Class A resorts

[Napria]

No debates, no flaming, no nastiness, please...

I want to understand why Class A only resorts exist. I understand why RV resorts might implement a restriction on the age of an RV, or why they may restrict to hard-sided RVs (no tents or expandables with tent ends). Can someone explain why Class A only, please?

Thank you in advance for being civil 🙂

[cjalphonso]

The class A resorts I visit here in SC are more like condo's than campgrounds. Each lot is individually owned and the management rents them out for the owners when they are not occupying them. They have association fees etc. just like a condo association does. Each site is individually "upgraded" by the owner with outdoor kitchens, cobblestone drives etc. I don't believe these resorts are money makers, but more offset the cost type of thing. I believe the owners only want the upper echelon as clients.

I must admit, I feel like Sanford and Son driving into the sites and being next to 1 Mil. plus Prevosts 🙂

Lets face it, $60/night in one of the most sought after areas on Hilton Head is a steal no matter how you look at it.

[Sooner_Schooner]

Same as a Corvette, Camaro, or Mustang club for auto enthusiasts. Just a group for like minded enthusiasts.

[Dog_Folks]

tsetsaf wrote:
To the OP: They exist because they can. From a business owner standpoint it is a great business model. You set this exclusivity of being "only for Class A" and then charge top dollar for the privilege. There is enough of an audience of folks who have serious money that they do not bat an eye at $70+ per night for the privilege.

$70.00? That's a bargain. Try $100.00 to 120.00 per night!

The park is busy!

[tsetsaf]

To the OP: They exist because they can. From a business owner standpoint it is a great business model. You set this exclusivity of being "only for Class A" and then charge top dollar for the privilege. There is enough of an audience of folks who have serious money that they do not bat an eye at $70+ per night for the privilege.

[StephJohn2010]

It is probably quieter in the mornings and at night. We are often woken up too early from a neighbor firing up his big dually truck. Especially ones with the 6 inch diameter tail pipes. Some are mega loud.

[aviator]

My diesel motorhome has the loud engine running only twice during my stay. Once when I enter and again when I exit the resort. The diesel fifth wheel or travel trailer tow vehicle makes the noise every time it is started, which is many times during the stay. If it leaves the the resort each day that is twice each day, exit and reentry. Some of the trucks do make a very loud noise. I have many friends who have all types and they had their reasons for making their choice. I have not stayed at a class A only resort.

[Dog_Folks]

We Cant Wait wrote:
From what I've seen looking at web sites, etc. "Class A Only" resort mean only one thing - mo money!!! It's seems to be just a status symbol thing.

There are two in my hometown. They are really, really, nice. But you are right, they are also really, really expensive.

[D___M]

Napria wrote:
Ok, so it's a business decision. I understand that.

There you have it. Nothing sinister, or complex about it. Some things are just what they are.

[We_Cant_Wait]

From what I've seen looking at web sites, etc. "Class A Only" resort mean only one thing - mo money!!! It's seems to be just a status symbol thing.

[John___Angela]

Napria wrote:
Ok, so it's a business decision. I understand that. A few hours north there's an Airstream park. I get that too. But then, if there's demand for a Class A only resort, s there no demand for an upscale fifth wheel only resort?

We're looking for our next RV. I understand the appeal of Class A motor homes, but we prefer the layout and extra space of Fifth Wheels. The price range we're looking at is the same as some Class A prices. I guess I was wondering if it's an exclusivity thing or is there another reason. A previous poster said something about the orientation of the hookups. Again, I understand that. It just seems that if an RV resort owner wanted to be exclusive, the restrictions would be for units over a certain length and under a certain age, or something.

It's not a big deal to me, I've just been curious about this for a long time. Especially when I'm researching places to stay and I see something that fits the bill, except it's restricted to Class A motor homes. But I'm always able to find a nice place for us anyway.

There are certainly more than a few high end RV resorts that take 5th wheels, trailers, various types of motorhomes etc and we have seen them in various parts of the country. We are in a resort (Outdoor resorts Palm Springs) that takes all (except truck campers for some reason). The only down side people sometimes mention is the sound of the diesel trucks driving around the resorts that pull the big fifth wheels. Personally it doesn't bother me much but some don't like it. I guess my point is you won't have a hard time finding upscale resorts that take 5th wheels.

[Jim_Shoe]

Remember when you were a little kid? If you formed a "club", it wasn't any fun if every kid in the neighborhood was in it.
Remember Stewart Oleson, that had an Rving series on TV a while back? I remember him featuring a Class 'A' only park in the southwest where folks purchased their spot. Each spot came with a small building that had beds, storage, a patio and a real kitchen. Probably attractive to full timers that wanted to stop moving for a little while.
I remember driving by a couple of RV Parks on Hilton Head Island that may not have been exclusively Class A, but when I drove by, it looked like it and they were priced like they were.

[Napria]

Ok, so it's a business decision. I understand that. A few hours north there's an Airstream park. I get that too. But then, if there's demand for a Class A only resort, s there no demand for an upscale fifth wheel only resort?

We're looking for our next RV. I understand the appeal of Class A motor homes, but we prefer the layout and extra space of Fifth Wheels. The price range we're looking at is the same as some Class A prices. I guess I was wondering if it's an exclusivity thing or is there another reason. A previous poster said something about the orientation of the hookups. Again, I understand that. It just seems that if an RV resort owner wanted to be exclusive, the restrictions would be for units over a certain length and under a certain age, or something.

It's not a big deal to me, I've just been curious about this for a long time. Especially when I'm researching places to stay and I see something that fits the bill, except it's restricted to Class A motor homes. But I'm always able to find a nice place for us anyway.

[rr2254545]

Napria wrote:
No debates, no flaming, no nastiness, please...

I want to understand why Class A only resorts exist. I understand why RV resorts might implement a restriction on the age of an RV, or why they may restrict to hard-sided RVs (no tents or expandables with tent ends). Can someone explain why Class A only, please?

Thank you in advance for being civil 🙂

Same reason there are Super 8 motels and Four Seasons Hotels

[John___Angela]

Some also have drive on lots so services are on your left rear as you drive on. We have stayed at a few. Very nice. Too each his own. We have friends with trailers and Class c motorhomes so they wouldn't work for us as a long time solution.