One more thought, after Pat's comment, and that's regarding KOAs. We are not a fan of those. While they do have certain standards, we have found that most often they are the most expensive parks in a given area; and their policy of charging extra for things like a pet, a/c, an extra vehicle (since when is a car towed behind a motorhome an "extra" vehicle???). If you want to travel on land less expensively, get memberships with Passport America and Escapees. We paid for both of those the first week we were out with what we saved. PA gets you 50% off at participating campgrounds... now, keep in mind that a lot of these are not places you'd want to stay any length of time. But for overnight, off the road, a place to plug in, and a shower, they are fine.
Right now, we are in Sioux City, Iowa. The KOA is closer to my Mother's apartment, but it is tight (spaced on top of each other), they charge extra for cable, many of the sites turn into mudholes when it rains. We've stayed there when necessary. For half the price, there is a city park that we are in right now - it has full hookups, cable, a view of the river, wide open sites, and a gorgeous bike path that runs by the park... along the river... past the soccer fields... and out into the countryside through some cornfields. We did several miles this morning. It's 5 minutes further away, and well worth the drive. We have stayed at KOAs all over the country when we first started RVing. For the last decade or more, we only stop at them when there are no other choices... and generally driving a bit further is a choice. :wink:
For a lot of years before getting the C-Dory, we spent months each year RVing. Florida campgrounds are not inexpensive. Like Pat, we've done the Wal-Mart, Camping World, or Cabela's parking... that works, too. But when you're in the frozen northland, a plug-in makes life MUCH more pleasant.
Best wishes,
Jim
Right now, we are in Sioux City, Iowa. The KOA is closer to my Mother's apartment, but it is tight (spaced on top of each other), they charge extra for cable, many of the sites turn into mudholes when it rains. We've stayed there when necessary. For half the price, there is a city park that we are in right now - it has full hookups, cable, a view of the river, wide open sites, and a gorgeous bike path that runs by the park... along the river... past the soccer fields... and out into the countryside through some cornfields. We did several miles this morning. It's 5 minutes further away, and well worth the drive. We have stayed at KOAs all over the country when we first started RVing. For the last decade or more, we only stop at them when there are no other choices... and generally driving a bit further is a choice. :wink:
For a lot of years before getting the C-Dory, we spent months each year RVing. Florida campgrounds are not inexpensive. Like Pat, we've done the Wal-Mart, Camping World, or Cabela's parking... that works, too. But when you're in the frozen northland, a plug-in makes life MUCH more pleasant.
Best wishes,
Jim
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