Age restrictions?

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Ok, I'm new to RV'ing so excuse my ignorance - I just watched a YouTube video of a guy who couldn't park up in an RV park in Washington state because
the park only allowed RV's that were 15 years old or newer. His was a very clean 2002 something-or-other, no wreck at all but he was refused.

Is this a common thing? Is the reasoning that the hookups are different or is it because the park owners don't want Beverly Hillbilly looking things
arriving?

I had no idea this was a "thing"!

Larry

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1977 Palm Beach VIN TZE167V101295 - 39,000 miles
 
> Ok, I'm new to RV'ing so excuse my ignorance - I just watched a YouTube video of a guy who couldn't park up in an RV park in Washington state
> because the park only allowed RV's that were 15 years old or newer. His was a very clean 2002 something-or-other, no wreck at all but he was
> refused.
>
> Is this a common thing? Is the reasoning that the hookups are different or is it because the park owners don't want Beverly Hillbilly looking
> things arriving?
>
> I had no idea this was a "thing"!
>
> Larry

Larry,

This situation seems to be restricted to "RV Resorts". If a park does not state this condition on the website, it probably does not exist. If you are
worried, ask when you make the reservation. We don't because we so rarely make reservations except for chapter rallies. I fully understand the
policy, I have also heard of some that will not commit to a reservation without a picture of the coach. We have also run to some that welcome classic
and vintage coaches.

Matt
--
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SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about having
only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park that
was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully functional
classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction is in
place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
NOT spend money at your RV Park :)
--
Vadim Jitkov
'76 Glenbrook 26'
Pullman, WA
 
Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
centers, RV parks, etc.
Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 5:27 PM Vadim Jitkov via Gmclist <

> I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon
> (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about
> having
> only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I
> simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park
> that
> was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV
> was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully
> functional
> classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to
> provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction
> is in
> place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from
> parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
> running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look
> at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
> NOT spend money at your RV Park :)
> --
> Vadim Jitkov
> '76 Glenbrook 26'
> Pullman, WA
>
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If possible look to stay in state or national parks. Several years ago when
traveling the Best coast we tried several private rv parks and stayed twice
in state parks. The state parks were far more like camping than the rv
parks. We stayed in one private rv park on the Kalifornia coast which
advertised “beachfront rv spots with hook ups”. When we got there and made
our way through the “park” (asphalt paved lot with a fence around it not
too unlike a storage lot) we arrived at our “camp spot” which was a section
of asphalt with painted lines to dictate the borders. Stacked just like a
parking lot with other rvs. We parked and leveled then got ready to head to
the beach. Well, we got to the beach but not before having to walk a
quarter mile on the sidewalk to the closest access point. Oh well, went we
did and the beach was nice. Upon return to our “camp spot” we decided to
barbecue some food for lunch so I grabbed a picnic table that was 20’ away
and set it down by the coach and loaded it up with the barbecue and food.
10 minutes later some folks came out of their mh and said that I was using
their picnic table. I asked them if they had any immediate plans for it and
they said no but they had “rented” it with their spot and wanted it back. I
told them I would return it when we were done with lunch and that appeased
them enough to go away. The whole experience sucked. A lot. On our return
we stayed in two state parks. Cost was less than the rv parks but there
were no ac or water hookups. So what! We had to walk over 50 yards to get
near another camper. It was quiet. It was private it was in the woods and
it was camping. At least my definition (requires a manufactured structure /
I don’t tent )
My 2c

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 5:27 PM Vadim Jitkov via Gmclist <

> I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon
> (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about
> having
> only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I
> simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park
> that
> was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV
> was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully
> functional
> classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to
> provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction
> is in
> place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from
> parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
> running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look
> at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
> NOT spend money at your RV Park :)
> --
> Vadim Jitkov
> '76 Glenbrook 26'
> Pullman, WA
>
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Same thing here Jim. Looking forward to the near future when I will have no
further need to be in Seattle M-F

Sully
Bellevue wa.
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 5:44 PM James Hupy via Gmclist <

> Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
> want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
> that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
> as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
> centers, RV parks, etc.
> Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
> Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
> outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
> American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
> across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 5:27 PM Vadim Jitkov via Gmclist <

>
> > I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon
> > (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about
> > having
> > only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I
> > simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park
> > that
> > was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV
> > was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully
> > functional
> > classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to
> > provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction
> > is in
> > place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from
> > parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
> > running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look
> > at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
> > NOT spend money at your
> https://www.google.com/maps/search/ney+at+your?entry=gmail&source=g RV
> Park :)
> > --
> > Vadim Jitkov
> > '76 Glenbrook 26'
> > Pullman, WA
> >
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We ran into a similar situation in Coos Bay, Oregon an couple of weeks ago. We received a delightful text, saying how they loved our pristine retro coach, but we wouldn’t be allowed to park her again due to the 10- current year rule. We were surprised, however the real surprise came when we received a second text that we we driving our golf cart too fast. Lol- it has 2 speeds ; go or coast.

