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Many of those turns are going to be too tight for 5th wheel campers. I wouldn't chose a park with that layout. The counterclockwise direction you showed does not allow for backing in at the top or the right side. You need to sit down and rethink the direction with actual people that pull rvs
It's such a cool project, and I love the story of how the property got its name. I know you said the tree has been protected during construction but have you considered barricading it off so possible jerk visitors don't damage the tree. I am sure most ppl will be respectable, but it would be such a bummer for it to get damaged. ❤❤
It's amazing how fast time flies! I remember watching all of those videos. It's been a blast seeing you go from building a stair case to now, building an RV Park. How cool is that!. Thanks for letting us ride along with you. Glad you, mom, and dad are doing well. You're the best April...Congrats!
Wow exciting! I ran a campground with pool, RV and tent camping for a number of years. My top piece of advice: put a spot aside for a camp host. For a free RV spot there's lots of dependable retirees willing to live on the campground and take care of the guests after hours as well as see that people are respecting the quiet hours. If you have any questions let me know!
Yeah thanks for that! I'm signed up with a camp worker site but I still want a manger in place to oversee the workers/park itself so I don't have to be called in to do it. With so many other businesses on my plate already, I don't have the time to dedicate to it. I also have a 1/1 apartment available if the mangers wanted to live in it instead of an RV.
Your team is correct about chickens. Peace & quiet sells best. Management needs to be firm, politically adept at handling complaints & constantly working during working hours so they are seen & respected as working for the residents. We hired spectacular managers when we opened Havasu RV Resort, and it really made the place smooth running.
I was considering only having hens so I get the eggs but without the crowing of a rooster. But yes, the smart thing is to probably not have chickens at all. : ) Thanks for the advice! If you know of anybody that would be a good candidate, please send them my way!
@AprilWilkerson our ideal managers profile: husband & wife that can work together (not all can), she had successful banking experience so familiar with rules, paperwork & customer service, he closed his muffler shop to travel by RV so he was handy with a wide range of maintenance. You can advertise with FMCA for targeted ad money. Also advertise locally, and older retired couple that did contracting might also be ideal
@@AprilWilkersonThe other consideration is chickens are a primary transmitter of bird flu, and that opens you up to a liability. Plus, any livestock, etc. introduces smells. Now, a big bang for the buck would be planting beds. Nothing says Central Texas like Bluebonnets!
@@AprilWilkerson Having no roosters does not guarantee you won't have a crower. In some cases, a female, when lacking a male, will take on a male "role" and will crow.
I'd consider putting up some big repros of the pictures of your grandparents near the buildings, on the buildings themselves. I always love seeing the history of a place come to life, and with something as anonymous as an RV park I'd really appreciate seeing how they used to live there.
As an avid RVer for the past five years; based on your time line that you mentioned, I would suggest that you divide your "spaces" into multiple tiers. (Those with shade, pull through, etc.) That way, as you build canopies, add fire pits, you can charge a little more for those sites. (Take a look at "The Vineyards" in Grapevine, Texas which is owned by the City). Another thing you to need to add is some sort of trash collection; whether it is dumpsters, or a place to hang plastic trash bags outside at every camp site. The State of Texas incorporates an outdoor fire ring, table, and a pole with a hook that can be used to hang lanterns or trash bags. Another great "feature" would be hiking/biking trails around the property. I wouldn't speed any time or investment in internet equipment! Most dedicated RVers already have that covered. The hole idea of going somewhere in an RV is to get away and back to Nature. My last suggestion would be that there is a huge volunteer group of couples (Camp Hosts) that travel around the United States that will volunteer to work a few weeks at your property that can help out in multiple capacities!
Yo, you are about 20+ miles from Desperado Ranch, owned by Matt Carriker of Demoltion Ranch who hold events on his property several times a year. Seems like a good colab opportunity since here's doing a TON of construction, and maybe to host some of his overflow visitors.
Water is the real issue here. Lake is a reservoir and for flood control. Currently, no open public boat ramps due to low lake level. Surrounding growth adding pressure for water. Good luck, hope it all works out for you.
Ha, to me (as a DIYer) everything was outrageous. 😆Anytime I heard a number I thought "should I do it?" But of course I can't. Yes, the septic was huge, internet was monster, engineering costs for the design/water/electrical systems was huge.
Awesome job. It's a scary endeavor, but when you have friends and family to cheer you on, it helps calm those anxieties you might have. I was trying to figure out some of those videos when you were remodeling. Now, the puzzle is complete. Ty wish you the best on your new adventure, but please don't forget your woodworking, I truly appreciate watching them.
I appreciate that. I'll definitely keep making woodworking videos, plus you can always see my woodworking projects in the RV Park too. Thanks for watching.
@AprilWilkerson You could provide an RV/car washing station at the beginning of the property to remove any road dirt or potential cross contamination. The farm down the road told me to protect their critters from diseases from other farms...they restrict vehicles after a certain area. How about an agility course to go with the dog wash? I often say normal is no fun! I love your quirkiness! You love your chickens and if you are going to provide a store...you can easily sell fresh eggs! If you put in a bakery/cafe at the beginning of the property, people driving by will add to your business and definitely use eggs! Your park would be full all the time. Just hire local people to run it. Have you considered a small woodworking school for the weekends? Have pre-made kits for sale. I forget how much property you have but you could rent out golf carts, making the whole place more friendly for people with disabilities. Another source of revenue. I hope you find a great manager...maybe with a partner and teenagers who can also work around the place.
