So you think it's easy owning an RV Park ???

[old timer]

If I owned a camp ground, I would not let them back. Sooner or later they will not be welcome any where.
We have been at a camp ground that the owner had other people leave at day break for having a loud party after hours.

 

[Jim]

The Campground Owner’s Dictionary​

(What Campers Say vs. What They Really Mean)


“My camper is not junk.”
→ Translation: My camper is definitely junk.

“I know the rules say, but…”
→ Translation: I’m about to break the rules.

“I always clean up after my dog.”
→ Translation: You’ll be dodging landmines daily.

“I want to pay cash when I get there.”
→ Translation: I probably won’t be showing up.

“We have six people on the reservation.”
→ Translation: Expect a busload.

“I’ve got a question for ya…”
→ Translation: Prepare to be irritated.

“We’d like more activities.”
→ Translation: We won’t attend any activities you schedule.

“Well, every other park lets me…”
→ Translation: I’m about to describe something illegal.

“I know check-in is 1:00, but can we come at noon?”
→ Translation: I’ll demand it early, then roll in after dark.

“I can make that turn.”
→ Translation: Say goodbye to your grass.

“My husband drives trucks for a living.”
→ Translation: Can you send someone to back us in?

“I wasn’t driving fast.”
→ Translation: I was hauling ass.

“I have my CDL license.”
→ Translation: Who needs that fence post anyway?

“I replaced the cracked sewer hose.”
→ Translation: I rotated it so the leak sprays elsewhere.

“It’s just gray water.”
→ Translation: Nope, that’s poop.

“I have papers for my service dog.”
→ Translation: It’s just a pet and I’m lying.

“I’m upset you canceled that event.”
→ Translation: I wouldn’t have shown up anyway.

“I’m 10 minutes out.”
→ Translation: See you in two hours, after groceries and dinner.

“I follow all campground policies.”
→ Translation: I do whatever I want, you deal with it.

“It’s not 10:00 yet.”
→ Translation: Cue the explicit music.

“My dogs are well behaved.”
→ Translation: They’re furry nightmares.

“My dogs are always on a leash.”
→ Translation: I don't own a leash
→ Translation: He's a little dog, he doesn't need a leash

“My kids are quiet.”
→ Translation: They’re feral hellions.

 

[Rosy]

The Campground Owner’s Dictionary​

(What Campers Say vs. What They Really Mean)


“My camper is not junk.”
→ Translation: My camper is definitely junk.

“I know the rules say, but…”
→ Translation: I’m about to break the rules.

“I always clean up after my dog.”
→ Translation: You’ll be dodging landmines daily.

“I want to pay cash when I get there.”
→ Translation: I probably won’t be showing up.

“We have six people on the reservation.”
→ Translation: Expect a busload.

“I’ve got a question for ya…”
→ Translation: Prepare to be irritated.

“We’d like more activities.”
→ Translation: We won’t attend any activities you schedule.

“Well, every other park lets me…”
→ Translation: I’m about to describe something illegal.

“I know check-in is 1:00, but can we come at noon?”
→ Translation: I’ll demand it early, then roll in after dark.

“I can make that turn.”
→ Translation: Say goodbye to your grass.

“My husband drives trucks for a living.”
→ Translation: Can you send someone to back us in?

“I wasn’t driving fast.”
→ Translation: I was hauling ass.

“I have my CDL license.”
→ Translation: Who needs that fence post anyway?

“I replaced the cracked sewer hose.”
→ Translation: I rotated it so the leak sprays elsewhere.

“It’s just gray water.”
→ Translation: Nope, that’s poop.

“I have papers for my service dog.”
→ Translation: It’s just a pet and I’m lying.

“I’m upset you canceled that event.”
→ Translation: I wouldn’t have shown up anyway.

“I’m 10 minutes out.”
→ Translation: See you in two hours, after groceries and dinner.

“I follow all campground policies.”
→ Translation: I do whatever I want, you deal with it.

“It’s not 10:00 yet.”
→ Translation: Cue the explicit music.

“My dogs are well behaved.”
→ Translation: They’re furry nightmares.

“My dogs are always on a leash.”
→ Translation: I don't own a leash
→ Translation: He's a little dog, he doesn't need a leash

“My kids are quiet.”
→ Translation: They’re feral hellions.

At least my wife and I know and admit our kids are feral hellions...

 

[Boat Bum]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

 

[Jim]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

Just so you know, the list above is written in good humor. It’s a collection of tongue-in-cheek remarks shared among campground owners who regularly trade stories and ideas. The goal is to poke fun at the challenges we run into on a near-daily basis, not to criticize anyone for their choice of camping equipment, the conduct of their kids and/or pets, etc.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

While coming home from MN last year after visiting my daughter we wanted to stay at a luxury motorcoach resort at least once to see how the other side lives. We chose the Lake Erie Shores Luxury MotorCoach Resort, we loved it and are going back in October.

Anyway, we no sooner made the reservation when we got a call from them basically confirming the reservation with the question, is your motorhome in good shape? It was 9 years old at the time, my response was pride of ownership is abundantly evident. They welcomed us and there were no "airs" put on the whole time there. We did have one rather older motorhome (15-20 y.o.) show up next to us for overnight in impeccable condition so they will accept older nicely cared for MHs it seems.

I can't wait to go back!

Our last coach was 14 years old when we let it go but it was in very nice condition. We had stayed in many parks that had the 10 year rule. We just asked if we could send them a photo of our rig and we were never denied entrance.

 

[Boat Bum]

Just so you know, the list above is written in good humor. It’s a collection of tongue-in-cheek remarks shared among campground owners who regularly trade stories and ideas. The goal is to poke fun at the challenges we run into on a near-daily basis, not to criticize anyone for their choice of camping equipment, the conduct of their kids and/or pets, etc.

I got that.