Is the "cheap RV camping" fading into the sunset?

[TR25]

The old adage of location, location, location still has some truth in it.

and location ==>> increase/decrease demand, which leads to increase/decrease price.

This is why I see FT RV-ing (vs RV living stationary) as a decreasing population. And/or "living" for a shorter period of time...which could very well turn into RV camping while owning a home. So bigger, more luxurious RVs will be sold off as short timers don't need all of that space/amenities, especially considering the costs of payments, insurance, storage, decreasing value over time. I've seen a lot of people who had big class As not have them anyumore and instead, have a bumperpull trailer and truck in their driveway.
That's how I see the future.

Re $1600 a month for an RV spot? I pay $1200/month for a 1800sf, 4 bedroom single family house, 2 car garage, huge driveway, including all utilities/phone/insurance.
This will be the decision most will have to make, especially as they age in/into retirement.

 

[Wemustrv]

We find it is still very easy to find low cost or even free camping. The key is what are you looking for when you say camping? We do not want all the amenities, so for us finding inexpensive camping. Boondocking and camping on BLM land are a good choices. There are moves in place to limit or eliminate BLM land which is unfortunate. The reason for many of these closing is because people do not respect the gift of free camp on government land and leave trash where they camp or do not samp in the proper areas. We also love the federal,state, county and Corp of Engineering Campgrounds(tip for Federal and Corp campgrounds Senior Pass). You have to be able or willing to move but so many beautiful areas to spend time in.

 

[Old one]

There is a RV/marina near Deland, Fl that is part of the KOA group.
Campsites are $125 night for ANY RV. And you have to put up with Reservations America?
The marina fees are $1.25 a foot. It's cheaper t camp on your marine yacht than on your Land YACHT.
That said, there is a restaurant on premises, launch ramps for your boat if trailered behind you motor home.
Now, if you stay at a Florida Parks dept campground, the overnight fee is $18, if you are a Fl resident (or anyone in the party is) over 65 this fee is halved, add in: $9 electric and water, and a $7 fee for each reservation, which applies in some parks even for a drive up RV. It is at the ranger' discretion whether to charge the drive up RVers the fee. Granted, these parks are not KOA but you want cheaper.....

 

[Trav_lr]

Cheap RV camping is absolutely attainable if you are willing to be flexible, are creative and spend the time to research & plan. We recently finished 4 months on the road using paid RV parks, Thousand Trails, state parks and BLM in the desert southwest. We had the use of pools, laundry, bathrooms, showers; sometimes full hook ups, sometime water & electric and sometimes nothing. Our average cost for 122 days on the road was less than $15 per night. We had a fantastic adventure visiting 4 states and Mexico. Operating costs, food, fuel and insurance are another story

 

[Underboss]

Some folks complain about Thousand Trails but I bought a top line resale. I do not use it as much as when I full timed but it still easily pays for itself. When full timing I went location to location.

 

[HighwayNomad]

I have full solar and lithium so I dont have to rely on RV parks anymore but when I do I try to use passport america as it gets me 50% off. Mind you this generally only works in the off season but its been fine when I need a park just to do laundry and flush the tanks etc

 

[TDM]

Wh

I'm in Yuma on our own property. Behind me there are spaces for $25/day full hookups. No pool,, no golf course, no clubhouse but there are laundry facilities. There are rv parks with all the good stuff starting at $550/month plus electric. So, there are places way cheaper than $1600/month

at is the name of the place behind you ?

 

[dons2346]

Here you go: Yuma’s Own Little Campland - Hipcamp in Yuma, Arizona

 

[Holdmybeer]

We find it is still very easy to find low cost or even free camping. The key is what are you looking for when you say camping? We do not want all the amenities, so for us finding inexpensive camping. Boondocking and camping on BLM land are a good choices. There are moves in place to limit or eliminate BLM land which is unfortunate. The reason for many of these closing is because people do not respect the gift of free camp on government land and leave trash where they camp or do not samp in the proper areas. We also love the federal,state, county and Corp of Engineering Campgrounds(tip for Federal and Corp campgrounds Senior Pass). You have to be able or willing to move but so many beautiful areas to spend time in.

Larry Summers said "No-one in history ever washed a rent car". The over whelming majority of people on the contrary are not the problem, it's that 1%. which ruin everything for the 99% and they like it.

 

[AbdRahim]

Problem is everything has gotten out of hand price wise. Who would have thought a a burger and soda would be almost $17 with tip. Good cargo pants $50. Hey, it is a result of most of us being older.I was in a truckstop that sold fashionable clothing with brand names on them. I looked at a shirt for something like $95. I had to ask the sales person, what was so special about this shirt that anyone would pay $95. I remember shirts for $5 at the local department store when I was a kid- gas $0.39/gal. I thought it was highway robbery when it went to $0.75/gal. Now $4.39/gal in some places.

Never did understand economics. People demand higher wages, which gives the appearance of moving up. However, then prices increase, and no one is really ahead.

 

[Phillbo]

I'm in Yuma on our own property. Behind me there are spaces for $25/day full hookups. No pool,, no golf course, no clubhouse but there are laundry facilities. There are rv parks with all the good stuff starting at $550/month plus electric. So, there are places way cheaper than $1600/month

But it's Yuma. I just cant understand the draw...