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08-31-2014, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Name: alan
Trailer: looking
Colorado
Posts: 264
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Ten Year Rule??
I've heard it said that some campgrounds won't accept RVs 10 years or more old. To what degree is this true? Perhaps it once was true.
Thanks,,,
Alan
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08-31-2014, 12:13 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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I think it applies more to RV resorts and less to campgrounds. There's one about 5 miles from me and yes, they have a 10 year rule. Some resorts also have a "size" rule. Before anyone gets their undies in a knot, remember not all "old" trailers are as loved and as well cared for as most all molded towable owners take care of theirs.
I'm betting I could tow my 1988 16' Scamp into the resort close to me and be accepted. It would be pulled by a shiny new Ford F-150 and my trailer is well kept. I could also point them to the Scamp Trailer manufacturer site since these trailers haven't physically changed the outside look since the beginning of time. Of course it's a 2008 model Now the size, not anything I can do to stretch it...
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2014, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: alan
Trailer: looking
Colorado
Posts: 264
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'm trying to figure out the "rules of the game" before I start to play.
I wish I could ask "what do I need to know that I never thought of?" I guess I'll have to be ready for some surprises!
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08-31-2014, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: alan
Trailer: looking
Colorado
Posts: 264
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
... . Of course it's a 2008 model Now the size, not anything I can do to stretch it...
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When you check in provide a magnifying glass!
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08-31-2014, 12:27 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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Alan, fortunately most campgrounds and resorts have websites. If you know where you want to go (with and without reservations), perhaps it would be wise to check the websites for restrictions, along with amenities that are important to you... hookups to pools!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2014, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minke
When you check in provide a magnifying glass!
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It's not THAT small But I do know from reading, some resorts won't take anything smaller than 25' (or maybe bigger?) that even lets out Ten Forward
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2014, 12:37 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
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In my experience, that campground and RV Park"rule" is flexible. Usually based on looks. Vintage rigs can be accepted. Mostly there is concern about electrical wiring that could lead to fires and/or undesirable clients/campers hanging around to make a"home"out of a site intended for short-term use.
Friendliness goes a long way.
I wish I had known - electric service comes in different amps. I use 15 amps (get an adapter plug) or off grid solar. I can ask for a tent site and get better rates. Staying a week or a month can bring the price down as can using AARP or Senior rates. Ask about membership rates and rules.
I keep in mind that knowledge is power. Oh and one RV Park thought I broke thier electric meter because I was not plugged into it. They got angry and started charging a minimum electric rate of $8 .... darn pay what you use wasn't in their vocabulary. ....
It's all an adventure!
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08-31-2014, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
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Oh yes Donna that is true. There are RV resorts like the Encore network that won't allow small rigs at SOME of thier resorts. Thousand Trails can accept Scamps and even have good membership rates about $100 less than their neighbors for 3 month or longer stays. I thought about that because it was about the same 'rent' as a low income apartment.
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08-31-2014, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
Name: alan
Trailer: looking
Colorado
Posts: 264
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
It's not THAT small But I do know from reading, some resorts won't take anything smaller than 25' (or maybe bigger?) that even lets out Ten Forward
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Donna:
How ironic! I've spent some time at the Airstream forum where there was a discussion of state parks whose sites were too short for 25 footers.
You've helped me refine my thinking some. Perhaps I'm concerned about unwritten rules. At hotels/motels I've found pet rules online that were obscure to misleading. For example the statement "accepts pets up to 20 pounds" will sometimes exclude cats. That is an issue that I know enough to inquire about in advance.
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08-31-2014, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
Florida
Posts: 1,691
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minke
I've heard it said that some campgrounds won't accept RVs 10 years or more old. To what degree is this true? Perhaps it once was true.
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Frankly, I wouldn't want to stay overnight or for a month at a snobby resort. Just not the type of people I am comfortable with. However, I have never had a private campground turn me away, and I prefer State Parks because they tend to be more rustic, and they cannot discriminate.
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What a long strange trip it’s been!
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08-31-2014, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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We have camped for many years and have only faced the rule once (10 years-25 feet) camping over 3000 nights, half with units under 25 feet and over 20 years. We've only come across it once and were accepted without a blink.
As to fiberglass trailers it's very hard to tell their age....no one believes ours is 23 years old.
Maybe we only stay at the right places.
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2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-31-2014, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Alan, you really won't find size/age to be a problem in 90% of the parks, honest. RV Park Reviews, is helpful. But, snobbery aside, most of us don't want to camp next to a bunch of trailers where duct tape is holding them together either. Life is harsh, but if I'm paying money to stay somplace, I'd like my surroundings to be pleasant. YMMV
Now BLM and free sites, all bets are off.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2014, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
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Quote:
Originally Posted by minke
I've heard it said that some campgrounds won't accept RVs 10 years or more old. To what degree is this true? Perhaps it once was true.
Thanks,,,
Alan
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Any place that minimum size and age limits I don't want to be there. National Parks, National Forests, have very nice campgrounds. Most don't have electrical hookups but that's fine with me. If you insist on RV Resorts, you takes your chances and pays the price.
RV Resorts, State Campground == $25 to $50+ per night
NP and NF = free to $15 per night.
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08-31-2014, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Alan, you really won't find size/age to be a problem in 90% of the parks, honest. RV Park Reviews, is helpful. But, snobbery aside, most of us don't want to camp next to a bunch of trailers where duct tape is holding them together either. Life is harsh, but if I'm paying money to stay somplace, I'd like my surroundings to be pleasant. YMMV
Now BLM and free sites, all bets are off.
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I'm not sure if I am making mistakes with my postings. I don't want to become the odd guy out. ..have I started wrong or gotten pigeonholed as not worthy to be a member of the forum?
I'm asking because I want to know and don't want to take things personal unless they are.
You have the flavor of the group.
Thanks in advance.
Simply,
Lesa
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08-31-2014, 03:54 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
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Omgosh I was typing a PM ... gosh. I can't even delete it now
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08-31-2014, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
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Really embarrassed
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08-31-2014, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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We've camped over 3,000 nights since we retired and have been in all qualities of campgrounds. We rarely stay in expensive campgrounds, usually only when we're meeting the needs of someone else, like visiting a friend or relative.
We have on a very few occasions driven into and out of a campground. However even when we have stayed in some 'seedy' campgrounds we have never had a problem and the people have been friendly.
We accept the campground as it is. State parks can be nice but on weekends we know there will be a lot of children and occasionally the noisy party.
For us we're so happy to be traveling about the background of the park hardly bothers us. We can always move on.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-31-2014, 03:56 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
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ABSOLUTELY NOT LESA. All kind and honest opinions are desired here. I mentioned the duct tape trailers. Next to that RV resort (which is very nice) not far from my home, there's another one almost next door. Where the trailers look like they'd never make it 5 miles down the road without losing some siding.
I often mention different strokes for different folks, they're all good. If it works for you, it works for us.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-31-2014, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Lesa,
Don't be embarrassed. I've written a number of posts I wish I hadn't. It's the nature of forums.
If you write something and don't want to send it close the page, nothing happens unless you hit post, of course that can happen by accident.
Also as long as a post has edit on it it can be changed or deleted.
This is a friendly group, some think the "F" in FRV stands for "friendly'.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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08-31-2014, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Lesa
Trailer: In the market!
Arizona
Posts: 138
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Thanks
I'm probably sensitive because my Scamp project came with a ghetto/redneck duct taped window on the rear....okay just trying to save face lol
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