KOA corporate not fan of monthlies?

That WAS the feeling at KOA...but in todays economy things have changed. We are seasonals at a KOA. They now allow aprox 50% seasional sites but do have restrictions the owners must follow. Our park is in the top 10% of all KOA's too. Without seasonals and monthly sites you could not stay in business in many areas in this economy

newman fulltimer wrote:
yes i have paid electric at a koa.i also managed one in colorado and i know what they increase it by thank you

In most states, the rate that can be passed along by a reseller of power highly regulated. RV parks with metered electric fit that definition, so they cannot charge anything more than the state mandated rate, which is usually the same rate as the park is charged by the utility provider plus a relatively small meter reading or billing fee. If you were the manager of a park in a state with regulated power (and I don't know of any that are not, quite frankly) you are committing a crime if you charged a rate above the legally mandated amount.

That's OK! There are more of us that aren't a fan of KOA's!!!

The KOA in Kissimmee Florida is a multi year Presidents award park. Huge sites, bar-b-q's and patio furniture on some pads. Long enough for the longest RV's and no meters. We spent 6 weeks there and had it reserved for several months but bought a lake front property to move to. I would stay there again in a second. Superb staff and Matt the manager is one of the best ever. The get tons of monthlys .

We have stayed at many KOA's that have meters at the sites and do welcome monthly stays. It's not usually listed on their websites however. I would select an area and call some KOA's to see what they say.

The KOA in Va Beach allows monthly during the off season, but because it is a tourist destination during the summer months it is daily/weekly only...

I would guess the individual KOA would make a decision about monthly rates or not based upon their demand. Like many state parks or COE parks - no more than 2 weeks in season, and monthly rates in the off season.

Kind of like the racetrack owner I used to work for said often

"The most expensive thing in this place is an empty seat" or campsite.

derekgraham78 wrote:
Hey,
Someone once told me that KOA is not a big fan of monthly campers, that they prefer overnight stays and do not like monthly campers to have any real stuff outside like chairs etc

And? Was there a question or was this just a general statement?

yes i have paid electric at a koa.i also managed one in colorado and i know what they increase it by thank you

newman fulltimer wrote:
they make up the diff with the electric bill

Not true have you ever paid a monthly electric bill, mine run 30=40 a month