons for those crazy RV Park rules and regulations :) Good luck to you two too with those jeeps ... God bless
I understand the rule about not leaving your dog outside or having your dog outside with you in Arizona. I have a friend that traveled with 5 yorkies and they were in a pen outside with her when a rattlesnake struck one. She rushed it to an emergency vet. When she came back, one of the others wasn't acting right. She took it to the vet and when it was shaved, found that it had been struck too. Both of those dogs died. When she returned to her spot the snake was coiled up under her trailer. This was in an RV Park not a boondock site. Be careful out there. It could have happened to a child too.
Omg that's so scary. Me and my husband was living at a campground. One day he was cutting grass and I left up the tarp outside. I was already thinking a snake might be under it. Sure enough, a copperhead came out. So now a year later we are now living in a mobile home. I seen a copperhead in a yard 2 houses down from me. Then a snake cross over my 19 yr old daughter foot. Then early one morning my grown son was standing beside my truck. And he looked down and seen a black snake, it had a lighter pattern on it. He took a video to show me. It had its mouth open. We have ALOT of pine trees and leaves. I'm so scared living here. I have 2 toddler grandbabies live with me. So afraid they gonna step on one or be playing and get bit. Not to be mean. But my grown kids are not very watchful of the baby's. I tell my son the copperhead snake could bit one of the baby's and could possibly kill them. He says no, just take them to the hospital. It will just swell up and hurt. I think my son needs more education. Any advice would be wonderful. Anyone out there know about snakes ?
Marsh j get a couple outdoor cats, snakes do not like them and will pretty much stay away. I live in the south we have alot of snakes too. I do not like being surprised by them either. Once while at the lake a couple yrs ago while peacefully laying on a float a big copperhead came within 2ft of me ! I wouldn't swim or even walk in the lake the rest of that year.
There's a nomad with a youtube channel who was visiting Florida for the first time and showed a video of her dog swimming in a lake. She got so mad at the people in the comment section who told her that was a bad idea, even though they were polite about it. Gators are so common here that I can't believe her dog didn't get eaten. They usually leave humans alone, but pets are fair game, literally. Of course she'd also let her dog run off leash, far away from her by a busy road. Even if the dog didn't run into the road, all the people driving by would have to worry that he would jump out in front of their car.
I dont have one. Just nice to let the kids do that. I mean the rv are not that big . Nice to see you guys. Sold my house in Toronto and I'm living on Vancouver Island. You guys got me started in this direction.
In my experience, rules in general are developed out of somebody doing something they shouldn't. I worked at an office where one guy "Eddie" would come to work in flip-flops, shorts and a t-shirt. We warned him to dress more appropriately for the office, but he refused because we did not have a formal dress code. So then we ended up with a formal dress code - and it was ridiculous - all because of Eddie.
One park we scoped out was first come first serve without hook-ups. If you left your spot to dump then someone could take your spot while you were gone. Rules state you cannot hold your spot by leaving a person or property in the spot to hold it. You had to arrive and park then walk to the front gate and give them your spot number and pay. Everything was extra, dogs, kids, dumping and extra car. We did not stay there - but it was full!
Great video. I was amazed to hear about all the additional "fees". I think you struck on the reason for most of the rules... the 5-10%ers. Just curious, have you encountered any campgrounds than ban guns? Any campground with 13 pages of rules should have a 10' by 10' fenced are clearly marked "all fun must take place within this enclosure". Stay safe! 😉
I see lots of campgrounds with a " no gun rule." As a concealed weapon license holder I treat them just like the sign that says no guns on the store front window of some stores.😉
Don't worry, HR127 (Licensing and Registration Act) currently in congress will take care of your guns. Most of them will be gone, and you probably won't be able to afford the mandated insurance & licensing fees for the rest.
Regarding the chalk, I never heard that 1 before, BUT I do like it. Regarding pets. I won't book a campground that allows pets outside the RV. I got bit once (never saw the dog hiding behind an evergreen) by a dog that was loose. I had 12 stitches to close the wound. When I returned from the hospital I told the owners, this can go one of 2 ways, either I kill the dog or have it taken care of by a vet, They did neither, they left, I sued, won and it cost them a LOT of $$ and the dog was put away. I try not to stay in a campground if I can help it. Boondocking is my friend. My class C was converted to 4 wheel drive, so now I stay as far away from others as possible.
The dumest thing we run in to a park is you must wear a mask everywhere in the park even if your inside your RV, it's a good thing I called before we went so DID NOT stoped but wanting us to wear inside was out of hand.
@@MLMWarriors Well now the recommendation is to wear them in your own HOME if you aren't 6 feet from others. Would a cpap mask count worn in bed next to your spouse or do you have to sleep head to foot or in separate rooms?
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I agree with the rule against music outdoors. It’s awful to be forced to hear music you don’t choose to hear, and if it’s outdoors, there’s no choice. It’s noise pollution.
You are right as a host I have had to shut down music contests between rvers because they were playing so loud i could here it across the campground, and they kept turning it up because they didn't like their neighbors music, maybe the odd couple should think the reasoning behind the rules instead of bashing them
@@jarrodharris5929 Yeah, to be honest, most of those rules seem like they have good reasoning behind them. It seems like these folks didn't really think about them past their own inconvenience.
Yes. No one wants other people choosing the sound track to your trip!
@@RedGreyV I think they look at the rules considering only how they act and don’t abuse privileges such as playing music loudly - forgetting that not everyone behaves the way they do. The rules have to protect everyone from the small percentage of people who are inconsiderate, and I’m sure every rule is there to prevent problems the sites have had in the past.
@@DocBree13 I agree, and you're right, most of the rules probably have a story attached to them.
In most cases when a ridiculous rule is in place it is generally in reaction to a problem that happened once. Someone took advantage of a courtesy or caused a problem. Like the old saying, "someone has to ruin it for everyone".
8 years of working in an RV park- you are right on the money!
I believe that with all the crazies out there, folks do not need to know my name, unless I volunteer it. If the park is so bent on tags, just wear one with an assigned number on it. Too much information for the public is NOT ok. Especially if you are a solo female!
Thank you Judy! 😊👍
Exactly. You'd think wrist bracelets would be sufficient like the ones they give you for water parks and zip lining, if there really was an issue with non-customers coming into the park.
No way am I going to wear a prison number or name tag. I would leave that park there are other more obliging and comfortable parks. I want some rules because people take advantage and run rampant. Loud crazy music continuously cursing and disrespectful behavior. No one should know your name unless you want them to. Most RVERS know the common sense rules of camping. 1. Don’t walk through someone else’s camping site. 2. Pick up your camping site (leave it cleaner than when you found it) 3. No loud talking or music especially after 10pm. (Most National and State parks have this rule, you will be escorted out of the park if not complied with) 4. Don’t feed the animals( skunks will come to your site looking for food) it’s not very pleasant believe me) we had a bear arrived at night people next to us left out can of nuts. Demolished their cooler left under their Rv.
