Planning stage
Hello, we just joined the forum in hopes of gathering info and advice from those of you full-time rving already. We've always been campers, first in a very old holiday trailer in which the furnace an...
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Itzatrip wrote:
Arhayes, I hadn't realized parks got so booked up, it's difficult to commit to somewhere you've never been for three months, but I suppose the first time will be more of a learning experience.
Djgarcia, that's a great list to start off with, and we have talked about many of those things. It seems like a good idea to join Good Sam, is that what most people do?
Your welcome. Also remember that in the beginning you can pick an unknown area and stay for just a week which will you the opportunity to drive around and check out all the other RV parks until you find one that meets your needs Then you can think about making reservations for longer periods of time. In Ariz. the winter months are the high season and depending on your choice you need to consider making reservations months in advance. This will also give more choice of sites within the RV park. I make mine a year in advance but be aware that some of the larger RV Resorts do not refund your reservation money if you decide not to come but rather will just roll your $$ over for the next year.
I belong to Good Sam and have the RoadSide Assistance Service to use if you break down and need a tow for repair or have a tire changed. $100 per year, cheap! I would not RV without the ERSS! Yes there are other RAS policies, read the fine print i.e, are there any limit to the numer of miles you can be towed? Will you be towed to a repair facility that can actually fix your problem? Will they tow both your truck and Trailer? Would not recommend AAA. Call Good Sam and ask them to explain there RAS plan. I also have the TravelAssist plan($135 per year, Cheap!) which will provide a professional driver to drive your rig home if you are medically unable to and will arrange for air flight back to your home/hospital.
