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10-14-2016, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Originally Posted by BamaBob
So.... the consensus is a "perfect" RV park would have:
- Level sites
- wide and long concrete pads
- full hookups
- Shady private sites
- a free run doggie playground
- playground and activities for the kids
- seasonal swimming pool
- Natatorium close by (this is my add )
- decent pervasive WiFi
- clean and inexpensive ($1/load) Laundromat
- firewood at decent prices
Sounds like the Military FamCamp we stay at (OK we don't have as much shade as we would like but then again, shade interferes with satellite reception )
In fact it sounds like every military FamCamp we have stayed at
So...if you happen to work for DoD, are a DoD retiree, or a Military member/Retiree you really need to check out the FamCamps!
U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Home
Oh, and it doesn't hurt about security: FamCamps are the ultimate gated community - nothing like having gate guards armed with M-4 carbines
Disclaimer: there ARE some real stinko FamCamps or some that are just being renovated. The website above will let you know about those camps so you can avoid them
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More like a armed club than a Campground IMHO.
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10-14-2016, 04:51 PM
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#62
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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Originally Posted by BeeGee
I would schedule the grass cutting, blowing and weed eating at a time when there are the least number of campers and people are awake and gone sightseeing. Most likely this would be mid week early afternoon.
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What if you are a great campground and usually full and making money hand over fist.
Then when would you cut the grass and upset your customers?
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10-14-2016, 04:57 PM
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#63
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,948
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BamaBob
So.... the consensus is a "perfect" RV park would have:
- Level sites
- wide and long concrete pads
- full hookups
- Shady private sites
- a free run doggie playground
- playground and activities for the kids
- seasonal swimming pool
- Natatorium close by (this is my add )
- decent pervasive WiFi
- clean and inexpensive ($1/load) Laundromat
- firewood at decent prices
........In fact it sounds like every military FamCamp we have stayed at
So...if you happen to work for DoD, are a DoD retiree, or a Military member/Retiree you really need to check out the FamCamps!
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Yes I am retired USAF and enjoy my few benefits.
Don't tell them that many of these only cost $15 -$30 a night and I even found places that have free washer and dryers.
This is just one of our now limited benefits for wearing the uniform for 20 plus years.
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10-14-2016, 09:37 PM
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#64
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,502
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Perfect RV park would have everyone but me in it. I prefer the backcountry as far away from everyone else as possible. Too many are learning about boondocking and some of my favorite sites have been occupied when I got there.
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10-15-2016, 06:43 AM
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#65
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: SouthWest Michigan
Posts: 5,977
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaGrinch
Check out at Raystown Lake (CoE campground) is 4pm. Yep, you guessed it, check in is 5pm. Not a problem if the site has been vacated prior to 4pm.
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I guess that would be great if you are checking out,,, but it would suck if you were wanting to check in !!! Would not work for us !!!
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10-15-2016, 08:25 AM
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#66
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
Posts: 4,034
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I think a camper parking area would be a good campground amenity. There have been a number of times where I either arrived before check in time or I didnt want to lose an entire day in the area because I needed to vacate my site. If they had a place where I could simply park my camper after vacating my site so I could still enjoy the area and I could come pick it up later in the day, I'd gladly pay extra.
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10-15-2016, 10:44 AM
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#67
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
I guess that would be great if you are checking out,,, but it would suck if you were wanting to check in !!! Would not work for us !!!
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And I understand why it wouldn't work for many people.
With the campground situated on a HUGE lake (over 100 miles of shoreline), check out is to accommodate those who use the lake, so they can get the most out of it.
We don't have a boat and haven't fished the lake yet, but we still like the late check out so we can enjoy our time there.
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10-15-2016, 10:51 AM
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#68
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DW's 401(k) Plan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Western MD
Posts: 2,372
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
Yes I am retired USAF and enjoy my few benefits.
Don't tell them that many of these only cost $15 -$30 a night and I even found places that have free washer and dryers.
This is just one of our now limited benefits for wearing the uniform for 20 plus years.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BamaBob
So.... the consensus is a "perfect" RV park would have:
- Level sites
- wide and long concrete pads
- full hookups
- Shady private sites
- a free run doggie playground
- playground and activities for the kids
- seasonal swimming pool
- Natatorium close by (this is my add )
- decent pervasive WiFi
- clean and inexpensive ($1/load) Laundromat
- firewood at decent prices
Sounds like the Military FamCamp we stay at (OK we don't have as much shade as we would like but then again, shade interferes with satellite reception )
In fact it sounds like every military FamCamp we have stayed at
So...if you happen to work for DoD, are a DoD retiree, or a Military member/Retiree you really need to check out the FamCamps!
U.S. Military Campgrounds and RV Parks - Home
Oh, and it doesn't hurt about security: FamCamps are the ultimate gated community - nothing like having gate guards armed with M-4 carbines
Disclaimer: there ARE some real stinko FamCamps or some that are just being renovated. The website above will let you know about those camps so you can avoid them
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Guess I would need to convince my mother to go with us so I can use one of the FamCamps.... she's the one with the DoD ID card. But, I think my DW would nix that suggestion.
