Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Rich and Famous RVs
We gave our WiFi seminar today at the Outdoor Resorts Motorcoach Country Club, here in Indio.
We didn't get to stay at this park though because it is 'class A motorhomes only' and we are a class C. In case you don't know about the class distinction in RVs, here's the scoop.
Class A: like a bus, where the driver sits on top of, or even in *front* of the front tires.
Class C: like a truck with a cab-over, the driver sits behind the tires.
Class B: a camper van
Why they gave the smallest one a letter in between the other two - I have no idea. It took me quite a while to remember which was which. If you want to read more about the different types of RVs, check out the GoRVing site.
Actually, most of the RVs in this park are not only Class A motorhomes, but they *own* their lot. We heard that one owner just sold their lot for $70,000 more than they paid less than a year ago. You heard right ... $70,000 MORE than the original price. Silly me, I thought a little sliver of property for an RV would cost $15 - 20,000 TOTAL!! I mean, there's no house involved here. It's a 'bring-your-own-house' proposition. Some of these lots are now selling in the $2-300,000 range. Omigod ... I need to lie down.
It is a gorgeous resort though, I must admit. Complete with waterways and boat docks, and a spectacular mountain backdrop.
We didn't get to stay at this park though because it is 'class A motorhomes only' and we are a class C. In case you don't know about the class distinction in RVs, here's the scoop.
Class A: like a bus, where the driver sits on top of, or even in *front* of the front tires.
Class C: like a truck with a cab-over, the driver sits behind the tires.
Class B: a camper van
Why they gave the smallest one a letter in between the other two - I have no idea. It took me quite a while to remember which was which. If you want to read more about the different types of RVs, check out the GoRVing site.
Actually, most of the RVs in this park are not only Class A motorhomes, but they *own* their lot. We heard that one owner just sold their lot for $70,000 more than they paid less than a year ago. You heard right ... $70,000 MORE than the original price. Silly me, I thought a little sliver of property for an RV would cost $15 - 20,000 TOTAL!! I mean, there's no house involved here. It's a 'bring-your-own-house' proposition. Some of these lots are now selling in the $2-300,000 range. Omigod ... I need to lie down.
It is a gorgeous resort though, I must admit. Complete with waterways and boat docks, and a spectacular mountain backdrop.
posted by Chris at 2/22/2005 08:56:00 PM