randot
Explorer
Joined 14 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: Just experienced our first Non-refundable campground
You know darn good and well your reason for posting was not to actually be quoted some percentage, but to voice your displeasure at having gotten yourself in a situation where you have forfeited a deposit., even though you knew the policy when you made your reservation. Righteous indignation at others for not posting as you wish they would isn’t going to get your money back or even garner you sympathy for a situation of your own making. And so what if I did want to complain a bit, I would definitely be in the same company as you and toedtoes.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Just experienced our first Non-refundable campground
toedtoes wrote: I think the OP did what so many do. He made the reservation knowing about the no refund policy but figuring it won't affect him. Then he needed to cancel and it did affect him. So now he has decided that no refund policies are unfair and we should somehow make these places change their policies so that he won't be faced with this again. It's a common occurrence. You read the rules, you decide they won't be a problem, then you find out they are a problem for you and they should be forced to change their rules. The RVer who wants to run the generator all night because it got hot, but generators are not allowed after 8 pm. The camper who gets one campsite reserved and then finds out he's got 10 buddies coming and the site only allows 6. The person who reserves a site with a "must be present for the first night or lose the reservation" and then finds out he has to work that first day. The rules aren't bad until you have reason to want to ignore them. Then suddenly they are evil and must be changed. Wow, just because I solicited information on how common it might be that campgrounds have a no-refund policy, I now am guilty of running my generator outside of hours, walking through peoples’ campsites, having way over the limit of people in my campsite, and kicking puppies. Starting to remember why I stopped posting much here.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Jackson,WY
bgum wrote: We stayed at the Virginian. It was centrally located and had long pull through sites. Pet friendly. It also had back in sites but you may be too long for those. +1 - we stayed here last year in a pull-thru site and have a 36' fifth wheel - no problems. Maybe they have changed their policy?565Views0likes0CommentsRe: Just experienced our first Non-refundable campground
I thank everyone for their responses. I didn't really want this to be a "you booked it and knew it so eat it" post, I simply wanted to know what others think about such a rigid policy and if it is that common. Luckily, I have not had to cancel a lot of reservations (which I prefer to have so there is no stress and I have a place to park my RV), but I had never run into this policy. I understand the standard within 14 days pay penalty policy, just thought this one was a little over-kill. Of course, live and learn and I will not book another nonrefundable campground which might be hard as more and more campgrounds are booked solid which is why I made these reservations more than 6 months out.465Views0likes0CommentsJust experienced our first Non-refundable campground
We finally had to face the sad facts and cancel our trip to Lake Almanor (burning up right now in the Dixie fire). I had made several reservations on the way to our final destination and had to start the process of cancelling those reservations. I came across a NO-REFUNDS policy at one of these campgrounds (credit card charged in full once reservation is made and no-refunds for any reason). Full disclosure, it does say this on the website when you make the reservation, but of course, at the time I had no reason to cancel. Also, just because it is in writing, that doesn’t negate the fact it is a crappy policy. I understand a cancellation fee for late cancellations, but I cancelled this reservation more than three weeks out. Obviously, we all know that the campground will be able to re-book this site and not be out any money – did I mention it was for Labor Day weekend? I would really rather donate $100 to a firefighter charity than just let this campground take it. Has anyone else run across such a crappy policy?11KViews0likes54CommentsRe: Those who have a ramp patio, do you really use it?
Our first toy hauler did not have one and we didn't care, but when we upgraded the new TH had one and we use it all the time. Great for the dogs (GSDs) and we have found many places to point it directly at the wonderful view. Sit drinking coffee in the zero gravity chairs and then just walk back through garage for a refill or grab a snack.576Views0likes0CommentsRe: Less fuel stops
I put in the KSH 45 gallon fuel tank tool box combo. The tank itself was decent quality, but I did have to do some small mods ensuring its longevity. One problem was the rivets on the hinge lid, they were not set properly on each end of the hinge allowing them to work. A few openings of the lid would eventually cause them to loosen, so I drilled and added two flush, stainless flat-head screws with nuts on each end, problem solved. The install kit is overpriced for what you get in my opinion. It comes with two lengths of 5/16 and 3/8 hose, several clamps, a fill pipe hose inlet, a Chinese made electric pump and some wiring with a toggle switch. The pump's electric connections are not very good, They are a slip on type and easy for them to fall off. The US made version of the same pump has its electric connections made with nuts and washers. The filler pipe connection was not the right size to fit the filler hose on my F350 and there was not much room to clamp on the filler hose and no barbs, I expected it to leak. I ended up modding my filler neck as shown, the fuel is pumped in the main hose and the breather is for the aux tank is added to the filler neck breather pipe. Overall, not a bad tank, decent room in the tool box area, however no instructions that match any of the equipment are included, so as long as you're confident plumbing fuel lines through the bed, running electrical through to the cab, it is not a tough install. I would have preferred not to have to make so many adjustments to make the locks and latches work properly and beef up the hinges, for the price it should work right out of the box. Moderator edit to re-sie picture to forum limit of 640px maximum width.475Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2013 Voltage Backup Camera
I accessed mine (3200) through the light in the back above the bunk and split the power lead and wired in a switch I put on the wall to be able to turn the camera off. Turned out to be a mistake because the camera fogged up. The radio and tv area in the garage area would be the likely spot as it has a constant 12V source for the radio. Sliding out the radio exposes the mess of wiring the factory installed. There is also an access point in our back cabinet that exposes the wiring in the wall. Not sure where it is on a 3600. Hope this helps.147Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.Mar 07, 202519,008 Posts Pet Owners
Notes from the road with the best travel companions around.Dec 29, 20242,081 Posts Travel Trailer Group
Prefer to camp in a travel trailer? You're not alone.Apr 19, 201944,027 Posts
