We need Advice

[jenn_c]

Hey there! I’m Jenn. My husband and I are looking to open an RV park in Arizona soon. We need all the advice we can get! From not only other RV park owners, but people who stay at them. What they’d like to see in a RV park. Thank you!

 

[Neal]

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[Greg and Mary Brannon]

Read reviews of other RV campgrounds/parks - there's a lot of them. See what RVers like and don't like in those reviews. Do the good, avoid doing the bad.

Good luck with it!

Greg.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Hey there! I’m Jenn. My husband and I are looking to open an RV park in Arizona soon. We need all the advice we can get! From not only other RV park owners, but people who stay at them. What they’d like to see in a RV park. Thank you!

That is a pretty broad question. What type of client are you looking for? There are those that are looking for just the basics and a price per night to match. Then there is the almost opposite that are looking for a resort atmosphere with a pool, pickle ball, Bingo, bird house building etc. I can attest that there are lots of both in Arizona already. What will be your location?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Location, Location, location!

Local attractions for the traveler are indispensable. Seldom is the park the attraction, so find something to hype on your future website.

Also become the travel guide to your area. Anyone can offer a parking spot, your ability to engage your clients is what will set you apart.

 

[Boat Bum]

Start with a business plan.

 

[Mountain Aire Matt]

I think it’s a good idea to ask for suggestions from RVers who travel to a variety of RV parks. You haven’t said whether you’re planning to build a full service resort with lots of amenities, an old-school campground, something kid friendly, or adult friendly, or both, etc. As an RVer myself, I would ask for a few basics as a starting point. Concrete or paved level sites goes a long way to keeping people happy. Putting a little bit of space between sites so you don’t feel like you’re on top of your neighbors also makes a good experience. I would suggest putting some money into good landscaping so the place looks nice and welcoming. Beyond that, I think you need to consider your future customers.

 

[johnbro27]

Interesting question. We're on our 3rd winter in AZ, we stay at different parks around the state, never less than a week unless it's a travel day and rarely more than a month. The general area will have a lot to do with your plans--Yuma, for example, is great for the colder winter months while Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott would be much better for fall or spring visits--too cold in the winter. Given that virtually every RV park in the southern (Phoenix to the border) part of the state is 70-100% park models, what are you looking to do? A lot of the park model older parks have little room for the traveling RV unless it's a smaller 5er or travel trailer: our friends were in a spot last year in their 42' pusher with literally 2 inches of clearance between their slide and a park model next door. Generally I'm looking for a pull-through for our 45' Essex. As to amenities, again it depends on whether you want to cater to long-term residents or travelers. Parks like Val Vista in Mesa have amazing amenities but it's a community, not a stay-over. Anyway, my wife and I choose based on proximity to a Planet Fitness and whether they have pickleball courts. Cheers and GL.