TIGHT SQUEEZE GETTING OUR MOTORHOME OUT! SOME RV CHECK IN & CHECK OUTS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS! EP171

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TIGHT SQUEEZE GETTING OUR MOTORHOME OUT! SOME RV CHECK IN & CHECK OUTS ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS! EP171

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SOME RV CHECK INS AND CHECK OUTS ARE A SMOOTH AND WELCOMING EXPERIENCE. SOME ARE NOT. Come with us as we show you an example of a really tight winding exit for our 44 foot motorhome and tow vehicle from the Pismo Coast Village RV Resort. This place is an awesome place to stay at to tour the quaint town of Pismo Beach CA. We will also show you what can happen if you show up at a campground early by mistake before the published, enforced, set in stone, no holes barred, dead serious check in time. "No Soup for You!
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@kirkchubbs8284 3 жыл бұрын

Mark I’m right there with you first impressions of the new place on your first visit are always what stick with you... I guess they didn’t realize that social media is a huge huge communicator when people are not enjoying their experience. It was nice that they offered you a 10% discount. This place is probably not going to be added to our list....

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It is a nice place. Very big. Lots of kids in the pools, so retired folks like us felt out of place. Lots of rules. Great water & power. Great landscaping. Good location. Wouldn't mail a letter for us. We had to drive 20 minutes to the post office.

@COORS5766 3 жыл бұрын

My Coach would have “broke down” at the gate and then magically at 2pm it would have fixed itself!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

That is an AWESOME plan for next time. Can you say "starter solenoid?"

@COORS5766 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles When you leave you should do a review/video about this place, tell them to tune in! I’ve seen your other comment about the car fee! Crazy!

@mwash5779 3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha i was thinking the same thing... Love It

@ronjon5241 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like to me the “SQUEEZE” was coming in....if you get my drift....:-). Nice home....used to sell motor homes in Maine... a few years back. Good looking unit.

@ralphsanchico2452 3 жыл бұрын

Knowing them, they would've charged you a "Disabled vehicle Fee"!

@rickgriffith1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with you Mark. That experience has tainted our view of that resort and is noted.🤨

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

The Pismo Beach town experience was WAY BETTER of a stay and experience for Sue and I.

@rickgriffith1 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles That’s good to hear. I’m glad things took a turn for the better..

@legallyblondetakesahike7076 3 жыл бұрын

If the place had been packed with people leaving or sites not available yet, I could have understood them being strict about 2 pm. The place was empty and if they had people there to charge you $25 then that same person could have just checked you in. Trying to nickel and dime you.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It was not a good start,.......the fact that NO ONE was there was really odd. How could my being early be causing a $25 issue that needed to be covered?

@rogerstruthers3799 3 жыл бұрын

I live within 30 miles of that "resort" and have been considering a visit. Hey CAVA... count me out for a visit !!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Give then a try,..........just arrive at 2:10pm to be on the safe side.

@markwalton5138 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles glad to see their prices have stabilized some. I tried to make a reservation there in May 2020, rates were in the 140-160 range. The place is not all that. There are some very good, maybe better places near to where you were in Paso Robles with better prices. It’s nice to see their attempt to make it right, however that first impression was not smart on their part at all. I usually spend 4-6 months a year in Paso for work and stay in our fifth wheel RV. Safe travels 🇺🇸

@LuisRuiz-sv2mz 3 жыл бұрын

The mother in law story I can truly relate. God bless her soul. She was a great woman.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Here's to her memory!

@cindyj9014 3 жыл бұрын

Cava could have handled that check in experience better in so many ways - we agree that it would sure leave a sour taste for the remainder(& future) of your stay there. Thanks for sharing!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for weighing in Cindy,......

@badgerpa9 2 жыл бұрын

My ex mother in law told me I was no different than the stray dogs she had shot over the years, so I get your analogy. I thought you did very well driving in the tighter places, nothing looked horribly tight and you made it clean so shows you are a good driver.

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy,.....

@paulalouis7204 3 жыл бұрын

You showed some class. I’m from California (still live here) and had this place on my list. Just crossed it off.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paula.

@grumpy039 3 жыл бұрын

This why I no longer go to California for anything! I'll take my business elsewhere.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We have spent 9 months of our 48 months of full time RVing in CA. Time to try something else!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

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@gman77gas 3 жыл бұрын

Tell them when you leave and are all paid that they should watch your utube channel for the review of their place! I would have not been happy!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

They will continue to do just fine. They don't need cheap old guys like me! I should of had a cinnamon roll FIRST before I showed up. I think I had low blood sugar!