I live in a retirement park with a RV section. There are reputable people who wash RVs and mobile homes for a living. She could outsource that aspect. It takes a lot of water to run a car wash.
I did look into the possibility of adding in a spot to wash RVs, but water is the big resource there and doesn't work with my park. Maybe if I transfer to city water one day, but right now I don't want the reserves on water it would require. Good thinking though! I do love the idea.
Well, let's hope! ;) It's been a long 3 years waiting for this so hopefully it will quickly fill up and people will spread the word. Thanks for your support and for watching.
I LOVE your RV Park April! It looks like a fun, relaxing place to spend some time. I enjoyed seeing pictures of your grandparents too. Best of Luck!!! 😃👏🤩
Ohh mann this is awesome! Seeing it come to fruition. I remember you talking about this idea yeeeears ago. I had no idea you had the property in your family, it makes so much more sense. Such a special property, nice to see it'll be put to good use and give many people and families happy memories 💕 I know it's not in you, but don't work too hard 😉🤙
Love seeing the update after all the previous teasers. Very cool property and project. Just so happens we have an RV needing another river trip (We spent 10+ years doing an annual Guadalupe run with friends). Congrats and love the family-linked back story. just awesome!
I live close to Abilene Texas and RV parks are going in everywhere here and stay busy a lot of the time. It's a great idea April I hope it's so successful you have to expand to handle all the business. Thank you for sharing.👍
April, you’ve definitely come a long way! This project is over the top! I’m not at all familiar with RV Parks, so, I can’t offer any advice. But, it sounds like you’re on the right track and will soon cross the finish line! Well, like you said, at least you’re getting the first major step completed and ready to open soon! Congratulations! I wish you success!
Congratulations! I have been looking at homes and property around the lake but I am worried about the water level. Maybe I can come stay in your park while I look closer.
Yeah it's really low right now but I'm sure it will come back, as it always does. The lake great, but I honestly think the river is the best feature of the area. It all depends on what you're interested in. Either way, you're of course welcome to stay while you're checking out the area.
Some unshaded sites are good for rigs with lots of solar (and starlink) A big thing I'd love as a full-timer is a shop space. Even without tools, work surfaces are hard to manage on the road and some parks frown on doing projects
Yeah good input. I won't be able to afford very many shades so it will be the sort where I'll install a few then expand as the demand tells me I should or shouldn't. : ) I didn't think about solar though.
I spent three years moving around for my job. I chose to live in a nice 5th wheel and stayed in upper end RV parks. If I picked anything up about a successful RV park, it is these: 1.) All staff and contractors have to treat residents as valued guests and NOT temporary trailer trash, 2.) There is a fine line between personal space and clutter. Residents need some leeway but you have to have your rules and enforcement tight enough to keep the lots from looking like they were decorated by Fred Sanford, and 3.) Noise. Again this is a balancing act. But allowing a very good customer (pipeline construction company) to hang an 80" flat screen on the rear of a quarter million dollar class A and set out 10 lawn chairs to hoot and holler til 11 pm watching Sunday Night Football will soon show up in your reviews and occupancy numbers. Best of luck on an adventure worth taking.
Love it! I'm an RVr and may make a trip that way some time. When you first said the name i thought you said "Pure Stoke" which is also a cool play on words.
I grew up at Canyon Lake. On the south side at the end of one of the peninsulas within the lake. It’s incredibly beautiful. Perfect place for an RV park. Good luck and I can’t wait to visit once finished.
There is an RV park called the Whistle Stop campgrounds in Marshall, Wisconsin that looks similar. The one addition they have to attract others without RVs is a few tiny homes. Just something to consider if you haven't already.
LOVE this project April. My family and I are big RV travellers and take multi-week trips each year, so we'll definitely keep in mind. I think you've got the layout right for that property as well as where you're making the phased investments. Love the name, layout, and family connection. Wishing you all the best in this big adventure and will eagerly watch new updates as they come along!
Good morning, April! What a cool story about your grandparents. What a wonderful legacy! I am beyond happy and excited for the opening of your RV park and it's success for you. Watching you from your humble beginnings, just getting started, and making it to where you are now has been quite a pleasure. Your drive is unequalled and I look forward to many more years of your outstanding accomplishments. Wishing you nothing but great success and prosperity in 2025 and beyond. Have a wonderful day! God bless.
April, any plans for a storm shelter? I have a plan to use a shipping container underground but NOT have the dirt touch the side walls (as its not rated for such) and then ancor down with concrete post underneath. To keep the hole from filling with water, you can construct a flat roof that over lays the container and soil with a slope. The steps leadiing down to the container will obviously collect some water so youd have to have gravel and some pumps to pump out as it collects. This is gonna be my economic solution for my own RV park here in west Texas as the container is high capacity.
I'm about 20 minutes from Canyon Lake and the area is growing quite fast.. Canyon Lake has quite a nice small shops and attractions too. The lake is a bit low right now but hopefully 2025 we'll see a bit of rain to fill her back up.
Yeah! A new campground! We’ve been wanting to visit Hill Country. You have some great ideas on what should be in a campground. I kinda wish I could take all of the unusual amenities that we’ve seen at campgrounds and make them a necessity for all campgrounds. Shade canopy ✅ dog washing station ✅oak trees✅chickens❌
I would highly recommend to add the dog wash station because people do travel with their pets in RV. Also, car/RV wash section would be good. Make sure to provide the shades for the people who are not used to the heat. I am happy that you are coming up with ideas to accomplish the goals.
