And this is why I generally take review for anything on the Internet with many grains of salt. I will read reviews and if they're all complaining about the same thing I'll pay some attention. If they're all complaining about something different I will generally chalk it up to you can't keep everyone happy. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
I stayed in a Las Cruces, NM campground with several 1 & 2-star reviews. The owner’s son - maybe 20-25 yrs old, came out to me while I was walking my dog one morning and asked me what I thought of the campground, wanted an honest opinion as his parents paid zero attention to reviews. He was working to improve the place. The site took you thru a sketchy part of town to get there - and he couldn’t change that. We did talk signage and the check-in process. I’ve had a few other campground owners/managers survey my opinion - always refreshing to be in touch with someone working to improve the place.
I totally agree that a lot of reviews left stating kids aren't welcome is definitely code for parents not wanting to watch their kids and being annoyed that policy is being upheld. I have 3 littles and LOVE when campground hold parents accountable to watch their kids.
Parents definitely need to do better at watching their kids. This past summer, a young girl was snatched from a campground in upstate NY. It was shocking how fast the guy got away. Thankfully she was found alive but was definitely harmed. The guy made a mistake and actually tried to collect a ransom for the child. The police lifted a fingerprint off the ransom note.
Ah yes... it's all about expectations. No palms trees in New York. Score: 0. No swing-set at an "over-55" park. Score: 0. No outdoor lights at an RV park for stargazers. Score: 0. No blue grass in a Kentucky RV park. Score: 0. Children running around in the "family" section of an RV park. Score: 0. Pets in a "pet-friendly" RV park. Score: 0. And the list goes on.... Funny video. Thanks!
Excellent informational video. Thanks for doing the leg work. We have often said unhappy folks are the ones who go out of their way to review anything and we keep that in mind. Our pet peeve is rules that are never enforced and wonder why have them then--and those generally involve rules regarding dogs.
Let me help :) we’ve been to TTO several times this winter and we walk a lot all the time there!! Children can’t be alone outside on bikes etc I’ve had my child 11, asked by staff her age while at the playground. We work full time so if we are working she can’t let her outside. But same with Hilton head resort right now for us, It stinks! Sites are hit or miss, we’ve had them all. It’s TT and not $100 a night so we don’t complain. The sewage smell is one part in the newer area. And I can absolutely agree on Warren and Sharon!!!!
Great video Nathan! I streamed this video at full quality in the D section. Our kids just hate having all these kids to play with 😂. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for the great in-depth review. I love your videos but I don't typically watch on the daily. I do binge from time to time and yours is one that I most definitely watch. I love the energy that Nathan has. I think you two as a couple are perfect for each other. Marissa, you have the sweetest accent and I know you have had comments in the past that say otherwise but please stay true to yourself. You are a wonderful mother and TH-cam hottie. (Please take that in only the most respectful way possible). Your kids are so fortunate to have you two as their parents. They are experiencing life in a way that most kids never will have. Please keep making videos and sharing your journey. Thank you for having all of us on your journey. All the best, Pat
Been to TTO many times (including a month over Christmas this year). The first time going there you are on a steep learning curve on the process and where stuff is. Last year they were more strict with kids (tween and teens) being unaccompanied. This year they seemed to be more relaxed. The last time we were there we were 2 spots down from a sewer pump station and did get a wiff of sewer smell one day, but that's life. Overall, we really like TTO and we all (kids and adults) have so many friends we meet up with there!
Tripping can happen if you're out at night. Add a couple beers and Opps. Testing signals during mid-day when fewer people are using it will always get more bars but try ii from 5-10 pm when everyone is streaming, will likely be a different story.
Laughing right now at the thumbnail you picked! Nathan, the grimace expression on your face is the exact same expression I have seen on Hensley since she was little! 😂😂 She is definitely your girl!! ❤😊
I love that Nathan turned into an Investigator investigated in thousand trails for the people who left one star. That’s funny. Glad you found the trash and tested out the cellular service and the kids in the hot tub. I loved how Hensley went into in cognito to investigate about the kids in hot tub. I think it’s still a great park. Looks good to me. Great video and thank you for your review. Have a great week and see you soon!