@gman77gas 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles You where more than fine. But a cinnamon roll is good for any reason!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

@@gman77gas Yes,.........lots of cinnamon and NO frosting. Coffee with lots of cream!

@msjfab1966 2 жыл бұрын

Mark Thank you for this video. My husband and I just started RV camping last year. But when you travel who wants to go and be inconvenience and because someone is rude. But I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

We actually learned from this experience, and check to make sure what the check-in time is at ALL places now!

@RicDurant 3 жыл бұрын

Tks for the true experience video. Cava was on list but off now. Saw it on KZfaq years ago. Was Over $120 a night.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly if a family with kids goes, right down the road is an RV Park that is next to a pretty nice looking Waterpark!

@ronmcdaniel1583 3 жыл бұрын

Give me ten minutes and I'll have smile on my face! That is after I find a different location to check into! Later JACKWAGEN!! You handled your self much more PROFESSIONALLY than I would have!! TOP NOTCH to you Mark!! SAFE TRAVELS

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron. Almost didn't want to make this video. Sue and I hate drama and complaining videos on other channels. But we felt to help people see that even us, ......after four years of full time travel,.....have rules to learn to follow for a better and smoother RV Life!

@kevingreig288 3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of an early check-in fee. Hotels don’t even do that. And no one would consider a 1/2hr early enough to even suggest an additional fee. I certainly would have the same feeling as you-I would chat with the manager/owner before I left the check-in spot. Truly amazing experience and wouldn’t have believed you if it hadn’t been recorded. God Bless and stay safe.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I assumed the guy in the dark sunglasses was the manager. He looked and acted really important.......

@akchristie 3 жыл бұрын

We stayed at Cava Robles in April 2021 and our experience was similar to yours, except without the discount. The owners don’t really care about the RVers and it shows with their attitude.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Our next door 5th wheel neighbors was 1 hour early. They wanted $50 for early entry. They left and came back. They said it will be the last time.

@danbajada5871 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same parks.Pismo I saw the sharp turns and said no way on hooking up a tow vehicle in that park.I have a 45ft and a ford f150 as a tow vehicle.I hooked up at the driveway which takes 5 minutes.Good job Mark!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Your a smart man Dan,...........but it did make for good video!

@jeffsnodgrass9747 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have started a list of places to visit, campgrounds to stay at, etc. for when we go full time. I have now added another page to my spreadsheet of places NOT to stay and this campground will be entry #1. You handled it better than I would have. Like someone else said, I would have asked to speak to a manager. Just think of all of the income they have lost due to the way they treated you. Way more than $25. Keep up the good work!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. This is actually the first time something unpleasant happen to us on camera!

@EOWweekendRVer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, we actually have reservations at Cava Robles for the third week of July. Thanks for the heads up. 🙈

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Most impressive winery we visited was Daou Vineyards,..........by far!

@cindysmith7600 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you Mark for speaking up. I agree, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Thanks for sharing the experience, sorry you had to have it.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It wasn't all that important,....just wanted to show folks how I had to learn my "early check in time" lesson!

@brendanwalsh1675 3 жыл бұрын

I would have shut the rig down and dumped the air and gone to the back of the RV for another dump. I could see 11 am or so.. it would be worth it. He should have told you as a new guest of the additional charge and waived it and wished you a great stay! Again, nice roads... Brendan & Lena

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Good point. My reaction WAS tainted by being hungry, and the immediate need to stop for a break. They kind of screwed that up.

@MainlightDrone 3 жыл бұрын

No matter what the episode, you always provide really useful information. With first impressions being so important, and the resort being empty, this extra fee was ridiculous. I might have used the 25 minutes to find a different place. Mark was very polite with them considering! Great episode as always!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words guys!

@patireland9408 3 жыл бұрын

We agree - FYI - don't try the new park on 101. It's noisy! We tried about 5 years ago. Even at the Passport America discount, it was a bad deal. Very nice park if you can turn off your hearing aid.

@shanedeveley731 3 жыл бұрын

I would have asked to speak to a manager before driving off. Always works for me.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

NEVER thought of that!

@antoonvermeulen8064 3 жыл бұрын

Dear sir, i had to see it twice i could believe this story, my i make a compliment to you sir you handle it like a gentleman, kind regards tony from the Netherlands.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Antoon. I'm too old to get all worked up!

