Camping in a tent only site

While I don't think a smaller rig should refrain from taking a larger site if it suits them better, I don't think we need to get rude about the frustrations of folks with larger rigs.

The folks with these monster rigs have to understand the limits of there length...I did and they should...Buying an RV and choosing a length, should be should be well thought out before the purchase,not after!

That's what a toad is for,scouting out before committing to a site.And there is the internet nowadays for a phone call or spots available.

If 'ya snooze 'ya lose...

Lwiddis wrote:
Not hard. “Tents only” means only tents. Just follow the rules.

Never know. Camp host might be okay with it.

mountainkowboy wrote:

toedtoes wrote:

mountainkowboy wrote:

When it's first come first serve I drive the CG looking for the best site for us. If it's a giant pull-thru with an awesome view and available I take it. If the bus driver wanted it that bad they should have reserved it...and if they come up and say anything to me I'll tell them to learn how to reserve a site and quit whining like a snowflake.

How exactly is the "bus driver" supposed to reserve that site you took when you just stated it's "first come first serve"?

While I don't think a smaller rig should refrain from taking a larger site if it suits them better, I don't think we need to get rude about the frustrations of folks with larger rigs. We certainly don't need to start throwing out the snowflake accusations.

ANY CG that a 40' bus can fit in has some kind of reservation system, believe me I know, we had a 36' Moho and you had to plan ahead as to wear your going to stay, and most ruralish "FCFS" CG's can't take a rig over 30'. So then we're talking privately owned CG's...if they didn't plan ahead then it's solely there fault. Then to walk up to someone, who already paid for that site, and blame them for there decision not to reserve a certain space ahead of time IS being a snowflake...sorry if you don't agree.

Going to have to go with this ^^^

Camp sites are not the same as 'handicap' issues. I know most of the places we camp, if you fit, you can camp there. Tent or not.

You want a good spot? You didn't reserve? Get your azz up earlier. Nonsense to try and solve everyone's 'problems'..and it has nothing to do with being rude. I've seen tents in big RV spots...they paid for it, good for them.

toedtoes wrote:

mountainkowboy wrote:

When it's first come first serve I drive the CG looking for the best site for us. If it's a giant pull-thru with an awesome view and available I take it. If the bus driver wanted it that bad they should have reserved it...and if they come up and say anything to me I'll tell them to learn how to reserve a site and quit whining like a snowflake.

How exactly is the "bus driver" supposed to reserve that site you took when you just stated it's "first come first serve"?

While I don't think a smaller rig should refrain from taking a larger site if it suits them better, I don't think we need to get rude about the frustrations of folks with larger rigs. We certainly don't need to start throwing out the snowflake accusations.

ANY CG that a 40' bus can fit in has some kind of reservation system, believe me I know, we had a 36' Moho and you had to plan ahead as to wear your going to stay, and most ruralish "FCFS" CG's can't take a rig over 30'. So then we're talking privately owned CG's...if they didn't plan ahead then it's solely there fault. Then to walk up to someone, who already paid for that site, and blame them for there decision not to reserve a certain space ahead of time IS being a snowflake...sorry if you don't agree.

mountainkowboy wrote:

When it's first come first serve I drive the CG looking for the best site for us. If it's a giant pull-thru with an awesome view and available I take it. If the bus driver wanted it that bad they should have reserved it...and if they come up and say anything to me I'll tell them to learn how to reserve a site and quit whining like a snowflake.

How exactly is the "bus driver" supposed to reserve that site you took when you just stated it's "first come first serve"?

While I don't think a smaller rig should refrain from taking a larger site if it suits them better, I don't think we need to get rude about the frustrations of folks with larger rigs. We certainly don't need to start throwing out the snowflake accusations.

Ralph Cramden wrote:

mkirsch wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:
No it wouldn't. If I was motoring around in a 40' Prevost I would of made sure I had a site that could accommodate my rig prior to showing up at a campground.

Yep yep. that is what phones are for

So it's okay to just go where the wind takes you if you have a TC, but you must have everything planned down to the last detail if you drive a Prevost? How's that right?

So we're back to it being just plane RUDE, but that's how we've been taught. Always grab the biggest piece of cake even if you don't really need it, because if you don't someone else will.

Perhaps the government should intervene and regulate? It is ok to go where the wind takes you if you have a TC, and if you have a 40' Prevost you had better plan to the last detail because you're driving around in something the size of a Greyhound bus. You made that choice, the same as the TC owner, or the guy with the 37' TT or 5er, so deal with it, Don't take a pissyfit or have a coniption because you cant get the site you feel you're entitled to, because you're entitled to nothing.

It has nothing to do with being rude or what your personal opinion is as to what rude is.

If they didn't call ahead and reserve...BOHO for them. When it's first come first serve I drive the CG looking for the best site for us. If it's a giant pull-thru with an awesome view and available I take it. If the bus driver wanted it that bad they should have reserved it...and if they come up and say anything to me I'll tell them to learn how to reserve a site and quit whining like a snowflake.

mkirsch wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

Ralph Cramden wrote:
No it wouldn't. If I was motoring around in a 40' Prevost I would of made sure I had a site that could accommodate my rig prior to showing up at a campground.

Yep yep. that is what phones are for

So it's okay to just go where the wind takes you if you have a TC, but you must have everything planned down to the last detail if you drive a Prevost? How's that right?

So we're back to it being just plane RUDE, but that's how we've been taught. Always grab the biggest piece of cake even if you don't really need it, because if you don't someone else will.

Perhaps the government should intervene and regulate? It is ok to go where the wind takes you if you have a TC, and if you have a 40' Prevost you had better plan to the last detail because you're driving around in something the size of a Greyhound bus. You made that choice, the same as the TC owner, or the guy with the 37' TT or 5er, so deal with it, Don't take a pissyfit or have a coniption because you cant get the site you feel you're entitled to, because you're entitled to nothing.

It has nothing to do with being rude or what your personal opinion is as to what rude is.

jimh425 wrote:

toedtoes wrote:
Per the forestcamping.com glossary.

A website doesn't make you an expert. Not that they have to be wrong.

I'd be impressed if they had links to every type of campground and they all agreed.

I wasn't suggesting they were the sole definition. But it's one definition that applies to NF campgrounds.

toedtoes wrote:
Per the forestcamping.com glossary.

A website doesn't make you an expert. Not that they have to be wrong.

I'd be impressed if they had links to every type of campground and they all agreed.

mbloof wrote:
One of the many bonuses of TC ownership is being able to go places that other types of RV's are ether to large, not enough ground clearance or lack 4X4 to get or be there.

That's why I own one.