@@tallgirlhappyme there really is an issue with non RVers coming in to the park. These thugs trashed the bathrooms now they are locked with number key locks. The thugs also come in to the park and steal grills your camping chairs anything left outside your RV’s. Look for fencing around park little safer. Sad but very true. Our friend had their bicycles stolen while at a restaurant. (Locked on back of RV) now they have their bicycles locked in their truck bed.
A high number such as 7142980 lol
Dogs should be supervised when outside - period. I had my dog nearly attacked (while walking on a leash) by a dog tethered to a dog bed. He ran at my dog (carrying the bed behind him) and jumped at me and my dog. The owners were very apologetic and said their dog would not have harmed - just played. Their dog - 50 pounds... my dog 5 pounds. I don’t think so. I wouldn’t leave mine outside for fear of other animals (not only dogs) attacking her. I just don’t think this is a bad rule. Should be applied to small children as well.
You bring up a good point. Even when fenced in they can get away.
I really enjoy your channel and thank you for the reply. I would never leave my little fur baby alone outside. I feel supervision protects both dogs!
Thank you ☺️
Good point. A pet that is leashed is vulnerable. Better to use an exercise pen.
Pumas love little dogs. Same with coyotes
The no music/noise outside would suit me just fine, but my whole point for getting an RV would be to get away from the noise and relax and write in a new location with new scenery, but I'm a novelist so I have weird needs. I wouldn't much care if you had your skivvies outside to dry. They're just blowing in the wind. LOL
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In smaller to mid-size RV's, drying wet items outside is a necessity to keep moisture/humidity inside the RV at a minimum. I carry and use a folding drying rack for that purpose.
This is why I boondock most of the time. Anyone who would reward a park like this with their money is encouraging this ridiculous behavior. If they want to have stupid rules, then fine - it's still a (mostly) free country, but they won't get my money. If you want them to change their rules, starve 'em out.
Great point chip. Unfortunately right now it’s hard to find RV parks that have space when you want full hook ups. We look forward to Boondocking
This.
Voting with your wallet is a powerful thing
This is why I camp in State and National Parks ! The rules are consistent from park to park in same State .
Good point Annie 😊.
Not necessarily true for National Parks. The Park Superintentant can make additional rules for the park they oversee known as the Superintendant's Compendium.
There's not much they can do on our public land.
One park here in Michigan had the last rule: "See ranger for additional rules." Who is going to do that? "Excuse me sir, can you tell me more rules, please?"
@@danielzatkovich4659 : lol omg what’s next .. oh for the good ole days .
Mark Twain, "Common sense ain't so common any more..."
Perfect!!! Thank you Steph 😊👍
There's never been such a thing. What there has been, is countless people assuming that their experience is everyone's experience. I'm actually going to suggest, based solely on your comment, that I would find you to be an idiot. And I'm no idiot.
I know some will disagree but, I feel as long as all your laundry isn’t hanging out to dry, you should be allowed to let towels and swimming apparel dry outside.👍🏻🙏🏻
We agree!
Give an inch take a mile. I have seen bras and underwear hanging on trees and the busy. Looks very trashy. The parks have to have rules.
I think a lot of thought behind this one is a clothesline. If you have a clothesline and it's at night there is a chance that someone could get hurt by running into it at night because you can't see it. I have seen a no clothesline rule a lot at campgrounds.
Yeah!
I crack up at the snob effect and thinking having laundry out drying is an eyesore. BTW, I am one of the lucky few who has W/D in my rig.
I get the quiet hours. They are fair. My pet peeve is when other “campers” think that that means bedtime for everyone.
There wasn't a mention of quiet hours, I think every park has quiet hours. I think the no music or TV outside is a bit excessive.
Name tags are a bad idea..HEY SAGE ,..COME HELP ME FIND MY CAT..I don't want strangers having familiar access to children..Pervs are everywhere !!!
Never thought of this! Thank you for the awareness 👍
At one of the RV basic courses I attended during the training on security they pointed out how so many RVers set themselves up by putting signs outside with their names on them. Giving someone with nefarious intentions too much information is dangerous.
Vanessa, the sign reads Smith & Wesson live hear...take caution upon entering if unknown to occupants 🤔
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Here not hear 😂
Headphones are a must for music and tv
THANK YOU! I can handle most radios (no rap please). The "let's gather round the TV and watch a football game" drives me nuts.
The only one I like is the one about the music/TV outside. I don't want to hear your music/TV. Sites are generally so close in a park, so that is a no. If there is lots of room between sites, then no big deal. I think many would agree but will be afraid to admit it.
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I agree so much with this rule. Here in Europe the campsites are very „cosy“ 🥴, meaning the next RV is right next to yours. I am Autistic as well as one of our sons and it is literally torture if we have to listen to all kinds of music from all around our camper.
You’ll love these... all of these rules are from the same park.
1. Flame from campfire cannot reach more than 18 inches from the ground at any time.
2. You must pay extra $8.00 per person to use the pool at the time of entrance to pool. If you leave the pool area and come back in you must pay a re entry fee.
3. You can only grill out with the persons in your own camper. You may not grill out with persons from another camper.
4. You must pay a fee to use the public shower. (The owner will come unlock it for you and wait at the door for you to finish and lock it back up).
5. You can only walk your dog on your own lot.
6. You must pay $10.00 per person for guests and they can only stay for 3 hours. Guests wanting to use the pool will also have to pay the $8.00 pool fee.
That’s all I can remember off the top of my head.
Lmao 😂 We just added to our “Dumb Rules” list Lisa... Thank you 😊
Now THOSE ARE some crazy foolish rules! LoL... I'd be out of that place in a heartbeat.
You forgot to mention the name of this park so that we can avoid them
It’s almost like they don’t want your business
That is absolutely nutd
What drives me crazy is the " Ten Year Rule". My new camper is only four years old but I had my last one for 15. It still was in good shape and all but it was time for our retirement camper not a family camper with bunks. I will not support those places.
We think this rule is ridiculous as well Jim
Agree about the 10 years. I have seen videos where people were turned down when they were driving a totally reconditioned classic mid-70s GMC motorcoach. Those are a thing of beauty. And Airstreams that are in pristine shape - how can you tell how old they are?! Do you have to show your registration? I understand that they don’t want some dirt bag coming in, but vehicles in good shape - especially classic RVs - should be allowed in. And some parks I understand will do it on a case by case basis. You can bring your RV and then they’ll decide whether it’s OK. But you have to be prepared to be turned away.
We don’t stay in resort parks anyway. We’re campers. And we put our towels out to dry with impunity! I don’t think we’ve ever stayed anywhere with a concrete pad, so that’s a non-issue for us.
