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parrothead
New Member
USA
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 Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 2:34:25 PM
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Can anyone tell me more about the 1000 Trails RV club?
Newbie here. Thanks
Jill and Jerry
"If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane" Jimmy Buffett
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lamadio
Junior Member
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 8:51:57 PM
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Hmm. I took a long hard look at this program and spent a lot of time on the phone with a Rep from Florida about this "freebie." Our new 5th wheel came with a free 3 park membership to 1000 Trails Resorts but other than a list of parks there was no other info. So I talked at length with their Rep who was not all that forthcoming about the details. They wanted me to schedule a Free 3 day Camping trip to one of their resorts to get the pitch. I did not want to do anything until I found out more through additiona phone conversations. Short answer: "Its not so free."
The Free part that comes with the camper is basically a waived initiation fee. You will still be responsible for a 600 dollar a year "maintenance fee" and other fees depending on services you might need beyond the "basic" (includes full hookups and 30 amp service at the 3 parks you chooose). The free camping is in 3 week stints at those parks only so you need to "Choose Wisely." Once you have chosen you CAN NOT change them.
There is an extra charge for 50 amp service on a per day basis. (Did not apply in my case).
I like to travel and can stay at military campgrounds and KOA. That 600 bucks will buy a LOT of camping anywhere I want to go. So long answer: It was not for me. Ditto the 30 days free at Gettysburg if I joined their group. Lou
Lou and Laura
Bella the Short Hair Pointer
2008 GMC Sierra CrewCab SB Duramax and Allison
Pullrite 3300 w/Superrails
2010 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th Wheel
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Hokiehall
Administrator
USA
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Posted - Sep 23 2009 : 9:18:51 PM
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I looked into it but decided against it. There are only so many of these membership campgrounds but tons of non-membership campgrounds you can go to. Additionally, there probably isn't one in many areas you might want to camp. Therefore, I suggest you keep your options open and camp anywhere you want and pay for only the nights you actually camp and not have to worry about paying maintenance fees or other charges that add up.
Kim Hall
2004 Flagstaff 26 RKS
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parrothead
New Member
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2009 : 2:12:58 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
We've decided against it because A. We don't want to hear the sales pitch by attending the free weekends and B. We probably won't be camping that much due to the fact we are limited to weekends and a week or so during the year. Maybe if we spent weeks or months at a campground it would be worth it. Anyway, thanks for the help.
Jill and Jerry
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lamadio
Junior Member
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 10:49:15 PM
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To make it pay you waould have to spend at LEAST 30 days camping every year at those 3 parks. Forever.
Not what I signed up for.
Lou and Laura
Bella the Short Hair Pointer
2008 GMC Sierra CrewCab SB Duramax and Allison
Pullrite 3300 w/Superrails
2010 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th Wheel
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phil-in-nc
New Member
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 10:20:51 AM
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I just bought into something similar to the 1000 trails. I have friends and family that have seasonal sights at the 1000 trails in advance (Forest Lake) so we wanted to camp with them. I called about the free weekend with no intention of buying just wanted to take the free weekend and spend time with the family. A very nice lady at the call center advised they were not doing any more free weekends at this campground but asked if I was intrested in buying. I was honest with her and told her that that park was the only one I was intrested in and could not go enought to warrent a membership. She asked that I look at the "Ready Camp Go" program. I looked at it and bought one that day. the deal is I bought a $49 dollar 1 year card that allows me to stay at certin 1000 trails, NACO, Encore and other sites on non holidays for up to 15 nights for $28 per night. I just used it last weekend and had a great time with the family. No hidden fees. when I arived with my Conf number I paid the guard $56 for 2 nights went and set up. (I only needed 30a so I didnt need to pay the $3 per night for 50a)I realy like this program no $600 yearly maint fees and no need to buy a membership at about $6K they have other packages on the Ready Camp Go Program, and a list of the included campgrounds on the website. Just Google "Ready Camp Go"
Safe and happy travels to all,
Phil & Melissa
05 Flagstaff 5w 28rlss
01 Chevy 1500 Z71 4x4
"Better to be in a boat with a drink on the rocks than in the drink with a boat on the rocks" |
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lamadio
Junior Member
USA
81 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 10:19:52 AM
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Wow, thanks for the tip. I have a good friend with a 1000 trails membership and this just might be the ticket I need to camp with him.
Lou and Laura
Bella the Short Hair Pointer
2008 GMC Sierra CrewCab SB Duramax and Allison
Pullrite 3300 w/Superrails
2010 Flagstaff 8526RLWS 5th Wheel
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phil-in-nc
New Member
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2009 : 9:41:14 PM
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I hope it works for you.......not all 1K trails parks are included in this package but there are several, Good luck
Safe and happy travels to all,
Phil & Melissa
05 Flagstaff 5w 28rlss
01 Chevy 1500 Z71 4x4
"Better to be in a boat with a drink on the rocks than in the drink with a boat on the rocks" |
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1000 Trails club