@melindahutchinson196 3 жыл бұрын

We have never run into that. That's crazy it was just 25 minutes and obviously they were staffed and the sites were open. I could understand if you got there 4 hours early. I don't understand what they think they are going to accomplish with this other than pissing people off. I would rather check in people as they arrive to avoid a line of RV's. I hate it when everyone arrives at the same time it's so stressful.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I too absolutely hate it when multiple coaches on the same street are trying to get parked!

@richardjohnson8120 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the heads up, on top of being too expensive I will pass this by.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Richard.

@jackriley3493 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mark we are new to OJIM and really enjoying it. Found your site by accident while trying to research a Paso winery. You and Sue are great. We live in Southern California and make a few trips a year to Paso Robles with our 5th Wheel. We love the Wine Country RV Resort down the street off Hwy 46. They are far more down to earth at Wine Country. Watching your check in experience confirmed our decision that Cava Robles is not for us. Good for you not giving to their extortion ways. Btw, discovered watching The Tobin James episode we were there around the same time on the same day. We checked if we made it into any background shots. lol.

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that we learned our lesson, and NEVER show up early anymore,...........except RECENTLY by mistake and miscalculation at at Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale FL. They were friendly, awesome, helpful, polite, and created a guest experience that was first class and second to none.

@samhawkins8575 3 жыл бұрын

That was Crazy! We would have done the exact same thing. It would have messed up our whole visit. I get grumpy and stay grumpy. At least the did try to make it right. Safe Travels

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I don't usually let things like this get to me. I think I'm officially getting old,.......

@oldguysrule5895 3 жыл бұрын

Have stayed many times and keep going back. sorry you didn't enjoy it as much. thanks for the video

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome OGR58! It is a nice park, with great pools.

@TRYtoHELPyou 3 жыл бұрын

They were so chocked full of those see thru RVs :)

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of that! Mine will be invisible their now too!

@horizon42q 3 жыл бұрын

I good idea is drive the RV out, then hookup the car. I did it often in tight campgrounds. One for sure is Ocean Lakes in Myrtle Beach. You just have to get the motorhome out without booking up. You wouldn’t make the turns in the campground hooked up.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Yes,....I agree. We have unhooked in probably half of the campgrounds we visit.

@mikecox7761 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the warning ⚠️ I will note it and NEVER 👎🏿 stay with these people.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

They are a nice place with a 2:00:01 PST check in time,......or later!

@joalul 3 жыл бұрын

We stayed there, Cava Robles, in April 2021. Didn't have the check in early problem (we drove from Petaluma) but I was shocked at all the additional "fees" for golf cart registrations and requirements. Like you, we arrived during the week and the place was empty, but over the weekend it filled up quite a bit. Recommend the Grey Wolf Cellars & Barton Family Wines for tasting, we really enjoyed it!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's just me,.....but I like it when the price is the price,.........period.

@Tnapvrvideo Жыл бұрын

Though inconvenient, I would exit tight scenarios with the tow vehicle unclipped. You can hook up down the road at the next safe location. Have you considered a shorter tow vehicle like a 2-door Jeep? It'd give you off-road opportunities.

@OurJourneyInMyles Жыл бұрын

We are unhooked most of the times,...........I took it as a challenge because other folks were doing it! We don't like off road,.........it is too scary for us both,.....plus,........we love the minivan because it is a "garage" for our ebikes.

@deanh7190 Жыл бұрын

Had this happen at a State Park in TX. We arrived 15 minutes early but at least that let us in and directed us to a parking lot. By the time we walked back to the headquarters we were able to check-in. Was odd since all other SPs in Texas were not so particular including some where we checked in hours early.

@OurJourneyInMyles Жыл бұрын

Sometimes common sense is not as common as we would like it should be. As I have said many times since this experience, we have started to pay much more attention to the check in times. We have seen them as late as 3pm!

@pauljordan756 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with you Mark! That 25 mins cost them MANY non-customers in the future.

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

We actually learned from this experience, and always read the check in times listed very carefully now at all resorts. For me, it was how smug the guy that took care of us acted.

@greenjoon1 3 жыл бұрын

So nice quality of the video. I feel like going with you guys. Thank you for uploading it!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Junho! Thanks for the kind words,......

