Just got the call from my favorite campground that our application for seasonal camping was drawn (It's a lottery due to popularity).I was a little dismayed this year that the rates were increasing from $1500 to $1900 for the season, but my desire to be using the trailer I'm paying for far outweighs paying for it and leaving it in storage.I'm getting really excited as a few very good friends were also drawn this year, and the kids are getting to the age where they can have some freedom around the park. Well, the two older ones can (8 and 5), the baby (just over 1 right now) will have to hang out with us.This will be our second year in the Zinger ZT33BH, and I am really hoping we don't have near the trouble this year that we had last. It's been with our dealer since last fall so they could figure out all the issues and get us back up and running with everything like it should be this year. I knew there'd be issues, as all new trailers have a bit of a personality to contend with, but this thing was off the charts. Luckily we have an absolutely fantastic dealer that's been taking very good care of us.I'm also looking forward to taking my Heli-Max 1Si quad copter out and getting some aerial photos of the camp site and trailer. I'll be sure to post them once I've done so.

Remember the cost of your RV can be written off as a second home. If a business with use of all or part it also can be deducted from income and or subtracted from other income if a loss. Check the specifics for your location as Federal and State regulations vary. Travel in an RV for job interviews can also be deducted including a mileage allowance, food, and site cost.

trop-a-cal wrote:Remember the cost of your RV can be written off as a second home. If a business with use of all or part it also can be deducted from income and or subtracted from other income if a loss. Check the specifics for your location as Federal and State regulations vary. Travel in an RV for job interviews can also be deducted including a mileage allowance, food, and site cost.Sorry but your comments are NOT applicable to Canadians!!

I can't stay in one place. All 2014 reservations made through New Years.

Seasonal camping in a great campground with wonderful neighbors is awesome for me given that I can camp 100+ nights while holding down a full-time job that requires my presence. Make sure you understand the rules about decks and sheds and outside stuff.

We're happy our seasonal fee is holding steady at $1,900. No decks or sheds for us. We're at a county park that doesn't allow anything more permanent than a small woodpile, and our camper has to be moved by October. Okay by us as we blend in with everyone else.Like you we have full time jobs and the DH has limited vacation time. Neither of us has a burning desire to see the country...yet. So seasonal camping is a perfect fit for our lifestyle.Have fun making some awesome family memories!

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bmupton
Explorer
Feb 04, 2014
colliehauler wrote:
I am very lucky to get my seasonal site as well, there is a list of people waiting for one. As for having to stay in one spot I have another TT that I can use for trips. There is no rule I have to only go to my seasonal site.

My main problem is I don't have a reliable enough TV to go any further than the 20km to this CG. For us right now, staying put is perfect. Maybe when I'm not tied to a full time job we'll wander a little more.
Kittykath
Explorer II
Feb 05, 2014
We have a 37' 5th wheel and don't even own a truck. The camping spirit runs through the family, and there are plenty of trucks available to haul us the 1/2 hour trip twice a year. Now we're in the market for a tiny camper for when the travel mood hits. Best of both worlds.
bmupton
Explorer
Feb 05, 2014
Kittykath wrote:
We have a 37' 5th wheel and don't even own a truck. The camping spirit runs through the family, and there are plenty of trucks available to haul us the 1/2 hour trip twice a year. Now we're in the market for a tiny camper for when the travel mood hits. Best of both worlds.

I have a few friends that would do the same for us, or I know of a towing company that will haul it for a couple hundred bucks to anywhere close by. Longer trips we're out of luck though, would have to rent a truck or something.

We're not really "on a whim" type people, so this seasonal site at one place thing works well for us right now. The best (and worse) part is there are nightly rental sites around us, so we always meet new people. Sometimes it is a hit and we have a really good time, sometimes we get told that "another party until 2am will not be tolerated". In that instance it was a friend and I who sat up by the fire having a few drinks and talking, nothing more. No music, no loud laughter, just idle chat.

I guess their definition of party differs from my own.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Feb 05, 2014
At the seasonal site I've made some good friends. I look forward to seeing them each summer. A lot of times will get together and talk until 2am . I don't have any close neighbors so no problems. Love looking at the stars with the Loons in the distance in a comfy chair with a small campfire and a adult beverage.
bmupton
Explorer
Feb 06, 2014
colliehauler wrote:
At the seasonal site I've made some good friends. I look forward to seeing them each summer. A lot of times will get together and talk until 2am . I don't have any close neighbors so no problems. Love looking at the stars with the Loons in the distance in a comfy chair with a small campfire and a adult beverage.

Stop it! It's still months away!!!
dwb4
Explorer
Feb 14, 2014
We did a bunch of travelling when our boys were younger but have been seasonals for 10 years now. We have a great spot in a small campgrd.We do a bit of tenting for a change of scenery.I don't have a decent tow vehicle either and with the price of gas around here........
We also got an new unit last summer. Unfortunately we have a terrible dealer and things are still not fixed.
Will be great to get a smoky camp fire going again tho.

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