Starting a new RV campground...
What would be the best way to go, and what are the benefits and downfalls of starting a newly constructed campground in an underserved area? Franchise vs. Independent urban vs. rustic restriction...
Forum Discussion
Mr. Boyd, (OP)
Thank you for your service. We have the freedom to travel many nations by many means under the protection your service in uniform secured.
Back to your question, in my original response I indicated the importance of education and hobnobbing with industry professionals at conventions . That is only a starting place. Of course you are aware of the infrastructure, permitting etc. I think you asked here to connect with some of us who have done it.
You have had many reponses to your topic from some in the know, some hopefuls, some wishful.
The in the know are like me or WRVPO, the wishfuls want big pull thrus, on the beach with streaming wifi for gov't park prices, the hopefuls are looking for the impossible. There is no financially feasible way to build new or renovate a run down park that has the features asked for by the previous posters that you could operate at a profit. The land cost alone in a desirable area would drive your rates above what the crowd will pay.
Underserviced areas may be in the eye of the wishful who expects to get a fine site in prime season at the drop of his hat. To get a true idea wheather an area is underserviced, talk to the c of c, look at rvs parked in business lots, why are they there, at dump stations available, at propane filling stations. The attendants of those places can tell you many stories.
From 39 yrs experience, 16 as an owner, elbow room is a must. Pull thrus rate second, design your park with half to one third easy access. There are still good backer uppers out there with rear picture windows who do not want to look out their window at another rv. ( thats me)
WIFI Forget CATV. You must get and deliver enough bandwidth and signal to allow streaming on multiple devices. Figure on 4 mb / site. There are equipment providers like RUCKUS who have throttling routers. Avoid outside WIFI providers. Do your own, with professional help. Cost is prohibitive, service sketchy, as it still must come through the local ip or sat.
Thank you for your service. We have the freedom to travel many nations by many means under the protection your service in uniform secured.
Back to your question, in my original response I indicated the importance of education and hobnobbing with industry professionals at conventions . That is only a starting place. Of course you are aware of the infrastructure, permitting etc. I think you asked here to connect with some of us who have done it.
You have had many reponses to your topic from some in the know, some hopefuls, some wishful.
The in the know are like me or WRVPO, the wishfuls want big pull thrus, on the beach with streaming wifi for gov't park prices, the hopefuls are looking for the impossible. There is no financially feasible way to build new or renovate a run down park that has the features asked for by the previous posters that you could operate at a profit. The land cost alone in a desirable area would drive your rates above what the crowd will pay.
Underserviced areas may be in the eye of the wishful who expects to get a fine site in prime season at the drop of his hat. To get a true idea wheather an area is underserviced, talk to the c of c, look at rvs parked in business lots, why are they there, at dump stations available, at propane filling stations. The attendants of those places can tell you many stories.
From 39 yrs experience, 16 as an owner, elbow room is a must. Pull thrus rate second, design your park with half to one third easy access. There are still good backer uppers out there with rear picture windows who do not want to look out their window at another rv. ( thats me)
WIFI Forget CATV. You must get and deliver enough bandwidth and signal to allow streaming on multiple devices. Figure on 4 mb / site. There are equipment providers like RUCKUS who have throttling routers. Avoid outside WIFI providers. Do your own, with professional help. Cost is prohibitive, service sketchy, as it still must come through the local ip or sat.
