We have a different take on the situation. The Motor Coach RV Resort we go to in Florida in the Winter has a rule of a unit being 22 feet or larger. The Name of the Resort is also missleading in that it says its a Motor Coach Resort but over half of the Rver's there are in Fivers as well as a few TT's thrown in there. They do not allow tents or popups but will allow Hybrids.
Guess if it bothers some then there are other places to stay and if you don't like our fiver being next to your million dollor mansion then move on down the road. Our money is just as good as your's and heck we even spend it where we camp. We don't bother others and we make sure our site is kept clean and quiet.
Yup our unit is newer BUT we would do the same in a smaller older unit as well..just our way of living.
Frank & Dawn
2005 Ford Super Duty F250 Diesel 6.0L Fx4 Short Box supercab
2007 Palomino Thoroughbred F-829RK
Tucker and Sadie our 4 legged kids
Next time someone asks you what year your RV was made in or how old it is, asked them "Well, what year are we currently in?" When they answer, "Well, then I guess my rig is a 200x".
CBChannel 17Space Ghost '1991.5Dodge W-250 Power Wagon - Club Cab Long Bed V8 5.9L 4spd H.D Auto 4x4 4.10 Gears '1974KIT Kamper 1106 - 11' Slide-in '1987Pullman Mini Camper '2004Bi-Mart 4x8 Cargo Trailer
When we had our fifth wheel we encountered this "10-year" rule when our rig was 14 years old in 2002. I decided to "update" it and said it was a 1993 model when in was actually a 1988 model. It was clean, highly polished and didn't look 15 years old ... and how were the Park people going to tell the difference? We checked in, they said "nice rig" and we never had a problem. I wouldn't have stayed there to begin with but we were on a long trip and it was the only place within our daily driving distance to stay. Now that my current rig is a 1999 I could soon be faced with that problem again.
1999 31' Gulfstream Yellowstone Country Club
2000 Mazda B2500
Two traveling kitties, Zoe and Scooter
Until last year I'd always said "those places are too expensive and probably too snooty for me" even though our MH would certainly qualify for the under-10-year rule. Then we decided to "splurge" and stay at one of those "fancy" RV resorts where the lots are individually owned, rates are higher than average and rigs have to be under 10 years old to rent a site. (And, yes, the resort itself is less than 10 years old!)
Well, I discovered that I may just BE one of those "snooty" people because I enjoyed the park immensely! The sites were larger than most, beautifully landscaped, everything around was appealing to the eye, and the people we met were actually VERY friendly! In fact, I'd love to own one of the lots there--but will have to win the lottery first!
No, this kind of place isn't "camping" and certainly isn't for everyone! But we're full-timers so we're not always looking for a camping experience--sometimes it's nice to be surrounded by a more "refined" atmosphere.
"Time passes but memories remain"
Fulltime since Jan. 2004
40' Allegro Zephyr
I guess it's the owner's option but I don't agree with the age rule....With RV sales being what they are - I guess they will run out of renters in a few years......and change the rules or go bankrupt..
I have seen very expensive coaches that looked like #@$% and their site looked like a junkyard and seen some older ones that looked great - just great.
I don't think you missed much by not staying there.
We have stayed at all kinds of places and had all kinds of neighbors and campground owners.......you find a real mix out there.
2003 Newmar DSDP 4005 dual slide king bed Spartan 350 Cummins 2004 Jeep Liberty 4X4 tow, SeaEagle boat in basement
My wife and I are currently building a new family RV Resort in West Michigan. The sites will all be concrete, with concrete patios, paved roads, landscaping, and many amenities. We have been struggling with this 10 year rule issue. The majority of our competitors use the 10 year rule. We don't want to turn away folks with well taken care of older units, however, we are an upscale facility, and don't want to be full of junk. I know that other parks use the 10 year rule because it is easy to define, and not up to interpretation. I would love some feedback from other RVers as to how we should ensure that our standards are kept high without turning away potential good customers. Just saying that you must show "pride in ownership" is very hard for us to define to employees and to guests, as one's definition of "pride in ownership" will differ greatly.
2006 Holiday Rambler Admiral SE, 2007 Ford Escape, Roadmaster All-Terrain, Roadmaster Even-Brake
Roger (26), Casey (29), Addison (22 mos), Ella (8 mo), and two Golden Retrievers (Ziggy & Zoomer)
2gldnrtvers wrote: My wife and I are currently building a new family RV Resort in West Michigan. The sites will all be concrete, with concrete patios, paved roads, landscaping, and many amenities. We have been struggling with this 10 year rule issue. The majority of our competitors use the 10 year rule. We don't want to turn away folks with well taken care of older units, however, we are an upscale facility, and don't want to be full of junk. I know that other parks use the 10 year rule because it is easy to define, and not up to interpretation. I would love some feedback from other RVers as to how we should ensure that our standards are kept high without turning away potential good customers. Just saying that you must show "pride in ownership" is very hard for us to define to employees and to guests, as one's definition of "pride in ownership" will differ greatly.
Good luck on your RV Resort that you are building. I hope it works out well and you prosper. I believe that you already answered your own question though. If it is a well cared for older unit, don't turn them away. Classic RV's can be like classic cars which are very pleasing to the eye.
2006 32' Keystone Everest
2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel
1971 Camaro in storage Keep A Light On, We're On Our Way
I had a 97 Bounder that looked nice and was well maintained and waxed and polished. I have run into the 10 year rule on several occassions when I was asked the year and size of my motorhome. In most cases, the campground manager said they would need to look at my motorhome and if it looked good it would not be a problem. I have never been turned down and several even mentioned it was a very well kept coach. Personally, I do not mind the 10 year rule if it is being used to keep less than desirables out by banning units that should not even be on the road. Some of the really upscale resorts that cater to Newell's. Prevost's, Marathon or Liberty conversions have a firm 10 year rule with no exceptions. But, these are specialty campgrounds offering coach delivered meal service and other amenities that this class of owner's expects.
I think the 10 year rule is generally used only when the RV has not been well cared for and looks bad. If the rig is well kept and nice, they "forget" to ask about the age and let you in.
04 Ford F150 XLT 4X4,5.4L with 3.73 & regular cab
04 Flagstaff 25D
Equalizer-Prodigy
Some of the VERY successful TOP END RV Parks such as Grizzly RV in West Yellowstone, Zion River RV, Seven Feathers in Canyonville OR, etc. welcome all types of RVs, don't specify age conformity, and stay full. They will be around when the hotsy totsys have went under.
2004 GMC 2500 6.0L CC SB Reese 16K Slider Prodigy BC Jayco 24 ft 237a Quest 5er
A decrepid old driver a foxy navigator and one cranky Griff puppy named Bandit. Look for a "Big Red" license NEBR 1
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