Wow! They won't let you in if your camper is older than 10? Last year I checked out a 65-year-old reconditioned camper for a friend of mine. New wiring, LED lights, chassis, HVAC, interior and appliances. It was beautiful but maybe not beautiful enough.☹
@@justmeandthethree Different parks have different ideas about what is “acceptable“. Usually they are the higher end ones, the resort types. Or the wannabes. Apparently. I say apparently because I wouldn’t know. We don’t stay in places like that. We go for funkier places and state parks and national parks and things. “Resort” would be an anathema to us. But some places don’t allow certain types of RVs. There’s a private park on the Oregon coast where our 2020.5 Travato van would not be allowed. They don’t allow Class Bs of any age. I guess we`re a little too much like campers and not enough like RV lifestylers. Shrug...
This is one of the dumbest rules around. I understand they probably want to keep barely running RVer's from becoming a permanent residence, however there's still a lot of very nice older rigs on the road. I've often wised there was a website devoted to naming these parks with asinine rules.
My pet peeve: we do a lot of dry camping and some very inconsiderate campers will run a generator way into the night or crank it up at the crack of dawn. Hate the noise, we camp to enjoy the piece and quite, not to listen to an engine running all the time.
Wow! An entire video explaining exactly why my wife and I ONLY boondock:). When we first moved to Utah, we did work camping in a KOA while our house was being built. That summer was enough to put me off campgrounds forever. That's not meant to be a knock on KOA specifically, just private campgrounds in general. To each his own though, so have fun everybody!
To each their own 😊👍
While staying at a campground (Dirks) we were banned from the pool because we were wasting chemicals. (TOO MUCH WATER ON THE CONCRETE). Apparently their chemical bill is our fault.
Ridiculous
Generally speaking, there is a person's action behind every rule.
And THEY aren’t gonna read the rules anyway!
Yeah it’s called CONTROL FREAKS!
Or a lawyer. Every dumb law ever made can usually be traced back to a lawyer trying to make money
When i was a kid we stayed at a place that i think was called Rickets Glen, and WOW! We stayed at s whole lot of campgrounds in a whole lot of states, but this place was ridiculous.
You could only set up your tent on tent specific designated spots, they wanted you to keep off the grass, you weren’t aloud to use any rope to hang your laundry or hang any tarps/lanterns, and you weren’t aloud to pickup or move any rocks.
It was super super weird.
No other campground we ever stayed at was as uptight and crazy as that one was. Lol
...when dealing with these folks in person, all I keep seeing is the Security Guard (John Candy) at Wally World and my frustration identifies with Clark Griswold 😂😂
Lol David 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I see it 🤪
I'm building a park in Alabama and I've been collecting rules and maps from all the parks I visit for ideas. This was very helpful!
I'm going to make it a point to read the rules online before if book a spot after seeing this video
Perfect Janet 👍👍👍 Always a good idea
I always read rules on line before booking. Some parks do not allow alcohol>>>????
I have always read park rules and always call ahead to make sure they will allow our exotic pet. Doing this ensured we've never bee disappointed and always enjoyed our stay.
My husband and I have been Rving for about 30 years. Within that time we have experienced campground owners who use "rule requirements" purely as sources of "revenue enhancement". Some take it to the EXTREME. Example:. We had a less than 5 minute "stop by" from a friend in her 70s who wanted us to "quick met" her two granddaughters before taking them for a day at the zoo. We had heard of her grandkids for years but never had met them. So we we're glad to say hello to them. They didn't get out of the car, it was that quick! Afterwards, my friend said they had to pay $12.00 per visitor (2 adults, 2 grandkids) to stop by and visit us regardless of how long it short the visit was. Here's the extra kicker too...that was the NEGOTIATED RATE --- DOWN FROM $25.00 A HEAD!
Amazing isn't it ⁉️ Simply mean, nasty GREED to take that amount of money from a 70 year old Grandma.
Ridiculous! Unfortunately, we share a planet with rude Jerks who have no common sense or manners
I hope you left a google review mentioning this.
We've been RVing now for about eight years. From two tagalongs, a fifth wheel, and now a class A and we've never stayed at a "resort". We love COE's and state parks but of course there is downside there also with the necessary existing rules not being enforced. We've noticed it more this year with all the newer RVers. Walking through our site, dogs running loose and owners not cleaning up after their dogs. Glad I found your channel, I'll check out the rest of your videos soon.
I have to agree with the rule about staying with your pets. I am in a residential area and there are hawks that will carry off the unattended pet. 15 minutes away from me coyotes will be happy to do that. Another 15 or so minutes away and the bears are looking at more than fluffy and fido.
You guys are so much fun to watch. I have learned a lot from you and am praying God blesses you and keeps you safe on the road. With all the garbage on line now it’s refreshing to see your videos and how they are presented with kindness and humility. The love and respect you show for one another is amazing. God bless you.
Thank you Tony💚💚💚 Made us both smile 😊 God Bless you as well.
@@RVOddCouple There is one thing I’m confused about. I know you make money with your RUclips videos according to how many subscribers you have. I subscribed a long time ago to support you. However I am confused about the thumbs up button. I have never bothered to use it for any site . But from the way some other you tubers promote it I am wondering if it will help you financially if I do. If so I will use it when I watch your videos from now on. Also what other ways can we support you guys. You may have made a video on this already if so please direct me to it if not maybe you should.
Well buy her a black board, it's easy to clean and you can even keep it for a few days. But I understand the chalk on a ciment pad, my husband works on a campground and they are understaff and too many check ins and outs. And the reason they scort you to your site is because people run into the power posts! That will create a huge problem for the park when they may not have another site to accommodate the next guest..
Here's your badge," badges I don't need no stink badges.
As you were listing those (mostly) ridiculous rules I was thinking about creatively hilarious ways to violate every one of 'em!
"Excessively controlling" was the most printable term that kept popping into my head. I'll park by the side of the road before I put up with some of that BS!
Good point
Having worked in a Private Campground I can see why some of these rules might be needed. What do I do as a campground owner when neighboring campers are A) complaining about an incessantly barking dog outside and the camper/pet owner's are no where to be found? Do I let that German Shepherd loose, try to put inside the camper or what? And yappy little dogs are no less irritating. One of the reasons for escorting RV's to their sites is 1) so they don't get lost and drive all over the park looking for their site 2) they don't drive up a one way lane. 3) The reason for waiting and watching (beside stopping campers from backing into a tree, or utility post) is to prevent fighting. Fights break out between spouses while parking, but more often while parking, the lane is blocked when someone else tries to drive to their site and they have to wait during the parking event to clear the lane. People get impatient, try to "help" the parking camper and fights can ensue. Having an employee there can help prevent this by expediting the parking event and asking the waiting party to be respectful and tolerant. B) If I'm sitting in a hot tub with a mask on and some other guest comes in without a mask, then I'm leaving - I don't want to catch Covid-period. And I don't want you to catch it from me or anyone else. C) I agree a "packet" of rules is odd. But as a guest, if you can't live with ( or insist on ridiculing) the rules - . What I'm saying is the campground is private, and even though you are an invited paying guest, rules are there for a reason (safety, respect of other guests, and enjoyment of the facilities, etc). As a former campground employee and a life long camper I know why everyone of those rules are there. Enforcing the rules is difficult - fines are a deterrent and kicking out guests is a punishment. Liability insurance is ridiculously expensive and some rules are requested by insurance agents to help keep the premium costs down and lawsuits to a minimum. Welcome to modern society...
