tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post1562891819541971824..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: Camping site Comfort Levelpacktoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-85890900021076884532013-11-12T12:24:54.635-08:002013-11-12T12:24:54.635-08:00We use the Harvest Host program. Pay an annual fee...We use the Harvest Host program. Pay an annual fee, and you can park at vineyards, farms, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-45930957208342169332013-11-11T16:53:56.255-08:002013-11-11T16:53:56.255-08:00We use Passport America, Good Sam, Freecampgrounds...We use Passport America, Good Sam, Freecampgrounds.com, Walmart, Boondockerswelcome.com, and Flying Js. Under $20 (PA), $20-$25 (GS) with full hookups to free or nearly free with the others. We generally stay in campgrounds on the PA or GS list and have been very satisfied. We use the others in a pinch or where the campgrounds are closed in late fall when we are heading south. I always ensure that the better half is secure and happy and when she is so am I. Don't be cheap, you only go around once and is your partner's happiness not worth it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-32180375305136759982013-11-10T13:42:27.083-08:002013-11-10T13:42:27.083-08:00It's really too bad the RV parks haven't c...It's really too bad the RV parks haven't caught on to this. If they offered dry camping for $10-15/night, many of us would jump on it and probably pay for dumping and filling as well. My hubby and I fall in to the 'cheapskate' category, I guess, because we hate to pay for swingsets, slides, sandboxes, sewer and electricity we don't need, etc. We gladly pay $10 to dump and get water, then cast about for the above-mentioned free camp spots. We never leave a sign we were there, not even using our jacks on private parking lots and feel like we're even doing a favor in some light industrial complexes, because thieves probably wouldn't bother a business with an occupied rig in the lot--the schools in Alaska even pay rvers to camp on their grounds so the bad guys leave them alone. <br />What I'm saying is that if we're as polite as can be, ask permission when appropriate, and don't leave any sign we were there, we could be seen as an asset to businesses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-6654644990719413462013-11-10T09:37:15.145-08:002013-11-10T09:37:15.145-08:00He's not totally unwilling to pay for camping ...He's not totally unwilling to pay for camping - just not for (campground) services he doesn't need. $15.00 is already plenty when you have everything you need on board and just need a parking spot for the night. <br /><br />And it doesn't mean he's not willing to pay entrance to the attractions or to dump his tanks. In fact, the camping savings might allow them to see MORE, and travel farther and more often.<br /><br />If he was totally a cheapskate, he would be sitting at home eating Kraft Dinner and not have an RV or be traveling at all.Shunpikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364693794319252450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-79701835189651197612013-11-09T20:30:40.478-08:002013-11-09T20:30:40.478-08:00If "hubby" will not pay over $15 a night...If "hubby" will not pay over $15 a night, just what kind of "go see America" are they seeing? Let me guess, pay $5 to dump your tanks "no way" side of the road looks good enough. These folks are not "RVing" or seeing the USA. How are you going to see any historical place if they want $20-$30 to get in and has nothing to do with parking. I find this very sad. Jerry X Sheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-13217792579489347272013-11-09T13:25:51.513-08:002013-11-09T13:25:51.513-08:00Try Boondockerswelcome.com. They have people off...Try Boondockerswelcome.com. They have people offering a free nights stay in their driveways, or on their land. You can be a host or just a visitor. We have met some wonderful people and it is a great alternative to parking lots and truck stops. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-18964765468463003442013-11-09T11:13:44.530-08:002013-11-09T11:13:44.530-08:00Wish there was a one time use for the people that ...Wish there was a one time use for the people that only use their RV a couple of times a year. We would use it if we were full timers, but we are not there yet.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-85644798198192412282013-11-09T10:09:55.098-08:002013-11-09T10:09:55.098-08:00I know without a doubt that my wife would refuse t...I know without a doubt that my wife would refuse to go RV'ing if I insisted on camping in such places. I agree with her as I believe it is my responsibility to make her feel as safe as possible when we are travelling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-83055872644622540722013-11-09T10:02:41.790-08:002013-11-09T10:02:41.790-08:00An excellent web site is www.overnightrvparking.co...An excellent web site is www.overnightrvparking.com Subscription is about $25/year (cheap!) and I believe you can get credit that helps reduce that fee if you post reviews. We've used it for years -- very helpful and provides enough detail that we have a good idea of what we're getting into before stopping. We can also add them as waypoints in our GPS routing, so we can find them along our route.Ellenhttp://bobandellen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-7902592319638007192013-11-09T09:37:07.116-08:002013-11-09T09:37:07.116-08:00These folks need to subscribe to www.OvernightRVPa...These folks need to subscribe to www.OvernightRVParking.com, so they'll know where they can and can't park overnight for free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com