RandV Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 We've decided to go ahead with our four month trip (July-November)in our 27' travel trailer. Florida-CO-WY-MT-WA-OR-CA-AR-NM-TX-FL. This will be our 4th year to take this kind of trip. We stay in all kinds of places - national, state, local parks,comm. RV parks, etc. Dry, partial and full HUps all OK. We try to avoid Wal-marts, etc. I've read that camp sites of all kinds will be harder to find this year. I'm considering joining Harvest Hosts and/or Boondockers Welcome to expand the possibilities. I've studied their sites, read reviews and prior threads, so I think I have a good understanding of how they work. My question: have any of you used these two sources lately, and have you gotten emails from the clubs on changes during Covid-19? Also, any other tips or comments on these two clubs would be greatly appreciated. Or thoughts about finding spots to stay, both short and longer times (5-10 days) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friz Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) We have been members of Boondockers Welcome since Oct 2018. We have hosted around 50 times since joining. Used it almost exclusively on a 2 month trip last summer as guests. The money we saved on campground fees kept us on the road for the 2nd month. You get a 3 month guest credit every time you host. We have met the nicest and most interesting people. All that is required of a host is that they provide you with a place to park overnight. Most also provide water and electric and depending on the host you can stay up to 5 nights. Some charge a nominal fee for hook up. A 38' 5th wheel with 2 ACs uses less than 2 kw/day here in Florida. That is about $2.20 from my electric company. I see charging a fee as "gaming" the system. there are a few who do. We never charge anything. There are well over 2000 hosts in the United States! Without Boondockers Welcome we probably would quit RVing. It has spoiled us. Edited June 3, 2020 by Friz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted June 3, 2020 Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 My understanding of Harvest Hosts is that they rarely offer more than a one night stay. Their goal is to introduce you to whatever they are selling be it wine or produce or whatever. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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