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Jedidad
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Aug 03, 2018

Stay at a park a month or more then move on and do it again?

Am getting ready to purchase an RV and was thinking about RVing pretty much full time at least for a year or so and see the country. To save money I was looking at doing a lot of boondocking rather than pay for nights in an RV park.

Then I noticed that some parks have monthly rates that are ridiculously low. Some as low as $250/month! Some with full hookups and some have you pay extra for the electric you use.

So I'm thinking that I could perhaps see the country at a more leisurely pace, staying at a park for a month or so and explore the surrounding area in my toad then move on to another area.

I know snowbirds kind of do this, staying 6 months or so in one park. So, any downside to this? Thx.
  • Yes, a month here, a month there, is a good way to go. And sometimes you don't have to move far for totally different scenery and things to do.

    Some things, but not a lot, will take some broad planning.
    * Go to Quartzsite when all the people are there & the big tent is open
    * Plan to be either in the northern states and at higher elevations when the summer heat starts. Follow the temperature that you like.
    * Take or get your passport in case you want to go into Canada or Mexico.
    * A lot of RV parks like in Arizona and especially Florida may get full in the winter, so you may need to make some reservations.
    * The State and National parks are great. Cheap rates and more room.
    * Watch out for some locations like Washington DC or Cival War sites in the summer when the kids are out of school and families are traveling. The best time is right before they get or school or just after they start school.

    Bill
  • It's a great idea.

    At commercial campgrounds, monthly rates are the best deal.

    At most state and federal campgrounds, you are limited to 2 weeks, and no discount for staying longer. BUT a lot of campgrounds are really inexpensive, especially if you have a senior pass. Many US Forest Service campgrounds are in amazing locations.

    IMHO a mix of the 2 types is the most fun.
  • I did that for about three years, off and on ... and had a great time. Did it in a 4x4 Truck with a Truck Camper so it could go pretty much anywhere, and could also drop it in CG for day trips.

    Saw a lot of the country, and a lot of the back-country as well. Easily made it a week without hookups, but still used hookups when available, to charge up and dump, fill water, shop, etc.
  • Common practice for full timers and snowbirds. If you don't want to stay a month, many have a discounted weekly rate although not as good as the monthly rate.

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