Criteria for Long-term RV Park Campground Stays - How we determine where to stay
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- Опубликовано: 20 янв 2019
- In this video, Bernie and Susan talk about some of their determining factors that they use for making reservations for long-term (a month or longer) stays in RV parks and campgrounds.
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Just brought and rv and I plan to live in it for atleast a year to save money so this vid was much needed thanks
Great information and tips
We always try and find a spot that gives us east in the back and west in the front. That way we don't have the afternoon sun beating down on the long side of our rig! We love to back in as well! It's funny when you see people gathered outside to watch someone back in!
Our backing in usually goes so quick that we haven't had a crowd gather, but we have seen a few people gather when someone is having a difficult time. It use is nice to get a spot where the sun shines just how you like it. We've done well so far - except for when there wasn't a timely/good option at the time. Thanks for watching this one, Joe, and for taking the time to comment.
I agree with you folks on your criteria. However, there is one tip I would like to add. We use the Allstays app for locating places to stay. I turn on the extra filters for Costcos/SamsClub/Walmarts, etc. When we have been out of range from good shopping for a while, and when I am looking for a longer term stay, I may use this criteria to help me pick an area. Having access to a place to shop for decent food can be helpful when in a place for a long time. Thanks for all you do.
We've used that app too - mostly for on-the-fly stays. Thanks for watching this one and commenting, Laura.
Very good. Good comprehensive list. The only thing I would add would be that some places that don't have a sewer hookup allow you to use their Honey Wagon service. It cost a little more , but it is less of a hassle than taking the vehicle out of the camp site.
For those of us with pets, location within the campsite is even more important. If the campsite isn't good for my cat, I usually won't like it either.
I liked your comment about the internet. didn't realize that.
That's right, Laurie. We've seen those services available at various locations. We've made it a point to avoid them for long-term - wherein we're paying for a park/campground. But this is a different story for BLM, etc. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your helpful comments. Happy travels. :)
Thanks for the advice.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching this one, Jack.
Excellent tips and particularly timely for us full-timers as we are trading our current rig for a 5th wheel and because my wife is a travel nurse we are regularly having to stay in one place for 3 plus months.
We're glad our video might be of some use to you. We wish you well with your upcoming journeys. Happy travels.
Thanks for the info...a couple after my own heart🤗💕
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and sharing your kind comments.
Good info and thanks for sharing.
You're welcome. We're glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
More great tips for RVers, guys. I'm sure it will be very helpful for those who are living the RV life. 🙂
Thanks much! We appreciate you watching this one and sharing a comment. :)
Good info! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Justin. We're glad you liked it. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
We've been binge watching your older videos all weekend (can you believe it)! We are so appreciative of the content you provide, it's so soothing for the city dweller contemplating an alternative lifestyle ... Greetings from FL ;) a little question: What type of dishes and drink-ware do you use in the RV (I imagine glass would break easily)
We're glad you're watching. We mostly use non-breakable dishes and cups. We have little glass. Thanks for watching, liking, and commenting.
You made a real nice update video.
I wish I could tell you what our long term stay criteria is, but we just aren't there yet! We are still on a one, two or three night stay type of thing ~ can't wait to come back and tell you what our criteria is! You had really good points ~ privacy, sun side (depending on weather & time of year) and yes, back in vs. pull through ~ all excellent things to think about.
We're glad that you liked our video. Yes, please let us know how things go when you stay longer too. Thanks for watching this one and commenting.
Those were some good tips, thanks, see ya.
Thank you, Gary. We're glad you enjoyed our video. Happy travels.
Thanks for all the great tips! ML, Zanobia
You're welcome. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing.
Love you videos. We are about to go full time RVing. My wife retires in 2 years so we are watching as many as we can to make plans on where to go and what to do. The Pacifis NW really looks cool. We will ge going in a 35 foot 5th wheel. Thanks for the advice. Rick and Gwen
It makes us happy to know that you love our videos. We wish you well with your upcoming adventures. The PNW is awesome. We really enjoy that region. That's a very popular size for a 5th wheel. You're likely to enjoy it very much. Thanks for watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing. Happy travels.
