Previous postShe has been accepted for 2 trials at Penn med. Yay!I need to find an RV Park/ Mobile Home park that I can put my '05 ALFA in so she and her husband can live in while the trials are done.Hopefully, this will be less expensive than a Hotel/Motel.Location: Penn Med, Philadelphia, PA. (We'll become Steelers/Phillies fans if this helps :) )Looking for full hook ups as I'll be setting it up and letting my F-I-L use it. Kinda needs to be " fool proof". He has a sailboat but has zero experience with an RV.Any help with locations/Phone numbers/websites is appreciated.Everyone who has responded with prayers/wishes has helped.She would be flying in from Reno and I'll be driving the Fifth wheel later.Thanks again for all help.

Can they deal with the cold weather in a RV park? I don't know if they have the weekly-monthly chain motels there but it might be as cheep and less to deal with.

check with the med facilities they may have RV parking with hook ups. I know of some hospitals that do out west. just thinking they might have them back east also. Prayers going out for you and your family. times like this you need all you can get.

colliehauler wrote:Can they deal with the cold weather in a RV park? I don't know if they have the weekly-monthly chain motels there but it might be as cheep and less to deal with.Extended Stay

Moose, Elks, etc have sites in a lot of areas.

I believeTimberlane Campground on the New Jersey side of the River is likely the closest to the Pen Med facilities if the hospital is where I think it is. There are not a lot of RV parks/campgrounds very close to Philadelphia and even fewer open all year. I don't know about Mobile Home Parks that allow RV's, but would think they also are more likely to be in New Jersey.

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colliehauler
Explorer III
Dec 18, 2013
Can they deal with the cold weather in a RV park? I don't know if they have the weekly-monthly chain motels there but it might be as cheep and less to deal with.
old_guy
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
check with the med facilities they may have RV parking with hook ups. I know of some hospitals that do out west. just thinking they might have them back east also. Prayers going out for you and your family. times like this you need all you can get.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
colliehauler wrote:
Can they deal with the cold weather in a RV park? I don't know if they have the weekly-monthly chain motels there but it might be as cheep and less to deal with.
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bucky
Explorer II
Dec 18, 2013
Moose, Elks, etc have sites in a lot of areas.
trailertraveler
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
I believeTimberlane Campground on the New Jersey side of the River is likely the closest to the Pen Med facilities if the hospital is where I think it is. There are not a lot of RV parks/campgrounds very close to Philadelphia and even fewer open all year. I don't know about Mobile Home Parks that allow RV's, but would think they also are more likely to be in New Jersey.
klm
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
Another suggestion for Timberlane, I am there now. It is in Clarksboro, NJ - right off I 295 - an easy 20 min drive into Philly (non rush hr). It is open year round with full hookups - wishing the best medical outcome possible - God bless
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
RVing in extreme cold climates can be a challenge even for someone very experienced with a RV. I don't think this is such a great plan for someone recovering from medical procedures and their spouse who has never RVed before. I think you would be better served having the hospital refer you to an extended stay facility.
taigarazz
Explorer
Dec 18, 2013
Ask to speak to the oncology social worker. Penn has a hotel affiliated with the hospital, as well as other options. there are no RV hookups at the hospital, and no truly close parks. When i was commuting there for work, I found my best option was the Super 8 motel in Mt. Laurel NJ. They gave me a discount for a long stay, rooms were nice, and secure. Philly is not a great place for a novice RVer to deal with norhteast winters
captron1966
Explorer
Dec 19, 2013
Try KOA West Chester, PA. Full hook ups and about hour drive to Philly.
Spleenstomper
Explorer
Dec 19, 2013
Many teaching hospitals have places like Hope Lodge or affiliated extended stay hotels, some hooked on to the hospital.

I also don't think a person with a bad cancer who is undergoing clinical trials should stay in an RV. She may be dealing with extreme medical issues such as vomiting. Etc.

I would think she needs to be at the very least in a hotel.

Just my thoughts (my husband had cancer)