Jack & Donna

I have not heard from John’s daughter Missy as to what delays/problems have occurred. John asked her to handle the sale for him, probably so she could accept a money transfer via PayPal or such. 

Since Missy is not a RVer, I imagine a potential buyer should call Thousand Trails directly to inquire about any contract particulars. (Membership #296206610, 1-800-388-7788.) An offer could be made to Missy at marianoden@ymail.com

Justin,

I called John and he said the membership is still available. 

Hello Justin,

I forwarded your question to John’s daughter at marianoden@ymail.com and will let you know as soon as I hear. 

Jholden - John’s daughter said she did not receive an email from you. Please let me know if this is a technical problem. 

Ray,IN

I forwarded your post to John’s daughter. Thanks for the information. 

Hello jetfan,

John’s daughter said it’s still available. 

Hello Jholden,

You can contact John’s daughter directly at marianoden@ymail.com

My apology for this delayed reply. Not sure if a technical problem or pilot error but I just found the email notification today.

Optional RPI add-on: That’s Resort Parks International. I believe I have their “Preferred” level. My annual dues are $165 plus $10 nightly fee. “Discounts at hundreds of other RV parks” plus condo and cabin discounts. RPI map and campground list at https://www.resortparks.com/learnmore.php

Optional Trails Collection: “including Encore RV Resorts and many more top campgrounds across the country” … “100+ additional destinations nationwide for only $370 per year” https://www.thousandtrails.com/membership-info#purchase

From original post for easy reference: “… John has a Platinum membership with Alliance benefits. It works in 68 TT parks. It’s 21 nights, park to park with a 210 day reservation window. TT said current dues are $1200 per year for unlimited camping or $569 for 50 nights per year. RPI and/or Trails Collection can be added.” 

Hello Travis,

My own TT membership is a little different but here’s how it works: up to 21 nights in one TT park then you can immediately move into another TT park. (Some lower level membership levels require 7 days out of the system which isn’t ideal for full-timing.) There is no nightly camping fee but some parks charge $3 extra (sometimes $5) per night for 50 amp. Not every site in every park has full hookups with water and sewer but most do. Not every site is big rig friendly but our previous motorhome was 43 feet and that worked. 

Not sure if John’s contract has any high use (peak season) restrictions for popular parks. I recommend you read the contract before purchase. 

John’s 210 day reservation window is a big plus. (I can’t remember if mine is 90 or 120 but some parks do fill up in their busy season so 210 days would be fantastic.) 

As a full-timer, I have gone up and down the West coast mostly from one TT park to another. This year I used several of their East coast parks. I used their Texas parks for wintering last year. Thousand Trails has saved me thousands of dollars vs independent campgrounds (I joined in 2009). However, TT does not own parks in every state. Be sure to check their map to see if they have resorts in places you want to visit. 

The TT website says “200+ locations” but not all are free to TT members. Some are Encore resorts and some of those are 55+ age qualified. The $1200 or $569 annual dues cover 68 TT parks but additional parks are available through RPI and Trails Collection (Encore). I will look up their current dues. 

This TT map is a bit confusing: https://newbook.thousandtrails.com

Thousand Trails does not have age restrictions on your RV. 

UPDATE: $1725 or best offer. 

Thank you Kirk. I consider all Escapees friendly until proven otherwise so I wasn’t offended by this minor breach of internet etiquette. I wish Ladyhags good luck in her sale. 

Looks like there’s some confusion on this thread due to the June 4 posting by Ladyhags. I have notifications enabled but did not see her post and its replies until Tuesday 9/12. 

This thread is regarding a best offer, NOT $6400. That should have been a separate thread by Ladyhags to avoid mixing these two unrelated contracts. A $2000 bid was accepted but did not go through so John’s membership is still available.

John’s daughter said, “yes it’s still for sale”

rosemore,

John’s daughter told me, “I received it {your email} and responded letting her know I will contact TT and see how we go about the transfer and get back in touch with her later this morning”

Please let me know if that email did not come through. 

I sent her a text to check her spam folder. She’s on Pacific time. 

rosemore, 

You are the winning bidder!

John’s daughter can be contacted at

marianoden(at)ymail(dot)com

Thank you and Happy Camping,

Donna

PS: If you have any questions about the membership (# 296206610), Thousand Trails can be contacted at 1-800-388-7788. 

rosemore,

I forwarded your bid to John’s daughter. I will also call him directly to be sure it’s still available. 
 

Thanks for your offer,

Donna
 

Their Zone Pass is not the same as their Memberships. I think they’re still selling Elite and Adventure Memberships. Platinum was one of their many previous contracts and is no longer available new. John’s contract is “Platinum membership with Alliance benefits” according to TT. 

19 hours ago, NDBirdman said:

But, I will ask, what are the transfer fees, zones, etc?

NDBirdman— DanZemke is correct, the membership is national. I think Thousand Trails charges $750 for the transfer fee.

Dan— thank you for the links. I couldn’t find a listing of used memberships for sale at that first one. John’s daughter said she might call them. She plans to call TT HQ and ask a few questions that would help her with pricing. 

I’m not the one selling but will pass on any offers to John’s daughter who is helping him also. John is a nice older gentleman who does not use internet or text. His daughter does but is not a RVer. As a friend of John and a Thousand Trails member since 2009, I offered to help but I do not make any decisions. 

NDBirdman— I have forwarded your offer. Thank you. 

Sorry. I did not expect this delay but the “open to offers” part still applies. 

Still waiting for the asking price to be decided. John’s TT contract number is: 296206610

UPDATE 9/15/23: $1725 or best offer

TT said current dues are $569 for 50 nights per year or $1200 per year for unlimited camping. I forwarded your questions to his daughter and will post the answers ASAP. 

Our friend John stopped full-time RVing and has his TT membership for sale:

I called Thousand Trails and spoke with Angela in the transfer department. She said John has a Platinum membership with Alliance benefits. It works in 68 TT parks. It’s 21 nights, park to park with a 210 day reservation window. TT said current dues are $1200 per year for unlimited camping or $569 for 50 nights per year. RPI and/or Trails Collection can be added. 

John has not yet determined an asking price but is open to offers at this time. His TT member number is available thru private message. 
 

UPDATE 9/15/23: $1725 or best offer
Contract number 296206610