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| RV PARKS, MONEY SAVING TIPS |
| Money saving tips for the first time rvers. Discounts and Clubs |
RV parks and campgrounds are a necessary part of traveling for most
RVers, especially those that travel on a full-time basis. They are a little
oasis in an unfamiliar area, and can provide the necessary hookups to
let you enjoy many of the comforts of home during your temporary stay.
There are plenty of choices to be had when selecting an overnight stay
though, and here are some ways to save money at RV parks and
campgrounds:
RVers, especially those that travel on a full-time basis. They are a little
oasis in an unfamiliar area, and can provide the necessary hookups to
let you enjoy many of the comforts of home during your temporary stay.
There are plenty of choices to be had when selecting an overnight stay
though, and here are some ways to save money at RV parks and
campgrounds:
Arrange for a longer stay at the same place. Many parks and
campgrounds have daily rates that are higher than they are if you agree
to a multi-night stay instead. Obviously, it benefits the RV park if you stay
more than just one night, so they offer incentives to get visitors to do just
that. If you plan on being in a particular area for a few days anyway, why
not take advantage of any lowered multi-night rates that the campground
has to offer?
campgrounds have daily rates that are higher than they are if you agree
to a multi-night stay instead. Obviously, it benefits the RV park if you stay
more than just one night, so they offer incentives to get visitors to do just
that. If you plan on being in a particular area for a few days anyway, why
not take advantage of any lowered multi-night rates that the campground
has to offer?
Join an RV club where the members can often get a discount off the
daily rate almost anywhere across the country. For instance, Good Sam
Club members can usually get around a %10 discount on most overnight
rates across the nation. You may also be able to get the added benefit of
receiving discounts on other supplies and facilities at these
campgrounds because of being a member too.
daily rate almost anywhere across the country. For instance, Good Sam
Club members can usually get around a %10 discount on most overnight
rates across the nation. You may also be able to get the added benefit of
receiving discounts on other supplies and facilities at these
campgrounds because of being a member too.
Use less hookups where you stay. Many campgrounds include all
hookups in one standard nightly rate, but some charge only a base rate
and then charge separately for additional hookup options. If you are
watching your pennies for any reason, these parks can be a great place
to save a few dollars by just using minimal hookups during your stay
there.
hookups in one standard nightly rate, but some charge only a base rate
and then charge separately for additional hookup options. If you are
watching your pennies for any reason, these parks can be a great place
to save a few dollars by just using minimal hookups during your stay
there.
Stay at campgrounds that are off the beaten path. If you stay at an
RV park or campground that is in close proximity to a major highway you
will most likely pay more for that option. By doing a little advance
research you may be able to find a suitable campground that is more
rural and still has the features that you want. Usually the daily rate will be
much less at these kind of parks.
RV park or campground that is in close proximity to a major highway you
will most likely pay more for that option. By doing a little advance
research you may be able to find a suitable campground that is more
rural and still has the features that you want. Usually the daily rate will be
much less at these kind of parks.
Dry Camp. Some parks have lots that have no hookups at all. These
spots are basically just places to park your motorhome overnight and you
won't have all the comforts and amenities other than those that your RV
provides on it's own, but you can realize significant savings by taking
advantage of these low-cost park lots for a few days at a time anyway.
spots are basically just places to park your motorhome overnight and you
won't have all the comforts and amenities other than those that your RV
provides on it's own, but you can realize significant savings by taking
advantage of these low-cost park lots for a few days at a time anyway.
Off Season Camping. These are but a few of the ways to stretch your
camping dollar. Off season camping rates are as much as 60% below
normal rates is a good example of another way to save. Don't hesitate
to ask when checking in if they offer any special discounts besides club
discounts. (i.e. AARP, Military, etc.). When you know that you have
saved on your camping site, the evening cocktails seem so much more
enjoyable.
camping dollar. Off season camping rates are as much as 60% below
normal rates is a good example of another way to save. Don't hesitate
to ask when checking in if they offer any special discounts besides club
discounts. (i.e. AARP, Military, etc.). When you know that you have
saved on your camping site, the evening cocktails seem so much more
enjoyable.
State Park Campgrounds are often
overlooked by the rver. Many of these
parks have full hookups and the
amenities of the private rv parks at a
substantially lower cost. Another cost
saving idea is the National Forest
Campgrounds. Though the features
may be limited, and they may be
somewhat out of the way, you can
camp for a few dollars per night and the
beauty of the surroundings is unsurpassed.
overlooked by the rver. Many of these
parks have full hookups and the
amenities of the private rv parks at a
substantially lower cost. Another cost
saving idea is the National Forest
Campgrounds. Though the features
may be limited, and they may be
somewhat out of the way, you can
camp for a few dollars per night and the
beauty of the surroundings is unsurpassed.