Do I need to reserve in advance?
I'm planning to start my first rv trip in May. I have already read information about some locations that are booked in advance in minutes, but what about parks (private and public) that are not in th...
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A few thoughts...
'Making do' helps when deciding on a RV park while traveling. 30A instead of 50A, using a back in instead of a pull through, a dump site rather than FHUs. Being ready, able, and capable of using less than optimal services is your best asset while RV traveling. And goes a long way to negate the need for reservations.
Oregon coastal areas (Oregon is my home state) can be crowded in certain areas, like Seaside for instance, where 'desirable' RV parks are packed, but the less desirable parks are fine for a night, or a weeks stay. Or you may have to head down the coast 50 miles to find an open park. I've spent months on the coast and never failed to find a park where I could stay a night, or week.
Wifi - If you're looking to avoid hackers, spoofers, scammers, etc. than avoid a Library. Especially those near a high school, junior high, or college. A library is always a poor place to do your banking. Especially if you haven't bothered to put in your first line of defense, a strong boot password. If you've done that, than you're good. (Computer Consultant in my former life). A RV park is mild compared to a library. And very safe.
Over the 13 years I've been full timing, RV park WiFi has gotten better and better. Even remote area parks seem to have half way decent Wifi these days. But then there are places like the city park on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. No Wifi at all. You have to use the nearby library. But if my business depended on good Wifi, I'd make sure I have a good data plan with my phone carrier.
'Making do' helps when deciding on a RV park while traveling. 30A instead of 50A, using a back in instead of a pull through, a dump site rather than FHUs. Being ready, able, and capable of using less than optimal services is your best asset while RV traveling. And goes a long way to negate the need for reservations.
Oregon coastal areas (Oregon is my home state) can be crowded in certain areas, like Seaside for instance, where 'desirable' RV parks are packed, but the less desirable parks are fine for a night, or a weeks stay. Or you may have to head down the coast 50 miles to find an open park. I've spent months on the coast and never failed to find a park where I could stay a night, or week.
Wifi - If you're looking to avoid hackers, spoofers, scammers, etc. than avoid a Library. Especially those near a high school, junior high, or college. A library is always a poor place to do your banking. Especially if you haven't bothered to put in your first line of defense, a strong boot password. If you've done that, than you're good. (Computer Consultant in my former life). A RV park is mild compared to a library. And very safe.
Over the 13 years I've been full timing, RV park WiFi has gotten better and better. Even remote area parks seem to have half way decent Wifi these days. But then there are places like the city park on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. No Wifi at all. You have to use the nearby library. But if my business depended on good Wifi, I'd make sure I have a good data plan with my phone carrier.