I get the reasons... yes, many run-down RVs along the west coast especially in the PNW- so I suppose it’s the most legal way to discriminate (or regulate) a specific type of coach/human with out question. 🙅🏼‍♀️

Keep calm and carry on- is my mantra.

RaeRae

Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
centers, RV parks, etc.
Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 5:27 PM Vadim Jitkov via Gmclist <

> I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon
> (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about
> having
> only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I
> simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park
> that
> was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV
> was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully
> functional
> classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to
> provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction
> is in
> place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from
> parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
> running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look
> at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
> NOT spend money at your RV Park :)
> --
> Vadim Jitkov
> '76 Glenbrook 26'
> Pullman, WA
>
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If you live in an rv, are you technically homeless??
🤔

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 5:44 PM James Hupy via Gmclist <

> Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
> want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
> that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
> as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
> centers, RV parks, etc.
> Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
> Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
> outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
> American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
> across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 5:27 PM Vadim Jitkov via Gmclist <

>
> > I've run into a similar situation in both Idaho (Boise) and in Oregon
> > (Portland Metro area). In both cases one RV Park was very strict about
> > having
> > only new(er) RVs that were less than 10 years old, no matter what. I
> > simply shrugged my shoulders, hang up the phone and called anther RV park
> > that
> > was quite literally across the street. They also asked how old the RV
> > was, but were much more frendlier. I told them it was a 1976 fully
> > functional
> > classic GMC that we were driving from out of town. They were happy to
> > provide us with the spot to park for few days. I believe the restriction
> > is in
> > place in order to discourage homeless people who live in their RVs from
> > parking a beater and then not being able to move it since it is barely
> > running. If you run into this situation, just call someone else. I look
> > at it this way - if you don't want my business, no problem. I'll happily
> > NOT spend money at your
> https://www.google.com/maps/search/ney+at+your?entry=gmail&source=g RV
> Park :)
> > --
> > Vadim Jitkov
> > '76 Glenbrook 26'
> > Pullman, WA
> >
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Our bus is a 1977 MCI and we have stayed in RV resorts that had age restrictions several times. I don't know that we tried to make reservations we
typically called and asked if they had room for a 40 foot motorhome. When they said yes we just showed up. Never was a problem as long as the coach
looks nice.

Just how it has worked for us.

Melbo
--
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
 
We're heading down to Yuma, AZ next weekend for a GMCSJ rally that is being held at one of those hoity-toity parks. We had to send them a picture of
our coach as did several other members of the group. Kathy and I are going to be towing the Jeep on my somewhat ratty looking trailer since we are
staying down there to go out to the dunes the following weekend. Hopefully they won't consider the trailer and Jeep an eyesore and tell us we can't
park them there behind the coach. If they do, I have a backup plan.

A few years ago, we did an over-nighter at a 10 year and newer park in Las Vegas and had to send a pic to them as well. They approved us, and when we
got there, we passed several older ('80s) class-Cs etc on our way to our space, so I don't know what the big deal was.

Generally we will not even try to stay at a place like that, we prefer dry camping or minimal amenities anyway. Like NextGen said, I will happily
take my business and my money elsewhere if they don't want me there.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
The age restriction makes it challenging when trying to book reservations. I have run into it at much less fancy places than “RV resorts”. Many
GMCers use a recent date of renovation as the build date. A white lie of sorts. But I keep my GMC shiny and once they see it in person it has never
been refused. It is a wakeup call to discrimination of other types, conversely the park owners are trying to not get stiffed with squatters etc.
--
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
 
I stay in camps on base where there is one convenient. They run the gamut from ice orderly layouts wit amenities to basically homesteaders in
tarpaper shacks on what were once wheels. D O D is trying to get rid of the homesteaders. The way to do this is to do away with weekly and monthly
rates.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
 
Not a problem here. Must be the weather. We are having seveal weeks where the temp has not gotten above freezing. Until yesterday tthere we no
temps above 15F and nights were below zero for over a week. It does tend to solve that problem. Not a preboem for us. We have a well insulated
house, good furnace and two 500 gallon propane tanks. (Only need one but like to know we'e got it covered.)

> Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
> want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
> that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
> as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
> centers, RV parks, etc.
> Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
> Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
> outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
> American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
> across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon

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Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
 
Minnesota homeless cams tend to get quiet this time of year 🙂
Nothing like a -20F temperate to push people south
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Not a problem here. Must be the weather. We are having seveal weeks where the temp has not gotten above freezing. Until yesterday tthere we no
temps above 15F and nights were below zero for over a week. It does tend to solve that problem. Not a preboem for us. We have a well insulated
house, good furnace and two 500 gallon propane tanks. (Only need one but like to know we'e got it covered.)

> Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do not
> want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
> that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting up
> as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
> centers, RV parks, etc.
> Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in the
> Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
> outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
> American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
> across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon

--
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI

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Not south enough!

On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 9:01 AM Keith V via Gmclist
wrote:

> Minnesota homeless cams tend to get quiet this time of year 🙂
> Nothing like a -20F temperate to push people south
> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Steve
> Southworth via Gmclist
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> To: gmclist
> Cc: Steve Southworth
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Age restrictions?
>
> Not a problem here. Must be the weather. We are having seveal weeks
> where the temp has not gotten above freezing. Until yesterday tthere we no
> temps above 15F and nights were below zero for over a week. It does tend
> to solve that problem. Not a preboem for us. We have a well insulated
> house, good furnace and two 500 gallon propane tanks. (Only need one but
> like to know we'e got it covered.)
>

> > Well, lah 'te dah. They make up all sorts of stories as to why they do
> not
> > want the "more experienced" motor coaches, but the reality of it all is,
> > that there is a HUGE problem with barely able to to move coaches setting
> up
> > as permanent residents in city streets, cul de sacs, closed shopping
> > centers, RV parks, etc.
> > Mostly homeless people. When every off-ramp, on every freeway in
> the
> > Portland/Salem Interstate 5 corridor is littered with tents and tarps and
> > outright garbage, abandoned shopping carts, etc. Something that every
> > American should be ashamed of. What is happening, here? Does every State
> > across America have similar problems? What say you guys out there?
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
>
>
> --
> Steve Southworth
> 1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
> 1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
> Palmyra WI
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The age restricted parks I've run across seem to also be the ones with higher prices. I ain't going to stay there anyway. I usually also skip the
ones with monthly rates. Some of the military ones have homesteaders but they normally have a few transient spaces as well. Even the transient sites
are well kept if the park is on base.
A common note from park operatora when I show up, "You're gonna draw a crowd". It usually does.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
 
Larry,

I've run into the age restriction a few times but have never been turned away. I check out the campground's web site for restrictions and generally
ignore them. At the bigger and busier resort type campgrounds you're more likely to encounter age restrictions, and with the
vanlife/skoolie/COVID-RVing uptick we can expect to see more such restrictions enforced.

When I've pulled up to check in at an age restricted place they'll generally just look out the office window and say okay. I rarely if ever make
reservations and generally just call to check on availability and say I'm heading in their direction and I might get there that night or the next day.
I stumbled upon a technique at one place I would've been turned away at in Mesa AZ. Phenomenal place, the amenities and size...! I pulled up to the
gate after hours and after dark, not by design, and the security guard at the gate had me park in a temporary spot until the next morning. Foot in
the door...

The next morning while checking in the desk clerk got the manager who said she'd make an exception, but next time, no. Before leaving I stopped by
the office and smilingly told the manager that, due to the usual attention and admiration the GMC elicits, next time I came by I wanted to be parked
next to the most luxurious DP and I'd wager double or nothing on my stay$ based on the number of compliments the two rigs garnered. I don't think
that'd be a risky bet, I'd even give odds. :)

Richard
--
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
‘76 Edgemonte
 
From a couple weeks ago:

"We're heading down to Yuma, AZ next weekend for a GMCSJ rally that is being held at one of those hoity-toity parks. We had to send them a picture of
our coach as did several other members of the group. Kathy and I are going to be towing the Jeep on my somewhat ratty looking trailer since we are
staying down there to go out to the dunes the following weekend. Hopefully they won't consider the trailer and Jeep an eyesore and tell us we can't
park them there behind the coach. If they do, I have a backup plan."

Well, they never said a word about my trailer/Jeep. I guess they were not in much of a position to complain due to the vacancies they had due to the
Canadians having to stay home this year due to Covid.

By the way, The Palms, in Yuma, is a REALLY nice place. The only thing they asked for was a picture of the coach. I think several of the SOBs in the
group are over 10 years old too, but they didn't have any trouble either.
--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
 
All good to know lads, thanks for the responses!

Larry
--
Larry - Victoria BC -

1977 Palm Beach VIN TZE167V101295 - 39,000 miles
 
No problem yet in Canada at the places we have stayed.
--
Rich Mondor,

Brockville, ON

77 Hughes 2600
 
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