Clarification please.....

[Islander]

We are planning 'way in advance' for a trip but have some questions.

Looking through Good Sam's Travel Guide I keep coming across in the RV Park listings, it shows 'cable svc' ...please tell me what the 'svc' stands for?

I always check out prospective RV Parks Websites for any updated information along with reviews also before any decisions I will Google Earth it to get the lay of the land and look for any surprises like a railroad just outside the CG.

When visiting some of these sites I have noticed 'some' RV Parks have a restriction on how old (10 yrs) the RV can be.

Is this very common and is it strictly enforced?

Or, is this just a way to eliminate an old run down eyesore that is probably unsafe?

Our WildCat is a 2007 and I am not about to go out and purchase a new one (in 2 years) when ours is still in good service.

Thanks in advance
Islander

[Zooming]

Svc = service?


Sun seeker 2009 2600 Ford V10

[Islander]

Thank you....

[bob caldwell]

Depends on how snooty they want to be... I, personally, wouldn't give those places the time of day

[Islander]

Thank you,
My thoughts as well.

Islander

[5picker]

I had my last 5th wheel 18 years before trading and never ran into a "it's too old" problem. I think most of that pertains to 'seasonal' or more permanent sites.

[Islander]

Thanks,
Good point

[bob caldwell]

Pass-port america is another way to go, along with KOA's

[bubbles]

Originally Posted by Islander

When visiting some of these sites I have noticed 'some' RV Parks have a restriction on how old (10 yrs) the RV can be.
Islander

I had a 2000 MH 3 years ago and we stayed at Oasis RV Resort in Las Vegas where a restrictive notice is posted that says "any RV 10 or more years old must be inspected prior to admittance". Our unit was inspected with no issues noted at check in. Not a big deal for a responsible camper that takes pride in owning his/her RV.

[khocke]

Personally, I'm OK with snooty restrictions. Imagine this pulling in next to you...

[elind]

This is like the RV HMO to keep the neighborhood from looking trashy. I've been to older CGs that have old seasonal RVs that distract the appearance of the park. If I spent $50k for a FW or $200K for a MH I surely wouldn't want to park it next to a $1,000 redneck TT. This rule puts some bite into keeping the park beautiful.

[donniedu]

Rarelly ever stay in private parks. I just dont see a reason unless they offer spectaular scenery

[bob caldwell]

Check out the Modified Wildcat rig in the wild thread!

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by donniedu

Rarelly ever stay in private parks. I just dont see a reason unless they offer spectaular scenery

Like stay'n on interstates going cross country.....we have Wallmarts and Subways at home!

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by khocke

Personally, I'm OK with snooty restrictions. Imagine this pulling in next to you...

Whats wrong with that RV ???? Would not bother me a bit if it we next to me better than a snooty high dollar rig ...... By the way where did you get a picture of my rig ??

[Jim34RL]

Originally Posted by donniedu

Rarelly ever stay in private parks. I just dont see a reason unless they offer spectaular scenery

This depends on the type of trailer that you own. I for one do choose private RV parks to stay in as they tend to enforce the rules of their park. Also I find it very very difficult to fit a 37' to 44' fifth wheel into a tiny state park with 20' to 30' site. I also want full hook-ups, 50amp and level sites, so this to will drive us to private parks.

Every private park that I have stayed in that has a 10 year or newer rule; will usually allow an older camper in if it is in good condition and will maintain.

[Wobbles]

Originally Posted by Oaklevel

Whats wrong with that RV ???? Would not bother me a bit if it we next to me better than a snooty high dollar rig ...... By the way where did you get a picture of my rig ??

Nobody has more fun than the poor folk.

Sometimes it's like a car wreck, cool to watch until someone see's you enjoying watching.

[Platokidd]

There is a campground in my neck of the woods that has the same rule.
Campers over 10 years old either need inspection or not allowed.
The owners just dont want eye sores coming into the campground.
If you do have an older unit in fair shape a quick look, and your camping.

[Oaklevel]

Interesting I have heard of but Never seen an RV park that has the 10 yr rule. None in this neck of the woods that I know of........ I would personally never stay in one...I would be afraid that it would be snob city & that's not for us...... There often is a 1958 Spartan that stays in the park we frequent....... Shows wear but a cool trailer. I like the older style trailers.......

[elind]

I'm currently staying one of those campground/resorts and it keeps the place looking modern. Everyone here are pretty friendly.