Congratulations April!! This is exciting to see it all coming together. On the chicken issue: stere clear of getting chickens. Bird flu is out and about and the fact that it can be transferred to humans is good enough reason to not have them in the RV park. To date there is no evidence that bird flu is contagious from one human to another but it could be possible. I love the garden idea and the dog wash station. Maybe a small play area for kids??
I really recommend leasing sites to as many owners as possible. It’s guaranteed monthly or annual income, builds that sense of community you are looking for. Bonus for making deals with local watering holes and restaurants so members can get a gift card to spend at these establishments. Saw one small city in Oregon offer a citywide giftcard that every participating business would honor. Neat idea and kept the money in town.
Nice to see how it's progroessing along. I did have a few things I was curious about: 1) A quick glance at satalite views of the area around that lake shows it's littered with RV parks. What made you decide to chose an RV park as a business for the land? How sure are you there is the demand in the area? Is there perhaps some local knowledge involved, e.g, you've seen the others get full often? 2) if your not sure about demand, have you done, or do you plan to do things to try to make your RV park unique or have a competative feature compared to others in the area?
Florida here - been to San Antonio Hill Country twice, each time for about 3 months with Thousand Trails at Lake Medina (there is no lake). I love San Antonio and Hill Country. Gonna come see you! Congrats.
Great progress April. I would personally appreciate future videos focusing on your business decisions that were taken in to consideration for starting something like this. Cost considerations, biddings, hiccups along the way. We all love the build videos of course, and will look forward to those, but think a project/business of this scale it is nice to see what someone encounters along the way.
So glad you like the story! I think it's the coolest part about the park and I know my grandfather would be so tickle about everybody learning about his beloved tree and good name. ha.
That's awesome, especially the back story. I haven't been to Texas yet but I may have to talk my wife into a visit. Thanks for sharing all your projects.
Near your dog park ....Human park with swings, slides a large area with covered outdoor kitchen and seating for community events, not super expensive and will allow monitoring of the dogs at the dog park.
April! Awesome. That's about an hour and a half from the RV park where I live. Well done. I love seeing you just take on things and hit them out of the park. You are a true role model. Thanks!!! And I am also in hill country and it's very pretty here.
😍 I LOVE YOUR VISION...yes we will be following you and sharing your journey with our RV Retirement community. Can't wait to come and visit you ourselves! Robin
I'd say go with the chickens but if your gonna have dogs in the park it might not work unless you kept the chicken in a secure enclosure...say on that 1 acre for the septic. You can offer fresh eggs in the store.
I am surprised that you didn't incorporate a few tiny homes for people that don't own an RV but would like to stay at your park. Good luck and stay safe.
Have you already put out some invitations to full time RV RUclipsrs so they can help get the word out and offer some veteran tips for fine tuning your operation? You're doing a bang up job! Congratulations 👏👏👏
I remember the stairs, the shower and the signpost videos! What an amazing transformation, it must have been a massive investment to make! I hope it pays off for you!
SATX here, went to Canyon Lake just before they closed the last part of the lake that had water. So sad to see how dry it’s gotten. Glad to see you’re doing big things out there.🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
Your vision, passion, and spirit is and has been awesome in all your projects April. This one has been amazing to follow. Thank you for bringing all your followers along.🤠
Looks amazing, good layout and you have some great ideas, I hope you don’t get snooty and put all kinds of restrictions on rvs, that is size and year and styles. Some places don’t allow the rv to be ten years old or older, or be a bus, I have a shuttle bus that I have put thousands of dollars in to it , it has a full bath, kitchen and three beds and have been denied entrance to a park.
I live about 2 1/2 hours away in Katy and I look forward to your park opening. I have followed your wood working page for a few years now and am excited for you.
👏 ??? How happy and proud are Mum and Dad about the property name, the transformation, and future/legacy you/they are establishing? Congrats from Tassie 🇦🇺
My Parents are extremely proud and happy about the entire situation. We all feel my Grandparents are also looking down, very proud. Thanks for watching.
April, I love your work and channel; this is very impressive. As someone who uses a scooter or wheelchair, will you keep that in mind, too, for any communal areas? Ramps, grab bars, raised toilets, extra no seat at a picnic table - that sort of stuff. You rock!
I have been following your projects for a long time. I think it’s exciting that you are building an rv park, for I am an RV’r myself. If it helps, I like the chicken idea! Are going to have a shop there? I think it would be fun to watch you make a project and a RUclips video. Have fun!
Awesome! Hope you can visit soon. No, the space was set up for the RVs no space for a shop. Plus I already have a few. Thanks for watching and for staying along for the ride.
April, we wish you a great following in your R V PARK , you definitely have the appropriate name for the Park and it will follow your Grandpa forever. Stay safe and best wishes. Fred and family.
With all those RVs maybe an emergency shelter? I was thinking a Quonset hut but with 8 X 8 timbers and a catenary surface not a half circle. Lots of emergency supplies inside. Good luck with park!
Love it! Looks awesome! I’m from the Midwest but lived in San Antonio years ago for a short while. I visit every couple years. Dear friends have moved from Spring Branch to Johnson City which is where I visit. My dream is to retire in Boerne. I love the Hill Country! All the best as you work towards your opening! I’ll try to swing by Pierced Oak the next time I’m down.
Shelters in the wilder areas. Glamping. An area for smaller tents should you ever have someone visit on bike or walking. Repair facilities (DIY with tools, stands, lifts..) for bikes/ motorcycles. A shuttle service for the campers that dont have a F150 on tow. A large sandbox where kids can dig with mounted mini excavators. Playground with stuff to climb (of course with 10 inch foam mats so nobody is hurt). Plenty options. It will be good.