As always, thanks for sharing the info you’ve discovered during your travels. Didn’t think about the potential for utilities when staying longer, good to know. Also hadn’t thought of the positives of back-in vs pull through and you brought up some good points.
You're welcome. We're glad you got something out of our video. More to come. Thanks!
Another great video! That was a close call in your bonus footage. Some people are just plain horrible drivers. Good thing you were paying attention! Can you tell me where you were camping at 2:25 in the video. That looked beautiful.
We're glad you liked this one. It's a private camp in the Oregon Coast Range. Happy travels.
Good video
Thank you, Jeff. Happy travels.
Awwwww cute 🐶 Great video!
Does anyone know if class A RV is bad to have if you do not drive often, causing issues?
What r some of the RV. Park do they. Have some in California love your site
You talked on the sun hitting the side of
Your trailer that the refrigerator is on. One my last trailer it was on the left side .An on hot days it works a lot harder to keep cool.so what I did is had a small awning put on where the refrigerator vents are. By doing this
It drop the temperature 10 degrees.
I had Shade Pro.they come to the campgrounds. They are in San Diego. I know they do go to AZ we had our done at Pio Pico. An at Willdernest Lakes in
Menifee California.
Great idea!
Yes, that's good to do. When we are unable to get a spot that meets our criteria for where the sun shines, we'll definitely shade it ourselves. Thanks for watching and sharing your comments. Happy travels.
Where do you search to check the safety issues surrounding an RV campground for a long-term stay?
We've checked the reviews and viewed satellite imagery prior to making a reservation. We then make our final assessment when we arrive. [Long term stays warranty a prior visit when possible.] We have changed our mind about staying at a park on arrival once (just as we have for hotel rooms). It's extremely rare that we have an issue. Thanks for the question.
Considering getting into rv living in Oregon/Wash. regions. Question - do private lots exist? What’s a good resource to use to find them. I am not a huge fan of these RV parks, everyone being packed like sardines. But it seems to be the only thing i can find online.
We've found private spots via friends. They're typically not advertised rather based on some type of relationship (business, friendship,...). You might do well looking at boondocking options. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Every where I have been they pick your site and take you to it. I find that parks with mobile homes have people that don't think the rules apply to them!
Parks certainly vary on whether or not they escort. We've had very few escorts. Thanks for watching and commenting, Steve.
you did not mention long term stays at State Parks, do they offer the same type of long term discounts?
The state parks in which we've "camped," had 14-day limits. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@Wildonthego is that 14 day limit only for the particular campsite you're at, or could you camp for another 14 days at another camp location in the same park? (Like Yellowstone, very big, lots of areas.)
HI,,, Would my husband and I be able to chat with you on a zoom call about RV life? are you available or open to this? let me know,
Hi. Please connect with us via our website: wildonthego.com. Thanks 🙂
Bernie, I miss your all so funny endings of your videos? What happened?
Sorry, Sam. We'll have to get back to some of that. :) We're glad you're still with us.
Like to be kind of close to sam's club lol
It's great to have your own personal criteria. 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for watching this one and for commenting. 🙂
Long Term Park Criteria
1. Price & does it include utilities? Do you have to turn them on yourself (deposits) and reserving a spot (deposits & refunds) pet (deposits)
2. Sites: level? Back in site vs pull through site (traffic/road) Right next to a rest room, showers, quiet, privacy, busy trail. Direction you are facing (hot climates cold supplies in fridge)
3. Location
4. Safety are amenities is the area safe. May be a nice park but NOT safe. Is it within shopping etc.
5. Amenities: 50 amp (AC), sewer, water, laundry facility, high speed internet services within the park for cable and internet (no contract or deposit from some places)
6. Activities things to see and do (lakes, ocean etc)