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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You will have absolutely no problem with driving and maintaining the RV. At first, pick easy spots to park like a pull-through site. When you're comfortable with sizing up your RV in turns then start choosing backin sites. Try for a park off the beaten path (secondary road/small town) and during the week and preferably not in summer when parks are full to practice your backing up skills. That way there won't be a gaggle of onlookers watching you. :) Really, you'll be surprised how quickly you'll learn.
Also, RVers are very friendly for the most part and they will be very willing to help you out with any question/problem you might have. Even backing in - if you see someone sitting outside near your site, stop and ask him to help you back in since you're new.
As for hosting, you'd do just fine. It's no biggie. You just have to enjoy being around people. Each position is different so be sure to ask exactly what your duties will be and how many hours. There are many hosts that don't have to clean bathrooms, especially in national parks. They have their own maintenance people doing that. The same is true for many state parks. Many parks also have other positions from hosting. We've always enjoyed interpretation and have given lighthouse tours. If you enjoy working with your hands there are also maintenance positions and grounds people. Volunteering is an awesome experience. Hope you will do it!!
Also, RVers are very friendly for the most part and they will be very willing to help you out with any question/problem you might have. Even backing in - if you see someone sitting outside near your site, stop and ask him to help you back in since you're new.
As for hosting, you'd do just fine. It's no biggie. You just have to enjoy being around people. Each position is different so be sure to ask exactly what your duties will be and how many hours. There are many hosts that don't have to clean bathrooms, especially in national parks. They have their own maintenance people doing that. The same is true for many state parks. Many parks also have other positions from hosting. We've always enjoyed interpretation and have given lighthouse tours. If you enjoy working with your hands there are also maintenance positions and grounds people. Volunteering is an awesome experience. Hope you will do it!!
