Quartzite, Arizona, was a BUST

Here's our 2011 Four Winds Chateau 31K at its first camp site.

We only stayed one glorious night. It really was free, fairly pretty, and had interesting (and quiet) neighbors. I did see a bunny and I loved the BLM land with its posted gold claims and mineral treasures...but the town was not to our liking. The wares being offered ranged from China's worst to trash that needed recycling rather than selling. We had brought silver, cool fossils and handmade jewelry with fascinating gems...all to sell. But the campers were all hanging out in their rigs, watching the big flat screens. We were told February was too late for the bustle...which supposedly occurred in January. We raced on to other adventures...not knowing where we were going, other than out of town.

Vehicle Type for Camp Hosting

When you apply to be a camp host you are asked what you will be living in and what you will be driving. We had a 1986 Mini Winnebago when we were first hired last year....and a 1996 Ford Aerostar van. Your employer doesn't seem concerned with what you live in, if it's comfortable for you...but be careful about the vehicle you drive. You may be expected to use it on the job. So it's a good idea to ask before you sign on: "Will I be expected to use my own vehicle to do the work required of me as a host?" Some campgrounds are very tough on vehicles...and some jobs require you to drive between areas that might be spread out over quite a few miles. Gas prices must be considered. So again you need to ask questions: "Will a vehicle or cart be provided?" "If I have to use my own vehicle, will I be reimbursed for mileage?"

We loved our Wini...but it didn't have a hot shower...and most campgrounds hiring hosts did not have showers....so we sold our $6500 RV to a cute girl who turned it into a hippie pad and took it to live on the California coast.