Closest thing my father would come to camping was stay at a Holiday Inn! He called camping Bivouac... he said he did enough of that in his early years of his Army career. I get no consideration for the 17 years I followed him around the U.S. and Europe.
BTW - THANKS to ALL who have served and those still serving!!!
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10-15-2016, 10:59 AM
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#69
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 806
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I don't think a perfect site exists, we like a lot of sites we've been to, and for different reasons, that's why we like to go to different places. But we would like the sewer not to be UNDER our camper!
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10-15-2016, 06:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 83
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I would like to have a SENIORS cg geared to the senior lifestyle. No kids, no pets and the hassels associated with them. Playgrounds and kids are bad for insurance premiums. Concrete pull-thru sites would limit damages to utilities and furnishings. Absolutely no outside speakers including tv, stereo. Handicap access to all sites and facilities including the pool. 24/7 assistance in finding, parking and set-up / break-down at check-out. Inspection at time of check-out to insure guest is unplugged/etc!
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10-15-2016, 07:10 PM
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#71
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Santini
I would like to have a SENIORS cg geared to the senior lifestyle. No kids, no pets and the hassels associated with them. Playgrounds and kids are bad for insurance premiums. Concrete pull-thru sites would limit damages to utilities and furnishings. Absolutely no outside speakers including tv, stereo. Handicap access to all sites and facilities including the pool. 24/7 assistance in finding, parking and set-up / break-down at check-out. Inspection at time of check-out to insure guest is unplugged/etc!
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Afraid your campground might not be used by seniors if you don't allow pets. I know very very few seniors without a pet(s)
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10-15-2016, 07:22 PM
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#72
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 83
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That would leave room for those who don't have pets.
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10-15-2016, 07:32 PM
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#73
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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We belong to a gated park with no playground equipment, level, paved sites with patio and it is 90% occupied with seniors with pets. Never have a problem.
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10-15-2016, 08:36 PM
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#74
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Moss Point, Mississippi
Posts: 18
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Mine would have a spot where you could pull over to and give a quick wash/hose down to the windows/front end/bugs. Provide a water hose and brush, even if you charged for it like a car wash. And a good air pressure hose station that can provide proper pressure., Also, even if you charged for it. i'd also have background music or something like that playing in the bathrooms,, i hate it when they are super quiet,, Give a guy a break when he;s trying to do his business. Little individual enclosed stalls are even better.
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10-15-2016, 09:10 PM
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#75
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Insert witty title here
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
Posts: 4,034
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If i owned a campground....
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jugadorone
i'd also have background music or something like that playing in the bathrooms,, i hate it when they are super quiet,, Give a guy a break when he;s trying to do his business. Little individual enclosed stalls are even better.
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I have NEVER set foot inside a public restroom when I've had my camper with me.
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10-16-2016, 05:15 AM
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#76
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jugadorone
Mine would have a spot where you could pull over to and give a quick wash/hose down to the windows/front end/bugs. Provide a water hose and brush, even if you charged for it like a car wash. And a good air pressure hose station that can provide proper pressure., Also, even if you charged for it. i'd also have background music or something like that playing in the bathrooms,, i hate it when they are super quiet,, Give a guy a break when he;s trying to do his business. Little individual enclosed stalls are even better.
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Toilets in the mens room all lined up without stall partitions?? Women's restrooms aren't like that!
2016 Forester 2291S Class C
2016 Jeep Wrangler
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10-16-2016, 09:16 AM
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#77
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 459
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Santini
I would like to have a SENIORS cg geared to the senior lifestyle. No kids, no pets and the hassels associated with them. Playgrounds and kids are bad for insurance premiums. Concrete pull-thru sites would limit damages to utilities and furnishings. Absolutely no outside speakers including tv, stereo. Handicap access to all sites and facilities including the pool. 24/7 assistance in finding, parking and set-up / break-down at check-out. Inspection at time of check-out to insure guest is unplugged/etc!
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Why not just move into an assisted living facility, since that sounds like what you want?
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10-16-2016, 09:37 AM
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#78
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: S/E Wisconsin
Posts: 492
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Afraid your campground might not be used by seniors if you don't allow pets. I know very very few seniors without a pet(s)
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I agree with this. If you want seniors to visit your business, be pet friendly. Was enjoying a Bud Light at an outdoor bar over the summer. Smiled when I saw a dog water bowl near the bar.
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10-16-2016, 10:18 AM
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#79
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 643
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mjones12
I would add 3 pm or 4 pm checkout on Sundays to accommodate weekend campers.
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That's is one of the things I like the most about our NC state campgrounds over the private ones. Not only do we not have to rush to pack but is allows time for us to do something in the morning.
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10-16-2016, 11:00 AM
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#80
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Insert witty title here
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
Posts: 4,034
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I large number of RVers travel with kids and / or pets. Any campground that prohibited either would probably go out of business.
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