Mr. Camper wrote:
westernrvparkowner wrote:
Mr. Camper wrote:
Crowe wrote:
Just musing here. I think what BOTH sides (RVers and park owners) have to come to terms with is that a "one-size-fits-all" approach no longer works. With the plethora of RVs now available and the myriad of different types of those who participate I think it's time that a different way of charging might be in order. Do I have the solution to what it should be? No. But I have no issue with a base rate plus a charge for certain elements such as kids, dogs, use of ACs or whatever. I know some get peeved at being nickeled and dimed to death but some also get peeved at paying for things they don't use. I have only one child but always paid the family rate which usually includes two kids. Maybe I have too many other things to concern myself with other than a few bucks on a campsite.
Actually, I can think of five RV parks that have closed due to excessive fees.
What's your basis for this statement? Conjecture or proof?
That campgrounds we used to visit on a somewhat regular basis suddenly raised their daily, weekly rates and began charging for each pet, cable television, each extra person (over 3 or 4), 50 amp, WIFI, pull throughs (even when all back-ins were in use), use of A/C, electric heaters, and one place wanted extra $ for use of a picnic table. We aren't fans of, in your words, being nickled and dimed.
Have those parks subsequently closed? I doubt it. What has happened in they have adopted business models that no longer meet your needs and you are no longer their target customer.
And of course they have raised their rates, just like over the years you have seen the cost of most everything rise and also probably have seen your wages increase as well. Why would RV parks be exempt from raising rates?
If you quit patronizing every business that has raised their prices over the years, you are quickly going to run out of places to patronize.
Hasn't happened yet. I understand the need to raise camping fees from time to time but not to split off what were inclusive fees and begin to tack on additional add on fees. Many businesses, not just campgrounds, go out of bussiness when they price themselves out of business. For the five we know about it wasn't just our business they lost but many others bailed out as well. Should we ever run out of places to patronize we'll adjust and overcome to find places that do meet our needs. Is your yard available to rent?
Still waiting for some examples of those campgrounds that have priced themselves out of business. Businesses close all the time and I doubt you have insight into why they actually closed. Businesses lose customers all the time and seldom is that due exclusively to pricing. Doubt you would want to RV in my yard, since my yard is part of my RV park and I get a premium price because I offer premium services and amenities. And yes, I do have some add on fees on top of that premium price. (though not yet a pet fee)
