Not sure of the logic

[mikeflys]

A few weeks ago we decided to take a weekend trip to one of our favorite RV spots. We called a week in advance which in the past had been more than adequate. I guess other people have caught on how nice this place is. We were told they were full. Here's the part I don't understand. The guy on the phone asked me what kind of rig I had. Told him a TT. He said the only site they had available was for a MH..... Why would it matter if I have a TT or a MH? Do you have a site available? Yes, then rent it to me.

[SoundGuy]

mikeflys wrote:
Here's the part I don't understand. The guy on the phone asked me what kind of rig I had. Told him a TT. He said the only site they had available was for a MH..... Why would it matter if I have a TT or a MH? Do you have a site available? Yes, then rent it to me.

SoundGuy wrote:
To quote your thread title - "Not sure of the logic" - WHY are you asking for an explanation from those here on the forum who could only speculate anyway and not the "guy on the phone"? :h

AmericalVette wrote:
:h

Good grief, you need to have this explained?! :R

[hohenwald48]

Pretty simple really. Motorhomes can pull straight in to sites where a TT would have to back in or have the TV blocked in by the TT. If utilities are set up for pulled in motorhome they would be in the wrong place for a backed in TT.

Another reason could be the lay out of the site next door. If you back in a TT next to a pulled in motorhome then they share the same "front" yard. Not a problem if you know each other but maybe uncomfortable for strangers.

[Bucky_Badger]

mikeflys wrote:
A few weeks ago we decided to take a weekend trip to one of our favorite RV spots. We called a week in advance which in the past had been more than adequate. I guess other people have caught on how nice this place is. We were told they were full. Here's the part I don't understand. The guy on the phone asked me what kind of rig I had. Told him a TT. He said the only site they had available was for a MH..... Why would it matter if I have a TT or a MH? Do you have a site available? Yes, then rent it to me.

I guess I would have asked him what the difference was:@

[myredracer]

Could be due to where the power, sewer and water connections are and the size & layout of the site. In older CGs, they can all be in different locations and far away from where a TT would hook up when backed in. Sometimes for a TT these sites require waay over 25' of shore power cord, sewer hose and water hose. If you carry lots of extra cord and hose you may be okay. Also, some sites aren't deep enough for a TV & long TT but will fit a MH and in some sites, your TT awning will be on the shady side. You might just ask the CG about this.

[AmericalVette]

SoundGuy wrote:

mikeflys wrote:
Here's the part I don't understand. The guy on the phone asked me what kind of rig I had. Told him a TT. He said the only site they had available was for a MH..... Why would it matter if I have a TT or a MH? Do you have a site available? Yes, then rent it to me.

To quote your thread title - "Not sure of the logic" - WHY are you asking for an explanation from those here on the forum who could only speculate anyway and not the "guy on the phone"? :h

:h

[Bird_Freak]

dadmomh wrote:
Don't know if it's still the same since we're non-campers now, but we made reservations at a GA State CG and it was NOT site specific. When we pulled after a long, long drive, we found that unoccupied sites had been paid for by someone in a group, tossed out a couple of chairs - or not - and even though it looked relatively empty, we could not find a site. To say that DH was irritable is an understatement. We had our paperwork for our reservation and headed for the CG host. He apologized all over the place and after making several laps did find a site for us and it was very nice. But with a site being taken when there is no unit there and just putting up signs + not being able to reserve site specific meant that we weren't going to make that drive to find out we were out of luck. If you're thinking of GA, make sure you clarify.

I don't know of any Ga. state parks that would allow that. Where were you and when?

[dadmomh]

Don't know if it's still the same since we're non-campers now, but we made reservations at a GA State CG and it was NOT site specific. When we pulled after a long, long drive, we found that unoccupied sites had been paid for by someone in a group, tossed out a couple of chairs - or not - and even though it looked relatively empty, we could not find a site. To say that DH was irritable is an understatement. We had our paperwork for our reservation and headed for the CG host. He apologized all over the place and after making several laps did find a site for us and it was very nice. But with a site being taken when there is no unit there and just putting up signs + not being able to reserve site specific meant that we weren't going to make that drive to find out we were out of luck. If you're thinking of GA, make sure you clarify.

[midnightsadie]

when times are good the owner can choose what he wants, but I,d think the sight was not good for a TT.

[korbe]

We have had Park developer clients that requested a design that included nose forward Class A sites along a lake front. A TT or 5er would not have fit.

[guidry]

Some sites for MH's have the utilities on the opposite side for them to pull in. If that was so, they should have asked if you could use the utilities anyway.

[gbopp]

I don't think there is any logic involved. The CG wanted a motor home in that site, not a TC.

I think it's similar to the 10 year rule at some campgrounds. They enforce it at their discretion.

Maybe it's time to find a new CG?

[is_it_friday_ye]

One more reason I like the state parks. We've never had our site moved on us. I don't like all the weird rules/signs at some of the private campgrounds either. I would call them and say you won't return because of what happened. Post an online review of the campground.

[3oaks]

rstanek wrote:
We had made reservations at a campground , we knew what site we wanted because of the size of our TT, made the reservation, showed up to find out they switched sites with someone else because they didn't like their site so they gave it to us, there explanation was, we didn't think you would mind, the site sucked big time, we haven't been back since....

If the other person certainly did mind, what made them think that you wouldn't mind?
Sounds like someone slipped a few $$ under the table at your expense (relocated you to very poor site)! :M


On another note, all the campgrounds that we have ever stayed at charged by the site, period. They didn't care what you parked there, as long as it fit, which of course, we always knew ahead of time. It has always been public campgrounds, federal, state, county, etc. for us, not commercial, if that makes a difference.

[_DJ_1]

Fireballsocal wrote:
It could have been a narrow spot only long enough for a moho and not for your trailer with tow vehicle.

This sounds most logical. One vehicle spot. MH or the dreaded TRUCK CAMPER!!! :E:B:B

[Fireballsocal]

It could have been a narrow spot only long enough for a moho and not for your trailer with tow vehicle.