Congratulations! Understatement saying that you must be excited. We are in the process of buying our first RV and have plans to visit both Texas and Arizona. One question, wheel chair accessibility? Our oldest son is non-mobile.
I'm so proud of you! Yes, for the chickens!!! I'm sure there will be residents who would love to feed, care for and gather eggs from the chickens and deliver them to the camp store. We live in Temple, TX. We will visit for sure!!
: ) Aww thank you so much. Yeah, I'm thinking there will be a few people that would love caring for the chickens. If I give them their own fenced in area and no roosters, I think it would work great. We'll see though!
I just now found (and sub'd) to your channel. We are building an RV Park in Pottsville, AR right now as well and hope to be open by spring 2025 as well.(Edens Landing) We only have 41 sites (26 pull thru) but know all about what you have just did (and spent🤣) You have done an amazing job of trying to preserve as many trees as possible and laid it out the park very well too! Please feel free to stop by sometime if you ever get up this way between Little Rock and Fort Smith. 😊
Man this is so cool. I’m really close to canyon lake and is so exciting to see you take on bigger and bigger dreams. What an encouragement! It makes me want to go out and do something 😂 idk what though
: ) Aw thanks. Well whatever you want to do doesn't have to be as big. I of course didn't start big, I picked out a small thing that seemed like fun, then got after it. It snow balls so if you're inspired to do something, pick the smallest thing that catches your attention and see if it grows. Getting started is truly the biggest step.
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This is so similar to the tiny home community I have been thinking about. Would you consider discounted season rates?
Many of those turns are going to be too tight for 5th wheel campers. I wouldn't chose a park with that layout. The counterclockwise direction you showed does not allow for backing in at the top or the right side.
You need to sit down and rethink the direction with actual people that pull rvs
It's such a cool project, and I love the story of how the property got its name. I know you said the tree has been protected during construction but have you considered barricading it off so possible jerk visitors don't damage the tree. I am sure most ppl will be respectable, but it would be such a bummer for it to get damaged. ❤❤
Hey Remember, PRAY HARD HAVE tornado shelter..
It's amazing how fast time flies! I remember watching all of those videos. It's been a blast seeing you go from building a stair case to now, building an RV Park. How cool is that!. Thanks for letting us ride along with you. Glad you, mom, and dad are doing well. You're the best April...Congrats!
Thank you so much! And thanks for staying along for the ride. :)
Lady, you are a ball of fire. I hope your RV Park is as successful as everything else you do. I am fan of all of your workshop / build videos.
: ) ha, thank you very much. I appreciate the support.
Wow exciting! I ran a campground with pool, RV and tent camping for a number of years. My top piece of advice: put a spot aside for a camp host. For a free RV spot there's lots of dependable retirees willing to live on the campground and take care of the guests after hours as well as see that people are respecting the quiet hours. If you have any questions let me know!
Yeah thanks for that! I'm signed up with a camp worker site but I still want a manger in place to oversee the workers/park itself so I don't have to be called in to do it. With so many other businesses on my plate already, I don't have the time to dedicate to it. I also have a 1/1 apartment available if the mangers wanted to live in it instead of an RV.
Your team is correct about chickens. Peace & quiet sells best.
Management needs to be firm, politically adept at handling complaints & constantly working during working hours so they are seen & respected as working for the residents. We hired spectacular managers when we opened Havasu RV Resort, and it really made the place smooth running.
I was considering only having hens so I get the eggs but without the crowing of a rooster. But yes, the smart thing is to probably not have chickens at all. : )
Thanks for the advice! If you know of anybody that would be a good candidate, please send them my way!
@AprilWilkerson our ideal managers profile: husband & wife that can work together (not all can), she had successful banking experience so familiar with rules, paperwork & customer service, he closed his muffler shop to travel by RV so he was handy with a wide range of maintenance. You can advertise with FMCA for targeted ad money. Also advertise locally, and older retired couple that did contracting might also be ideal
@@AprilWilkersonThe other consideration is chickens are a primary transmitter of bird flu, and that opens you up to a liability. Plus, any livestock, etc. introduces smells. Now, a big bang for the buck would be planting beds. Nothing says Central Texas like Bluebonnets!
@@AprilWilkerson Having no roosters does not guarantee you won't have a crower. In some cases, a female, when lacking a male, will take on a male "role" and will crow.
I'd consider putting up some big repros of the pictures of your grandparents near the buildings, on the buildings themselves. I always love seeing the history of a place come to life, and with something as anonymous as an RV park I'd really appreciate seeing how they used to live there.
As an avid RVer for the past five years; based on your time line that you mentioned, I would suggest that you divide your "spaces" into multiple tiers. (Those with shade, pull through, etc.) That way, as you build canopies, add fire pits, you can charge a little more for those sites. (Take a look at "The Vineyards" in Grapevine, Texas which is owned by the City). Another thing you to need to add is some sort of trash collection; whether it is dumpsters, or a place to hang plastic trash bags outside at every camp site. The State of Texas incorporates an outdoor fire ring, table, and a pole with a hook that can be used to hang lanterns or trash bags. Another great "feature" would be hiking/biking trails around the property. I wouldn't speed any time or investment in internet equipment! Most dedicated RVers already have that covered. The hole idea of going somewhere in an RV is to get away and back to Nature. My last suggestion would be that there is a huge volunteer group of couples (Camp Hosts) that travel around the United States that will volunteer to work a few weeks at your property that can help out in multiple capacities!
