What is the age (or condition) of your RV?

Most RV Parks have a standard rule of  asking if your RV is 10 years old or older. If your RV is over 10 years old that doesn’t mean they won’t accept it, but they may ask you to send them pictures. OR they may not ask you at all about the age, shape, aka the condition of your RV! But it’s good to know before you buy one or reserve a spot and then have issues because of the type of RV you have.

(i.e. 2021)

What TYPE of RV do you have?

What type of RV do you plan on parking and camping permanently in i.e. a motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, camper van, etc…) Is your RV going to fit, have the right hook-ups etc… 30 amp vs 50 amp!

What is the Length of your RV?

Speaking of fit, you’re going to want to know if your RV will fit in the RV spot and leave you any space to pop-out either because you have slide outs, a toy hauler with a back tailgate or just want space to hang outside the length of rv is important in most cases. (ie 38 feet)

Do you have any slide outs?

Speaking of popping out, that’s another great question you might want to know the answer to which is “do you have any slide outs?” In order to determine the right space for your RV you’ll want to say “no i don’t or yes I have 1, 2, 3 etc… slide outs on my RV) again also consider if you have a side/tail gate ie toy hauler with back patio… 

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Do you have any Pets?

Some RV parks are VERY Pet Friendly while others are not so much. Some have EXTREME rules on where your dog is allowed to go use the bathroom, and how many you can have. And where they put you in the RV park – like next to the dog park. So you’re going to want to know the answer to IF pets are allowed and if so how many, what are the rules, any fees or fines you should know about….

How many PEOPLE are in your party?

Do you have kids? Other people? If so, how many are going to be living in your RV year round with you? This plays a role into how an RV park may charge you, or where they place you in the park, or even if they want to accept you! Plus, some RV parks require background and credit checks or id’s to be presented, so they know who is staying in their RV park! Trust me even though this might be a hassle, these rules help keep the riff raff out of the RV parks so you’ll feel safe going out after dark 😉

How LONG are you going to stay or are you REQUIRED to stay?

When do you plan to check in and out? How long are you staying: 1 night, 1 week, 1 month, 1 year etc… That might be something to also ask about in terms of a discount as in “is there a discount if I pay one year in full vs month to month?”  

Some places FORCE you to sign a one year lease! Some require you to pay the YEAR in full! Some may offer a discount for paying the year vs month to month… Other’s include utilities or may make you pay those separate apart from your lot rent. What is the shortest and longest stay available? Do you give a discount for longer stays? Is there a lease or is it month to month? 

So that brings me to the next things you’ll want to know… What does it cost and what’s included? And WHAT IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE???

How much does it cost and what all is included?

Are you only renting a parking spot? What’s included in the Lot rent? Are utilities included? How much does it cost? Typically when you stay LONG term at an RV park vs overnight or short term you have to pay for the utilities that you use, but they may also be included in your lot rent. Do they charge separately for electricity? Water? Sweater? Trash? — (and is the sewer at all full hook ups at the RV spot itself not somewhere you have to go unhook and dump?) 

What about WiFi? Cable? Do you have Wifi? If so, is it throughout the RV park or online in the main office, certain spots? What about Cable? How do people get on the internet and watch TV?  

Do you offer Any other discounts for AAA, Good Sams, RV Clubs, Military, Senior Citizen… and Are there any other fees/additional costs? Initial Deposits?

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Do you offer any other amenities? 

Are there Any other amenities included or that you offer: showers, bathroom, laundry, pool? Most RVs don’t have washers and dryers so they’ll have to do their laundry somewhere else. A lot of RV parks have washers and dryers usually for a fee, or you’ll need to find local options for laundromats close by.

Other things you might want to consider:

• • Can you get mail there? Can this be a Permanent address?

• • Some RV parks May require registration (tag, RV insurance, etc…) 

• • Some RV parks MAY run a background check or credit check? Or may ask for proof of income?

HOW TO CHOOSE AN RV PARK TO LIVE IN STATIONARY

• • Have a list! ☝️ 1st call and ask alllllllll these questions! Figure out which ones are good, put them on your list and now you can narrow down them! 

• • Be sure to LOOK AND READ: “Google & Search for what others are saying…” Google reviews? Facebook reviews? RV park and camping website and app reviews? Pictures posted? Maybe Yelp & Trip Advisor too! 

• • Drive through see first hand! What does the place look like? Ask around? Ask locals?  Maybe online via local facebook groups or RV groups? Look around: Are there “permanent structures” or “pipes”? Look at the people, Look at the RV Park overall… (don’t judge a book by its cover but also be smart & safe). Ask someone you see standing around… hey what do you like/not like about this place? Stay temporarily not long term! Try to stay overnight, 1 week, one month 1st. I stayed for one month before signing a 1 year lease at one of mine! Now I’ve been here almost 5 years!

If we haven’t officially met…

I’m Blogging Brandi an ex corporate kool-ad drinker born to be creator, digital nomad and RVing Entrepreneur. I’m also the creator of RVersity, my university for RVers and those wanting to Work From Home while they roam or enjoy Working Remotely running their online business like me! If you can relate please don’t hesitate to hit that like button, subscribe, and turn on the notifications with that bell icon so you’re notified every time I publish a new video!

Now, as a digital nomad and entrepreneur I can tell you Working From Home has its perks ESPECIALLY if you’re able to do it while living in an RV. BUT the BEST ways I’ve found to be productive, stay focused, and organized while running my business making money online on the road is by STATIONARY RV LIVING. However, living in an rv park full time or “Long term Camping has it’s PROS AND CONS and you want to make sure you choose the RIGHT RV Parks!

So how do you find these Long Term RV Parks? How do you choose the right RV park for stationary RV living? What questions do you need to ask? What to look for? Where to look? Let’s dive into all of that with my Stationary RV living tips for choosing the right RV park to live in full time! This is stationary rv living for beginners 101

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