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Re: Can a total RV newbie be a campground host?
I want to thank everyone who replied, I'm pleasantly amazed and overwhelmed! It must be just as 2gypsies wrote, that "RVers are very friendly for the most part and they will be very willing to help you out with any question/problem you might have". I feel more assured that learning to drive an RV and operate the systems will be a matter of time and practice. As far as my campground host question, I'd thought that perhaps campgrounds only wanted very experienced folks in these positions, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I'm going to go back to the large dealer that I previously visited and look again, which brings me to one additional question. Having no experience with RVs, I was more than a bit surprised at the cost. Wow, these things are not cheap! The dealer sells both new and used (or as they say, "pre-owned"). I can afford a new one, but I'm also going to look at the used units. Any general thoughts--pros, cons, etc.--about buying a pre-owned RV?432Views0likes0CommentsCan a total RV newbie be a campground host?
Hi, first post here. I'm a fit, active and healthy 69 year old single male with grown kids. Former teacher & coach, former Realtor, former home remodeler, along with a few other things! Just sold my home and trying to decide what to do next. I love to camp. I've done it my entire life, all over the U.S. and Canada, including a one-year trip in 1995 in a VW Vanagon. I'm comfortable in the wilderness and in campgrounds, have no problem with solitude but also a good communicator, good with people. Virtually all my camping has been tent camping. I don't think I've even been in an RV more than a handful of times! But I'm very handy, adaptable, a quick learner, not scared of challenges. Last week I visited a large RV dealer in my area, just trying to get the lay of the land as far as the different types. My questions: 1. How long (on average, of course) might it take a lifelong car, van, and pickup driver like me to get comfortable and moderately skilled at driving an RV? 2. Again on average, how long might it take me to learn how to correctly use all the systems (electrical, water, waste, etc.)? 3. I've been looking at the Volunteer.gov website listings for campground hosts. I'm sure that there are other similar sites. It looks like something I'd be interested in doing. Can a total rookie/newbie/beginner adequately fill one of these positions, or would I be biting off more than I can chew? All constructive feedback and suggestions welcome, TIA. -Gary7.7KViews0likes19Comments
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