EXCELLENT, well-done video!! We also love Thousand Trails Orlando campground. We actually live 1 mile away. We found our RV port home when we were staying there about five years ago. At any rate, you guys did a great job creating this video! And what you found to be true from the one star reviews is actually true. No place is perfect. But we really do enjoy going there. Because we live so close, we are able to go get a day pass and enjoy taking walks and using the pool whenever we want to. Thanks again! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - 5 star review! 😂👍🏻❣️
WE have stayed there twice (not members) and enjoyed both stays. WE especially enjoyed staying in the "old" sites at the back of the campground. That area is more tropical and wooded - so pretty.
We stayed at one of the new sites at TTO they built in 2022. It was nice except we had a corner site that was under a street light that lit up the bathroom vent! We’re not full timers and we live in Florida, so we don’t stay in private RV parks except in the Keys. We do stay at many state and county parks.
Nathan we were there at the same time as you folks, great to meet you, sorry we missed Marissa. We hope you found the trash as we stopped and talked to you with trash in your hands. 😂
I dont have an RV, but I find out that people like to complain, that happen in a Jotel, some people like to pay not to much, but they expect all the amenity like if you are paying high prices, Happy you are having a great time....enjoy and be safe
Welcome love TTO! If yall are still there, go to Cagan Crossings and hit up Four Palates Gelato & Bakery, tell them Luther sent you! They remember us every time we go (a couple times a year) and if we call ahead, make sure to have cookies and cream gelato. They are the sweetest family!
We were at TTO at the beginning of the Covid shutdown. Technically our membership limited us to a two or three week stay, but TTO let every member in the park stay until a week after the shutdown ended - in other words, 7 weeks, at no charge. Even with all of the fear at that time a sense of community developed with people sewing and giving away masks, outdoor distanced line dancing, and daily walking groups. TTO helped us make the best of a very tough time.
Great idea ! We picked up our rig at TTO in March 2022. We met so many nice folks, but we did decide TT wasn't for us. Love the undercover work & the $5 per package is insane, especially if you FT.
You can always get your Amazon packages at the Amazon hub locker located at the 7-11 a mile away. For anything else you can use general delivery service at the local post office another mile down. Neither option will cost you anything.
Bravo! Very clever video! I must admit, that I passed over this video several times, because I didn’t think it would interest me, but I found it to be very interesting and quite entertaining! This was a great idea! 💡
We were there same time as you, even said hello as we drove by. You drove past and filmed our alliance avenue at about 8 minutes in your video. We were in B and it was kid central all ages playing football etc behind our rig. It was fine for us. This was our first time visit and it was great. We are retired. Will come here again for sure.
Love TTO! We were actually there when you did this video. Hot tub was working the whole time. Starlink works amazing there! Oh and plenty of Amazon drop boxes in the area if 5$ scares people for convenience. Love you guys!! Safe travels!
Really enjoyed the video, thought it was pretty funny and I needed some lighthearted laughs this weekend as my Saturday was horrible. Personally, a place like that wouldn't be my choice even just to meet up with someone. I would just stay near by and meet up somewhere else. I enjoy simple and laid back, I don't need a ton of amenities. That being said, everyone is different, so different parks for different people.
When planning get out a full salt shaker. It's all a matter of opinion. Yes, there are valid concerns/complaints and thank you for the reality check. I would think the newbies would have higher expectations and more disappointments, but after they learn to go with the flow..they will make the most of whatever situation comes up..AGAIN< THANK YOU !!!
Oh my gosh......I hope I didn't sound snarky. We love your posts! You all are our absolute favorites on TH-cam. Mostly just stating we don't like camping with no privacy. ❤
Great idea, I may start checking in on the poor reviews when I get to campgrounds. We tend to have very reasonable expectations, so aren’t surprised too often.
On our very first trip out we tried using Thousand Trails because we got five free nights when we bought our Motorhome. We were going to Williamsburg Virginia. The Thousand Trails said we couldn't use our five free nights on a weekday. Since we arrived on a Saturday morning we stayed at a KOA. The KOA was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. On Monday we moved to Thousand Trails. The Thousand Trails in Williamsburg was old and run down. The staff when we checked in apologized for the place being so run down. They said the owners wouldn't remodel the campground. The place was half empty I have no idea why we couldn't stay there on the weekend. Of the RV's that were there three quarters were permanently parked and no one was using them. Even to this day, that is truly the worst park by far we have ever stayed at. We did have plenty of cellphone service though. We use Verizon. Since it was the first week of December the pool was closed. The only amenities they had was laundry and the check-in lady said only half the machines worked and she couldn't refund any money if the machine wouldn't work.
