Workamping - it's also about saving money
Working on the RV road can be about making money. It's also about saving money. One of the biggest values is when you get to do things tourists don't get to do - or have to pay lots of money for. George is pictured at the left during his volunteer training at Big Bend. New staff and volunteers took a trip down the Rio Grande River. Equipment was provided and it was fully catered! The other photo is of Bill on the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad in Skagway, Alaska. The railroad had a special trip for locals - an all day ride on the steam train up into Canada where we ate a box lunch (provided) and toured the gold rush site at Lake Bennett. We paid $30 each compared to almost $200 each.
You may be able to save also in the following ways:
- Free RV site
- Free or discounted propane or laundry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Save on fuel. Explore the local area getting better mileage in your "toad" or tow
vehicle - Take advantage of free activities and attractions
- You may get free or reduced admission to local attractions
Money saved is like money earned. Sometimes you get experiences you might otherwise never have had. Jaimie Hall
For information on Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed., see RVBookstore.com.
For information on Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed., see RVBookstore.com.
1 Comments:
Indeed, you can negotiate some really nice perks. At the park where I work (15 miles south of San Francisco), I receive a free ocean-view site with 20, 30 and 50 amp electric; water; sewer connection; free propane; free cable TV; free wi-fi; and pay for all hours worked. If I don't want to drive and park, there is a bus that stops outside the gate that will take me to a train that will take me to San Francisco. From the train station, I can take a bus or street car anywhere in the city. There is also a cab service that offers a discounted fare and will take me anywhere in San Francisco in less than 30 minutes.
You too can negotiate perks like these and save money.
By Adrienne Kristine, at February 24, 2007 12:40 PM
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