Yo, you are about 20+ miles from Desperado Ranch, owned by Matt Carriker of Demoltion Ranch who hold events on his property several times a year. Seems like a good colab opportunity since here's doing a TON of construction, and maybe to host some of his overflow visitors.
When she was smaller, Matt did her merch
Pass on more of the aging frat boy Matt.
Awesome! My wife and I run a RV/Holiday park in New Zealand. Your ideas are on the mark. Best of luck and an awesome project.
Thanks! It's so great to hear from another RV park owner. I appreciate your well wishes!
That septic system had to be absolutely outrageous!
Easily 150k
Water is the real issue here. Lake is a reservoir and for flood control. Currently, no open public boat ramps due to low lake level. Surrounding growth adding pressure for water. Good luck, hope it all works out for you.
@@AprilWilkerson Costs for a simple septic here in Indiana is over $20k.
Ha, to me (as a DIYer) everything was outrageous. 😆Anytime I heard a number I thought "should I do it?" But of course I can't. Yes, the septic was huge, internet was monster, engineering costs for the design/water/electrical systems was huge.
Awesome job. It's a scary endeavor, but when you have friends and family to cheer you on, it helps calm those anxieties you might have. I was trying to figure out some of those videos when you were remodeling. Now, the puzzle is complete. Ty wish you the best on your new adventure, but please don't forget your woodworking, I truly appreciate watching them.
I appreciate that. I'll definitely keep making woodworking videos, plus you can always see my woodworking projects in the RV Park too. Thanks for watching.
CONGRATS 🤗 APRIL 🎉🎉🎉
GREAT STORY 🤗 AND HAPPY FOR YOUR PARENTS CAN STILL ENJOY IT 💚💚💚
Thaaaanks! Yeah I'm so glad I'm doing this with my parents still around. It's so much more fun.
@AprilWilkerson You could provide an RV/car washing station at the beginning of the property to remove any road dirt or potential cross contamination. The farm down the road told me to protect their critters from diseases from other farms...they restrict vehicles after a certain area.
How about an agility course to go with the dog wash?
I often say normal is no fun! I love your quirkiness! You love your chickens and if you are going to provide a store...you can easily sell fresh eggs!
If you put in a bakery/cafe at the beginning of the property, people driving by will add to your business and definitely use eggs! Your park would be full all the time. Just hire local people to run it.
Have you considered a small woodworking school for the weekends? Have pre-made kits for sale.
I forget how much property you have but you could rent out golf carts, making the whole place more friendly for people with disabilities. Another source of revenue. I hope you find a great manager...maybe with a partner and teenagers who can also work around the place.
I live in a retirement park with a RV section. There are reputable people who wash RVs and mobile homes for a living. She could outsource that aspect. It takes a lot of water to run a car wash.
I did look into the possibility of adding in a spot to wash RVs, but water is the big resource there and doesn't work with my park. Maybe if I transfer to city water one day, but right now I don't want the reserves on water it would require. Good thinking though! I do love the idea.
Gotta have a playground and jumping pillow for the kidos lol
This is so exciting!! Congrats. We’re on year 4 of building out our campground in Swan Valley ID. We will have to connect!
Awesome! Best Wishes for a smooth and successful opening! May your Spaces be and stay full and people return again and again! Thanks for watching.
Wow. Looks great. Can’t wait for the evolution. Agree about no chickens and delay the pool
Everything April touches turns to gold. Congratulations!
Well, let's hope! ;) It's been a long 3 years waiting for this so hopefully it will quickly fill up and people will spread the word. Thanks for your support and for watching.
I LOVE your RV Park April! It looks like a fun, relaxing place to spend some time. I enjoyed seeing pictures of your grandparents too. Best of Luck!!! 😃👏🤩
Thank you! Yes, it was an emotional video and I love including the pictures of my family. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
So very happy for you! Always love your go-getting spirit! So excited to see it change through the years!
: ) Thank you so much
Ohh mann this is awesome! Seeing it come to fruition. I remember you talking about this idea yeeeears ago. I had no idea you had the property in your family, it makes so much more sense. Such a special property, nice to see it'll be put to good use and give many people and families happy memories 💕 I know it's not in you, but don't work too hard 😉🤙
Thank you! It’s been a long time coming! I’m looking forward to seeing all the great memories that will be made there. Thanks for watching.
Love seeing the update after all the previous teasers. Very cool property and project. Just so happens we have an RV needing another river trip (We spent 10+ years doing an annual Guadalupe run with friends). Congrats and love the family-linked back story. just awesome!
Ah that's cool, yeah come check it out when y'all need another river trip! Right now the water level is down, but it will come back.
I live close to Abilene Texas and RV parks are going in everywhere here and stay busy a lot of the time. It's a great idea April I hope it's so successful you have to expand to handle all the business. Thank you for sharing.👍
Thanks for the kind words! I really hope it's successful! Thanks for watching.
April, you’ve definitely come a long way! This project is over the top! I’m not at all familiar with RV Parks, so, I can’t offer any advice. But, it sounds like you’re on the right track and will soon cross the finish line! Well, like you said, at least you’re getting the first major step completed and ready to open soon! Congratulations! I wish you success!
: ) Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
They are stacked right on top of each other.
Yea too many for a park with only one entrance and the same exit
Congratulations! I have been looking at homes and property around the lake but I am worried about the water level. Maybe I can come stay in your park while I look closer.
