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26_2_2go
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Apr 25, 2013

TT elite membership - is it worth it?

Just looking for feedback on your experience with TT. I've heard a bunch of comments, both positive and negative. To help me decide, I'd would like your thoughts, please only share factual comments, appreciate your response in advance.

I plan to start full time RVing in 2 months. Thru a broker I have found a TT Elite membershiop under $3,000. This membership supposedly sells for around $10,000, so it sounds like a pretty good bargain. 80 plus resorts, 21 nites in, can go from resort to resort year round, annual dues $549. Can terminate membership after 3 yrs with no penalty or keep paying annual fee's. I'm told the membership can be resold for about $1,000 after 2 years but will only include 14 days in resort. Membership also qualifies for RPI for only $89 dues per year and only $10 per night for these resorts.

So, what are your thoughts? Should I invest in this opportunity or run away from this supposedly bargain?
  • I am a full timer and have been a Elite member of Thousand Trails since 05. Back then it was private, under different owners, and public was not allowed without invite. Now with the public able to camp and visit for day use only, thefts and unruly children have become a problem. The public has no vested interest in the operations and maintenance of the campgrounds.
    But if you take precautions and members report problem campers, things will get better.

    If you use your TT membership at least 30 days a year, you will get your return on the dollar.
    With averaging (LOW) a nite of camping at $24 a night x 30 days equals $720
    I
  • We have the TT Elite membership. The price for a resale sounds about right. I would want to get the membership number and call TT direct to confirm the details. We fulltime and our TT membership works for us. We will average over 250 days/nights a year in TT parks.

    Best wishes on your fulltime adventures.