RV on a lake.......would ya?

[harv418]

I just let loose a lease on a 1978 Alumilite Travel Trailer. it is on blocks, 100 ft from Sam Rayburn. Leveled. Everything works. Used it to base camp for the deer lease for the last 2 years. Excellent for that usage. It does get a little too cozy at times, but I spent 8 nights in it this last year.

It is excellent. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[mastercraftka]

We have had ours on Medina Lake for a couple years now we love it. We had a 42ft cypress fifth wheel but recently downsized to a 30 travel trailer. We go at least twice a month during the summer.

[Slew]

I like the simplicity of shutting off the water and lights and taking out the trash and locking the door till the next time! No mowing grass or yardwork when we go to the lake! Alot of the places on Fork where you can build a structure leave lawn care up to the property owner and half the folks in the park won't do anything! Plus there's taxes on it. I don't own anything where we are but have a nice deck and a decent place to stay the weekend when we go to the lake! When I leave I shut off the lights, turn off the water, lock the door, and grab the trash to put in the dumpster on the way out! My buddies that owned weekend places on the lake have all wished they went that way. They spent half their weekends at the lake doing yardwork before they could enjoy the place!

[MagicBlade]

Look for PARK MODEL homes. They are less expensive and are 600 sq/ft. I have one on the ocean in California and it works perfect and total cost was $40K.

[boh347]

I like the simplicity of shutting off the water and lights and taking out the trash and locking the door till the next time! No mowing grass or yardwork when we go to the lake! Alot of the places on Fork where you can build a structure leave lawn care up to the property owner and half the folks in the park won't do anything! Plus there's taxes on it. I don't own anything where we are but have a nice deck and a decent place to stay the weekend when we go to the lake! When I leave I shut off the lights, turn off the water, lock the door, and grab the trash to put in the dumpster on the way out! My buddies that owned weekend places on the lake have all wished they went that way. They spent half their weekends at the lake doing yardwork before they could enjoy the place!

This guy right here has the right idea

I take care of my dads place on oak creek and it’s 10 acres of mowing, water line fixing, sprinkler repairing, and maintenance nightmare. But, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Yeah Roy, just get an RV for now and build later. I’ll help ya out.

[175gr7.62]

Park Model. I have a 36 footer that stays at the lease. Has a washer, dryer, tube, and I added a dish washer along with a 25 gallon hot water heater that sits outside. It's like a little mini mobile home. You can find them used for very reasonable prices because they are kind of a pain in the arse to pull.

What a lot of people don't realize that it isn't so much the weather that kills RV's, it the pulling of said RV that kills them. Things flex and gaps open then the weather kills you. If it sits in one place you can usually keep up with the weather related issues. Like mentioned above, a cover makes a huge difference.

[Katch66]

We just put our RV on a lot at Richland Chambers Lake. Had a 48' x 40' RV cover built on the lot (my FIL has his RV there too). Gravel covering the lot and parking area means no yard work. We are about to build a large deck. Has a covered carport for the boats. I plan on staying a lot of time there this year as I am retired now! Now my goal is figuring out the crappie at RC.

[elliscountyhog]

We just put our RV on a lot at Richland Chambers Lake. Had a 48' x 40' RV cover built on the lot (my FIL has his RV there too). Gravel covering the lot and parking area means no yard work. We are about to build a large deck. Has a covered carport for the boats. I plan on staying a lot of time there this year as I am retired now! Now my goal is figuring out the crappie at RC.

Where you at on RC? That's the lake i do most my fishing and bowfishing at. I take my camper Thursday to Oak Cove Marina. I rented a spot there through the summer. I couldn't find anywhere else that allowed campers for extended periods. We need to go find some fish.

[Katch66]

Where you at on RC? That's the lake i do most my fishing and bowfishing at. I take my camper Thursday to Oak Cove Marina. I rented a spot there through the summer. I couldn't find anywhere else that allowed campers for extended periods. We need to go find some fish.

We are at Pelican Isle. They have rentals also for extended stays but they are not right on the water. There is a private boat ramp, pool, clubhouse, etc... It is not far from Oak Cove. We definitely need to get on some fish.

[tps7742]

This option does have its appeal but IMO if you don't get the "right" place over the years the areas get run down from lack of attention. Either life happens with kids into sports etc, or people just get interested in other things and the upkeep goes to the wayside. I am talking about the areas that have several residents.

[justin81]

The fam and i full time in 5th wheel on a property. We have fishing ponds and hunting, we love it. I say go for it. Gravel in where your trailer will be and if you can put up a cover to protect the trailer from weather. The metal kind are best but if that is too permanent even one of the fabric ones will help. Build you a nice big covered porch and your golden.

Two other things I would add is having a propane company come out and install a big tank so your not running into town all the time filling the small bottles. They will bring out the tank and slab and run the lines for you. It's a little more expensive but saves a lot of time. The second is have a designated power plug separate of your trailer installed for a big electric heater. That will save you propane as well during the winter months.

[dfkoon]

Sounds like a winner of an idea to me. If my lakehouse were smaller I'd keep it. But as often as I use it, just doesn't make sense. But an camper.... between lake and lease or whatever. Absolutely.