The $5 per package is an issue. If you have medical supplies, it's supposed to be free, however, they made me open up the package in front of them to prove to them that there was medical supplies in it.
“Infants and toddlers under two should not be permitted in a hot tub at all as babies’ thin skin makes them more susceptible to overheating. Also, since little ones have very little control over bodily functions, spas become unsanitary almost instantly when ‘accidents’ happen.” Additionally, “No young child should be allowed in a hot tub until they can stand on the bottom and have their head remain completely out of the water. Children who are big enough to be in a hot tub should not use it for more than five minutes at a time, especially at the maximum temperature of 104 degrees. Dropping the spa temperature to 98 degrees would allow for longer soaks - but never more than 15 minutes at a time. It is also recommended that young children avoid full body immersion, choosing instead to sit on “jump seats” that some spas have that permit waist-high immersion.”
Exactly right. Since dissatisfied people are so much more likely to leave reviews, anyplace with a solid 4 is doing great. And reviewers: when you find 1 thing wrong--say a $5 mail fee--and everything else is at least okay, rating the place an overall 1 is just unfair.
Hi Nathan, just got through watching your video. The wife and I have stayed at TTO three different times if we could read it at 10 we would the only thing that we had was L O L we could not find our campsite when we got back from the Tampa RV show this year, we love thousand trails
One of your better videos. Been to Orlando TT many times. It is really amusing how fussy many people are. Some seem to expect a high-end resort experience. My only problem with Orlando is that the park is just too big and cell service has always been marginal.
The Jackson Hole KOA was seriously the WORST! Neighbors were less than 2’ away and they woke me up at 6 am (after a week of getting up early for Yellowstone) to move my car from where I was TOLD to park it.
As to the sewer smell. I live in an RV resort just a little north of Thousand Trails. We they do what the do with the treatment plants near the area the smell is everywhere, even at the Publix supermarket.
It's not that big of a deal. During high use season just get there around 2pm or after and the line from the main road to the check in gate will be a lot shorter. Once you pass that point there is a secret to not having to wait in that second queue. (But I'm good at keeping secrets 🤫🤭)
It's really not as bad as people make it out. This is a huge campground and they have huge numbers of people checking in and checking out every weekend.
If I had to pay the going rate for an RV park like TTO for a two - or three week stay, I might be disappointed. But as a Thousand Trails member, it's the "go to" park in FL. Lots to do in the park, near loads of fun things and dining.
We are in TTO right now. We love this campground, but congestion on the cell towers is an understatement. We definitely can not stream anything and phone calls go in and out even though it shows we have bars on our AT&T phones. We keep hearing "hello are you still there". They can not hear us.
Nice approach for this video content. There will always be complaints about any RV park, because situations are always changing and people have their own expectations. When looking at reviews, we look at the overall feedback and then read some of the negative comments. How does this RV park compare to other large ones you have been at?
I would say that the check in process would stress me out. I don't manage those situations really well. Are you allowed to switch sites at any point if more desirable sites open up? For example, you get there late and the only site available is the one that you had surrounded by all the other RVs. The next day some of the better ones open up, are you allowed to move to them?
There are over 1,000 sites at this park and there are always plenty to choose from - no matter when you arrive. You are allowed to switch sites one time, but it has to be by 10am on the day after you arrive.
Yes when you get there, you are given a sheet of paper with rules and you are allowed to switch but it has to be the next day and during a certain time.
Great idea for video. That seems way to crowded for me but to each their own, right? I get the package thing to some extent as they aren't an actual post office I am guessing but if they are an actual one, it should be free. Also the walking thing might be if you are older or not as ambulatory. So that is actually maybe a good thing to say if people are expecting super smooth sites. Would be interesting to see what the disabled sites looked like.