Here's my question, you own a RV and you're traveling with 3 big dogs, have you lost your mind?
Thanks for these comments. I treat private campgrounds basically the same as HOAs. It's your choice if you want to go there, but if you do, you have to play by the rules; some people like HOAs for a certain guaranteed "feel" of the community but many don't because of the stringent rules that restrict freedom (to each their own) - it's what you signed up for. The only thing that would bother me is if these rule sheets are sprung on you out of nowhere as you check-in, had no knowledge they existed, and they were not posted anywhere on the campground's website or literature.
Come on! Not being able to hang towels or bathing suits! Just ridiculous. Campers should be writing to these establishments.
You should give us a list of the parks with these crazy rules.
I totally understand the not leaving your dog outside unsupervised. While walking our dog I have more than once have had to either grab her up or get in the way of a charging dog. The others I haven't encountered but do know some of them exist. That 13 page rules manual would throw me, by the time you get through reading the rules you could have already broken one without knowing you did. That hidden fee thing has hit us a few times; especially the extra fee for 50 amp service when you told the campground upfront that your unit required 50 amp service and they didn't tell you about the fee. That's like a gas station charging you a $2.00 fee for using the pump to get the fuel you need into your RV. I do agree most campgrounds are reasonable, but boy when they aren't they aren't.
When they aren’t, they aren’t Wayne! So true
I would be happy with only a $2.00 50amp fee. Lately at the RPI Parks they have been gouging us for $10.00 a night.
#11 Having fun is strictly prohibited!
Violators will be prosecuted.
Watch your step!!!!!
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I’m a former park ranger, and I can easily imagine the circumstances that led to the creation of each on of those rules. Park users can be ... amazing…
I think the words you are looking for instead of 'amazing' are high maintenance pains in the backside!
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@@islandgal500 I was being polite…. but yes, I am amazed, not in a good way. 😆
@@joysoul4089 I completely understood what you meant. Fortunately there is always that one couple out of 5 that is really nice.
Joy, I get it. I work for a City and we have rules and signage that is just bizarre. BUT there is ALWAYS a REASON for why the "rule or sign" was created. People amaze me. :-D but then i think, what a boring place we would live in, if they all had common sense. hahaha
I don't think that campers in a campground should play music or tv outside. We were camping one time and these people watched a movie from 9-midnight and they were inside but the outside speakers were playing the movie. I eventually bknocked on the door asked them to check the sound.
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I camp in a pickup camper. I've been to 3 rv resorts that don't allow me to remove the camper from the truck. When I say I'll comply, but am curious about the reason, 2 said they don't know. The other 2 said if there was a fire an I wasn't there with my truck, they have no way to move it. I wonder how they move the 40' class A in the next site.
Great point! We’ll let you drop it 😀👍
The dog one is absolutely NOT dumb! If your dog was ever to get off leashe or out of the gate and attacks another dog/person is why they have that rule. Just earlier this year I was attacked by a dog that got out of its " secure gate" and had to go to the ER. Keep your dog with you so that if escape accidents happen (& they will) you are there to prevent a trip to the ER.
We agree! Glad you were OK Traci
Almost 25 years rv living bought my own camp i thoroughly dislike private camogrounds
Awesome! We’re looking for land as well
The rule about the chalk made me laugh. You can't use the hose to clear the chalk, because you're not conserving water, but you can haul water out from inside the camper.....it all comes from the same place! 🤦♀️
Crazy stuff Dawn!
I am afraid i agree with this one. I went into a place that the previous people DIDNT clean up their chalk and we were half covered trying to work around the stuff. Chalk was EVERYWHERE.
@@andrewsaccounting I am ok with cleaning it, but the fine for using your outside hose vs hauling water out from inside your camper is crazy. It comes from the same place!
Guess that outdoor shower has another use! BTW it would be courteous to wash it off before you leave. There are absolutely no guarantees that the next people will appreciate your kid’s art or that it will rain.
I think it was made by some brain dead drunk who just lets dumb ideas pop into his or her head...
Working at a Family Friendly Park was one of the most rewarding jobs I have had. The hours were brutal when we would put in 40 hours plus on just Friday thru Sunday, but the sound of laughter, the sight of all of the smiles made it all worth it. Long term friends were made and new ones made each and every weekend. We had 125 acres of campground and an additional 88 acres of ATV trails. One rule we had was that ATV's were to be driven to and from the trails only. Golf carts only were to be driving inside the park. Once on the trails you could do just about anything you wanted, but sadly that wasn't enough for some riders as they would do donuts on the roads and on the camp sites. Racing through the park at high speeds when there was a 5 mph rule. We could not put enough milling down on the roads or fill in the ruts fast enough on the roads leading to the trails. So how many rules should one have on ATVs? Over time many of the rules were changed or modified as Side by Side ATVs are the new normal instead of Golf Carts. There are not many regular campgrounds allowing ATVs to driven around and those that have had ATV trails have closed them due to the damage the paddled or aggressive terrain tires that are used tear up the roads inside the campground. Fees charged for allowing ATV use of the trails are more often used to repair the damages to the grass at your site and the roads leading to the trails. More rules? There is always a reason behind a rule.
Nope, you guys as always are spot on and calling it HOA nightmarishness is about right.
It really does sound like an HOA! lol
The mail thing happens to us in most places we stay. We are Thousand Trails members and this seems to be the norm with TT. We have started using the General Delivery service the USPS has at the post offices in some of the areas we stay at and there is no charge for it.
Hi Joan 😊Seems like 1/2 of TT charges. We do GD as well.
I'm told it's because it may established residency. Which is silly, you're camping. But, Campground owners don't want to become landlords.
I have had things shipped to either the local UPS Store or the local FedEx Kinkos over these rules.
Lol, I was in a Park in St Augustine Fl. to visit the in laws that lived in the area... One morning, I decide to cook breakfast for my Mother in law and father in law at the RV... Stopped at the office and let them know they would be by to have breakfast with us... They charged me a two person visiter fee 10 bucks... So my family could break bread with us on sunday for an hour.... Crazy!!! Gave them a roll of quarters and I laughed all the out of the office, What else could you do....