@jimbertrand2499 3 жыл бұрын

Don't blame you for being pissed Mark. Nickle and diming. Enjoy the ride!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. I have learned my lesson. I will be more careful at all my future stops.

@meganoneill4801 3 жыл бұрын

You are in my neighborhood. This is a good example of different strokes for different folks. In Pismo, there is a beautiful state park just 1/4 mile south of the RV resort. Would not catch me at PB Coast RV. Same with the Cava resort. It’s owned by a large company who makes the rules. I am in a small rig(24 ft) just so I don’t have to deal with those “resorts.” Hope you found time for wine tasting!! Try Tablas Creek, Halter Ranch, and Brecon. 🍷

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We loved Halter Ranch and Daou Vineyard!

@mrjlbarrett5556 3 жыл бұрын

Well its been a while Glad you are doing well . We are in Yakima Washington at Present time good to see you .

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in,.....

@rickl6697 Ай бұрын

You sound like me ", I'm not upset with you, I'm upset/disappointed at the policies of this organization". We've never been here before but you only get one chance to make a first impression. Safe travels and enjoy!

@OurJourneyInMyles Ай бұрын

That is good advice for businesses and life in general Rick! Thanks for watching!

@Akjonahskate Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience at Cava Robles. Unbelievable!! They really need to work on their PR. Beautiful place, but I can understand why there were so many sites available now. Bad for business. Safe travels!! Keep the great videos coming! 😊👍🏻

@OurJourneyInMyles Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! We have learned our lesson, and always check the check in times more closely now. Cava trained us,..........NO SITE FOR YOU!!

@DLTJR1959 3 жыл бұрын

I've never had an experience like that. Ever. We call ahead of time and ask if it's OK to come on in if the site is open. Never an issue. This is an issue. A bad one. Terrible customer dis-service. Check box. Off the list. Thanks for the videos Mark and Sue. I appreciate them so much.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We had never had this happen to us either, that's why it kind of bummed us out,......and we never really recovered.

@grantmarut7488 3 жыл бұрын

Good job driver always take your time

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Slow & steady is the name of the game.

@donmcmannamy3409 3 жыл бұрын

On the park you left all that black on the read curb is rubber from quite a few RVs and there tow veh or veh being towed like you do rubbing the sidewalk of the tires. More than $20 in rubber

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

As long as a person only does it occasionally, you are OK. Our tires looked like new when I replaced them after 6 years. The tires on a large RV will "time or age out",.....and almost never will be worn out.

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video. Not being an RV owner as of yet, but seriously looking at the choices, the slow methodical driving in unfamiliar locations is priceless… As for that 25 minutes early, I think I’d have simply left while searching for a more accommodating location. And having just abandoned most forms of social media I couldn’t “post and tell”. But the fact remains if your a business owner social media can be your best friend or your worst enemy… Safe travels

@jimcompson8097 3 жыл бұрын

95% of the RV parks require at least 1 night deposit and it's not refundable if you don't cancel around 2-3 days prior to your arrival. I've had many parks require full payment with the reservation. If you walk away you lose your money.

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

@@jimcompson8097 thank you for the explanation. Still at the very least that non accommodating initial employee needs to be “educated” on customer service.

@jimcompson8097 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed but they blame bad customer service on Covid

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

Everything is related to Covid these days, including the flat tire you got at 5 PM Friday 😜

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I think I will just not be so punctual in the future!

@4LowRocks 3 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya Mark; first impressions gone sour are very difficult to overcome. Would have soured my whole experience too. Had a different kind of but very distasteful experience checking into a campground in Big Bear, CA., a bit over a year ago and situations like that put those places on my permanent banned list. You handled it all very well and it's good they gave you a discount, yeah, for 25 minutes the could have handled it much better.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4LowRocks. I tried to roll with the punches. I am old enough that I just can't take as many as I used to!

@opername 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you guys on this! Question: what type of suction cup do you have for your GoPro? I want one that works! Lol

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It is AWESOME. Check out the PGYTECH Triple Cup Camera Suction Mount in the "OJiM Camera Equipment" section of our Amazon Page.

@stevenr7003 3 жыл бұрын

We have a place like that along I 12 in Robert Louisiana $100 a night $60 Golf cart reg. then the pool, lazy river and anything else is a la cart so I've never going! OH, I did forget listing to the 18 wheedlers all night going up and down interstate 12 is sill free!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We are staying in an Elks Lodge with FULL HOOKUPs and like it way better!