Love your Review. Thank you 😊 But, TBH the membership price you pay to become a member might set the expectations pretty high ( I don’t know if this is correct because the entire TT membership process is very confusing to us). ❤
I don’t care too much about any of those inconveniences, as long as I can choose my own site in a place that large, I’m happy to wait in line. I certainly don’t want them picking my site for me! If they get too many complaints,they might do it.
FYI only Bebe’s Kids get run off. Make sure your kids act correctly, and they won’t be run off. I have 4 and never once did we have a problem in 3 years. FYI, Bebe’s kids are brats from a cartoon.
Att and Verizon worked for us, but we lived outside and not with our faces in a screen. D section is the prettiest, but hardest to get big rigs in. These complaints crack me up. That hot tub was only closed once for a day in all our time there. I do allow my kids in the hot tub if they sit still, but I also teach my kids to consider others. It is for rest and relaxation, not splashing others. They also know to sit and let the adults talk. If they want to splash and play, they go to the pool.
I’m 57 and have been camping since I was very little. I’ve camped under a tarp thrown over a line tied between trees, to tents, to pop-up camper and now a 30 ft RV. We’ve camped any where from sandbars down by the river to gorgeous well manicured resorts. I’ve have known some of the best people and some of the worst/rudest people at campgrounds. Not all camp grounds are the same and I’ve never been to one that is 100% absolutely perfect. They are built and ran by humans and we are all flawed in some way. But in my experiences, the people that complain the most are not really campers. They are usually the “ENTITLEDS”. They are the ones that are never happy! And to leave a one star review because of kids in a hot tub at a “family” campground is just not right. It seems she would have been better off at a spa. We have stayed at campgrounds that were over priced for what they offered. And I might give 4 stars for that reason.
I actually enjoy reading some of these one star reviews. Mostly for entertainment. I am repeatedly baffled how many Karens and Kens are out there complaining about non-existing issues.
There is going to be good parts and bad parts with any RV park. Just par for the course. Expectations seem to be a little high. If you are looking for the bad you can find it. If you are looking for the good you can find that too!
I am a senior citizen and have wondered if there are camp grounds for senior's? Also are there pet free camp grounds because I am allergic to cats and dogs?
There are RV Parks that are 55+. It doesn't mean there are never kids, it just means they can only visit for a short time. Each park is different. We have found a campgrounds that don't allow pets but they are very few.
I know being overtired from traveling can put anyone off their happy place mentally. Just like being hangry because your blood sugar levels have tanked. If a park satisfies your needs chalk, up some of the other stuff to the expectations verses reality.
We spent 3 months there last winter and wouldn't do that again. Would we go back for a couple weeks, ya probably. B field is just a mad house with kids, so I wouldn't stay there. As for the sewer smell, it's really just one area of the "new" and section. They built around the septic system, and there are some sites that it frequently smells.
I would NOT be happy with a hour long wait line to check in AND the campsite pads looked sketchy with the broken asphalt. I get that it is very affordable for full time RVers and so maybe those inconveniences can be over-looked. It’s not for me.
This video was great! Its always nice to see and learn if these reviews are actually true or just someone who just likes to be a Kyle/Karen. Thanks LJMJ
No Thanks! We will stick to beautiful state and county parks. Everyone has a wants list so those amenities might be necessary for them. We prefer peace, quite and nature. Overcrowded pools aren't as nice as a pretty lake in the mountains to swim. Going by your many other videos it seems that's usually your preference to?
Yes! We love our state and national parks. Our favorite way to camp, but we do throw in some resorts to meet up with friends and community. It can be a nice break every once in a while.
loved this video; and like you proved the reviews dont always show the true conditions.Unfortunatly the karens out there that complain freely are sometimes more vocal than the people that enjoy something. I've been places that unsupervised younguns run rampant and I've also been places that youngsters under supervision have been fun or entertaining to be around ( as far as a childless adult is concerned) moral of the story is don't let the fearfull dictate to the masses
Another great video - love the concept! We just gave you a shout-out in our "RV TH-cam Channels to Watch" video. Looking forward to the next drop. Todd & Dee
Same with us! There putting in a cell tower in our neighbourhood this year so maybe we won’t drop calls. We’re also in a 1million+ population city with poor cell reception in our 40yo neighbourhood.
The problem is not the cell coverage, it is the congestion. The towers just can't handle all the traffic, especially when everyone is streaming movies.
