Some of the most interesting and fun people you’ll ever meet live in their RVs. You’ll meet people from all walks of life, and who have the same thirst for adventure and enjoyment of life on the road as you. Something that makes life a little smoother—other than great asphalt—is knowing the unwritten customs of an RV park.
Park safety is an additional subplot to etiquette codes, and we are mixing the two elements here.
At Mountainbound Custom RV Storage and Park you will meet people from all walks of life and with different ways of having fun. The golden rule is prime here—as in life. For RVers, it might be a bit more intensified. And there are some addendums for RV parks. For example:
- Do set up camp early. Arrange not to arrive late at night when other campers may be sleeping. Don’t forget that RV life includes entire families, with children who usually have school on the road. Some people retire early, such as RVers who get going at the crack of dawn. Many RVers are working. So don’t plan on having loud, late-night parties. Quiet hours at Mountainbound are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Don’t park close to other campers when you have a choice. Give other campers some space. Don’t walk through others’ campsites. Mutual respect goes a long way among RVers.
- Don’t leave equipment out and your RV unsecured when you are away from the park. If your site has camp attendants, you may want to let them know if you will be away from your RV for more than 24 hours, but don’t generally advertise your absence.
- Do leash your pets, but don’t tie your dog outside your RV when you are not there. Observe good pet etiquette by cleaning up after your dog or not allowing aggressive behavior. Remember, too, that an uncontrollable barking dog can get you ejected.
- Do turn off your headlights when returning to the park at night. Parking lights should be sufficient.
- Don’t spend unnecessary time in shared bathrooms and showers. Having access to park amenities such as these takes some of the pressure off your RV’s resources, so keeping them clean and accessible is to everyone’s benefit.
- Do leave your campsite cleaner than when you found it. “Leave No Trace” is a hallmark of responsible camping, not just a media meme.
- Do get acquainted with your fellow campers, and remember that experienced RVs are great at sharing their expertise. We suggest, however, that you get acquainted while campers are out and about instead of knocking on doors.
- Do plan ahead for your next destination. During high travel seasons, you may need to make reservations for a campsite.
Mountainbound is designed for maximum enjoyment and the unwritten codes of camp etiquette enhance the enjoyment for everyone. Happy campers and Mountainbound go hand in hand.
