Work Kamping in Tent

[angelcjsnyder]

:h Hello: new on here, tryen to find out if I can relocate as I am a current Host for the KOA Kampgrounds in Florida, and need to move to the west coast due to health reasons, however we don't own an RV. is there anyway we can work and live in a tent until we can get ahead enough to possibly purchase one at a later date?
Can anyone help with this?
we will be leaving in 2 weeks or less. Thank You. Angel

[shenandoahvalle]

I camp hosted at Kiptopeke State park with another host who tent camped. When he showed up I thought he was nuts, but he had a blast and has returned the last two summers. We keep in touch and he has gotten a popup but says he had just as much fun in the tent.

[brookside]

I would check: www.coolworks.com and www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com Also, we have an adult son with Down syndrome who receives SSI and is eligible for other services that help us keep him at home. AZ, although it can be expensive if you don't know how to bargain hunt and I bet you do, is supposed to be one of the better states for Medicaid services. I am my son's paid caregiver. If this sounds of interest, pm me and I'll try to direct you to the info. I know that FL has something like an 8+ year waiting list for services. There are different waivers, physical, etc. Just thought I would put this out there if you weren't familiar. And, best of luck in finding something that works well for you and yours.

[angelcjsnyder]

valhalla360 wrote:
Anything can be done. At a campground we frequent, there was an older couple living in a tent all summer. Not for us.

How tight is the budget. You can probably find an old small travel trailer or popup for a grand or two. It will be in rough shape but probably a lot more comfortable than a tent for a few months.

tenting is fine, we have the accomodations from living in florida weather for 2 years, and I am on a tight budget. we dont have one or 2 grand.

[angelcjsnyder]

capndan771 wrote:
The Workampers organization would be a great spot to begin your search and questions.

they only take RVs....

[angelcjsnyder]

PawPaw_n_Gram wrote:
The US Forest Service has several dry campgrounds in the west which would be great for tent campers. Most are volunteer, but American Land And Leisure and RRM both have paid positions where tent campers are welcomed.ALL

thank you, I will check it.

[angelcjsnyder]

DianneOK wrote:
Moderator note....I want to thank you who have posted postively.....what a delight 🙂

your welcome!

[angelcjsnyder]

DutchmenSport wrote:
I don't see why a camp host could be a tent camper. I've seen camp hosts with all kinds of rigs, from mamouth motor homes to pop-ups. Why not a tent? I think the above advise is good. If nothing else, purchase a used pop-up, at least you won't be sleeping on the ground and dealing with wet ground if it rains.

I have experoence living in a tent for 2 years, I have air beds, and small rugs, and anything else I may need to equip my home life. At this time, I am saving money for the gas, and therefor cannot afford a popup, having to move within 2 weeks, doesnt give much time to get enough for that, so this is faster, and better, and I really dont mind a tent. I know how to make it home. maybe someone can donate a popup?I only make $400. month & my disabled child gets $700. we have car payments & insurance plus 2 dogs...so as you see we just cant do the most simplist thing.

[DianneOK]

Moderator note....I want to thank you who have posted postively.....what a delight 🙂

[capndan77]

The Workampers organization would be a great spot to begin your search and questions.

[PawPaw_n_Gram]

The US Forest Service has several dry campgrounds in the west which would be great for tent campers. Most are volunteer, but American Land And Leisure and RRM both have paid positions where tent campers are welcomed.ALL

[DutchmenSport]

I don't see why a camp host could be a tent camper. I've seen camp hosts with all kinds of rigs, from mamouth motor homes to pop-ups. Why not a tent? I think the above advise is good. If nothing else, purchase a used pop-up, at least you won't be sleeping on the ground and dealing with wet ground if it rains.

[valhalla360]

Anything can be done. At a campground we frequent, there was an older couple living in a tent all summer. Not for us.

How tight is the budget. You can probably find an old small travel trailer or popup for a grand or two. It will be in rough shape but probably a lot more comfortable than a tent for a few months.