This is a very generous offer! You might want to join Boondockers Welcome It's a new network forming for people willing to do just what you're offering.
Chillyrodent wrote: This is a very generous offer! You might want to join Boondockers Welcome It's a new network forming for people willing to do just what you're offering.
ETA: Sorry, wrong clicky link. Fixed now.
Go to Boondockers welcome. Click on a location and then the name of the person when it comes up click on the name of that person and it will say age range.
My only hesitation is landowner liability. We have never sued anyone but there are people out there that will sue you for looking at them the wrong way.
If we decide to list a property on Boondockers, we will most likely require the visiting party to sign a complete liability waiver before arriving.
It is sad to think this way but we have heard of too many nightmare stories, including one well publicized situation here in New Hampshire last year
Hi,
Marianne of Boondockers Welcome here.....thought I'd chime in with a response from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
As to "why would you need to specify age"?
Actually, it's an optional field - might be some thing that hosts are interested in knowing before accepting a request - some are more comfortable with people closer to their own age.
Almost all info in your personal profile is optional - we suggest a few things to share so hosts and guests get a bit of a feel for each other. When you contact someone you can always share more or ask questions using the secure private messages feature.
To Mau Mau: The final item on FAQ page talks about liability concerns. Also, once members use the club's services, we hope they'll post recommendations on each other's profiles(both as hosts and guests). That should help to put people's minds at ease. I think the percentage of "bad apples" who are traveling around the country in RVs is probably far, far, far less than that in general society. And, if they are, it's probably more lucrative to sue Walmart, Casinos, or Cracker Barrel - they have more money:-))
If you feel it's warranted, report any problems with other members. If necessary, we will cancel membership and ban them.
Shunpiker1 wrote: Hi,
Marianne of Boondockers Welcome here.....thought I'd chime in with a response from the horse's mouth, so to speak.
As to "why would you need to specify age"?
Actually, it's an optional field - might be some thing that hosts are interested in knowing before accepting a request - some are more comfortable with people closer to their own age.
Almost all info in your personal profile is optional - we suggest a few things to share so hosts and guests get a bit of a feel for each other. When you contact someone you can always share more or ask questions using the secure private messages feature.
To Mau Mau: The final item on FAQ page talks about liability concerns. Also, once members use the club's services, we hope they'll post recommendations on each other's profiles(both as hosts and guests). That should help to put people's minds at ease. I think the percentage of "bad apples" who are traveling around the country in RVs is probably far, far, far less than that in general society. And, if they are, it's probably more lucrative to sue Walmart, Casinos, or Cracker Barrel - they have more money:-))
If you feel it's warranted, report any problems with other members. If necessary, we will cancel membership and ban them.
Casinos and Walmart get sued often. They have video cameras covering their property and they have armies of lawyers to defend them. They also have deep pockets to prevent a lawsuit from ruining them. Most people I would assume are offering up pretty much raw land for people to boondock on. By definition, that raw land has not had all the potential hazards mitigated. Dangerous areas are not fenced off, dead trees and tree limbs have not been removed etc. If someone falls in an old well or foundation from a long gone building and breaks their hip and are facing thousands of dollars worth of surgery, rehabilitation and other medical bills you might just become their last resort. In my opinion it is imperative to have adequate insurance on the property to protect yourself. Offering it up to the public for recreational purposes may very well not be covered by your standard policies. Get your ducks in a row before being taking a chance.
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