@louheindel8673 3 жыл бұрын

We will often hook toad up outside park esp the tight older parks. Good advice to go super slow. Congrats.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@thomastheys6681 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you had to discover the reality of cava. Next trip through you should try to reserve wine country RV it’s very very nice it’s quiet and the rates are way better. Also they are a member of passport USA which gets you 50% off with a reservation. Our experience at cava was the firewood that they sold was green so everybody’s camps were smoking the golf cart rental was full of kids speeding around the entire resort and it was very noisy. We won’t be going back. Thomyt

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We had the exact experience. I feel stupid now for not seeing the Passport America CG in the area during our planning. We had Cava in mind from folks that told us to check it out.

@classaendlessadventure2879 3 жыл бұрын

great driving

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@mikeo1012 3 жыл бұрын

I commend you Mark for your positive disposition. Like you, we've been "burned" at Sun Resorts before with their additional charges. Unfortunately Sun Resorts has bought up some of California's finest RV resorts and jacked the prices up in the air plus all their other fees. Want to reserve a special site? Oh you have to pay a "lock" fee of $35 - $45. Arrive early? Oh you have to pay $25 for that also. Since you arrived on a Thursday I'm sure you discovered when the weekend arrived there at Cava it turned into a complete zoo. We stayed there a couple months ago and I'm sorry to say, never again.

@OurJourneyInMyles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes,............the place was dead during the week,......and a zoo on the weekend.

@vinnymassarojr.9022 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new watching your video loved it your humor is the greatest look forward watching more pretty soon im going to be enjoying the RV life with family

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We will be watching for you on the road!

@johnearnest6310 3 жыл бұрын

Two things I would note. But this is just my opinion. First I would have left the park then hooked up our toad. Like you, we have a 45' Newmar LADP and in over 30 years experience in rv's we've had to do this several times. Also, by the looks of this resort their reservation confirmation should have shown check in and check out time. If it didn't shame on them and you had every right to be upset. A buck a minute is ridiculous.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We had no issue coming in at Pismo Coast Village, but the exit was tricky. I have driven out of parks many times, and connected up later. The check in time WAS on the reservation for Cava. We are from Florida, so getting the timing just right was a little tough. We will not be early again at places if we can help it.

@joeb3046 3 жыл бұрын

You are driving like a pro now, I do recall you being concerned in certain not all that long ago, congrads!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! 👍

@craigleidigjr4170 3 жыл бұрын

That is one tight campground

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We normally hook up after we leave the CG but I saw others do it, so I gave it the all American try!

@sherriweber7105 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry that you had a bad experience with Cava. I can’t believe that they did that to you wanted to charge you for coming early. Hope you had fun while there. It looked nice. Sounds fun when you know they have a pool. Well I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend. Stay safe and travel safe.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It's a nice place Sherri,...we just had a bad greeting to start off with.

@sherriweber7105 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMylesGood glad it got better for you. Have a great Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸

@Prjskrn 3 жыл бұрын

I liked your comments. Those guys should have let you in. Either they’re lazy or discourage early check ins. Appreciate your video

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We learned our lesson,..........sorry we didn't know the rules,......it was our fault,........and left like they told us to. We came back 25 minutes later. Oh well,.....

@cherylyoung440 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the honesty it’s appreciated ✊

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍. We like to show folks what happens along the journey of full time RV living. For the most part, it is a joy.

@stea2494 3 жыл бұрын

Mark such a smooth voice, you should make some relaxation video to help people sleep or even better meditate lol What a bunch of ahole at cava, like the mother in law analogy. They sont care, i’m thinking about posting something on google with reference to your video, would you allow me to do it?

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

That isn't necessary. They did provide us a 10% discount on our entire stay. I just included this experience because that is what our channel does. We show you most of what we are doing. Not all of RVing is perfect. This was just a small little irritation. I will make sure I am not early at future places.

@roychan1710 3 жыл бұрын

As long is an rv with bathroom early is good lol just park on side and wait for few

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

That's our NEW plan now!

@brianc.612 3 жыл бұрын

You're 100% correct and you were very patient. They wanted to see just how many suckers would pay the $25 bucks. I would have done the exact same thing!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I think I left because I was caught by surprise. I could have tapped my 401K for the money,....

@rtoadontheroad 3 жыл бұрын

Good driving skills

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis,....slow and steady.