Ridiculous but love the way you handled it Dan 😊👍. God Bless
I wouldn't have told them anything and paid nothing.
9:15 there’s chalk drawings on the pavement now over your right shoulder❕🎨🖼
Shhh... don't tell anyone. :-)
Just goes to show the difference of when I started RVing in the 70’s to today. We were never given any rules at a park or campground. We also didn’t experience any behavior that would cause a place to post rules.
I guess people were just nicer and more mature campers back in those days.
So true Arthur! Back in the day when most had manners and common sense 😊
I'm a product of the 60's and 70's and didn't have a lick of sense back then. I'm better now.....I hope.
naw 70's just as crazy was told to wear a swimming cap because hair was long at campground pool I was a twelve year old boy who grew up in the water never wore a cap in my entire pool experience. All us kids had long hair in the 70's. I didn't wear that cap and staid in pool ignoring the crazy campground lady and so did my brothers.
I was in a park once that said to pick up your dog poop. Fine, BUT……they didn’t allow it to be put in the garbage dumpsters and didn’t have dog poop stations. You had to bring it into your RV and put it in your toilet. Lol.
I’ve had those parking escorts before and had one that said, “You’re female, you NEED my help”. Ugh!! Yup, he got a piece of my female mind. I’ve been pulling 5th wheels and trailers for years and can back better than a lot of men. THAT was annoying!!
Oh Lori! What year is it? That was so egregious!
One park in Sedona required that all lights inside and out be turned off at 10 pm. You could barely watch tv at night with your blinds closed without getting yelled at by the grumpy lady in the golf cart... We accidentally left a 3 watt bulb on to light our step.. Omg!
I suppose star gazing is a huge thing - which can be wrecked by a 3w bulb.
Where we are now we had some helpers help me park. I actually appreciated it as i am a newbie.
We stayed at a campground in NJ and we had our grandson with us. My daughter came to pick him up to take him home and they charged $8 for her to pull her car into the visitor's parking, walk to our camper and pick up her son. Absolutely ridiculous!
This is the situation for when we camp at state parks in North Carolina. Every car into the park has a usage fee, so it's $7 per car. Most of the camp sites are too far to walk from the front, so parking up front and walking in would be difficult.
The chalk rule is definitely ridiculous. If I parked in a spot that a child had drawn pics at I would cherish them! LET KIDS BE KIDS! :)
Agreed!
"Can't use park water" to wash off the chalk? If you have to use water from your rv, that is also "park water". So what does that ridiculous rule accomplish?
Agreed!
The next camper to use that space might not appreciate your kid's artwork/graffiti and/or might not want chalk all over the patio to track into the RV.
At a first come Forest Service campground in West Yellowstone you have to stand by the tag post until the other people actually vacate the site. THEN you can claim the site. BUT, check out isnt until 2PM AND after you have stood there all day the people can change their mind and extend their stay. Crazy!
Boy, would that be frustrating Rhonda!
Can you imagine wanting to enjoy your site for breakfast and lunch before you depart at 2 and people are standing or sitting in a lawn chair watching you the whole time??? That would infuriate me!!
@@TheWestlandgirl It would just make me extend my stay.
2020 was our first year of RVing. EVERY place we stayed had at least one RV with a pack of barking dogs. A really elderly couple had several dogs and would bring them outside, two at a time, and place them in cages, left in the sun, with no water. They barked at everything and everyone while the couple stayed inside in the Air conditioning. Every few hours, they would let two dogs out of the cages, which desperately used the bathroom immediately, and the couple would bring out two more dogs and place them in the cages for the next 3 to 4 hours. For the entire four days, the only time we saw the couple, was when they were swapping out dogs. They had a large class A and they looked to be in their 80s. They spent the entire time inside, except to swap out dogs in the cages. I knew those dogs were suffering in the heat and needed water. I regret not reporting them, but we were new to RVing and didn't want to start off like a couple of Karens. I think the park had a two dog limit and this couple apparently could not handle having all their dogs inside at once, so they would put them outside, two at a time. They got away with this for the entire four days we were there, and they were directly across the street from us. Our dog does not bark or get excited about other dogs, so he would quietly lay next to us outside while the neighbor's dogs barked incessantly from their cages. Sometimes they would get tired of barking, but as soon as we or our dog, moved for any reason, it would trigger the other dogs to bark again. I was afraid to get up for a cold drink because I knew those dogs would bark for 15 to 30 minutes if I got up. It was maddening and a miserable experience.
Yikes... Skippy is an outside dog but a cage and no water! That stinks! Poor dogs. Makes you wonder how many dogs they had.
I agree some rules are over the top , but I also understand why some of them are there. Jo-Ann and I are full time RVers / Workcampers. We've had guest bring amplifiers to the campground and hook their TV's and Radios up to it and blast it throughout the campground when others were trying to sleep ( even after quiet hours ) , or just relax and read a book.
The reason for no TV's or Radios outside the RV is because others have ruined it for you. Instead of just playing their music or TV loud enough for them to hear , they play it loud enough for everyone to hear. ( It's a campground , not a concert ). Not everyone likes your taste in music or TV shows , some people just want to enjoy the quiet and read a book or relax, etc. When you're in a campground your parked pretty close to your neighbor , so you have to be especially aware of that and not invade their privacy or peace.
Makes sense. There’s a rude inconsiderate person behind most rules. They minority wreck it for the majority
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This year we had a father in the road right behind our RV batting a baseball to his son. He was literally right behind our RV batting the ball towards our RV. We had another family playing volley ball between our sight and theirs , just a couple of feet from our slideout. We were in Cannonville, Utah , where in the heck would we get a broken window replaced?
As for drying towels. Most campgrounds ( including the ones we've worked at ) just don't want anything tied to their trees because their trees have been damaged. But I've never seen them complain if someone was drying their towels or clothes on their own drying racks.
We stayed at a campground that had the spots so close together that the guy behind me got parked and there was barely room to walk between the bumper of his camper and mine. On the side of me when that guy opened his slide it almost encroached into my camp spot.
It will be VERY interesting to see your list of park rules after you've owned it for a year.
Made my day with my morning coffee ! Yes rules are a pain. But where I am they are few but normal. I full-time RV and work locally. Chalk is acceptable here. Take a poll/vote. Bring it up to the board of RV park. Maybe some rules could be dropped -Your channel and others can make or break an RV campground. You have internet power with us. The RV odd squad. We band together ~ anything is possible!!
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Good Morning Michelle💚 we need to start a “stupid rules list” for RVOS and share it with each other. Have an awesome day😊
Several things here- I see some of Sage's artwork behind you. I've been to a park where they said no outside hanging up things on lines, they never said anything about towels on my awning arms. Next, you said that we may not want to be outside with our dog because of inclement weather. I'm pretty sure that the dog doesn't want to be out there either. I think I can agree with the loud outside music/tv rule.
