Can a total RV newbie be a campground host?
Hi, first post here. I'm a fit, active and healthy 69 year old single male with grown kids. Former teacher & coach, former Realtor, former home remodeler, along with a few other things! Just sold my h...
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oldberkeley wrote:
My questions:
1. How long (on average, of course) might it take a lifelong car, van, and pickup driver like me to get comfortable and moderately skilled at driving an RV?
2. Again on average, how long might it take me to learn how to correctly use all the systems (electrical, water, waste, etc.)?
3. I've been looking at the Volunteer.gov website listings for campground hosts. I'm sure that there are other similar sites. It looks like something I'd be interested in doing. Can a total rookie/newbie/beginner adequately fill one of these positions, or would I be biting off more than I can chew?
All constructive feedback and suggestions welcome, TIA.
-Gary
1. Depending on the length of the RV, about 5 minutes to get used to driving it; backing up will take a bit longer.
2. For basic knowledge about 5 minutes. While the electrical is different than household, the wiring, etc., doesn't differ that much. Plumbing, etc., won't take long at all.
3. Camphost positions usually just mean taking payments for campsites, cleaning restrooms, etc. Depending on the individual campground, you may be asked to do some basic rule education (informing campers about dog leash rules, vehicle/people limits per campsite, etc.). Nothing you can't handle.
Get yourself an RV and go have a blast!