@stev8468 3 жыл бұрын

thats crazy $25 dollars really and first impression sets the tone

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We are staying at an Encore Resort next week and you can be certain I read up on the check in time!

@crossroadsrvtravels 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I was white knuckled and I wasn't even driving. That was not right what they did totally wrong. Maybe there was a reason they were empty!! Good job guys!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Crossroads RV Travels! It wasn't bad,..........just slow. The MUSIC made it scary!

@cherylyoung440 3 жыл бұрын

I am getting another camper for this reason I like to go to beach and to resorts more then I like to camp

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We definitely are mostly tourists!

@jeffsmith4789 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. They have lost me as a potential customer as well. Like the idea of a breakdown at the check in. Lol. Thanks Mark

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! A breakdown! I should have started to cry!

@jimmarshall1708 3 жыл бұрын

Great Customer Service!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

The best!

@brianbj2198 Жыл бұрын

Nice motor home. Great video. But full time RVing for 4 years. You didn’t know 2 pm check in is 2 pm. You could of easily stopped anywhere along the way to burn up some time. I would of loved to see more of the resort and less complaining. Just my take on it all. I look forward to the next video

@OurJourneyInMyles Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not, but up to that point we never really ever had an issue. That might have been because we may have never gotten to a place before 2pm! In this case, the 2 RV Parks were so close together that the check out time & check in times didn't have time between them. If we would have liked the park, we would have showcased it. First impressions are just that,.......

@brianbj2198 Жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles i just i felt your first impression was based off your mistake. Thats what i saw any way. I love your videos. Keep them coming. I just subscribed

@bobtomes4977 3 жыл бұрын

Motels are doing the same thing. Check in is. 3:00, and some 4:00. They want to pay a early check in. Things are changing.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We have gotten much better checking before we show up!

@shanibmulkins 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber, loving you two. I could live vicariously thru you beautiful people. Love your RV!! Me and the hubby can't wait to do this when our kids are grown. Enjoy. Sorry they treated you guys like that. You would think you showed up hours early not 25 mins. Wow no customer service

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Thanks for joining us. We have plenty of stops coming up, until we settle down for three months in winter again!

@BenNstyle 3 жыл бұрын

Marco my man! Game well played sir! I would countered his 25.min early check - in with a 30 min earlier checkout to see where he wanted to move his King to. Checkmate! 🤴

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I think maybe I would have just paid the $25 if I had eaten a better breakfast,.....

@BenNstyle 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles 😂😂😂

@grantmarut7488 3 жыл бұрын

That is so crazy for being early and nobody on your site

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

It did surprise us.

@retiredandfree96 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up about that place. Just made my do not go list. Tack on fees are normal but that was ridiculous.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a great place but we did not feel welcome.

@claytoncomeaux414 3 жыл бұрын

Early birds get the bird !!!!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

So much for being prompt!

@rollingeezer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the head up!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome John.

@AmpedtoGlamp 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievable! Maybe if you were 3 hours early...but 25 minutes? So sorry you went through that.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We learned our lesson and will NEVER be early at Cava.

@delta1super461 3 жыл бұрын

The newer Dutch star models have a steerable tag axle that would have helped you

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

That is a great design improvement that came in later years AFTER our 2014. Definitely an advantage!

@ogmgp 3 жыл бұрын

You were VERY measured.. these types really are clueless. Thank you for the heads up about this place. Their lack of goodwill would never attract our business. Enjoyed seeing your careful maneuvering of the “monster”. 👍

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I have another tight maneuver coming up in five days. Hope it goes as good!

@randallcaraway1944 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your frustration. I would have stayed right there till check in time.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I was a little grumpy maybe from the drive,...........I don't know.

@lsburton1 3 жыл бұрын

We had the same experience a couple of months ago but I caved and paid the $25.00 as we were about an hour early. Beautiful resort just don't be early.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Well you only paid $0.416/per minute for being punctual! You got a deal,......

@kevinsrvtipsandtrips4361 3 жыл бұрын

I mean lord they could have waved that 25 minutes and you were there all week spending good money smh🤦‍♂️.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking they didn't like my haircut,......

@kevinsrvtipsandtrips4361 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@confabulouscruisers 3 жыл бұрын

We haven't had that happen to us yet, but I have heard of others who had to leave and return. I've also heard of resorts that charge a late check in fee. I try to search the reviews for complaints related to weird rules some parks have.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

The folks right next to us in the park were 1 hour early. They were told the fee was $50. They left and parked in the neighborhood as well for and hour. Lots of boondocking on the road to Cava!