Yeah it's really low right now but I'm sure it will come back, as it always does. The lake great, but I honestly think the river is the best feature of the area. It all depends on what you're interested in. Either way, you're of course welcome to stay while you're checking out the area.
Some unshaded sites are good for rigs with lots of solar (and starlink)
A big thing I'd love as a full-timer is a shop space. Even without tools, work surfaces are hard to manage on the road and some parks frown on doing projects
Yeah good input. I won't be able to afford very many shades so it will be the sort where I'll install a few then expand as the demand tells me I should or shouldn't. : ) I didn't think about solar though.
Awesome, April! Congrats on the new venture!
Thank you! I'm super excited about this new project. Thanks for watching.
I spent three years moving around for my job. I chose to live in a nice 5th wheel and stayed in upper end RV parks. If I picked anything up about a successful RV park, it is these: 1.) All staff and contractors have to treat residents as valued guests and NOT temporary trailer trash, 2.) There is a fine line between personal space and clutter. Residents need some leeway but you have to have your rules and enforcement tight enough to keep the lots from looking like they were decorated by Fred Sanford, and 3.) Noise. Again this is a balancing act. But allowing a very good customer (pipeline construction company) to hang an 80" flat screen on the rear of a quarter million dollar class A and set out 10 lawn chairs to hoot and holler til 11 pm watching Sunday Night Football will soon show up in your reviews and occupancy numbers.
Best of luck on an adventure worth taking.
I appreciate the input!
Love it! I'm an RVr and may make a trip that way some time. When you first said the name i thought you said "Pure Stoke" which is also a cool play on words.
😂 omg that's exactly what I heard too! I'm from California maybe that's why 🏄♂️ 😆
Great! I hope you'll visit soon. Thanks for watching.
Much love from Georgetown! Looks gorgeous and super happy you saved trees and made less spots.
Yes! I wanted to keep as many as possible. Thanks for watching.
I grew up at Canyon Lake. On the south side at the end of one of the peninsulas within the lake. It’s incredibly beautiful. Perfect place for an RV park. Good luck and I can’t wait to visit once finished.
Awesome! Pierced Oak is on the North Side but we look forward to your visit. Thanks for watching.
Very great story April. Congratulations and best of luck
Thank you so much!
Small world. I live just down the road in Wimberley. Lucky for me I live in an RV park that allows me to build my DIY projects.
That’s awesome congratulations! I’ve seen you go from humble beginnings to big things inspiring to say the least 🙌🏽
Thank you! Yes, it's been quite the journey. Thanks for staying along for the ride and for watching.
There is an RV park called the Whistle Stop campgrounds in Marshall, Wisconsin that looks similar. The one addition they have to attract others without RVs is a few tiny homes. Just something to consider if you haven't already.
LOVE this project April. My family and I are big RV travellers and take multi-week trips each year, so we'll definitely keep in mind. I think you've got the layout right for that property as well as where you're making the phased investments. Love the name, layout, and family connection. Wishing you all the best in this big adventure and will eagerly watch new updates as they come along!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the Video and The Story. I hope you'll be able to visit soon. Thanks for the support and for watching.
Good morning, April! What a cool story about your grandparents. What a wonderful legacy! I am beyond happy and excited for the opening of your RV park and it's success for you. Watching you from your humble beginnings, just getting started, and making it to where you are now has been quite a pleasure. Your drive is unequalled and I look forward to many more years of your outstanding accomplishments. Wishing you nothing but great success and prosperity in 2025 and beyond. Have a wonderful day! God bless.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, it has been quite the journey. And thanks for staying along for the ride.
I drove by it on the way to Buttermilk Cafe. Good luck. Pray for rain.
Awesome! And I love The Buttermilk Cafe! Yes, always Praying for Rain. Thanks for watching.
It’s fun for me remember all of the projects you did for your parents on this property. Now on to a new Era April! 🥳🎉👏
Yes! I appreciate your staying along for the ride. Thanks for always watching.
April, any plans for a storm shelter? I have a plan to use a shipping container underground but NOT have the dirt touch the side walls (as its not rated for such) and then ancor down with concrete post underneath. To keep the hole from filling with water, you can construct a flat roof that over lays the container and soil with a slope. The steps leadiing down to the container will obviously collect some water so youd have to have gravel and some pumps to pump out as it collects. This is gonna be my economic solution for my own RV park here in west Texas as the container is high capacity.
Interesting!
I'm about 20 minutes from Canyon Lake and the area is growing quite fast.. Canyon Lake has quite a nice small shops and attractions too. The lake is a bit low right now but hopefully 2025 we'll see a bit of rain to fill her back up.
Wow and Congrats April on your new business! The property and your ideas are awesome it's going to be a hit for sure! :)
: ) Thank you! I hope so.
Yeah! A new campground! We’ve been wanting to visit Hill Country. You have some great ideas on what should be in a campground. I kinda wish I could take all of the unusual amenities that we’ve seen at campgrounds and make them a necessity for all campgrounds.
Shade canopy ✅ dog washing station ✅oak trees✅chickens❌
It seem the chickens are a no go for most campers. : ) haha. I'll settle at bringing my extra eggs over to sell in the camp store maybe.
I would highly recommend to add the dog wash station because people do travel with their pets in RV. Also, car/RV wash section would be good. Make sure to provide the shades for the people who are not used to the heat. I am happy that you are coming up with ideas to accomplish the goals.
Congratulations April!! This is exciting to see it all coming together. On the chicken issue: stere clear of getting chickens. Bird flu is out and about and the fact that it can be transferred to humans is good enough reason to not have them in the RV park. To date there is no evidence that bird flu is contagious from one human to another but it could be possible.
