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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / August 2005Question to Full Timers
I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to find weekly and monthly rates in CGs, without success. All CGs post daily rates, but none that I have found, mention rates for longer stay. I am wondering, realizing that some of you boondock, and some of you stay many months at the same place, how much people who full time, budget, per month, for accomodations? I realize there could be as many answers as there are people who will respond, but, at least my guess will then be better informed than it would be at the present time. Thanks in advance. VA2 JTM Monthly rates are usually posted on a Parks website. The amount is going to depend on a couple things, location and amenities. South Texas has some great winter rates.....Florida more expensive, southern cailf also pretty spendy. I like AZ............... Most all give a better rate if you buy a annual. Where winter monthly rate may be $400 to 500 plus, you might get an annual for 240 a month............but remember you pay even if you are not there.........this is just an example........ We budget about 400 a month............ jmac > I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a > budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > VA2 JTM >I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a >budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to find [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > VA2 JTM It really depends upon your "style": If you're content to spend all your time without hookups, you might want to consider California's Slab City. http://www.slabcity.org/ will, for a modest $5/year, both inform you of their community and keep you up-to-date on the "happenings" at this minimum-cost facility. [Minimum-cost = free] One place [Birch Ridge Campground] where we like to stay has the following fee structure: Daily: $20 Weekly: $100 Monthly: $320 Season: $720 [May 15 through September 30] Peaceful, wooded sites, water, 20A/30A/50A electric, sewer included. Other places may run far higher, especially the "Destination" parks with golf course(s), pools, riding stables, etc. ________________- Other considerations may include area attractions and activities, dining costs, fuel costs, etc. J, We stay at least a month in one place and take advantage of monthly rates. On average, the monthly rates in Texas and Oregon (our most recent experience), ranged from $385 to $520. Some places charge a smaller fee, but meter your electric which you have to pay for in addition. Both places where we paid electric separately cost $0.07 Kw/hour. I have posted a budget with actual amounts from our experience on my web site: http://changingears.com/rv-checklist-budget.shtml Hope this helps. Charlie Changin' Gears A web site about the recreational vehicle (RV) lifestyle http://changingears.com > I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a > budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > VA2 JTM Thanks to those who responded so far, but "keep those cards and letters coming,folks!". All good info. >jtminqc <jtminqc1atnetscape.net> wrote: >I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a >budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >VA2 JTM Last year, we spent $5,368 for campsites. We belong to Coast-to-Coast , RPI, Passport America, and Good Sam. The total includes our dues for all those memberships, including our home park dues. We mostly paid the daily rates, with an occasional weekly rate. In general, weekly rates are six times the daily rate and monthly rates are three times the weekly rate. HTH  SignatureDD Our total was $6100 including 4 months in a resort park in Mesa, AZ. Included RPI, GS, PA. Dean >>jtminqc <jtminqc1atnetscape.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >HTH >>>jtminqc <jtminqc1atnetscape.net> wrote: >> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >>> >>>Thanks in advance. As another poster said, it all depends on your style. Many a free deal can be had by boondocking, staying at WalMart, and just utilizing common sense. It is difficult to say how much it will cost you, as each person has a different way of doing things. I personally me myself would prefer to go stay out in the boonies someplace than stay in a crowded campground. But, then, every now and again, it is necessary to stop in and dump and recharge. Even then, there are free dump stations, and places with free electricity and water. You won't know what it will cost until the year is over, and how cheaply you can get by is only up to you and your imagination and your behavior. Steve You are quite right, Steve. A lavish life style for one, may be the poor house for another. But the info I got so far, still gives me a good overview from which I can build a few min-max scenarios. Thanks to all who responded. >>>>jtminqc <jtminqc1atnetscape.net> wrote: >>> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Steve > You are quite right, Steve. A lavish life style for one, may be the poor > house for another. But the info I got so far, still gives me a good > overview from which I can build a few min-max scenarios. > > Thanks to all who responded. We boondock in a way that a lot of others wouldn't consider. We live in Nevada, and there are hundreds of secondary ranching roads all over the state. The west is like that in a lot of places. I thought it would be fun to go for a summer, and see just how cheaply one could live. I would rather stay in the middle of nowhere with no facilities, but that's up to each person. Keep track of expenses, and just see where it went. I think it would probably only be for food and gas and repairs. Kind of like those two guys who were on Route 66 and traveled all over in a Corvette. I don't think they stayed in campgrounds. Steve > I am considering full timing, next year, and am trying to establish a > budget of sort, ahead of time. I have been surfing the net to try to [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > VA2 JTM I'll rent you a lot in Florence, AZ for $325.00 per mo + electric. Lot is in an RV park with a pool and hot tub. There are some rules, like any other park. That being said, we are spending this year in Florida for the first time and haven't yet made up our minds where to stay. When we were in AZ last year we paid from $225 to $395 + electric, then we bought our own lots. