I just got on to a new site for RVers?

[MaraZen]

So I won't sign up until I get my RV, it looks good but what do you think about this site? Has anyone in here used it to help with where to go? Harvesthosts.com You all go places and save money when you can, do you think it would help all the RVers saving money?

 

[Neal]

I use and enjoy Harvest Hosts. It's not necessarily a savings as you are supposed to either shop at the hosts business or donate to them a small fee. It ends up costing the same as a campground or near to it but it provides unique destinations. Some have power, some are boondocking (dry camping).

 

[Underboss]

I have never found the value in the out of the way locations to stay for one night and have to buy something I do not need.

 

[wildebill308]

I use and enjoy Harvest Hosts. It's not necessarily a savings as you are supposed to either shop at the hosts business or donate to them a small fee. It ends up costing the same as a campground or near to it but it provides unique destinations. Some have power, some are boondocking (dry camping).

There are some who now allow you to stay for more than one day, Some/most charge for the extra days.

 

[GlampDaddy]

We have been members for several years, but not renewing next time around. It’s not the greatest value, but if you like that sort of thing…

 

[wildebill308]

So I won't sign up until I get my RV, it looks good but what do you think about this site? Has anyone in here used it to help with where to go? Harvesthosts.com You all go places and save money when you can, do you think it would help all the RVers saving money?

Yes it can save you money if you are smart about your stay. Also look at Passport America can get you 50% savings on your stay.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

After years of being a founding member, I dropped our membership and here's why:

1. We had MANY, MANY problems with the Hosts who said "oh, sure...no problem for your RV!" Despite us EMPHASIZING our size (45' long by 13' tall) and weight (60k lbs), we found they were nowhere near prepared for our beast. Dirt, access, turn-around, overhang, etc.

2. One time, we were brought into the thick of a full-blown Harvest Festival with hundreds of vehicles, and said NO WAY we were going to go into that sea of cars.

3. Many hosts had poor followup, or flat out had no idea what the program was.

4. Of all the "attempts", we actually only had one truly great experience, and that was our very first visit; it was at the Chiloquin Train Museum during the "rona" and it was great...had a special spot, with 50A and was a neat place.

5. Yes, we patronized the stores, one was a winery and that cost us plenty...LOL.

6. HH is a nice concept and run by some good folks. I just feel it's not a good fit for our coach, travel pattern, and general camping style.

Bottom line is, out of the 5 years, I think we used a Host maybe 3 times...not a good value and just another hurdle that we don't need to overcome.

For some smaller RV, laissez-faire, boondocking travelers who love to explore museums, small venues, farms, and golf course parking lots, it might be a great fit.

Hope this helps.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

We used our HH membership a few times in some western states. It just isn’t the right value to us for a few reasons:
1) We would only use HH while traveling to an area, as our style of travel is to get to where we want to see and stay there for weeks. HH was only used for those overnight stops for a place to sleep.
2) Most HH are off the beaten path of travel. This takes time and when coupled with reason 1, wastes too much time for us.
3) Doesn’t save any money. Expectation is that you support the business. HH isn’t about saving money but about a different travel experience.
4) Many of the places only sell stuff that I don’t want or need. We don’t drink alcohol and don’t golf.
We did have a few good experiences but it was too much work for us and didn’t fit our style of travel. Maybe if retired and in a smaller rig it would be better, but we let our membership lapse.

 

[Wemustrv]

We have been Harvest Host member for over 5 years and we love it. We use it when we are enroute to a destination. There are many options for places to stay. Typically we will stay at Vineyards as they are usually very quiet. We have stayed at vineyards, wineries, breweries, golf courses, museums and others. We have also used the BoonDockers Welcome sites. There is no required fee to stay at Harvest Hosts however it is suggested that you do purchase something. Many Harvest Host will offer power for a fee as well as extra days. We use it enough that the cost of membership is worth it