Developer · Member since 2020 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
2mo
OP if you have plenty of ground make a section for storage off to the side. Charge more for Pull thru locations than back in. We separate our storage by 30 and 40 foot spaces. Basically charge more for attributes.
Marble Falls, TX · Member since 2015 · 41 posts · 12 votes
2mo
Hi Bruce,
I am new to running an RV park so i am looking for information on how to do it well, like documents a RVer should sign so I am protected and to have a very clear understanding of what is allowed and what is not allowed at my RV park.
I am new to running an RV park so i am looking for information on how to do it well, like documents a RVer should sign so I am protected and to have a very clear understanding of what is allowed and what is not allowed at my RV park.
Thank you, Joe
Well. I am NOT an expert....but the RV trip I took last fall (a 10 day trip through Arizona in a Cruise America rented RV) was an epic trip and I learned a lot. Stayed in 9 different parks, and they all had different paperwork and rules. Some had a staff member give a brief talk, some had 10 pages of paperwork, others had almost nothing, just pay online and get there when you get there. I personally preferred the latter, because when doing these trips, you never know what you might run into that causes you to arrive late.....I would think that if you have adequate insurance, you would be covered against most incidents that could happen in these circumstances.
I would suggest taking a trip like I took, and make notes of which parks do what. What are their rules, hours, amenities, space sizes, electrical and plumbing connections....etc....
Or I bet there is an Association of RV park owners that could give advice as well....
Developer · Member since 2020 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
2mo
OP as @ Bruce said. Join group or rent a spot at several locations for a night.
Charge more for holidays. Only allow multi day stays on key holidays. Charge fee even if they don’t show. Have an overnight section. Dump fees. Water fee. Limited trash access not for overnight folks. Etc. Basically determine your services. Then firm up your contract.
Determine your discount types.
I would even have an area for tent campers. The more product offerings the faster the rent up.
Developer · Member since 2020 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
2mo
OP if you have plenty of ground make a section for storage off to the side. Charge more for Pull thru locations than back in. We separate our storage by 30 and 40 foot spaces. Basically charge more for attributes.
And...just an observation from someone with little experience.....but make sure you have the budget for maintenance and cleaning. The parks are all a bit different and most of them are very clean, but some stand out.
They are spotlessly clean, have every amenity, everything is thought of to make the RV visitor feel comfortable, super clean showers, a place to buy some supplies and snacks/drinks, local tours, even movies at night. The best I saw (on my limited trip) was the one at Monument Valley, run by the Navajo tribe. It was amazing!