Does anyone have any experience with their homebuilt rig and getting into private campgrounds?  Do some allow them, none allow them or just luck of the draw?  

I def want to build my own and the time to purchase something is fast approaching, but I know i'll want to use private campgrounds from time to time, especially while i'll be on the east coast for a bit and only part timing at the moment.  

Decisions decisions.  Leaning towards the home built still. Planning on doing a cargo trailer build out and now that there are some mass produced ones that look like cargo trailers I think I could add some decals to it and no one would second guess it.

Being in a TT the last 12 yrs full time and utilizing most all private parks I can tell you that I have seen all sorts of rigs in them. Now my TT I have now is a 2006. Saying that, some RV Resorts won't allow any rig older than 10 yrs old or with window a/c's. But I have been accepted in them as well because I keep my rig clean. But mostly if the RV park accepts tent campers they will allow anything. Majority of them just want your money/business. I always keep my space clean and tidy. And have never has any problems. Best thing to do is right now before you decide take the time to call some of the RV parks where you think you might stay and ask them what they allow? Never hurts to ask. Just tell them you are planning a trip to that area in the near future.

(03-25-2018, 08:46 PM)Everyroadleadshome Wrote: Does anyone have any experience with their homebuilt rig and getting into private campgrounds?  Do some allow them, none allow them or just luck of the draw?  
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  Planning on doing a cargo trailer build out and now that there are some mass produced ones that look like cargo trailers I think I could add some decals to it and no one would second guess it.

 This is a good question to which I'm interested in hearing everybody's answers. RoTXP brings up a good point about window mount A/C's. 
 From what I've seen, a good homebuilt by somebody that knows what they're doing is far better than the average factory built TT. With RV roof air conditioners weighing in the neighborhood of 100 lbs, you would want to insure the roof was beefed up enough to handle it, but sounds like a good way to go. 
PS, I like the decal idea. You could possibly get creative if you find a company willing to make custom ones.

The funny thing is window ACs seem to be one of the better/smarter AC solutions for homebuilt. But because used ones are plentiful I guess parks associate them with low class.

Woe be the park attendant that takes my reservation then denies me camping at their park. Course I think the places that are likely to be snooty are likely to be more expensive than I want anyway. We will see soon.

Well, I see it as "rules" put in place for reasons to actually refuse someone at their discretion. Kind of an excuse if they don't want it. I know many many are flat out refusing the FEMA trailers. I've seen old TT , truck campers, Motor homes, etc of course. But the more decent and usually safer parks didn't have a problem with any of them as long as they didn't look like crap. It was more about appearance than anything. I usually stay in the middle to higher price range parks/resorts. One because I can afford it. Two because I like the extra amentities like better laundry machines, cable tv, good wifi, and usually safer as for as theft goes. The last thing I would ever have to do is pull my pistol or AR on someone trying to snag my spare propane bottle from under TT etc.

(03-26-2018, 07:19 AM)Ballenxj Wrote: This is a good question to which I'm interested in hearing everybody's answers. RoTXP brings up a good point about window mount A/C's. 
 From what I've seen, a good homebuilt by somebody that knows what they're doing is far better than the average factory built TT. With RV roof air conditioners weighing in the neighborhood of 100 lbs, you would want to insure the roof was beefed up enough to handle it, but sounds like a good way to go.

With the better cargo trailer companies, if they know you are going to mount a rooftop air conditioner, they can put double roof supports on either side of it to handle the weight.  Of course, this means ordering a trailer and specifying that option, as opposed to simply buying one off the lot.

(and if they DON"T offer an option like that, you are better off buying another brand . . .)

While private parks CAN discriminate like that, remember that state, county, municipal, Corps of Engineers, etc. etc. etc. campgrounds never do.

(03-26-2018, 10:27 AM)Optimistic Paranoid Wrote:

(03-26-2018, 07:19 AM)Ballenxj Wrote: This is a good question to which I'm interested in hearing everybody's answers. RoTXP brings up a good point about window mount A/C's. 
 From what I've seen, a good homebuilt by somebody that knows what they're doing is far better than the average factory built TT. With RV roof air conditioners weighing in the neighborhood of 100 lbs, you would want to insure the roof was beefed up enough to handle it, but sounds like a good way to go.

With the better cargo trailer companies, if they know you are going to mount a rooftop air conditioner, they can put double roof supports on either side of it to handle the weight.  Of course, this means ordering a trailer and specifying that option, as opposed to simply buying one off the lot.

(and if they DON"T offer an option like that, you are better off buying another brand . . .)

If you get a used one that does not have the extra support you can always (bolt/screw) attach some extra support in the middle. Might not be as strong as welding one something like they would do. But it "might" suffice...maybe. 

PORT CANAVERAL: Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach Florida

The campground refused me with my 2017 Transit Van....Looks factory clean on the outside........

Because it did NOT have the RIVA sticker.....the "RV"park is now run by the Port Commission who requires "Manufactured Only"..........

This is the park/campground that I grew up at...........this was Homebase 45 years ago 

Well at least I can pay to visit the park.....watch the cruise ships.....and run my generator all day if I want..........

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PORT CANAVERAL: Jetty Park, Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach Florida



Guess it depends on the park and who owns it. And what good/bad experiences they have had.