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com Snipped > I'll rent you a lot in Florence, AZ for $325.00 per mo + electric. Lot is in > an RV park with a pool and hot tub. There are some rules, like any other > park. FYI Florence is about 50 - 60 miles southeast of Phoenix > Snipped > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > FYI Florence is about 50 - 60 miles southeast of Phoenix FYI, it is 31 miles south of Apache Junction, and 35 miles NE of Casa Grande. The nearest Super WalMart is 11 miles. The nearest Costco is 47 miles. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com As I said in my opening message, I am considering going full time, next year only. I'm keeping your offer, and may contact you then. One question: I come from an area where electricity is the cheapest of energy source. (Quebec, Canada). What is a typical electricity bill in your area? >>Snipped >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Grande. The nearest Super WalMart is 11 miles. The nearest Costco is 47 > miles. > As I said in my opening message, I am considering going full time, > next year only. I'm keeping your offer, and may contact you then. One > question: I come from an area where electricity is the cheapest of > energy source. (Quebec, Canada). What is a typical electricity bill > in your area? Last winter in Arizona it rained. A lot, and was cold, that is for Arizona. We have an electric water heater, and used the electric heater, as well as coffee pots, computers on 24/7 and when it did get warm enough to run the AC we used that. There were times when the AC ran during the day and the heat was on all night. Our highest bill was $80.00. You can cut down a lot if you don't use it like we do. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >> Snipped >> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >Grande. The nearest Super WalMart is 11 miles. The nearest Costco is 47 >miles. The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. DON'T PICK UP HITCHHIKERS! > The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. > > DON'T PICK UP HITCHHIKERS! No it's not, and So? Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >> The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. >> >> DON'T PICK UP HITCHHIKERS! > >No it's not, and So? Bob, Arizona Dept of Corrections has 4 separate prison facilities in Florence, AZ. There are road signs stating do not pick up hitchhikers. Dean >>> The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. >>> [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Dean Lets see, I own property there and you don't think I know that. I have 2 lots there, and they are not 1/2 mile from the prison. I know. Also, what difference does it make? Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com I would rather be across the street from a prison than across the street from a high school. A lot quieter and safer! Ron Recer > >>> The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. > >>> [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > of consecutive days I have stayed alive." > http://www.bobhatch.com >>>> The nearest state prison is 1/2 mile <G>. >>>> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Also, what difference does it make? Oh Bob, you silly goose. You are picking nits in order to start a flamer aren't you. Troll elewhere! > Oh Bob, you silly goose. You are picking nits in order to start a > flamer aren't you. Troll elewhere! Nope, not picking nits and not trying to start a flamer. My lot in Florence is not 1/2 mile from the prison. That's a fact. And I still ask, what difference does it make? The worst park I've ever stayed in was over 100 miles from the nearest prison and I locked the doors with both locks and slept with the 45 on my night stand. The only place I've ever had anything stolen was a long, long way from the nearest prison. The only park I've ever felt threatened in was not even close to a prison. All three of the above were different parks, so, what difference does it make if a prison is close by? BTW, it doesn't seem to make a big difference to Dell Webb, who is building a 9,000 home sub development there. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com snipped Hi Bob, both packages arrived safely. Put 'em up on ebay, Should bring a good price <g>. All seriousness aside <g>, are we set for tomorrow and if so, what time will you be here? Anytime after 10 AM is good. Best to hit Doug's around 4 before the ravished pile in. That leaves plenty of time for a walk around Skinnyiatelus and a stroll on the pier. Hugh > snipped > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > and a stroll on the pier. > Hugh Check your email, I just sent you a message. Also, answer your phone. :-) Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com snipped > Check your email, I just sent you a message. Also, answer your phone. :-) Got the email. Will hangup now. I use dial up so missed the signal a call was coming in :( Hugh I think the only point was "don't pick up hitchhikers". SignatureChris Cowles Gainesville, FL > Nope, not picking nits and not trying to start a flamer. > > My lot in Florence is not 1/2 mile from the prison. That's a fact. > > And I still ask, what difference does it make? > I think the only point was "don't pick up hitchhikers". Oh. I guess I took the point to be that the park was 1/2 mile from a prison and therefore not safe in some way. If I missed the point, I goofed. Signature"Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive." http://www.bobhatch.com >> I think the only point was "don't pick up hitchhikers". >> >Oh. I guess I took the point to be that the park was 1/2 mile from a prison >and therefore not safe in some way. If I missed the point, I goofed. Give Bob the gold ring. As an attorney, I spent hours and hours in that town, both in the court and the prison. I recall seeing said signs on all roads around. No other point intended. unk |
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