Older does not always mean wiser so.......

[GGeorge]

I am older but not wiser so I will come to the experts who have "done that" and found it was a good idea or not a good idea.

The SO and I will retire in December 2015, we are planning a trip to Alaska spring 2016. We have been approached by Resorts of America and Camp Resorts about purchasing a "Home Base" site and then joining Coast to Coast (C2C).

Is this a good idea?

Resorts of America has offered us a home base of Rocky Fork in Kimbolton Ohio for $11,995 (55 miles from our home). This has a lifetime ownership, I can will or give to children and they in turn can will/give to grandchildren. 2 weeks free camping per year, then unlimited camping 2 weeks in, one week out for the remainder of the year. The cost comes with 1 year membership w/C2C, paid 1st year maintenance fees (399 per yr) and sister Resort America resorts are $10 per nite for 7 days.

Resorts has also offered to purchase a home base in Sycamore NC for $1595, life membership. Basically the same camping deal, C2C for the first year, and paid annual dues of $299 for the first year. They have told me this is a real deal, the current owner is selling for health reasons and purchased his "ownership" many years ago when things were cheaper. They told me in todays market the price would be approximately the same as Rocky Fork. They also said I can will/sell one more time under the "grandfather clause" from the original owner.

Camp Resorts is offering me $549.00 per year membership in "A" home base, 1 year C2C and $499 maintenance fees for 1 year. Basic same camping agreement. However, they will assign a home base. I live in Ohio, they could give me a home base in California. But I would get the 2 weeks free then two in one out rule apply.

What are your thoughts. Does anyone have home base membership? do you like it? Do you use it? Is it worth it?

Help

Thanks

G George

[Dtank]

donn0128 wrote:
NO! Big waste of money. If you really feel you would use it, start searching for time share resellers. That 12K price they quoted you can be found from a reseller for probably a third of that.

OP - Do a "180" on *ALL* of those - and a 180 on the reply above!

BIG waste of money...:(

NO, no , and *NO* !!..

BTW - you could join Escapees (see the Escapees Forums) for about $60, (may still have a lower price special) and use the parks in their system (like you would any other campground) - and also see if you are interested in their SKP Co-Op Parks (buy-in).

Nothing "lost" except your 1-year membership fee...;)

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[mpierce]

There are a few, I repeat FEW, people that these things work well for. For the vast majority of people, they are a huge waste of money. I know they do not work for us. It is possible they will work for you.

Do NOT rush into it. Do NOT buy one for at least a year. Research, and more research, is the key. Travel, and find out what works for you. If you find your travel style fits this, fine. Most people find out it does not.

[GGeorge]

Boy do I feel beat up!!.

Thank everyone.

G George

[kellertx5er]

So all of you think they should really think it over?:@

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Not for us. We prefer to use Passport America half price membership (limited) and Good Sam discounts, National Park Senior or Disabled passes (half price camping) and state parks to save money on camping. We also have the KOA card with gives a discount at KOA parks and frequent stayer discounts. (this one isn't worth as much because most KOA's are more expensive than other parks but sometimes it's the only park in the area).

[stickdog]

A thousand nights for $12.00 at ACE parks with your "old guy pass" two weeks comes to $168.00 that would cover you for the next 71 years, should you be so lucky.

[fla-gypsy]

No, not now or ever.

[2gypsies1]

A "no" from us, also. You mentioned passing it down to the kids and then grandkids. First, can you imagine what a RV park looks like after 20-30 years? The grandkids wouldn't want it. That is, IF it's still in business. Many of those types of parks have closed down.

There are many ways to RV economically. A time-share is not one of them.

Enjoy that Alaska trip and mosey on over to the Alaska/Canada forum on this site. Lots of good information posted and each year's travelers keep an ongoing post of their travels. There's one going now for 2015 travelers. Also at the very top of that forum is a 'Sticky' of excellent hints, things to do, places to stay, things to take and prepare.

[FunnyCamper]

we looked into these deals. we ran fast 🙂 not for us.

[TomB_]

eichacsj wrote:
Are time shares ever a good idea? No way I would ever buy into any.

DITTO!!! I've never been a fan of timeshares....:M

[noe-place]

I made the mistake in 1997 of joining coast to coast or thousand trails or whatever name they go by these days. If you camp ALL THE TIME, then maybe it would work but otherwise forget it. Stupid computer double posted. Admin OK to delete but you knew that didn't you.

[noe-place]

I made the mistake in 1997 of joining coast to coast or thousand trails or whatever name they go by these days. If you camp ALL THE TIME, then maybe it would work but otherwise forget it.

[Water-Bug]

GGeorge wrote:
I am older but not wiser so I will come to the experts who have "done that" and found it was a good idea or not a good idea.

The SO and I will retire in December 2015, we are planning a trip to Alaska spring 2016. We have been approached by Resorts of America and Camp Resorts about purchasing a "Home Base" site and then joining Coast to Coast (C2C).

Is this a good idea?

Resorts of America has offered us a home base of Rocky Fork in Kimbolton Ohio for $11,995 (55 miles from our home). This has a lifetime ownership, I can will or give to children and they in turn can will/give to grandchildren. 2 weeks free camping per year, then unlimited camping 2 weeks in, one week out for the remainder of the year. The cost comes with 1 year membership w/C2C, paid 1st year maintenance fees (399 per yr) and sister Resort America resorts are $10 per nite for 7 days.

Resorts has also offered to purchase a home base in Sycamore NC for $1595, life membership. Basically the same camping deal, C2C for the first year, and paid annual dues of $299 for the first year. They have told me this is a real deal, the current owner is selling for health reasons and purchased his "ownership" many years ago when things were cheaper. They told me in todays market the price would be approximately the same as Rocky Fork. They also said I can will/sell one more time under the "grandfather clause" from the original owner.

Camp Resorts is offering me $549.00 per year membership in "A" home base, 1 year C2C and $499 maintenance fees for 1 year. Basic same camping agreement. However, they will assign a home base. I live in Ohio, they could give me a home base in California. But I would get the 2 weeks free then two in one out rule apply.

What are your thoughts. Does anyone have home base membership? do you like it? Do you use it? Is it worth it?

Help

Thanks

G George

You "can/will" be able to sell one more time under the original buyers "grandfather clause". Your problem will be that NOBODY will buy from you because they won't be "grandfathered". What is a + selling point to you is a - selling point to your buyer. 😞

[GGeorge]

After reading all responses and some thought, we have decided to take the advice of dspencer

"Secure your wallet in your pocket, put your running shoes on and run Forest run! "

Thanks again for your wise help,

G George