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whats next new 1/4mil rv cant boondock/walmart/truck stops and if they do at there own risk?its a bad rule.. the money rv parks make deal with old rv or sell the park...or there might be a new law past that rv parks really hate..and to rv park owner wake up a 2002-2009 rvs are 10x better then anything there maken today
1. These are private businesses. They get to make the rules that work for them. 2. An age-based rule is a bright line. I would bet the company is documenting denials so that when somebody sues for discrimination they can prove they've enforced the rule equitably. In this litigious day and age, the park will eventually be forced to prove a denial was not based on race, gender, religion or national origin. If they've made a million subjective exceptions, then they've opened the door for somebody to claim the park had other motives in the denial. Along with a lawsuit, that also means some activist government agency will stick their nose into the company's private business. 3. I recently told the manager of what HAD been our favorite park that if we ever had a rolling meth lab next to us again, it would be our last visit. They had a ten-year rule, but it was the slow season and they needed the revenue, so they let him in. The dog barking all night while the owner was out selling his drugs ruined our visit. Question: What is YOUR solution for a park owner who doesn't want rattletrap RVs but who needs to have a rule that's legal, is easy to teach employees, and can be followed consistently?
I wonder why the campgrounds are doing this. Is it to keep trouble makers out? Insurance? owner's preference?... since it is their business. I wonder if they have had bad experiences? I hope it doesn't become the norm because we just bought an old camper. UGH
We usually avoid private RV parks, and definitely we don't patronage them when they ask our RV year model. I'm sure they have plenty customers with newer models, then why bother.
Running generators at night (which shouldn't ever happen in a full hookup park, but things with RVs do happen). Pets. If you have a noisy one, bring an airtight sealed container to keep it in. Kidding. Not everyone and sometimes no one but you thinks your pet is cute. If you're animal is keeping me up or barking every time I return or walk out of my rig, you're destroying my and possibly others stay. Now that I read through comments, these are very popular problems.
I was wondering...if you pulled into one of these bougee campgrounds driving a 15 year old rig and they try to turn you away because if the age, what would happen if you say you are going to camp in your tent that is only 2 years old. Would they turn you away then? I can say we have not not come across these campgrounds yet...none have asked the age of our MH. Maybe we are just not choosing the higher class campgrounds and skirting under the age restricted campgrounds. Maybe posting a list of the age restricted campgrounds would help steer those with older RVs (and those of us who want to hang with them) to the more accommodating and welcoming campgrounds. Just a thought.
I jumped out of this video the third time you said "we'll talk about that more in a minute". I recommend removing that tactic from your video production. If it's a tactic to get people to stick around, it's just annoying, and if it's just something you haven't thought through, maybe figure out how to talk about what you're talking about when you talk about it.
I hope prices come down on older RV's means I can find a nice RV cheaper. I don't care about staying in an RV park that has bunch of rules. I prefer boondocking and campgrounds.
I beginning to believe these people make up stuff for views. Its not illegal to say here is our reservation and here is them saying RV too old. Its EXACTLY like a review. Cant be sued for the truth. Matter fact if you are you can countersue with millions AND I have 117 news organizations ready to email ANYTIME they try!!!!
Time for a RV campground guide book that lists all the RV vehicle age restriction requirement by campground; as a result, our RV trip planning to avoid without wasting our time attempting to site reserve and avoid that travel route. 2004 BT cruiser, short, old, but it all works. Maybe GS Campground directory could mark those campgrounds to avoid that have RV age restrictions in its directory?
I see from both sides pov but there needs to be a better solution rather than just a blanket denial of entry. I would be nice to at least see a list of parks with and without RV unit age limitations. That might save a lot of angst and stress and disappointment from the RV community. Let's start a Park Registry List (with and without age limitation) 👍
I can understand that they would not want "Cousin Eddie" showing in a disgusting piece of junk. But, there are many very nice looking rigs that have some age to them. My toterhome is based on a 1991 semi-truck chassis and it still looks nice. I have no interest in staying at any campground.
Instead of basing RV function off of age, maybe a safety inspection would be better , that would also satisfy any insurance liability for the campground
Thanks for sharing. I would agree with the environmental issue that you had shared. It is better to reuse and refurbish than to waste more resources making an inferior new one. This is not only for the reasons that you gave, but also because when you are refurbishing you can make choices like putting in good insulation, solar panels, and low energy use appliances.
I think one reason some RV parks restrict the age of RVs is because of the issues surrounding homelessness, particularly in high cost of living areas. It's a blunt instrument to keep rolling junk and disorder away from the RV park, and possibly avoiding issues with inoperable equipment, mess, and squatters. I've also seen some parks require a RVIA sticker, to keep home-built stuff out. If they do this, I would hope they would allow for a manager to evaluate exceptions on a case-by-case basis, and honor reservations once they are approved so a traveler isn't stuck with no place to stay.
Runnings is also a good choice. They have all the hardware, plus a great outdoor sections, including camping, hunting and fishing. However, there are only 58 stores, so they are not everywhere.
Very Warm and Friendly Videos! Makes me feel like I'm going with you guys! You have an inclusive way about you that includes the audience as if one of the family! ☺️ Best Travel Wishes
Forget about RV parks, more and more storage lots won't let you even store your RV with them if it is more than a certain number of years old. Near me a storage lot won't take anything more than 10 years old.
I have the same problem, my fifth wheel is twenty four years old and in good shape. I travel because of my work, my truck and camper are identical in age but I have been told no many of times. I always have to opt for a very crappy camp group.