I feel like I’ve seen the people who caused all these rules, lol. We’re staying at a rv park right now where yesterday there were 10 bras hanging outside the back of a camper drying. Been to parks several times where people are playing super loud music that is annoying others. People always push the boundaries until you just have to say no this, or that...
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Were all the bras the same size, color, and style?
If your traveling with a tailwind hang the bras on your antenna and door handles and you'll get better fuel mileage! Think of it as unfurling a sail.
I can understand to rule against loud music. But I couldn't care less about the bras.
Bras are destroying America, best to allow America to sag.
I ordered two of your t shirts over a month ago and they never came how do I track it?
I have been full timing in RV parks for almost 5 years so:
- The pets being left alone outside rule is pretty common.
- My current RV park has a rule that you can't lock the bathroom stall doors from the inside and crawl under the door.
- This one RV park has some doozies: Dogs are not allowed on ANY grass except your own site or dog park. You will be fined 50 bucks for moving your picnic table. You are NEVER allowed to switch RV sites.
- One RV park must assist you in parking your RV. It must be perfectly straight in the site.
Behind every rule, there’s a Jerk but parking straight.? Ridiculous
Up 'til recently, my wife and I have traveled using rental cars and staying at hotels. It's been great. I was looking forward to a 5th wheeler when I retired. I belong to a 5th wheel group on FB and there are many stories and photos of problems. So many, that I've decided not to stress about that in my sunset years. So we decided on a motor home, a small one, maybe 26 feet. Something easy for my wife to drive too. Seems these days with covid that the price has jumped considerably since many people are living out of their campers. Also, it seems that getting reservations maybe difficult. Some site are so cramped, you might not be able to open the slides all the way. I think I will miss the idea of having a camping next to the beach, or spending a few days under the stars with some space. You all stay safe.
Any park that has rules like these should be put on a list. Let’s call it, “Jon Condon Level-Stupid” list! 😘
Hey Jimmy😂🤣😂🤣 😘 Hoping your Family can put up with you for a few more years....I’ll Pray for them 🙏🤣😂😳
Yeah except they didnt tell you what parks are doing what nonsense...so this is a nice video but a completely useless waste
I purchased a new camper while at an RV park and requested the spot next to me to make the transition from my old camper to the new one easier. They told me I couldn't use that spot because it was for monthly rentals only. They made me park my new camper in the weekender spots. Transferring everything from trailer to trailer went to driving back and forth for a whole weekend (and then some) when I finally finished putting everything into the new RV they acted like I was gonna abandon the old RV at their park. And also were bewildered that I hadn't told them the new camper world be moved into the monthly spot I was already occupying. I towed my old Trailer off their campgrounds the day I swapped places. I was still treated like a criminal the remainder of my stay a few more months.
On the chalk rule did you ask if your water from the Black or gray water tanks were acceptable?
so you fill your fresh water holding tank from their hose and have to bucket it outside? Sounds like someone had a bad experience while potty training
Crazy! Control issues
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Usually we see a rule (in arizona) about not using park water to fill your fresh water tank.
I like the racks that attach to the ladder at the back of the camper where you can hang towels etc
I would love to pull up to a camp site and have chalk art on my site! I miss having little ones camping with us. ❤
One that I found was that they charge you by the length of your camper, well I can see that, maybe ( I thought I was renting your lot) but then charge you $10 for for each slide out you have but your slide outs have to be 5 ft. in from your lot line.
wow! talk about ridiculous. Tell them you'll keep the slides in to save $20 bucks! hahaha
We spent three months over the summer at a private campground in new Baltimore Michigan. Every 2 to 3 weeks they would add another page to the rules. One of the craziest rules was we could not swim and the campground was on a bay. They didn’t even offer a pool but you were not allowed to swim in the bay.
Strange? swimming in sea water should not be illegal unless it is private or quarantined. What a dumb policy it is. It is not a legal law, not a local law, or an act, or legislation nor a federal law at best.
Some people need something else to do...
No tents. My grandkids have a bed in the camper but sometimes they wish to sleep outside. Three kids with us whether they get to tent or not.
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Y"all are Awesome! I don't do RV camping but you keep it kind of real.
Hey, thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to leave us a kind word!
you guys are awesome! I dont even own an rv.
I stumbled on your channel while 'thinking' about getting into an rv and can appreciate all the help your providing to others. : )
Happy to have you with us Robbo 👍😊
I'm kind of glad you've brought up a bunch of these like I said I am a professional camp host it's what I do I've done it for quite a while like hanging stuff outside RV owner RV park owners don't like that because it does look trashy and as far as like having to hang stuff up when you're camping you're not really camping if you're at RV Park
Right again Bill 😊. We don’t like parks with HOA’s
I totally agree! I was in a park that had plant hangers in a tree. I hung plants on them but was told to remove them. They came and because they had been there for so long, they had to dig them out! Harming the tree! BS!
That’s ridiculous Susan
Sounds like you were at Voyager RV Resort in Tucson. Beautiful place, lotta rules.
Hey Paul 😊👍
I was thinking the same thing. My in-laws own a site there for a home base. I visited them last year and some of those rules are a bit over the top. It is a lovely site, but even they and some of their friends I met mentioned how a few of the staff take things a bit overboard.
Loved this little video on rules. We Camp in the winter in Galveston Tx at what has to be most child friendly park in the we have seen. Also the rules are reasonable like pick up after your dog and no loud music at night. If they handed me a set of rules like that I would ask them to credit my card back and would leave. If no credit issued I would call the credit card and have the charge reversed.
The world we live in 😊
Can you tell me the name of the park? My mom and I want to try RVing by renting one and staying at the gulf (we live near Dallas)
Kind of like the dress code in 55+ RV Park. We have seen way too many old overweight men with no shirt on. This is not a pretty sight.
lol! Now that's funny!
Haaahahaha... exactly! Bad enough I have to see my husbands big o’ belly, I don’t need to see all of yours too! 😂
I stayed as a tent camper in a mixed tent/RV campground. The restrooms between the tent and RV sites were reserved for the RVers. Tent campers had to walk all the way to the office to use the restroom.
Was at a camp ground a few years ago that required people to wear a yellow safety vest at night when walking the camp ground. You could get one from the lodge HQ for a 50 dollar deposit, but when you returned it you only got 40 back the other 10 was for cleaning.
Wow Dan! That’s nuts
Then it's a $40 deposit with a $10 cleaning fee. I sure they don't clean it.
No problem for me...I keep one in the TV in case I have to get out on the side of the road. Unless it had to be theirs with their logo on it it advertise to the other campers there that you were camping there!
