ChrisRVLiving

Thanks for all the input. All good information. Our closing is moving forward.... We don't expect to do first clearing with forestry mulcher until November or December.... questions will get more intense once we get a better lay of the land. We've hiked all over it, but until you clear an acre or two, it seems a lot different with all the trees and leaves covering everything

Just as an example, what is the turning radius of your Class A? I know some if the newer Newmar's is 52 which I think they mean a 52 ft Radius on the circle. (Wheel Cut Angle Front per their website)

Thanks @Randyretired We are still at very early stages. I will be calling to get more solid estimates on Well, Septic tank only, Septic normal with drain field, as well as estimates on putting in enough gravel to at least support a big 5th wheel, and if the $$$$ gods smile on us, a CLASS A 45ft. Building craze is like 2006 here, so even getting quotes has been difficult. However things in the past week seemed to open up, a few contractors actually returned phone calls!!! Growing season is in full swing so we will probably wait until the leaves drop to make a final selection to have contractors quote on septic options and the well since location will make a big difference. We won't do solar initially, we will rely on existing generator we have. Getting Well and Sewer is the priority.... solar is for year 2 or 3.... or 4 ..... We've operated skid steers ourselves for clearing land and putting in driveways at our other property so we will be able to get a start on our own, but to put in 500ft of drive/road, and an acre clearing for RV's .... we may need a dozer, and a lot more help....

All good advice. From checking the Tennesse well .GOV website, seems most wells in the area are about 100ft to 150ft. hopefully the building boom dies down and we can get things like the gravel pad, and electrical for less than the 3x upcharge everyone is applying to everything!!!! We will definitely take into account 45ft Class A turning radius and weight. Still lots to learn and thanks for all the continuing insights. The well quotes we have so far are $10k to $15k, and since it's probably 150ft they are probably in the ballpark. So far no septic field, or septic holding take (100% pumpout) quotes. In Tennessee everything is in full growth mode (trees, plants, and building contractors) so we probably won't take actual action until the fall. First steps are going to be clearing the lot line trails with forestry mulcher. We were able to hike them with some difficulty but we need to review the property more to definitely pick out camping spot, and narrow our choices on to 2-3 potential house sites. Fun times ahead.....

Thanks for all the good advice. We are in the process of confirming with the county building code group. The location is "unrestricted" but of course there are some restrictions, but not much. The state has rules on well and septic and that needs to be handled by licensed installers so a bit less worried about that. I agree wide road and liberal spacing to allow for pull thru or backing up 45 trailer, or greater. There is gravel road to the property, but we would need to "donate" some of our property to make it wider. The county is actually deeding part of the road to us and the neighbors and the county will just maintain up to 20ft into both our neighbors and our lot. We are probably going to widen 300ft of "road/driveway" and then make the turn into our property for the RVs. We hope to schedule an actual face to face discussion with the Planning / Code group to review options. We may initially just put in a septic tank, and just have it pumped once it's full initially since we may want to move things around..... very early stages so any lessons shared will be helpful for us. We have built several sticks and bricks homes so not super worried about codes. However this is our first property without power, city water and sewer. And first "Campsite" build. Thanks for all the input thus far.

We are buying an undeveloped property in Tennessee. We are interested in putting 3-4 campsites with Water(Well) and Sewer (Septic) and possibly shared Solar. Does anyone have any lessons they learned from putting a campsite on their property? Preferably not a developed property. I know about adding an outlet on a garage so you can keep your RV batteries charged. My question is what did you learn from clearing 1-2 acres of a total of X more acres. Putting in a well and septic. Setting up the gravel pad for the campground for at least one, but perhaps as many as 4 campsites (close together to share well/pump and septic) Thanks Chris

of the VBloggers like the Wynns or Techomadia - seemed they both used the "next of kin" solutions. I will be facing this same problem in 1 year, and don't have any family I can use. Following and hoping the business office can help you Friday or Monday... following to hear the final solution you use.