DL Rupper
Senior Member
Wow, been off the road for the past year and just got out again. The cost of full timing seems to be escalating really fast. For instance 12 years ago when we stated full timing the average cost of a RV site was about $12/night. 1 year ago it was about $25/night. We have been averaging $32/night for the last 5 weeks. Not to mention the escalation in the cost of diesel fuel. $1.00/gal 1995 to $2.90/gal 2007.
The shocker was the reservation bill for 1 months RV stay in Scarborough, Maine. $1000/month and it was at a lower cost RV Campground. For instance, up in Bar Harbor they want $60 to $ 80/night for the privilege of parking and sleeping in you own bed. That's pretty high for Water/Electricity/Sewer. Didn't bother asking what a monthly rate was.
10 years ago a monthly rate (most places) averaged $250 to $350. Maybe it's higher back here in the East. We usually camp out West. Oh well it's a great life if you don't weaken. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Just hope the costs don't get much higher.
The shocker was the reservation bill for 1 months RV stay in Scarborough, Maine. $1000/month and it was at a lower cost RV Campground. For instance, up in Bar Harbor they want $60 to $ 80/night for the privilege of parking and sleeping in you own bed. That's pretty high for Water/Electricity/Sewer. Didn't bother asking what a monthly rate was.
10 years ago a monthly rate (most places) averaged $250 to $350. Maybe it's higher back here in the East. We usually camp out West. Oh well it's a great life if you don't weaken. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Just hope the costs don't get much higher.