Anyone been turned away from campground for older rig?

A local CG operator once told me they have a similar rule, but it's mostly to keep out the derelict types, because that tends to turn off (and turn away) other potential campers. They don't publicize the rule either. I think it's unfortunate since it eliminates a lot of folks who need a place to stay, most of whom are good folks and good fellow campers.

Ever read "Campground Reviews" where somebody gives the CG a bad score because there were old, beat up RVs there? No CG needs that kind of advertising nor do they need to find out that somebody checked in for an overnight, hopped in the tow vehicle and snuck out, carrying the license plates with them. Its really difficult to throw away an old RV.
My 'C' turns 10 this year. But its always been stored between trips in a heated building that I own, so it still looks new. Next year my RV will magically become a 2006. No CG owner can determine the age of every make and model of RV by looking at it. If I get caught, the owners don't take away my next birthday, I just have to leave.

jplante4 wrote:
I've never heard of a blacklist for campers. However, you should write something about this campground in rvparkreviews.com, the black list for campgrounds

I have. I kept it simple. I do take pictures of places I been, but have had a hard time posting the places I really liked cause I didnt want them swamped with people. But now that I found a place I REALLY like and I am signed up for next year I can go back and recommend all the good ones.

There are a few that I know of in Central Fl. I just put them on my "DON"T GO" list and let my friends know about it too and quite a few have rejected the campground and also let the operator /owner (what ever) know their feelings..

icanon wrote:
That's ridicules! What's next are they going to check the expriry dates marked on my food in the TT?
Camping is not what you got it's about having fun with family, friends, meeting people making new friends.

Well my parents swore I was conceived in a tent.:) so I been camping my whole life, portaging and canoeing in Canada, even camping across Europe with my mother in a VW. Both in the equipage of the campgrounds and the rigs people are bringing in and living in have gotten pricier over the years.. I think the whole "no tents and 55+ only" is aimed at appealing to a certain "caste" of RVers rather than campers. Certainly people with a lot of money can afford to buy a nice vacation condo but prefer their own big motor homes. I dont how many of those with higher end rigs actually care one way or another. I have met so few jerks in my lifetime of camping that it would seem to be easier to just kick them out rather than work up an elaborate set of rules to exclude them which would also exclude those in love with vintage or like me who just personally like old things.

Iraqvet05 wrote:
This CG is privately owned and operated and they make their own rules. If they said "no children allowed" I'd move on....I wouldn't consider it discrimination, I'd considerate it their business practice that doesn't deserve my business.

If they SAY that on their webpage. I dont follow a timetable and make reservations ahead. So when I look at Allstays etc. and their blurb pops up they need to say "no equipment over 10 years, no under 55, no kids, no pets, no tents" whatever, then I do know to look elsewhere. It is when they got rules and they wont post them I find fault.

If it has "resort" in the name, fair chance of age restriction.

westernrvparkowner wrote:
We do require all rigs to be actual camping units, no sleeping in cars (which might have been the primary reasoning for the OP being denied) etc.
I can see if someone was being vague or was obviously trying to evade answering simple questions about their rig, where a park (mine included) would simply not take a risk and just say "sorry, we cannot accept your rig".

I went camping part of this winter is a friend, a chronic complainer who didnt seem to understand that her dogs had to be quiet all the time. It is really a basic rule for camping. She actually got us kicked out of a campsite altho the owner then relented.

However, there is an entire group of us B RVers who are particularly fascinated with "stealth" camping, DIY and dual purpose RV rigs. Our conversations recently were how to get rid of all decals and other RV identifying markings, even if there are Bs with plain paint jobs. I have to park my RVan on the street in front of my house in a big city (with parking rules that dont allow RVs on the street) AND I want it to be under the radar for thieves even tho I got a robust alarm system.

Then there are the DIY (including me) who have taken a conversion van or something similar and built or rebuilt them inside to exactly our own specs. So I guess all of us are somehow lesser campers then? What are we then, "camping trash?" I camp in mine for 4 months in winter and 1 month in summer with my husband when I hitch his 2014 Teardrop to my 1992 GMC RVan. I am very proud of my 1992 GMC RVan. In fact, a couple days ago a campground owner was complementing me on how efficient and "green" I was with my tiny unit for one.

Yeah, this woman spoke with a mouth full of mush on speakerphone and I couldnt understand what she was asking and asked her several times to repeat. I dont care what the rules are but POST THEM on your website so I will know to avoid you like the plague.

Sea Dog wrote:
I think that the criteria
should be if or not the unit is paid for!

THANK YOU X 10

I have a conversion van very similar to, but not as old as, the OP. Also have a small trailer like he does.
I took out the extra seating, installed a sink and cabinet, water system, fridge, microwave, hot plate, porta potty, rubbermade drawer set, and cot. It has a built in generator that can run the AC. Also put a solar panel on roof to charge the extra battery.
I consider that a camper van.