I love the garden idea and the dog wash station. Maybe a small play area for kids??
I really recommend leasing sites to as many owners as possible. It’s guaranteed monthly or annual income, builds that sense of community you are looking for. Bonus for making deals with local watering holes and restaurants so members can get a gift card to spend at these establishments. Saw one small city in Oregon offer a citywide giftcard that every participating business would honor. Neat idea and kept the money in town.
Maybe an exercise path around the perimeter? Fun project!
So cool. Congratulations
Thanks! It's so exciting!
Nice to see how it's progroessing along. I did have a few things I was curious about:
1) A quick glance at satalite views of the area around that lake shows it's littered with RV parks. What made you decide to chose an RV park as a business for the land? How sure are you there is the demand in the area? Is there perhaps some local knowledge involved, e.g, you've seen the others get full often?
2) if your not sure about demand, have you done, or do you plan to do things to try to make your RV park unique or have a competative feature compared to others in the area?
I'm proud of you gal. I plan on coming to stay. Got you and your family and business in prayer. Be blessed
Thank you so much! We look forward to seeing you soon! Thank you for your Prayers and for watching.
The name also sounds like “pure stoke”! Which is so dope!
That's how I heard it, too!
Florida here - been to San Antonio Hill Country twice, each time for about 3 months with Thousand Trails at Lake Medina (there is no lake). I love San Antonio and Hill Country. Gonna come see you! Congrats.
Awesome! I hope you'll visit soon, we'd love to have you. Thanks for watching.
Great progress April. I would personally appreciate future videos focusing on your business decisions that were taken in to consideration for starting something like this. Cost considerations, biddings, hiccups along the way. We all love the build videos of course, and will look forward to those, but think a project/business of this scale it is nice to see what someone encounters along the way.
Loved it, and congratulations, April!
Yay! Thank you!
Congratulatios, April. I love the back-story of the name of the park. God Bless your Grandparents.🥰👍🏻
So glad you like the story! I think it's the coolest part about the park and I know my grandfather would be so tickle about everybody learning about his beloved tree and good name. ha.
That's awesome, especially the back story. I haven't been to Texas yet but I may have to talk my wife into a visit. Thanks for sharing all your projects.
Awesome! We would love for you to visit! Thanks for watching.
Near your dog park ....Human park with swings, slides a large area with covered outdoor kitchen and seating for community events, not super expensive and will allow monitoring of the dogs at the dog park.
The chicken idea is awesome, I for one think it’s a great and purposeful idea👍
April! Awesome. That's about an hour and a half from the RV park where I live. Well done. I love seeing you just take on things and hit them out of the park. You are a true role model. Thanks!!! And I am also in hill country and it's very pretty here.
: ) Aw thank you so much. I still have a ways to go on this one, but I appreciate the support.
😍 I LOVE YOUR VISION...yes we will be following you and sharing your journey with our RV Retirement community. Can't wait to come and visit you ourselves! Robin
Awesome! I hope you will make it down this way. I appreciate the kind words.
I'd say go with the chickens but if your gonna have dogs in the park it might not work unless you kept the chicken in a secure enclosure...say on that 1 acre for the septic. You can offer fresh eggs in the store.
I am surprised that you didn't incorporate a few tiny homes for people that don't own an RV but would like to stay at your park. Good luck and stay safe.
a few tiny homes might be an April project down the road :)
That's how The Villages started out in FL. A few perm camper sites grew into mobile homes, then homes of varying size and luxury being built.
Have you already put out some invitations to full time RV RUclipsrs so they can help get the word out and offer some veteran tips for fine tuning your operation?
You're doing a bang up job! Congratulations 👏👏👏
Awesome can’t wait! Been waiting for this. We where down at Canyon Lake in October. Love that area. Thanks April look forward to it.
Thanks, I hope you can make it down this way again and visit the park. Thanks for watching.
Congrats!!!!☺️
Thanks!
I remember the stairs, the shower and the signpost videos! What an amazing transformation, it must have been a massive investment to make! I hope it pays off for you!
Thank you! Yes, it's been a long, crazy journey to be sure. Thanks for watching and for staying along for the ride.
SATX here, went to Canyon Lake just before they closed the last part of the lake that had water. So sad to see how dry it’s gotten. Glad to see you’re doing big things out there.🙏🏼✊🏼🇺🇸
Your vision, passion, and spirit is and has been awesome in all your projects April. This one has been amazing to follow. Thank you for bringing all your followers along.🤠
I'm glad you've enjoyed watching it come together! Thanks for watching.
You make everything look so easy, but I know this took tons of hard work and planning. I'm proud of you! 🙂
Thanks so much! It really was a long journey. Thank you for your kind words.
Looks amazing, good layout and you have some great ideas, I hope you don’t get snooty and put all kinds of restrictions on rvs, that is size and year and styles. Some places don’t allow the rv to be ten years old or older, or be a bus, I have a shuttle bus that I have put thousands of dollars in to it , it has a full bath, kitchen and three beds and have been denied entrance to a park.
I live about 2 1/2 hours away in Katy and I look forward to your park opening. I have followed your wood working page for a few years now and am excited for you.
Awesome! We’d love to have you. Thanks for watching.
Very exciting project April. Hope it works out well for you and Happy new year to you and your Family and friends.
Thank you! Yes it's exciting to be sure. Hope you'll be able to visit soon. Thanks for watching.
