Size matters
When looking for a position working on the RV road, consider the size of the operation. It can make a big difference in your experience.
- Mom & Pop v. corporate: A small family-owned business can be more flexible. A larger operation usually has set policies.
- Destination or stopover: An RV park that caters to families or adults staying for a while has activities and amenities. Family parks will be noisier and more active.
- Number of sites: A larger park, particularly with amenities, will more likely have a division of labor. Maintenance will be separate from reservation or camp store work.
Think about the experience you want and then choose your employer accordingly. Jaimie
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.
3 Comments:
We have found this to be true over the years. While the absolute division of labor is nice in a large facility, the diversity in a small or mom and pop camp ground is nice, too. Either way, the advertised work and the compensation package have left us discouraged. Many times we've pulled into a park to find that the 20 hours per week was for each person although the ad said 20 hours for site. The explanation is that if we were single then it would have been only 20 hours. If we were to rent the site we'd pay the same as a single but must work twice as much as a work camper. Too often parks treat work campers as second class by putting them in out of the way sites far from amenities and even restricting the activities available to them. We're paying for our site with hours rather than dollars and should be treated as any other guest. Thank you.
By Anonymous, at August 4, 2007 4:44 AM
Thanks for your comments. Both large and small do have their advantages - and disadvantages.
I encourage you to go more into detail when you interview with an employer so you aren't surprised when you show up. Ask about your site and use of amenities and especially about the number of hours each of you will have to work. Then, get it in writing. While not 100%, it is much less likely things will get changed.
Solo workers often complain they have to work double hours for their site since there is only one of them. They'd love to be where you've been! Jaimie
By Jaimie Hall, at August 5, 2007 1:11 PM
Another way to work in more than one place is to own a park model RV in two campgrounds or mobile home parks, and then travel either with a fuel efficient car, or by air.
In our community, we have two brand NEW park models for sale currently. A 1 bedroom, 1 bath plus a loft (extra bedroom or storage) for $49500. Another new park model is for sale for even less than the one above.
Owning two park model homes saves on gas costs involved in pulling an RV trailer or bus from one place to another. It saves on the cost of the $50,000 tow vehicle, plus all of the expensive maintenance and repairs associated with RV travel.
Owning a park model home adds to the convenience of having a home in a place where neighbors are watching out for you and your home, and they know you. Plus, there are no property taxes and financing is available for 100% of the purchase on approved credit, if one has a credit score of at least 670 or better.
Some people go north from Yuba City and work or play in Seattle or Canada during the summer, while wintering here.
Other snowbirds may choose go south for part of the year to Mexico or Florida to work or play.
Either way, Yuba City and Sutter Street Mobile Home Park is an ideal place to live either part of the year or year round.
For more information, see www.sutterstreetmhp.com . Phone numbers and email addresses are available to get more information.
By Anonymous, at August 14, 2007 8:31 AM
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