Go to. Rvselfpark.com for additional information but there is a YouTube post from a texas couple that explains how it works.I have no financial interest in this park but find it a interesting concept.

Interesting idea--but on the pricey side.Thanks for posting it.

I stayed in a park in Oregon 8 years ago where you paid for your spot at a kiosk and just placed the ticket so it was visible in your windshield. When I pulled in I had no clue what to do and I went into a store/bait shop to ask and they told me what to do. It was actually a pretty neat setup. Do the campgrounds that you put your money in an envelope and put it through the slot in the door count as "automated" too?

Ken,It is my understanding that you register online and then answer a email to turn on electricity and water and gain use of sewer. After your term expires water and electricity are cut off remotely. If you think that compares to an envelope in a slot then to each his own.

So instead of having staff at the park watching you, they have everyone who has made a reservation watching you via cameras...

I've stayed at that park. It was a bit pricey for what it is, but it was very convenient. Water and electric worked fine. There were large boulders at the front of the sites, and you really have to watch your exit turn out of your space. Someone that had been in the site next to mine didn't, and drug the boulder a few feet, plus lost some of the fender area from their 5th wheel.

America's first automated RV park | Good Sam Community

Cat_Lady
Explorer
Sep 04, 2022
The couple that posted this info was RV Texas Y’all. Here’s the link for that particular video the poster referred to America’s First Automated RV Park
pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 04, 2022
America's First Automated RV Park | RV Self Park
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 04, 2022
wapiticountry, one advantage to the park owner is, however, no employee handling any cash or credit card. No theft or robberies.
NamMedevac_70
Explorer II
Sep 04, 2022
Well said Ken56 as usual. I have always enjoyed placing money in the envelop and dropping it thru the slot or into the Iron Man. Most satisfying and part of my camping fun. Iron Man is your friend.
monkey44
Nomad II
Sep 04, 2022
Iron Man is usually stationed at a camground where we'd like to stay, as well. :)
bgum
Explorer
Sep 05, 2022
Clearly this type of RV park is not for those who are technologically challenged or those who are resistant to change.

For others it will fill a need. I feel they do need to get their pricing in line with services provided. No pool, internet, fire ring, showers or restrooms is not reflected in the price. If this was a resort area or near a venue that draws crowds it would be different its not.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 05, 2022
bgum,

Well said. Especially on the pricing.
Walaby
Explorer II
Sep 05, 2022
I agree with Wapiticountry. Not sure I see the return on investment.

Mike
ken56
Explorer
Sep 05, 2022
I just stated how I feel about it. Some have said it's expensive for what is offered despite the savings on labor. Kind of negates that argument. The few parks I have stayed at that had an "iron man" for the money were acceptably nice for my needs. I had no complaint and would stay at them again. Granted, if you want a resort then GO to a resort. I go to many of them myself. I just find the contactless everything online I don't want to interact with people thing to be detrimental to society. To each his own.
toedtoes
Explorer III
Sep 05, 2022
I really don't see what the appeal would be for the RVer. What do you gain staying at this place over a manned RV Park?

Likewise, I don't see any reason to avoid it. Except for the "anyone with a reservation can hook into the surveillance cameras and check things out" - as a woman, that makes me uncomfortable.

Outside of the manned vs not-manned, I might stay there as an overnight to recharge batteries, etc, but I don't like staying in parking lots and that's what it looks like to me. I prefer campgrounds over RV parks.