I just purchased a 2004 National RV Dolphin, loaded with everything for $32,000 only 22000 miles, like new in and out. My wife and I RV'd fully time about fifteen years ago for six months. The game has changed since then I know. We are going at this permanently this time. We plan to work and live in each location 3-6 months and move on. We want to stay in anything from luxury RV resorts, to local camp grounds. So my question is, did we make a bad purchase? And how many RV resorts have adopted the ten year rule? Our rig looks virtually new, but rules are rules. Do some parks make exceptions to this rule? Any other advise anyone can offer, well, throw it our way. Thanks!

If the rig looks clean and well maintained, you won't even get asked. It's mainly there as an enforcement tool when needed.

I've come across very few parks with the 10 year rule and except for the most snobbish "Class A Only" RV parks, most would likely waive the restriction for a well kept rig - and for revenue!Enjoy!

We've stayed in hundreds of campgrounds/RV parks over the years, and the only time anyone has asked what year our rig was at check in was fellow that had a relative with a similar model to our old Class C and he wondered if they were the same year. Some of the check in forms do ask for the year and make of our coach, but it's never been a factor for staying there. Sometimes they only want the year and make of our toad for access permit purposes.

I have never seen the 10 year rule on the East Coast but it may be here in a very few high end campgrounds........Our favorite campground in Myrtle Beach usually has a 1950s model long term in it..........

We have been to some RV parks that have the 10 year rule, but asyou drive around to the back of the park -- it seems to have goneto a 20 year rule!!??The rigs are all beat up, broken windows, awnings hanging in pieces.Tires flat and on & on & on.Like above poster said, "as long as it is clean & well taken care of, no problem!"Good Luck & Drive Safe!

the 10 year rule, how common is it and how is it enforced

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bob213
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
If you keep it in good shape it's like my wife...always 39 when asked. Just tell them it's 9 if they ask.............
darin338
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
Wow, fast responses around here. Thanks everyone!
Quick_trip
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
We have been to some RV parks that have the 10 year rule, but as
you drive around to the back of the park -- it seems to have gone
to a 20 year rule!!??
The rigs are all beat up, broken windows, awnings hanging in pieces.
Tires flat and on & on & on.
Like above poster said, "as long as it is clean & well taken care of, no problem!"
Good Luck & Drive Safe!
Oaklevel
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
I have never seen the 10 year rule on the East Coast but it may be here in a very few high end campgrounds........Our favorite campground in Myrtle Beach usually has a 1950s model long term in it..........
Dutch_12078
Explorer III
Oct 09, 2013
We've stayed in hundreds of campgrounds/RV parks over the years, and the only time anyone has asked what year our rig was at check in was fellow that had a relative with a similar model to our old Class C and he wondered if they were the same year. Some of the check in forms do ask for the year and make of our coach, but it's never been a factor for staying there. Sometimes they only want the year and make of our toad for access permit purposes.
tkcas01
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
I've come across very few parks with the 10 year rule and except for the most snobbish "Class A Only" RV parks, most would likely waive the restriction for a well kept rig - and for revenue!

Enjoy!
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Oct 09, 2013
If the rig looks clean and well maintained, you won't even get asked. It's mainly there as an enforcement tool when needed.

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