Why is it campgrounds don’t feel they have to honor their advertised prices? Twice in a row now we have picked a park partly based on their price only to have them charge more when we get there.
We stayed here the night before last.
The fairgrounds does not have an RV park per se. What they have are various places on the grounds where there are hookups. They parked us right outside a restroom where we had a 50 amp hookup. Which would have been excellent if they charged us their advertised price of $20 per night.
They didn’t. They charged us $25. A 25% increase!
Last night we stayed at Desert Rose RV Park in Fernley, Nevada. Desert Rose is a member of Passport America, as are we, which means we get to stay here for half their advertised price of $28 per night.
Except they charged us $18 instead of $14 per day an increase of 28%!
I have no problem with places raising their prices. I do have a problem with them not changing their advertising to reflect those price changes. Without those changes to the advertising they are, in effect, pulling a bait & switch which I really don’t like. If any other business increased their prices at that rate without advertising the change the Consumer Protection people would come down on them like a ton of bricks. Why do campgrounds feel they are exempt from fair advertising?
TTYL,
Linda
We have had that happen several times. Depending on the hour of the day and my mood at the time, we wither A) Pay it and make sure the rest of the RVing world knows how they do business, or B) Drive away and make sure the rest of the RVing world knows how they do business
We have driven away from some campgrounds for this reason – which is my preference. But we’ve occasionally paid the price because we were just too tired to try and find some place else. Very frustrating.
On the PPA site you can report campgrounds that do not honor their prices. May be a thought.
I found out you have to read the note section carefully. Desert Rose note states extra charge for 50 amp. Been there, done that.
From PA Desert Rose site:
Desert Rose RV Park Notes
P.A. discount not offered during special events. P.A. discount is not valid July 25th through September 6th. P.A. discount applies to check-ins after 1:00 PM. P.A. discount valid for maximum of three night stay. Reservations welcome. *Rates are for 2 people, additional charges may apply. Extra charge for phone, 50 amp service, and pets.