Whoa! That’s crazy Dan! I wouldn’t like that at all!
John and Mercedes, in Colorado one park you could not have any outside lights on after 10 pm. One park on Mustang Island in Texas made you wear a wrist band at all times and every visitor had to stop pay $10 and get a parking pass. Don
Crazy world Don!
One of the most ridiculous "rules" I've ever been exposed to was some manager in a park telling me I couldn't walk with my service dog along a beach of the Gulf of Mexico.
The reason I was given why was "your dog might do his business in the water and contaminate it!"
Say what??? The billions of fish don't do their business in the ocean? How about the many people that pee in the ocean??
Gonna tell every boater they can't run fueled motors or have toilets on ships too?
Not even mentioning that this sort of rule violates my rights to use the medical equipment of my choice to help mitigate my disability.
It totally shocked me with that one. 😆
I can see it to a point about not letting a service dog in an enclosed pool water, but fine to be outside the pool on the walk.
Go figure.
That’s just ridiculous Jahna! Dogs love the beach as well.
This park should be adults only park with family park on one side adults on the other side. I really love adult park no loud music no screaming children and no chalk drawings on your $150, thousand dollars RV. Or waking up to underwear and towels hanging out side on tree limbs blocking the beautiful views of the mountains.. I don’t want to hear someone else’s music while I am trying to relax. Some people if you give an inch they take a mile. Some people don’t have common sense. These rules are for these individuals that don’t follow simple rules. This has happened. Sorry but I won’t stay in park that doesn’t have adults only areas.
Dogs do love the beach, unhappily they leave little piles behind that barefooted beach goers do not much like. It is very rare to find a public beach in Florida that allows dogs on the beach.
The whole 'service animal' scam has gotten out of hand too. If the dog is something like a seeing-eye dog that is one thing but most of us suspect that is not the case for a great majority of these critters. Especially when it has degraded to service Borros and parrots@@RVOddCouple They
J Bryan. There are many types of real service animals that are highly trained to perform tasks like mobility dogs, medical alert dogs. The ADA specifies to be a service dog that they have to perform a task. Unfortunately many think that there emotional support dogs and comfort dogs have the same access rights as service animals. The ADA has also specified that they be dogs with certain exceptions to tiny horses? The problem is that many thin it's perfectly okay to buy a vest and pretend their dog/pet is a service animal so they can take them places that are not allowed. If caught though they could get a fune up to 10k and jail time.
@@AmericanWanderers My service dog is a trained mobility assistance dog. He helps me keep upright when I walk, and when I use a mobility scooter or wheelchair, he will pick up things I drop, open doors for me, or help put things in a little trailer I pull behind my scooter when I shop. When we get to the checkout counter he will take the things out of the little trailer and put them on the conveyor belt. When I'm in a wheelchair without electric assist, he will actually pull the wheelchair and that really helps out my shoulders and back.
Granted there are many many out there who fake a disability in order to bring their pet everywhere they go. Some of these pet dogs are well trained and well-behaved, so I don't generally bother with them. Some pet dogs however, have very little training and bad behavior habits. When a dog starts lunging and growling and barking at my service dog that's when I have to find a manager in a store and say something about it.
There are many many different types of service dogs nowadays, and I think it's a little unfair that you think that any service dog that isn't a guide dog is a scam.
I'm an RVer. I've got a 30 rockwood that I love. State parks are the best from what I've noticed. And I'll be honest. I'm following u guys cause u have good info. And Mercedes is smokin hot ....
Another channel we follow was kicked out of an RV park for receiving a Fed Ex delivery.
Yikes!
I worked at an RV park and you are right about the 95% of campers follow the rules. It’s the other 5% of campers that just don’t care what they do and this ruins for everybody else. The campground is trying to make the camping experience great for all. When a campsite is trashed, music, kids and dogs are out of control, it makes it hard for everyone. We had to prohibit drones, metal detectors, and blow up pools (resort has a pool) because campers invaded other peoples space, dug up holes and didn’t cover them up, drain the pool when leaving and left a mess. Common sense would work, but some people leave this item at home for sure!
Really enjoy your channel!!! 💜
As a solo full timer, I’m ok with help getting into a site, the extra eyes are helpful. But I am with you, don’t tell me how to drive. I have driven large oversized semi’s and trailers, so I know how to drive. But that is my experience. There is a lot of people who never driven anything beyond a sedan, who went out and bought a large C, or A and don’t know how to drive them. Or worst, those who never learned how to handle a trailer. Resorts are getting tighter and tighter, rigs are larger and larger. The chance of impact is greater. I have heard stories and I believe you even had some experience in this (hint, hint) of damage caused to other people’s property due to impacts. It does not take much to severally damage rv’s. So I can understand that to a point.
As far as towels outside, I hang mine over my outside mirror. If they say anything, “Sorry, I was washing my windows and left it outside”. Ends all arguments. The flags, hang them on the inside on the windshield, inside, my choice. You have no say what I hang inside my trailer. Just be creative, but respectful. How would you like to be treated? And no, “do onto them before they do onto you” is stupid! RESPECT!
The best way to combat rule nazi’s is by our purchasing and reviews. If you don’t like it, don’t stay. Your dollar rules. It is their private property, they are allowed to have rules as long as they don’t infringe on our basic rights. Have a bad experience at a resort, post it, warn others. Have a great experience, post it, reward the resort.
Catching back up with you, went through hell these last several months battling my now X. But moving forward. Great content!
Glad your back JD 👍😊 thank you for sharing your thoughts. Vote with your dollars!!! Exactly
Was this resort in Ridgway, Colorado by chance? There’s a place there that will evict you, no refunds, if you do something horrible like have something delivered while you’re there you are evicted and if you don’t leave immediately they call the police on you.
Yikes! Sounds like a very strict park. Nope, this was not in Colorado. But thank you for the warning.
Why did you not list the name of the campgrounds so people can avoid these places and force them to rethink their policies?
We didn't want to bad mouth them but you bring up a great point! Thanks for the feedback.
Reveal the names please. You’re providing us all a service to guide our future camping choices. Tks
You should post the names and addresses of the campgrounds. You're not badmouthing them, they brought most of the criticism on with their nazi management policies.
Now that makes me laugh: Hitler running an RV park. I bet he'll make everyone stand outside their door and scream "heil Hitler!" eveeerrrry morning or get a fine!
Providing names could open you up to a law suite.
@@auroranite I'll answer. Every damn one of them! Best stay at state and community parks. Stay away from parks close to cities. YOU are prime targets for commuting thugs. Buy a National Park Pas that give discounts to some campgrounds and all National Monument's.
Why would you want to hang your laundry outside? And why would you want to leave your dog unattended outside if you're not Boondocking you're at an RV park!
