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Is this what you were referring to Frank? https://nrvia.org/locate/ Spot

^ This falls in line with what I've read regarding quality in RVs, with some even using 2014 as the definitive year when the decline became steep. In another read, some folks were going to dealers looking at RVs during the summer & the heat of the day, and while all of the trailers were closed up it was the Northwood and the Outdoor RV trailers that felt cooler than the others, still retaining the cool of the night. Spot

checking in... Thanks for the posts folks @ Barb & Dave, I'm now examining that relationship between TT & RPI @ Brian & Barbara, thanks for your link & the updates within @ fpmtngal, thanks for your "two friends" reference, & your last line is the reason for the thread @ Linda, when viewing the C2C "Find A Resort" state by state I can see how having a travel path can limit available parks in relation to one's plans, and also that not having a plan can have the parks available. Seems that this could wear out though as day trips then get further from camp with each stay, leading to "Why don't we just stay over there and not use C2C this time?" @ Joe, I agree with your view, and basically this is another reason for the thread... can I be swayed into membership due to its value. @ Velos, your very words are as an exact quote from our conversations as we motor down the road Spot

Thanks folks, this is some of the info I was hoping to glean, and hopefully those with experience with these organizations will chime in as well. Background; We're beyond vacation mode and in life mode now. And though there are places that I avoid as I've no interest there, the majority of our nation is our home where we'll live for a spell. Knowing that weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates go far to extend the budget, we've been for a time considering a membership to enhance the budget even further. Also, to lay this to rest, we are not work camper or camp host material. As a potential Thousand Trails member the option of RPI exists, (and of course the C2C option) in addition to the recently added Trails Collection within the Thousand Trails network. So in a nutshell, after crunching the numbers and not being too particular on where we'll spend a few weeks as there are so many options available (just hitch up & go), we've been considering the advantage, if any, of joining a membership setting to stretch the thin budget a little further. I appreciate your responses & consideration in helping a little here Spot

Of the two, Resort Parks International (RPI) and Coast To Coast (C2C), if you were to choose one, which & why. Thanks Spot

^ Both wise & accurate 👍 Spot

This makes sense, and could be a precursor to litigation similar to what occurred in Texas some years back. This may also relate to the open arms of South Dakota regarding full time RVers. There was a time when I considered the House of Representatives might also be a factor but apparently the RV population hasn't had an effect in this matter as South Dakota still has only one Representative, as per the list here https://www.britannica.com/topic/House-of-Representatives-United-States-government Spot