Tow and go to a permanent site
Been pulling the rig and DW and I have opted for a permanent site about an hour from the house. Any recommendations, comments, etc... tried searching the subject, but with no luck. Thanks in ad...
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We had a seasonal site for 17 yrs. ( good advice closing and dumping as needed , on the tanks )
here is a list of things that pop into the pee brain.
1. I only kept one propane tank open and drawing at a time. I was a 'lazy propane tank watcher' . Keeping one tank shut off allowed me to be sure I always had one full tank when the valve changed over. If you don't keep a close eye on it, you tend to forget .
Some seasonals used a larger 100# tank set up. It was a little cheaper and less trips to refill.
2. In our CG searching process, we were told the CG does not provide insurance for damage. It was up to the RV owner to provide his own insurance. Sometimes your homeowners covers it . Check into that because CG owners tend to not cut down iffy trees to prevent them from crashing down on your RV because its not their insurance claim . Just something to keep in mind. Ask about cutting down a dead tree, sometimes its on your dime and some owners forbid it entirely .
3. If you know how to make RV repairs, that's a plus. If not, secure an on site RV repair service (prior to making your seasonal contract) that will come to the CG in a timely fashion.
If you have to take the RV somewhere to make repairs , you will want your site set up to be easy enough to undo and go.
4. Mouse proof the RV as best as you can. When you are absent, they move in.
5. Use common sense . While you are absent , use the breaker or unplug the power . Disconnect the RV battery if you do that, so it doesn't drain it . Shut off the water.
If SAT/TV is important to you, make sure you get reception on that site when the foliage is full.
do you plan to leave it on the site all year ? if so......
6. Talk to others as to what they do when they leave the rig unattended all winter...cover it, don't cover it , or move to off the site to an open field away from trees.
I was not able to get to my trailer to check on it all winter unless I snow-shoed it 1/4 mi. to the open field site. Some owners head south leaving the CG unattended.
Ask if the CG owner makes rounds or not .
7. Locking the RV door.....DEAD bolt it . The dead bolt lock on the TT door uses your personal key. The handle/paddle lock uses a universal key. Don't just lock the paddle lock. The storage compartment doors also use a universal key.
Every teenage kid in the CG has a set of those keys from mom n dads trailer. A lot of drunk young people , I wonder where they got that booze from ?
here is a list of things that pop into the pee brain.
1. I only kept one propane tank open and drawing at a time. I was a 'lazy propane tank watcher' . Keeping one tank shut off allowed me to be sure I always had one full tank when the valve changed over. If you don't keep a close eye on it, you tend to forget .
Some seasonals used a larger 100# tank set up. It was a little cheaper and less trips to refill.
2. In our CG searching process, we were told the CG does not provide insurance for damage. It was up to the RV owner to provide his own insurance. Sometimes your homeowners covers it . Check into that because CG owners tend to not cut down iffy trees to prevent them from crashing down on your RV because its not their insurance claim . Just something to keep in mind. Ask about cutting down a dead tree, sometimes its on your dime and some owners forbid it entirely .
3. If you know how to make RV repairs, that's a plus. If not, secure an on site RV repair service (prior to making your seasonal contract) that will come to the CG in a timely fashion.
If you have to take the RV somewhere to make repairs , you will want your site set up to be easy enough to undo and go.
4. Mouse proof the RV as best as you can. When you are absent, they move in.
5. Use common sense . While you are absent , use the breaker or unplug the power . Disconnect the RV battery if you do that, so it doesn't drain it . Shut off the water.
If SAT/TV is important to you, make sure you get reception on that site when the foliage is full.
do you plan to leave it on the site all year ? if so......
6. Talk to others as to what they do when they leave the rig unattended all winter...cover it, don't cover it , or move to off the site to an open field away from trees.
I was not able to get to my trailer to check on it all winter unless I snow-shoed it 1/4 mi. to the open field site. Some owners head south leaving the CG unattended.
Ask if the CG owner makes rounds or not .
7. Locking the RV door.....DEAD bolt it . The dead bolt lock on the TT door uses your personal key. The handle/paddle lock uses a universal key. Don't just lock the paddle lock. The storage compartment doors also use a universal key.
Every teenage kid in the CG has a set of those keys from mom n dads trailer. A lot of drunk young people , I wonder where they got that booze from ?
