Want to buy a site in a luxury RV/motorcoach resort?

[Neal]

Tip - stay there, listen, learn, just don't view a site and think it's good.

1) Last I stayed at Hilton Head Motorcoach Resort I was in a section next to a factory or some place with dump trucks, etc. It started at 6 AM every day, it was miserable.

2) I'm now at Hearthside Grove Motorcoach Restort - site 295. I was woken up around 3 AM to an alarm in the factory behind my site which never went off. So much for windows open and fresh air to help me sleep while I'm sick. Today, it's non stop noise and what sounds like a horn going off every 15-30 seconds like it's a saw mill or something behind me, or a processor of some type and the horn blows to notify people that something is about to begin.

Edit: it looks like it is a metal processing center. Click here

Know your area, your site, surroundings. Only a few hours into day 1 and it's eye roll!

If you're going to rent a site, look at what's near your chosen site on the map such as factories, truck stops (had one of those too), etc.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Thank you for the heads up

 

[J&JD]

Google Earth is a great tool for checking out rv parks, fueling sites etc. We use it constantly.

 

[Rich W.]

Google Earth is a great tool for checking out rv parks, fueling sites etc. We use it constantly.

Usually it is. In this case the GE image of the park was taken before the loop Neal is on was built.

 

[J&JD]

Usually it is. In this case the GE image of the park was taken before the loop Neal is on was built.

That’s why we use both the park site map and Google Earth.
I make the reservations, and when possible, prefer calling to make reservations. I tell them our size, height being important with a Newmar, and ask if possible sights are quiet. They have so far been helpful, and honest. Judy D

 

[Ddmo]

Thanks for the heads up Neal. We’ll be there is a few weeks. Site 282. In the same loop, but hopefully far enough away from the noise.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[jaydee325]

Interesting. One of the more popular YouTube content providers gave the campground a glowing review with testimonials by residents about 11 months ago!

As always, buyer beware!

 

[Buc]

This is why we stick to fairly remote campgrounds. You just have to worry about partiers.

 

[Neal]

This is my new dinette view. I can get this at a KOA for half the price. Yeah, I'm the only site in my section that has coaches so close. I pick'em good! My other side is wide open and nice, don't want to discount that, but this came in yesterday sadly.

 

[bpaikman]

Usually it is. In this case the GE image of the park was taken before the loop Neal is on was built.

yeah we like to check out GE both satellite and street views - they can differ greatly

 

[bpaikman]

We've had similar experiences with hotels.

 

[Joe Hogan]

The Premium lots there are, in my opinion, priced over the top. Especially for seasonal use. Yikes.
Site 239, while very nice, is asking $590K.

 

[Headhunter]

Yep I hear you about being disappointment. We spent four or five days at Hilton Head. Traffic was horrendous getting on the island. Roads were narrow getting around camp grounds, Camp site was narrow and not to deep. It was ok, but I stayed at nicer sites for a lot less money.

HH

 

[sheridany]

That’s really interesting because lots of prevost and Newell owners talk of HG as one of the nicest luxury rv resorts in all of the US and a must see. Doesn’t sound like it from what @Neal says. Trust but verify.

 

[Neal]

That’s really interesting because lots of prevost and Newell owners talk of HG as one of the nicest luxury rv resorts in all of the US and a must see. Doesn’t sound like it from what @Neal says. Trust but verify.

Those that own will want to promote their location for resale value. As to the comment earlier about the YouTuber praising it - follow the money! People are bought these days, said YouTuber probably got a stay free in exchange for....

I haven't explored the area much so can't speak for the location. Of the owner resorts I've been to this is the bottom of the list for me. Tiny pool, no trash pickup, doesn't seem very active, minimal amenities overall compared to others, some lots are pretty tight, many are pull in so they are pointing at trees, not a great view. I don't get it. Again, there's usually some underlying reason for praising related to $$$.

The new section I'm in when built out will be interesting to see as it looks like some nice casita's will be going in.

Edit: Yes, there are a lot of Prevost and Newell coaches here.

 

[Neemer]

@Neal , I recommend heading to Charlevoix for a good day trip. It’s touristy, but we liked it. Check out the mushroom homes there.

 

[jaydee325]

The Premium lots there are, in my opinion, priced over the top. Especially for seasonal use. Yikes.
Site 239, while very nice, is asking $590K.

I've lived in SW Michigan all my life and many years, taken annual trips to northern Michigan. The prices of property in the northern lower have gotten ridiculous. Along with that the towns like Petoskey have just become busy tourist traps.

Contrast that ask for just a RV lot to this house in this post. LINK

 

[Neal]

@Neal , I recommend heading to Charlevoix for a good day trip. It’s touristy, but we liked it. Check out the mushroom homes there.

Took dawg for a drive down today. Was nice to get off the compound, see the water, town(s), etc.

 

[AbdRahim]

Thanks, Neal. That one was on my bucket list. It has been removed. I try to maximize days and minimize $ spent. If I remember correctly, they don't even have a monthly discount. It has been generally, highly rated, but it seems like all of the campgrounds in highly desireable tourist areas are way over priced. Some of my previous favorites have been purchased by large companies and prices were raised markedly, discounts eliminated etc. They lost my business.

 

[Neal]

Last I was in this area I stayed at a state park and really enjoyed it. I don't want to poo poo this place and give a bad impression but we've all heard of the hype as if this place is something magical. It is nice but not my cup of tea.

Four pickleball courts, today I finally saw someone on one of the courts.

For those that like this style of resorting, please enjoy. This is not for me at this price point. We all have our own likes/dislikes.