👏 ??? How happy and proud are Mum and Dad about the property name, the transformation, and future/legacy you/they are establishing? Congrats from Tassie 🇦🇺
My Parents are extremely proud and happy about the entire situation. We all feel my Grandparents are also looking down, very proud. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations! What a great adventure project, how fun and crating so much enjoyment for others/visitors.
It's been a lot of work, but it's been so worth it! Thanks for watching.
It’s such a shame there is no access to Canyon Lake due to the continuing drought. I believe the last public boat launch closed in October.
Definitely a shame. I haven't been kayaking in forever. It will come back though.
What a terrific project and accomplishment! Congrats, April! You and your parents are absolutely amazing! Best of luck on your new venture!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words.
I live right near there!! Can't wait to see it!
Hey awesome, it's funny how many people are within a close radius!
April, I love your work and channel; this is very impressive. As someone who uses a scooter or wheelchair, will you keep that in mind, too, for any communal areas? Ramps, grab bars, raised toilets, extra no seat at a picnic table - that sort of stuff. You rock!
I have been following your projects for a long time. I think it’s exciting that you are building an rv park, for I am an RV’r myself. If it helps, I like the chicken idea! Are going to have a shop there? I think it would be fun to watch you make a project and a RUclips video. Have fun!
Awesome! Hope you can visit soon. No, the space was set up for the RVs no space for a shop. Plus I already have a few. Thanks for watching and for staying along for the ride.
April, we wish you a great following in your R V PARK , you definitely have the appropriate name for the Park and it will follow your Grandpa forever. Stay safe and best wishes. Fred and family.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words and I'm looking forward to welcoming RVers to the park. Hope you can come visit.
Speechless, I'm mesmerized.
With all those RVs maybe an emergency shelter? I was thinking a Quonset hut but with 8 X 8 timbers and a catenary surface not a half circle. Lots of emergency supplies inside. Good luck with park!
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Love it! Looks awesome! I’m from the Midwest but lived in San Antonio years ago for a short while. I visit every couple years. Dear friends have moved from Spring Branch to Johnson City which is where I visit. My dream is to retire in Boerne. I love the Hill Country! All the best as you work towards your opening! I’ll try to swing by Pierced Oak the next time I’m down.
Awesome! I hope you visit soon. Thanks for watching.
Very nice. Looking forward to staying with you as I have family in the Wimberly area. With the Texas heat I’d build the pool as soon as practical.
Great! We look forward to having you. Thanks for watching.
Shelters in the wilder areas. Glamping. An area for smaller tents should you ever have someone visit on bike or walking. Repair facilities (DIY with tools, stands, lifts..) for bikes/ motorcycles. A shuttle service for the campers that dont have a F150 on tow. A large sandbox where kids can dig with mounted mini excavators. Playground with stuff to climb (of course with 10 inch foam mats so nobody is hurt).
Plenty options. It will be good.
Congratulations! Understatement saying that you must be excited. We are in the process of buying our first RV and have plans to visit both Texas and Arizona. One question, wheel chair accessibility? Our oldest son is non-mobile.
I'm excited for you!!!! That's awesome, good bless you girl. Go for your dream👏🥰🙌
Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words and support. I hope you can visit soon! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations! Could not be happier and inspired for and by you. Aloha
: ) Aw thank you so so much. I appreciate that.
Wow...that is amazing and YOU are amazing with so much creativity!
Thank you so much! It is so exciting! Thanks for watching.
I'm so proud of you! Yes, for the chickens!!! I'm sure there will be residents who would love to feed, care for and gather eggs from the chickens and deliver them to the camp store. We live in Temple, TX. We will visit for sure!!
: ) Aww thank you so much. Yeah, I'm thinking there will be a few people that would love caring for the chickens. If I give them their own fenced in area and no roosters, I think it would work great. We'll see though!
Gotta love the hatchet on the chain, the original chop saw.
I just now found (and sub'd) to your channel. We are building an RV Park in Pottsville, AR right now as well and hope to be open by spring 2025 as well.(Edens Landing) We only have 41 sites (26 pull thru) but know all about what you have just did (and spent🤣) You have done an amazing job of trying to preserve as many trees as possible and laid it out the park very well too! Please feel free to stop by sometime if you ever get up this way between Little Rock and Fort Smith. 😊
Awesome! Best wishes for a successful Park and Opening! Thanks for watching.
WOW!!! Amazing and it has a special meaning to you and your family. Definitely going to be on my list of we travel to Texas.
: ) Glad you like the backstory. Yeah, swing in on your travels
outdoor movie theater!
Looks like an amazing site, plenty of projects to come! I wish you all the best with it.
Thanks! I'm real excited about it coming together. Thanks for watching.
😮 now I've one reason more to build my trailer and visit that beautiful pierced oak and get a photo
Man this is so cool. I’m really close to canyon lake and is so exciting to see you take on bigger and bigger dreams. What an encouragement! It makes me want to go out and do something 😂 idk what though
: ) Aw thanks. Well whatever you want to do doesn't have to be as big. I of course didn't start big, I picked out a small thing that seemed like fun, then got after it. It snow balls so if you're inspired to do something, pick the smallest thing that catches your attention and see if it grows. Getting started is truly the biggest step.
Good job. You're a kick ass hard worker. Best of luck with this huge endeavor.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Great to see a next, even bigger, adventure you're taking on!
I always say it will be my last one. : ) But I really do think this will be my last one for a while. After this, I'll take a nice long break.
That's awesome! Ide like to check it out when you are open. I hope I'm road bound by then. See you soon.
Awesome! Hope you will visit us soon. Thanks for watching.