DW and I were thinking about buying a seasonal site for this summer for our TT. While we like to travel, we think we would get more use out of having it parked and setup already. If we want to go elsewhere, we simply go and pick it up. Right now I store our TT on base and have to pick it up and drop it off when im not using it. This means emptying out the fridge and other perishables and dragging it back and forth from home to the base when we want to get ready for a trip.All signs point to havign it parked and setup at a site would save us a lot of time where we could just get right to camping. When we make reservations elsewhere, we simply pick it up and tow to the destination. Are there any negatives i would be missing by having a seasonal site? Prices seem reasonable (between 1200-2000 from april til october) with metered electric at some.

Buy? I am thinking you meant rent.I rent a summer site in the Thousand Islands and a winter site in Arizona. The luxury of going up after work (before retirement) was great. Everything ready it saved time and we actually used it moreWould I buy a space like they where advertising in Parish a few years age DEFINITELY NOT.

I meant rent, yes. We are thinking the same thing, with it being setup we will get out and use it more rather than just the trips we plan. Just wondering if we are missing anything that would be considered a negative to doing this.

I have a permanent spot on Leesville Lake in Ohio..Late March through Early November..Crappie and Musky fishing people here..I have to move it about 1,000 feet to higher ground for the winter, but that's easy..There's not one negative thing I can think of..It's perfect for us..Not interested in traveling to different campgrounds, especially State Parks..On the other hand, I can think of numerous positives..No packing and unpacking every trip..I take a smaller cooler back and forth and a laundry basket..Big cooler stays because it's always full of Beer..No mileage on tires..No beating the trailer up with rough roads..I'm convinced this is why I've had ZERO problems with the trailer..Boats in water at the dock...We get there, extend the 2 awnings, start a fire of which I have a ton of wood sitting on site, and we hit the water in the boat..AND, we know every other camper in the campground!!!..Some stay all summer which is nice because everyone looks out for each other..Security..It's why we leave alot of stuff set up when we leave..Cover the boat, retract the awnings and "See Ya'll Next Week"!!!

An RV on a seasonal site is like an inexpensive vacation home for many. You use it frequently and get to know the neighborhood. Another benefit is fuel, not having to tow it every "vacation", even taking more fuel efficient vehicle.It's just not for us. There are few places I want to visit more than once a year. We like the variety.

I think the biggest argument people make is not wanting to go to the same place all the time, being mobile. I have a seasonal site 900 miles from home that I've had for years, and will never give up. I love the area and don't have to worry about getting a site. I keep a large TT there that I would not want to pull around.I keep another rv for trips so I don't have to exclusively go there.Make sure you like the place and the people.

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Baja937
Explorer
Apr 16, 2015
I have a permanent spot on Leesville Lake in Ohio..Late March through Early November..Crappie and Musky fishing people here..

I have to move it about 1,000 feet to higher ground for the winter, but that's easy..

There's not one negative thing I can think of..It's perfect for us..Not interested in traveling to different campgrounds, especially State Parks..

On the other hand, I can think of numerous positives..

No packing and unpacking every trip..I take a smaller cooler back and forth and a laundry basket..Big cooler stays because it's always full of Beer..

No mileage on tires..No beating the trailer up with rough roads..I'm convinced this is why I've had ZERO problems with the trailer..

Boats in water at the dock...We get there, extend the 2 awnings, start a fire of which I have a ton of wood sitting on site, and we hit the water in the boat..

AND, we know every other camper in the campground!!!..Some stay all summer which is nice because everyone looks out for each other..Security..It's why we leave alot of stuff set up when we leave..

Cover the boat, retract the awnings and "See Ya'll Next Week"!!!
waltah
Explorer
Apr 16, 2015
I meant rent, yes. We are thinking the same thing, with it being setup we will get out and use it more rather than just the trips we plan. Just wondering if we are missing anything that would be considered a negative to doing this.
darsben
Explorer II
Apr 16, 2015
Buy? I am thinking you meant rent.
I rent a summer site in the Thousand Islands and a winter site in Arizona. The luxury of going up after work (before retirement) was great. Everything ready it saved time and we actually used it more
Would I buy a space like they where advertising in Parish a few years age DEFINITELY NOT.

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