Swim suit driers are so inconsiderate?

[K3WE]

It seems a lot of parks we've stayed in have rules against having a laundry line.

Sure, I can imagine that someone, somewhere went way overboard, but for your average family in your average RV park with a pool, a little laundry line strung between the canopy bars would be perfect for wet towels and swimsuits when the kiddies return from swimming.

The last park I stayed at said "dry your stuff in the drier"... yuck, that sort of screams "nasty cash grab!"

Now, instead of all of the classic "right of the park to set rules versus the right of the camper to go elsewhere" comments, I really would like to hear how many of you have ever seen over-the-top abuse of laundry lines, or are somehow inconvenienced if a neighbor throws a towel and swim suit over a line to dry?

...and from our resident RV park manager???

I just can't imagine that gross abuse of laundry drying is a widespread problem to the enjoyment of fellow campers, or that rules could not be written to address an extreme situation while allowing one to hang a few towels out.

[Crowe]

I disagree. I do not think that the world of campers is full of a bunch of repressed laundry line nuts who- if there were just no rules- would go nuts and put out tons of laundry.

And I disagree with you as I have seen it a number of times. I don't think anyone minds swimsuits and towels, but as another said tidy whities kind of ruin the view. Can turn a beautiful campground into something very unsightly. Unfortunately "a few pieces on a line" will vary from person to person. Then you'd have to hire the "laundry police". So for the ease of the campground it's all or nothing.

There's another issue that's been overlooked-safety. I've actually seen fishing line strung between trees for those "few items". Completely invisible to the eye and a real safety hazard, especially if some kid goes whizzing through your site on his bike. Then there are those who leave the clothesline up "for the next guy" who might not want it. We always carried a folding clothes rack. Wound up in some weird spots on occasion (like the top of the table) but it was there if needed.

[K3WE]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Ok, now your park has changed the rule to allow "a few pieces on a line". Who determines what constitutes "a few"? Does the park now need laundry police to keep the rule from being abused?...

I disagree. I do not think that the world of campers is full of a bunch of repressed laundry line nuts who- if there were just no rules- would go nuts and put out tons of laundry.

What evidence do you have that they would? (I do appreciate those of you who say that you've seen it)

...and to your question that I bolded, it's owners/management's park right? If the rule says "excessive laundry drying- as determined by management- is prohibited"...I think the problem is solved.

[raindove]

One time the next camper across from us hung out laundry. There was a LOT. Let's just say their underwear didn't do anything to improve our view of the beach. LOL Whatever gets them through the day.

[PapPappy]

My guess is that most parks will only enforce their rules, if they think that they are being abused. I doubt that they will kick you out, if they see a towel over a strut....and probably not for two of them, but when there are a dozen towels hanging from a rope between the RV and a tree....well, then they get the OK from me!

They want their CG to look nice, and be the kind of place that people will want to return to....it's a financial thing:) If you can do your best to make them happy, I'm sure that they will do their best to make you happy>

And as mentioned, "don't loose sleep over it:)"

[I_am_still_wayn]

Many parks have a dead fast no alcohol rule, but I always have a beer or two in the afternoon and wine with dinner. On several occasions a ranger has stopped and asked to see my vintage Airstream while I had a beer. I just as discretely as possible put down the beer and showed him the trailer. Not a word was said.

I suspect the laundry issue is the same. A few towels laid over the awning arms or on a drying rack behind the RV out of sight probably will not draw any attention. Now, 10 days worth of your freshly washed underwear hanging on a line stretched between two trees is another issue altogether.

[Dutch_12078]

Ok, now your park has changed the rule to allow "a few pieces on a line". Who determines what constitutes "a few"? Does the park now need laundry police to keep the rule from being abused? And yes, it absolutely will be abused by those that think they can get away just a couple of more items than you. We've managed just fine for years hanging damp towels on a retractable line in our bedroom and wet suits on a rod in the shower.

[gbopp]

K3WE wrote:

I just can't imagine that gross abuse of laundry drying is a widespread problem to the enjoyment of fellow campers, or that rules could not be written to address an extreme situation while allowing one to hang a few towels out.

You probably don't see a gross abuse of laundry because the RV parks stopped it before it gets out of control.
Yes, I'm sure they could change the rules to allow a few towels. But we all know what would happen......

[Go_Dogs]

We always have a bath towel, (or two) thrown over the awning strut. I have a spring-loaded shower rod in the bathroom for other items. I could see how too much laundry, could get out of hand-so I understand the rules.

[K_Charles]

Sometimes I go swimming and my suit is already wet.