Building a small RV park.

[Jim]

@Jim Is laying a concrete pad on site 8 a preview of all the sites getting concrete?

Yes, it sure is, but I can't do them all right now. I'm doing a pad on Site 8, building and furnishing the 3-Pines Pavilion and then putting a deck on the gazebo at Site 1. Also adding a site for the camp site host and 2 more sites down below the main park area. That should just about blow the budget for 2022.

Still trying to get a short air strip in for Neal to land his new plane on. But that's probably in 2023.

 

[Engleman]

We are located about 13 miles west of Franklin, NC. Come on up!

Was in North Carolina visiting my son who is in welding apprentice school there and absolutely loved it!! Back in Dec of 19.. Will look you up. Looking to get out of Ca.

 

[Sp0iler]

May I ask what gauge wire you ran to you 50 amp pedestals, and how far from the main panel?
I want to install a 50 amp service to my coach at my house. Thanks

JFI....
#8 THHN wire for short runs. 50' or less
#6 THHN wire for longer runs. 50'-100'
#4 THHN wire for really long runs. over 100'
Good luck

 

[MapNerd]

JFI....
#8 THHN wire for short runs. 50' or less
#6 THHN wire for longer runs. 50'-100'
#4 THHN wire for really long runs. over 100'
Good luck

Approximately how long is long, longer and really long?

 

[AuntieDodo]

I just started reading this thread from day one mostly curious to see when you started development.

You two have come a long way in a short time. Bravo!

 

[Hoshi]

Weather has not been kind to us. 19* the last week, high barely above freezing. Today was nice with high of 45. Rain the last few days and tomorrow evening it starts snowing with 6"+ expected. Snow turns to ice, ice to water and mud, mud, everywhere. Just can't get a run at it. . .

Just as soon as my husband had his surgery we are on our way to your place. It sounds like heaven.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Hey Jim! We're on our way to your place, with just a few stops on the way. Currently, we're in NW Tennessee, with stops in Charlotte MI, Sault Ste. Marie MI, Elkhart IN, Nappannee and Sevierville TN. See you in October!

 

[marc2912]

Hey Jim! We're on our way to your place, with just a few stops on the way. Currently, we're in NW Tennessee, with stops in Charlotte MI, Sault Ste. Marie MI, Elkhart IN, Nappannee and Sevierville TN. See you in October!

On our way, be there in 4 months. Longest are we there yet.

 

[Oldcamper]

The Deer Springs RV Campground Initiative

Trish and I have wanted to make a small RV Campground for a long time, but we just didn’t have the time. But lately, our interest has been renewed and I think we’re going to make a run at it.

The site we have chosen is a meadow down at the bottom of our property. It’s not perfectly level, but I had a company come by on Tuesday and take a look at leveling it out. The road coming in must be widened as well. Everything is subject to change of course, but here is what I’m planning at this time.

We hope to have a total of 7 sites, 4 pull through and 3 back in. This give us 6 for rental purpose and 1 for a campground host.

The good stuff: (depending on how you look at it)

• There will be full hookups at all of them
• Charcoal BBQ and fire rings
• There will be a minimum of 40’ between each of the individual RV pads, more in some cases
• The views are wonderful, and the setting is remotely luxurious
• Two huge dog runs, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs
• On site laundry room
• A nice pavilion with large, group BBQ setup
• Killer hiking, fishing and great stock Jeep trails abound. We’ll provide custom maps, GPS coordinates, etc.

The not so good stuff: (again, depending on how you look at it)

• There is no cell service in the area
• No cable and no Internet. I hope to be able to solve the Internet issue but I’m not sure just yet
• There will be no showers or toilets. There is plenty of room for them if we decide later to add them. But with full hookups, the guests should be OK and we don’t want the extra maintenance.

I’m very interested in everyone’s comments, suggestions and ideas. Below are some pictures of the project area.

Thank you all!


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I think that sounds great! That’s the setting I would prefer. I don’t really care about WiFi when I camp. Just need a little cell signal in case I need to call someone. So many parks in this area are becoming trailer park communities.