@bryanseverino3674 3 жыл бұрын

No second "first" impression. At this point, you can post some negative reviews on their website and travel sites. Hope the stay was enjoyable!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

The place is nice. We just had a bad start that we couldn't shake. I did not write any review. I just want people to NOT go early, and I learned my lesson to pay closer attention to the check in time. We just had one that had a 4 PM check in!!

@leswood3661 3 жыл бұрын

While I have not been at Cava since the Pandemic, but I have been the several times early and never been charge early arrival fee., I was up to 1 hour early.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe we just hit them on a bad day!

@Assassin1959 3 жыл бұрын

4:35 I least you're not the only one leaving rubber behind... look at the curb..wow Maybe next time when you go back you may want to leave to van unhitched till you get out of the campground. Great video as always.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Hector! You are right. Going in was easy,.......out was more of a challenge.

@pattie4456 3 жыл бұрын

We prefer Wine Country RV Resort which is not far. Thank you for this video.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Good to have options.

@mattritchie3468 3 жыл бұрын

They are both owned by Sun RV.

@Bowman-lf8fl 3 жыл бұрын

Kalifornia is a dump. Had the unfortunate pleasure of living there for years. Escaped 8 years ago. This video is a prime example of why I will never go back.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I must say, Sue & I felt like we were on a honeymoon while in the quaint little town of Pismo Beach!

@deandobbs2727 3 жыл бұрын

That would have pissed me off too, however, I think I would have paid the ransom!

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

You must be driving a King Aire Dean! Remember,........I have an old 2014 jalopy Dutch Star.

@brianpeters2695 3 жыл бұрын

Pismo is tricky and Garmin is wrong off the highway. Should have lost the towed at the entrance.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Coming in was way easier. I guess we thought we would be OK!

@Recycled1 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve stayed at Cava several times and are going back next month. Why? Because it the nicest park in the Paso. Sun Resorts owns this park and two others in Paso plus 140+ across the country. I assume all the extra charges are set by the company. When you call to make a reservation and you want to be in a certain area or be next to friends, there’s a fee to lock in your request. These corporate parks seem to be following what hotels are doing with resort fees, paid parking, etc.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know it was a big chain resort. With large corporations, "Rules are rules" is what always seem to work best for them.

@FrenchEros 3 жыл бұрын

Hello guys. I’m such a fan of your channel. Thank you very much for every single video posting. I have a stupid newbie question. In this video you talked about losing rubber while you were turning. On your Dutch Star, do you have passive steer tag axles? Do you have the capability to raise up your tag axle? I’m assuming that the answer to both questions is NO. But, if you can raise the tag axle, why don’t you do it or why wouldn’t someone do it? I’m very green at this and I apologize. I just ordered my new coach on May 12th and it has active steer on the tag axles. It doesn’t have the capability to raise the tag axle. Thank you ahead of time for answering this comment. Please continue your great work. I wait for your posting religiously… :)…

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

You are all set with your passive steer tag! I can release the air to my tag axle support bags. It actually happens automatically in reverse. You will really NEVER wear out your tag axle tires. In 6 to 7 years you will have to replace them due to age. They WILL be more rounded over at the edges compared to your other tires.

@FrenchEros 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me. I really appreciate it. I hope our path crosses some day. Have a great evening.

@allanwarmflash4440 3 жыл бұрын

team work

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Sue keeps me towing the line for sure.

@jongale1957 3 жыл бұрын

I whould have concealed and found someplace else and if I couldn’t find nothing I could find some place to pull over and sleep for the night

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned to be careful with Sun Resorts check in times!

@chuck020950 3 жыл бұрын

rules are rules . Breaking them is like speed laws you pay a fine. BUT I agree with you

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

We have learned our lesson getting spanked by this place! Naughty!

@berniejagodzinski4030 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys it's Bernie from Upriver. I'm surprised that you didn't tell them where to put that $25.00. I wouldn't go back there.

@OurJourneyInMyles 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bernie,....glad to hear you are still kicking. We will be back in Florida this year at Cypress Trail RV Resort for 3 months! California is just too cold in winter!

@berniejagodzinski4030 3 жыл бұрын

@@OurJourneyInMyles We left Florida October 1st last year and won't be back until December of this year. We are traveling the country for a while.