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Dream_Chaser_'s avatar
Dream_Chaser_
Explorer
Oct 31, 2020

Snowbird Refunds

We have a site in Florida that we rent by the year -- May 1st to April 30 -- and pay in advance to get a discount. Obviously this year, we will not be to make the trip and we are paid in full.

I am sure that many Snowbirds are in the same predicament and my question is:

Has your campground given you any type of refund or allowing you to use any part of your fee towards 2021-2022? I know it is not their fault we won't be there, but it would be nice if they gave some type of remuneration.

What is happening in your campground?
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  • dblr's avatar
    dblr
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2020
    Would they let you rent it out seeing you may not be able to go down? Maybe if they could re-rent it for you they might refund your money, just a thought.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2020
    A number of hotels that I used to frequent had a discount rate but you paid the charge no matter what happened that caused you not to arrive. Florida might have a contract damage mitigation statute.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 31, 2020
    Dream_Chaser! wrote:
    I would be more than happy if the park applied 50% of this year's fees to next year.

    I know it is not my fault nor is the campground's that I cannot go this year. A little bit of a break on their end will certainly encourage me to go back when the border opens.


    Have you called and discussed this with the CG ???

    Each CG would have their own policy.
  • Dream_Chaser_'s avatar
    Dream_Chaser_
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2020
    I would be more than happy if the park applied 50% of this year's fees to next year.

    I know it is not my fault nor is the campground's that I cannot go this year. A little bit of a break on their end will certainly encourage me to go back when the border opens.
  • bgum's avatar
    bgum
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2020
    Would a half or 3/4 refund be more appropriate? That way neither party gets stiffed due to circumstances. What is the parks policy on discounted payment in advance?
  • obgraham's avatar
    obgraham
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2020
    If my experience with travel reservations is any guide, most places will refund you sometime, and a few will tell you "tough luck, pal". No doubt the latter will complain in the future that people aren't loyal to them.
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2020
    What's stopping you from making the trip? Will Canada still be closed next May? My bad, I thought you were talking 2021. Disregard.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    Oct 31, 2020
    rk911 wrote:
    we were able to re-schedule to the winter of 2022.

    Same here :)

    ... Eric
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 31, 2020
    What does your agreement with the RV campground say about refunds?
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Oct 31, 2020
    we were able to re-schedule to the winter of 2022.

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