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Will You Be Able To Get a CampSite In AN RV PARK WIth Your Vintage Trailer?

6/29/2020

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Vintage trailers are NOT allowed in RV parks! If you spend any time on social media, you have likely heard how someone was turned away from an RV park because their trailer (or RV), was more than 10 years old. Before you go to www.sellvintagetrailers.com to unload your unusable camping rig, give this a read. We share our experience and how to be prepared to deal with if the "10 Year Rule" comes up in your travels.
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Is there really a "10 Year Rule"?
Yes, kind of, sometimes. Some parks, typically higher-end (more expensive) RV parks may have this "rule." Understand that these types of RV parks are catering primarily to a clientele with rigs that start in the six figures. RV parks typically use this rule to screen long-term rentals of 30 or more days. The "10 Year Rule" is usually not enforced for weekend camping stays. The rule is simply a filter RV parks use to eliminate the riff-raff.

​Why is there a "10 Year Rule"?
  • Safety- Unrestored or poorly maintained RV's may pose a higher risk of fire due to wiring or gas issues. Older RV's may be more likely to leak fuel or fluids. The park cannot perform a safety inspection on every unit, so the ten years old rule is used as a gauge.
  • Visual Appeal- Campers that are staying in newer or well-maintained vintage trailers do not want to stay in a beautiful park next to a beat-up or unsafe trailer.
  • Laws- County and state laws may dictate rules. Particularly with long-term stays where the tenant is considered a resident as opposed to an overnight guest. There may also be terms in the property owner's insurance policy that prohibit certain types of RVs or activities.
  • Park Expenses- Tennants with an RV that is worth very little may be more apt to not pay rent, abandon the vehicle, or require an eviction. All of these things are less likely to occur if the camper has a newer rig or restored vintage trailer. Should the park have to deal with removing a crummy old trailer, it can be costly and time-consuming to go through the process.
RV Parks and campgrounds are busy these days. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the camping craze is likely to continue to grow. RV sales have increased, and camping is a safe way to get outdoors with friends and family. Don't fear, though, even if the large exclusive resorts turn you away, you have options. If an RV park's supply of available campsites is low, they may be more particular with who they allow to camp in the park.
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What to do if you own a vintage trailer and want to go camping?
  • Keep in mind that many (most) parks do not have this rule for short term campers. Don't bring it up.
  • Don't volunteer that you have a vintage travel trailer or RV when making reservations.
  • Don't make reservations. Just show up. It can be risky, but most parks will fall in love with your trailer when they see it.
  • Keep your trailer safe, well maintained, and your campground neat.
  • Research where you are going. The fanciest RV park in the area may not be available to vintage trailers. Still, there are plenty of options available at locally owned or public campgrounds. We use our Harvest Host membership to camp for free. We have had many positive interactions with the hosts BECAUSE of our vintage trailer!
  • If the topic of your trailers manufacture date becomes an issue while making a reservation, offer to send photos. If you have them posted to a website or blog or social media, it is easy to send the park a link. Show them how nice your trailer is, and they may waive the rule.
  • Is the park where you stay going to make or break your trip? Don't give your money to a park that wants to be difficult or stuffy. Find an alternative, and enjoy your trip.
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Should I sell my vintage trailer and buy a newer one?
We have been camping on the west coast and around the US for over a decade. We may camp up to 20 weekends a year.  We have always had vintage trailers. We have NEVER come across this obstacle and cannot recall any reports of the "10 Year Rule" being imposed on any of our friends that camp vintage. If a  park uses this rule as a screening device, and your vintage RV is in good condition, most of the time, the park will make an exception for you. Chances are they will want to see it up close, have a bunch of questions, and want to find out where they can get one! Be sure and tell them about www.buyvintagetrailers.com.
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Keep in mind that park owners and managers are probably campers too. They are not blind to the popularity of vintage trailers. Some campgrounds even have vintage trailers as rentals. If you hear of someone being turned away from a park because they had an old trailer, consider the whole story.
  • What is the condition of their trailer?
  • Length of their stay?
  • The caliber of the park where they were making a reservation?
If you do run across a park that enforces the 10 Year Rule because you have a vintage trailer, (or any another experience you have with this), we would like to hear about it. Give us as much detail as you can. Let the park know about the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine, and we will send them some copies to see if we can change their mind.
 
Paul and Caroline Lacitinola
Publishers of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine

vintagecampertrailers@gmail.com
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Leslie Torrance
6/29/2020 10:34:30 am

I was a victim of the 10-year rule at an RV storage lot in Anaheim, CA. I actually booked a space to store my small vintage trailer (all renovated and painted) and parked it in my new spot, and was driving out of the lot when I was told they don't allow rigs over 10 years and they were canceling my contract and I had to go back in and remove it. Then, of course, I had to find another place to park it, which currently means spending $233 a month on the space I found.

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Donna Fry
6/29/2020 01:08:06 pm

We were denied access to an RV park along the Columbia River in WA state. Our 1947 Teardrop trailer does not have a bathroom-that was the park’s criteria for refusal!

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Mac Carroll
1/1/2021 08:49:15 am

My wife + I owned a 1947 Tear trailer when we were first married. It was approx. 12' long. We named it the "BUDGET AIRSTREAM" (tear drop) wondering if yours could have been ours?? Pictures available!! Please reply

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Shari Galiardi link
6/29/2020 02:58:51 pm

We've been full-timing in our lil' canned ham travel trailer (Hamlet) and have explored the continent for nearly 8 years. We have never run into this issue. Granted, we run on solar and can boondock anywhere we'd like, so try to avoid any stuffy places.

In every place we've camped, we've been greeted with smiles, waves, and warm hellos. We've had people offer us money for our trailer, we've had people follow us for 10+ miles hoping we'd stop, we've had people knock while we were inside having lunch, we've had people tell us we "looked like a postcard rolling down the road," and we've probably given 2000 tours in parking lots, gas stations, on friends' streets, and campgrounds.

Needless to probably say, the general public loves these vintage campers, and are excited to talk about the "road trip they took with their grandparents when they were 8 years old in one just like it!"

Enjoy your rolling piece of history!

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Michael Hebert
6/29/2020 07:51:59 pm

We have been crossing the country lately from Idaho to NC for family business. We have found campgrounds pricing themselves out of what we consider spending for a short night stay. $45 - $100 has been our given prices. We say "Thank You!" and drive to Walmart, Cabelas, or anywhere we feel comfortable. We don't need anything except a place to park. So we have no idea of what the future of camping.

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Sharon Ink link
10/30/2020 11:39:21 am

We LOVE our vintage camping trailer!! We had hoped that besides being fun, it would provide for us a way to see the country without spending high hotel/motel prices. Unfortunately we are finding that many RV parks are charging the same rates! I was looking for someplace recently and could not find a place for less than $100 + !! We live in California. It’s hard to get a camp site within one of our National or State parks without getting reservations 6 months ahead. So it’s hard to make reservations anywhere for ....2 weeks ahead?! Hopefully when we retire and move out of CA it will be easier.?!

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Shari Galiardi link
10/30/2020 11:51:24 am

Have you tried The Dyrt PRO app to find inexpensive but gorgeous campgrounds?
We use it all the time and love it. California has some great off the beaten track places that are spectacular.

Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3hV8jJX.

And, here's a video about it too:
https://youtu.be/ZPCp-TtoGM8

Happy camping!

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Leslie Torrance
10/30/2020 03:04:49 pm

California state and national park sites are very hard to get, especially weekends and summer time. But there are lots of county parks that are nice, less expensive, and easier to book.

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