MaverickBBD, when you say “meter” are you referring to the electricity use rate at a campsite? I’ve heard that some campgrounds charge extra for electric. I camp mainly at State Parks, National Parks, and military famcamps, and have never been charged extra for the amount of electricity I use.
The type of RV parks I mentioned are also cheaper than private RV parks, but State and National parks have a shorter stay limit; usually two weeks max. Unlike many, but not all, military famcamps where you can stay for several months.
Thanks everyone for sharing your stories. I guess, as one person said, there are no absolutes. Some people move around a lot even after full-time RVing for a long time.