Questions for RVers

[RiverRat1]

For those that use an RV a lot...

What are the most important things you look for in a RV site?

Good wide roads, perfectly level pads to park on, a remote location (can it be too remote?), electric, water, sewer. Which of these can/do you live without and which ones are a must?

Do RV site fees include electric or do they each have a meter?

[cvanbrunt]

Ideally it would have mature trees around but plenty of room to maneuver, level pads and water, sewer and electric. All of the short term spots I’ve been at include electricity in the cost of space rental. I’ve heard long term sites typically have electric meters and tenant pays electric.


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[bboswell]

For those that use an RV a lot...

What are the most important things you look for in a RV site?

Good wide roads, perfectly level pads to park on, a remote location (can it be too remote?), electric, water, sewer. Which of these can/do you live without and which ones are a must?

Do RV site fees include electric or do they each have a meter?

short term sites include all utilities, some long term sites are metered.

Level stable pads, properly wired electrical service.

Depending on the trip either nice shaded spots for the heat or fairly open for good satellite reception.

back in sites should be angled such that people can back in watching from the drivers side.

[Randy M]

For everyday RVing, I'd say electricity, water, and sewage are the three most important and probably in that order (my opinion). Even campgrounds that don't have sewage usually have a dump station.

Electricity is almost always included in the price unless you are staying long term. Extra fees are usually for TV/cable, Wifi, etc.

None of what you listed is necessarily a deal breaker if you plan for it. Fill your camper with water before you leave and use it sparingly. This will also keep you from over flowing your gray/black water tanks. Harbor Freight generator for power and then you really have everything you need.

[Clay6x45]

Remote locations are great but you need quality wifi connections to stay connected/for work/ school/ tv streaming etc. Unless you want to pay individually for a starlink connection (it's expensive but well worth it for someone that needs to stay connected. Many people that work from home now work remotely from the RV.

[twistedmidnite]

Shade and room to spread out a little. Stayed at one camp that our slide almost hit the other camper. I Google earth places now and check them out.

[91cavgt]

My family and I have been full timing for 1 year and 10 months. After 2 months of delays, we are finally moving in to a house on Friday. It is rare but if you can find a place that has covers over the RV sites then stay there, ESPECIALLY in summer! Having on site laundry machines is REALLY nice if your RV does not have a washer and dryer. Our first RV did not have them but the second one did. We would normally spend $50 a month to do laundry for a family of 3.

All the parks that we stayed at charged for electricity but the rent included water, sewer, basic cable TV, and decent internet. If you have a paid TV subscription service and need the internet for that then try to park your rig close to one of the repeaters. This way you will have a strong signal and less of a chance of buffering.

If you will be moving frequently then look at making a spreadsheet of all the things you need to do before leaving and after arriving so you can check off each one. It lessens the chance of a costly mistake.

[surso]

Shade and room to spread out a little. Stayed at one camp that our slide almost hit the other camper. I Google earth places now and check them out.

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[BlessedVeteran0305]

I also look at reviews and make sure they are not close to any sketchy places. Security is my first priority being that an rv is not the most secure although more secure than a tent.