I love this channel yall are awesome keep it up and enjoy the journey
Thank you Jamie💚
Arrived in Mohab two days early for the rzr rally. Parked at a RV Park to top off our water and batteries and was charged a additional $50.00 for what they said was "Park resource abuse".. meaning excessive use of water.
Dam!!! Always something... have fun Roger
@@RVOddCouple Their issue was not only topping off the 80 gallons in the tow van.. but the stock 100 gallons in the hauler not to mention the additional spare 100 gallon water membrane that's also in the hauler.
(borderline illegal) and I didn't even top off the fuel yet.
(We only had a stones throw to our destination) which we stay (self contained) for at least a month..
He didn't like the dirt bikes parked outside nor our rzr backed out on the haulers ramp. Plus others from the rally doing the same in the park.
The music playing in the hauler was Boz Scaggs "It's over".. He had issues with that too. (I mean who has a problem with Boz Scaggs)
Sometimes folks our age act somewhat differently than others our age.
Some like to relax and enjoy peace and quiet while others like to cut-it-loose.
Perhaps there are reasons for those crazy RV Park rules and regulations :)
Good luck to you two too with those jeeps ... God bless
I understand the rule about not leaving your dog outside or having your dog outside with you in Arizona. I have a friend that traveled with 5 yorkies and they were in a pen outside with her when a rattlesnake struck one. She rushed it to an emergency vet. When she came back, one of the others wasn't acting right. She took it to the vet and when it was shaved, found that it had been struck too. Both of those dogs died. When she returned to her spot the snake was coiled up under her trailer. This was in an RV Park not a boondock site. Be careful out there. It could have happened to a child too.
Oh no! Thank you for the warning Barbara 👍
Omg that's so scary. Me and my husband was living at a campground. One day he was cutting grass and I left up the tarp outside. I was already thinking a snake might be under it. Sure enough, a copperhead came out. So now a year later we are now living in a mobile home. I seen a copperhead in a yard 2 houses down from me. Then a snake cross over my 19 yr old daughter foot. Then early one morning my grown son was standing beside my truck. And he looked down and seen a black snake, it had a lighter pattern on it. He took a video to show me. It had its mouth open. We have ALOT of pine trees and leaves. I'm so scared living here. I have 2 toddler grandbabies live with me. So afraid they gonna step on one or be playing and get bit. Not to be mean. But my grown kids are not very watchful of the baby's. I tell my son the copperhead snake could bit one of the baby's and could possibly kill them. He says no, just take them to the hospital. It will just swell up and hurt. I think my son needs more education. Any advice would be wonderful. Anyone out there know about snakes ?
Marsh j get a couple outdoor cats, snakes do not like them and will pretty much stay away. I live in the south we have alot of snakes too. I do not like being surprised by them either. Once while at the lake a couple yrs ago while peacefully laying on a float a big copperhead came within 2ft of me ! I wouldn't swim or even walk in the lake the rest of that year.
This is one reason I like living up in NW Washington no poisonous snakes.
There's a nomad with a youtube channel who was visiting Florida for the first time and showed a video of her dog swimming in a lake.
She got so mad at the people in the comment section who told her that was a bad idea, even though they were polite about it. Gators are so common here that I can't believe her dog didn't get eaten. They usually leave humans alone, but pets are fair game, literally. Of course she'd also let her dog run off leash, far away from her by a busy road. Even if the dog didn't run into the road, all the people driving by would have to worry that he would jump out in front of their car.
I dont have one. Just nice to let the kids do that. I mean the rv are not that big . Nice to see you guys. Sold my house in Toronto and I'm living on Vancouver Island. You guys got me started in this direction.
Hi Spencer! Well Thank you! Glad we could be helpful. We agree with you. let kids be kids.
I agree with you. Common sense. People take things to an extreme and it ruins things and will eventually put themselves out of business.
Hoping your right Dan...we can only take so much
Mercedes rolled her eyes pretty hard when you said "we are all for rules" LOL Great video!
In my experience, rules in general are developed out of somebody doing something they shouldn't. I worked at an office where one guy "Eddie" would come to work in flip-flops, shorts and a t-shirt. We warned him to dress more appropriately for the office, but he refused because we did not have a formal dress code. So then we ended up with a formal dress code - and it was ridiculous - all because of Eddie.
Yup! There’s always an Eddy! Thank wDave
Simple, Fire Eddie for any reason!
Dress code for someone you're paying to do a job - yes. If he didn't have enough sense, or respect, to understand that, he should've been let go.
One park we scoped out was first come first serve without hook-ups. If you left your spot to dump then someone could take your spot while you were gone. Rules state you cannot hold your spot by leaving a person or property in the spot to hold it. You had to arrive and park then walk to the front gate and give them your spot number and pay. Everything was extra, dogs, kids, dumping and extra car. We did not stay there - but it was full!
That’s insanity broken rule
Great video. I was amazed to hear about all the additional "fees". I think you struck on the reason for most of the rules... the 5-10%ers. Just curious, have you encountered any campgrounds than ban guns? Any campground with 13 pages of rules should have a 10' by 10' fenced are clearly marked "all fun must take place within this enclosure". Stay safe! 😉
I see lots of campgrounds with a " no gun rule."
As a concealed weapon license holder I treat them just like the sign that says no guns on the store front window of some stores.😉
Lol Kratz...yes, there are rules on guns as well. No ones getting mine!
Don't worry, HR127 (Licensing and Registration Act) currently in congress will take care of your guns. Most of them will be gone, and you probably won't be able to afford the mandated insurance & licensing fees for the rest.
HR127 has been stuck in committee for 1.5 years. It won’t go anywhere.
Regarding the chalk, I never heard that 1 before, BUT I do like it. Regarding pets. I won't book a campground that allows pets outside the RV. I got bit once (never saw the dog hiding behind an evergreen) by a dog that was loose. I had 12 stitches to close the wound. When I returned from the hospital I told the owners, this can go one of 2 ways, either I kill the dog or have it taken care of by a vet, They did neither, they left, I sued, won and it cost them a LOT of $$ and the dog was put away.
I try not to stay in a campground if I can help it. Boondocking is my friend. My class C was converted to 4 wheel drive, so now I stay as far away from others as possible.
To each there own 😊
The dumest thing we run in to a park is you must wear a mask everywhere in the park even if your inside your RV, it's a good thing I called before we went so DID NOT stoped but wanting us to wear inside was out of hand.
That is ridiculous
Nuts isn’t it!
Sounds like Minnesota state employee must wear mask on zoom calls.
@@MLMWarriors Well now the recommendation is to wear them in your own HOME if you aren't 6 feet from others. Would a cpap mask count worn in bed next to your spouse or do you have to sleep head to foot or in separate rooms?
As you mention the chalk rule I was looking at the chalk drawings behind you. Lol. 💕
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