The roamingtimes poll (Dec 2001/Jan 2002) - Results
 How much should an RV park cost per night?

The poll said:
"The following poll looks at campground charges -  what you think are and are not reasonable.
The results of the poll will be read by many, many campgrounds - and who knows?, your views may influence many of them."

Up to January 10, 2003, 2470 people have taken the poll
These are the results to this date:

1. Assuming 2 people with no pets and an average sized RV, how much would you expect an overnight stay with full hookup should cost? Maximum Minimum Average
  At a transit RV park - the average results were $19.45 $11.83 $15.64
  At a destination RV park/resort - the average results were $26.88 $18.04 $22.46
2. In order of importance, what do you think are the main criteria that affect charges? - the top 10 criteria chosen were (in order) 1. Location
2. Facilities/Amenities
3. Season
4. Condition
5. Size/quality of sites
6. Cleanliness
7. Hook-ups
8. Attitude/friendliness of management & staff
9. Easy access
10. Computer hook-ups available
3. In order of importance, what do you think are unfair extra charges?  - the top 10 unfair charges were (in order) 1. Showers
2. Pets
3. Cable
4. Modem
5. Charges for extra people
6. All extra charges are unfair
7. Electrical surcharges
8. Charges for guests or visitors
9. Holiday/weekend rates
10. Charges for clubhouse/pool
4. If you were running a campground - or if you do - tell us in your own words how you would - or do - arrive at pricing.
- the top 10 answers were (in order)		 1. Operating costs/expenses + profit
2. Going rate in the area
3. Amenities available
4. Location
5. Season
6. What customer willing to pay
7. Size of rig
8. Last year's rate plus
9. What quality of people do the camp wish to attract
10. Charge by what the customer uses
  What do YOU think?
Give your views about this in the forum.

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