Maximum rate for one night in RV parks

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  1. Bluesbirdy

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    I created a formula to calculate the maximum rate for one night and before I send it to DC for legislation,
    I like to share it with you all …

    The formula:
    PpN = BR + E + W + S + PT + RS + L + P + HT + Wi + DR - DtHI – DtTH

    PpN = Price per night
    BR = Basic Rate = $ 40
    E = Electricity = $ 4
    W = Water = $ 4
    S = Sewer = $ 4
    PT = Pull Through = $ 1
    RS = Restrooms/Showers = $ 1
    L = Laundry = $ 2
    P = Pool = $ 2
    HT = Hot Tub = $ 3
    Wi = Wi-Fi = $ 2
    DR = Dog Run = $ 1
    DtHI = Distance to Highway/Interstate
    (for every foot closer than 3000 ft, a penalty of $0.01)
    DtTH = Distance to audible Train Horn
    (for every foot closer than 3000 ft, a penalty of $0.02)


    Examples:
    All the amenities, no disturbing noise:
    PpN = 40 + 4+ 4+ 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 = $ 64

    Full Hookup, Pull Through, Restrooms/Showers, Wi-Fi
    PpN = 40 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 = $ 56

    Electricity, Water, Restroom/Showers, Wi-Fi, Interstate at 1000 ft
    PpN = 40 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 – 20 = $ 31

    Full Hookup, Restroom/Showers, Pool, Train Horn at 2000 ft
    PpN = 40 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 – 20 = $ 35

    Furthermore, if the Price-per-Night drops below the Basic Rate, the RV park is NOT entitled to carry the word ‘Resort’ in its name.

    Any thoughts?
     
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  2. Fitzjohnfan

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    its a fun tool to play with, and i might actually print it out, and see how different parks fair. here are some things you might be missing:

    - Proximity to popular attraction (within 10 miles): +40
    - You have wifi at +$2.00, but there are different qualities of wifi: free good quality wifi, free slow wifi, paid ok wifi, wifi only available at clubhouse.
    -Extra activities not listed (mini golf, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, playground, fishing, etc. $1 each)
     
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  3. Bluesbirdy

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    On second thought I should have changed the value of Wi-Fi in a penalty of $10 when there is no good working Wi-Fi in a park!

    I just posted this because I find it annoying that every park calls itself 'Resort' nowadays, even the ("easy access") KOA journeys next to an interstate exit. Unbelievable.
    I don't have a hearing aid ... yet. Maybe I need one after staying too long at an easy access park, ha ha.
    Safe travels!
     
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  4. NYDutch

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    Do I understand correctly you want the government involved in private enterprise pricing and business naming? No free enterprise? No competitive pricing?
     
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  5. weighit

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    Sure has that implication, we decide if a parks rates are too high, by not going. I don't need anyone to make up my mind for me. If i like the place I might return, if we don't we will never go back, pretty simple rule for us.
     
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  6. Bluesbirdy

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    Really guys?
    Not every thing in life is serious.
    Some posts are meant to make you laugh!

    Safe travels!

    @NYDutch: grappig toch?
     
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  7. NYDutch

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    In today's highly charged political atmosphere, it's difficult to find humor in anything suggesting government interference.

    Misschien wordt het na een tijdje grappiger. :)
     
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  8. BankShot

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    Ditto to what weighit and Dutch said. "WE THE CUSTOMER" are quite capable of deciding if we want to stay at. or return to, a park or campground that we feel is ripping us off, etc, Sorry Bluesbirdy I didn't take your post as being a joke either, and I really enjoy a good joke...:D

    BankShot..............(aka Terry)
     
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  9. newkcmoedoe

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    I am sure Washington will take this up right after they balance the federal budget, bring peace to the Middle East and finally make cats and dogs live together in harmony.
     
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  10. Bluesbirdy

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    Ha ha ha, the kind of reply I was hoping for!
    But all my next posts (if any) will be serious, promise.
     
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