looking for a workspace with RV hookups

A project for what? The RV itself or somewhere else?

If it is a RV project that can be done as you live in it check working boatyards. We have been using a boatyard for some years as our base for anything maintenance & repairs.

What kind of a "work project"? Do you need clean space for writing, drawing, etc? A Houston realtor should be able to find you a short term house rental. Or are you looking for shop space to saw, drill, sand, etc? A commercial realtor should be able to help with shop space.

If you are looking for clean inside space, you would probably be better off storing the RV and living in the place you are renting while working on the project rather than finding a place with FHU onsite.

Industrial shop space you're more likely to find FHU onsite.

Veebyes wrote:
We have been using a boatyard for some years as our base for anything maintenance & repairs.

The project we are doing isn't RV-related. But your idea of using a boatyard to work on you rig is an amazing idea! Somehow we've always managed to find RV parks that don't mind letting us do major work on our rig but if our luck ever turns, I will definitely look at using a boatyard.

When you do your work at a boatyard, do you live in your RV right at the boatyard?

BurbMan wrote:
What kind of a "work project"? Do you need clean space for writing, drawing

Yes, it is writing/drawing project! Good guess!

Any idea how long you will need the space?

Try doing a search on "shared office rental" in the area you want to be. There are a number of companies in the Boston area called "WeWork" and "Workbar" that specialize in renting space. When you find a company I would call them and ask about the RV hook-up part. One by itself isn't an issue-it's the combo that becomes difficult. I'd also contact groups like the Elks in the area. They often have hook-ups and might be willing to let you use/lease part of their facility on a short-term basis.

deprived wrote:

When you do your work at a boatyard, do you live in your RV right at the boatyard?

Many boaters live in their boats while they work on them in boatyards. Never gave a thought to hookups but boatyards are set up to pump out, not necessarily for dumping. My live-aboard friends us the marina facilities while on the hard for maintenance.

Dave

You will likely have to be very specific about what type of work you want to do in order to secure any space. Potential landlords are going to be very leery of nebulous proposals. Liability issues would be first and foremost among their concerns. They would also very likely fear that your project may be one that would leave their property a mess or worse. I have visions of rebuilding engines with all sorts of oils staining the floors and caustic chemicals eating away at the structure. And of course, a Breaking Bad meth lab would always be a nice fit in a short term workspace rental.
Also, why would you need to stay on site? That is just going to make finding a workspace geometrically more difficult. Finding true commercial space on a short term lease is likely to be wickedly expensive. Something you might try if you are on a short budget would be a Craig's List ad spelling out what you are doing and what you need. Most likely you will find someone with an old barn that might be willing to make a few bucks. Just remember, those old barns may not have a lot of power available if that is a concern.

Have you tried the regular snowbird parks? Many have meeting rooms for activities that are not being used due to the Coronacrud restrictions, but they should still be usable for your purpose.

deprived wrote:
When you do your work at a boatyard, do you live in your RV right at the boatyard?

Depends greatly on the boatyard. Some are really easy to work with others won't even let you work on your boat. But yes, it is sometimes possible to live on your boat while working on it.

We have in the past brought the RV in for a couple days when switching back and forth between boat and RV.

To your original question: Look for RV parks that have cabins for rent. Yes, you will pay for both a site and the cabin. We are over in Port Aransas as we speak and there is a rental cabin right behind us.