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dorms vs rv sites

What are the dorms like for single retired women verses rv sites?

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Permalink Reply by RVGal on March 6, 2009 at 7:44am: Carol-
I am unsure what the employee rv parks are like because I have been a workamper at rv parks which were and are nice. So this will be my first employee park. Going alone can be a bit lonely at the beginning but there is something about rv parks that everyone becomes acqauinted and becomes a little family. You can always caravan with someone else to your work location. I have never had a problem as a single woman on the road but just take precaution and be smart and safe and listen to your little voice at all times. Good Luck!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cyndi on March 10, 2009 at 6:22pm: Hi RVGal,
My friends and family think I must have lost my mind because all I do is talk about RVs, look at RVs, dream about RVs. I retire at 55 THIS Aug!! I can hardly wait!! How long have you been doing this? I was looking at around 24-26 feet, looks like just enough room without being claustrophobic. Any tips??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RVGal on March 11, 2009 at 9:22am: Cyndi-
I know about the family and have you lost your mind thing. But now they are all envious and live vicariously through my adventures. I started workamping at age 44 that was five years ago. My first workamping job was in South Lake Tahoe at an rv park doing maintenance and then I went onto pumpkin patch/christmas tree lot manager. I went back to real jobs in government work and now out on the road again, it is addictive and have met the greatest people. I will be in the Tetons for the summer. As for rv size I really like my little 22 foot Class B plus rv since it is only me and I have a great floorplan, my couch becomes a queen size bed. I tow my jeep behind. I have had a 24 foot Class C and I did like that but got tired of climbing up into the bed everynight so a 24 foot with a bed in the corner might be good but you may have to sacrifice bath space. I did have a 35 foot double slide Class A and it was cushy but felt that I didn't want to drive very often and stayed in places for months at a time. My little 22 foot is easy to pack up and move every week or everyday. So it depends on your plan for workamping or travelling if you want comfort and stay in one place for awhile or be mobile. Also you could think about a fifth wheel or trailer but I don't like unhitching or backing in. A conversion van is a way to go but for me too small for me and no closets. I recently went a RV show here in Denver and I was very happy with what I have now. Email with any other questions. It is the best life!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travconian on March 15, 2009 at 4:07pm: Bear in mind that classics, such as the Travco model 220 (22Ft) and 270 (27Ft) are class A rigs at low cost, and are cool looking as well for those of you who are reformed hippies.
My 1974 Travco 270 is completely solar powered, I did the remodel inside after deciding the orange shag had to go... the initial cost was 4 thousand, another 3 for remodeling, and new plumbing, and new tires.. another 2 for 400 watts of solar panels and extra battery capacity...+/- 9 grand TOTAL
and now I have been working temp and seasonally in it for 10 years, traveling and sightseeing and meeting new people... while some chump rents my house, paying my mortgage for me!
Buy the RV That's my opinion, and I'm stickin' TO IT! Travconian!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cyndi on March 19, 2009 at 6:09pm: Travco, huh? I think I better check this out. By the way, what is with all the 80's-90's decor in the new RVs?? Did they get some kind of bargain on that hideous fabric they use??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Janette on March 17, 2009 at 8:15pm: Hey Cyndi
I have a 23' class c - the floorplan is basically the picture above. It's plenty of room for one person to live in. I wanted something where i didn't have to interchange the bed and dining area, and a cabover to use as a loft for storage. The downside to being an all in one is having to secure everything to go shopping, etc, but once you get used to keeping "UFO" objects to a minimum it only takes a few minutes and little inconvenience to get ready for the road.

I'm thinking about getting a little car to tow behind me though, just becasue i feel better about leaving the entire contents of my life in a campground than at a trailhead somewhere while i'm hiking.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cyndi on March 19, 2009 at 6:07pm: Hi Janette and RVGAL!

Thanks for the info! That is pretty much what I have been looking at. Went to an RV show in Tampa in Jan. and had a great time checking out all the different sizes, layouts, makes and models. I think I would like to tow my Honda, but, it's good to get input.
RVGAL, have you worked for GTLC before, what will you be doing there this summer? From all I have read, I think I want to apply there next year.

Thanks for the tips ladies!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by RVGal on March 19, 2009 at 6:53pm: Cyndi-I did tow my Honda Accord behind my 23 foot Class C and it did great, it was a manual transmission. This will be my first summer at GTLC and I will be the Recreation Director for all the employees. So it is different from some of the other positions they hire for and after the Tetons I am hoping to be an activity/ recreation director for an rv park somewhere warm in the winter most likley Southern California. Always there to answer questions for you.
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Permalink Reply by Cyndi on March 20, 2009 at 3:32pm: Cathy,
Your job sounds like it would be fun, don't know what I really want to do except I know I don't want to cook or clean, had enough of that already. I basically want to live somewhere else for awhile, where it is a lot cooler in the summer. I vacationed in Yellowstone in the 90's so I know how beautiful it is there. Thanks for the info, hope to talk again soon.
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Permalink Reply by CHRISTINA on March 20, 2009 at 4:35am: Hey Cyndi - I live in So. Florida too and am looking to buy an RV. I will be getting a 5th wheel though. I have worked for GTLC but its been a few years ago. I was a manager at Jackson Lake Lodge (a beautiful spot) so had additional perks, but they treat their employees pretty good. I suspect you'd work and/or live at Colter Bay employee RV park. Visited again last summer and had fond memories. Where are you going this summer? Good luck with your RV hunt.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Cyndi on March 20, 2009 at 3:26pm: Hi Christina,
This summer I retire from my "career" in Aug. so I plan to stay around home. Hope to do the seasonal work next year. I had heard GTLC was good to work for. Thanks for the reply.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joan Meyer on March 28, 2009 at 12:55pm: Carol, I haven't tuned in for a while-glad to have noticed your post. Every RV park is different. In Yellowstone, the employee areas for RVs differ in each area. I stayed 3 seasons in the Canyon employee area and loved it. We were in a very wooded area with lots of wildlife, buffalo hanging around the meadows and crossing the road. I had a wise old yellow lab at the time and he & I would stand very still if a bison came by, that way we never had any problem. One of our camp neighbors one year had 2 little wiener dogs that started barking at a visiting moose. Moose took exception to that, dog ran away when moose approached, owner was left holding empty leash and collar. I have to say it was worth every precaution we took to be able to experience staying in our RV in that area. On the other hand, I also listened to some RVers complain about the sites, animals, working conditions, etc. so its not for everyone. You have +s and -s in every situations. It's all what you make of it.; ▶ Reply to This