I am so sad! We had to stay in PA an did t make TTO when y’all were finally there! All the 1 stars are not 100 percent accurate. They are at times. I love the map locations, we love the swamp! The HOA is the pits. Who wants grass you can NOT go on, lol. As for the kids being in the rig, it isn’t that way it is having kids running around unsupervised, I yelled Nailed it when Nathan said it! The hot tub, I agree needs some adult hours in the evening. But it does close a lot because of the littles that have accidents in it. We weee there an it was closed for a heater issue for a while. An after 8:30pm the internet goes nuts an streaming is difficult! The TTO shuffle is the worst on holidays 157 rigs coming in an we were number 2, we always come in from the north an make the left, the cops are normally there an the other rigs can’t cut you off because you have to take turns. If your there at noon, you are good to go! I agree with you on all of it! Hope to catch you guy there one of these times!
There are people who just HAVE to bitch, about everything, all the time..... There is no way to make those people happy without inconveniencing everyone else. I don't miss working directly with the public all day every day! First thing that comes to mind for me, when I watch this, is "Holy crap that's a huge RV park!", and second is "why?" Being a country boy from the desolate wastelands, I have a whole different view of ideal camping! Smaller, laid back sorta places are my vibe. Cities are for passing thru quickly after finding supplies! You guys need to wander back to the opposite side of the country again, would be fun to bump into you. I'll be mostly haunting the quiet places of the west, and looking for cool rocks. This spring, a sapphire, star garnet, black opal, and then Oregon sunstone foray is planned. There's pretty rocks out there that need a new home. Keep up the good work.
Staying near by at Lake Magic currently, the common complaint about TTO is check in and pool hot tub cleanliness seems to be an issue. But hey I wouldn’t really say Lake Magic is any better. It’s snowbird season and all the parks are packed. Packages are TERRIBLE at Lake Magic, not the fault of the park it’s the crummy Amazon drivers that just drop packages wherever. Currently missing 4 packages (2 complete orders).
It would help if they wouldn't allow children (especially diaper aged ones) to be in the hot tubs. And the Orlando resort pools only get professionally serviced once a week. As a CPO I can say that that isn't enough for this high use park.
Have your packages delivered to an Amazon hub locker. There is one within a mile of Lake Magic and another one a mile or two up Hwy. 27. Both are located at 7-11's
I expect the reviews complaining about kids being on house arrest and not allowed in rec centers is probably parents not wanting to be parents and watch their kids. I've seen that too often, where adults want someone else to watch their kids so they don't have to
And this is why I generally take review for anything on the Internet with many grains of salt. I will read reviews and if they're all complaining about the same thing I'll pay some attention. If they're all complaining about something different I will generally chalk it up to you can't keep everyone happy. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
I stayed in a Las Cruces, NM campground with several 1 & 2-star reviews. The owner’s son - maybe 20-25 yrs old, came out to me while I was walking my dog one morning and asked me what I thought of the campground, wanted an honest opinion as his parents paid zero attention to reviews. He was working to improve the place. The site took you thru a sketchy part of town to get there - and he couldn’t change that. We did talk signage and the check-in process. I’ve had a few other campground owners/managers survey my opinion - always refreshing to be in touch with someone working to improve the place.
That is awesome that he took the time.
I totally agree that a lot of reviews left stating kids aren't welcome is definitely code for parents not wanting to watch their kids and being annoyed that policy is being upheld. I have 3 littles and LOVE when campground hold parents accountable to watch their kids.
Parents definitely need to do better at watching their kids. This past summer, a young girl was snatched from a campground in upstate NY. It was shocking how fast the guy got away. Thankfully she was found alive but was definitely harmed. The guy made a mistake and actually tried to collect a ransom for the child. The police lifted a fingerprint off the ransom note.
Ah yes... it's all about expectations. No palms trees in New York. Score: 0. No swing-set at an "over-55" park. Score: 0. No outdoor lights at an RV park for stargazers. Score: 0. No blue grass in a Kentucky RV park. Score: 0. Children running around in the "family" section of an RV park. Score: 0. Pets in a "pet-friendly" RV park. Score: 0. And the list goes on.... Funny video. Thanks!
You are definitely onto something.
Myth busting RV park ratings and reviews.
That would be fun.
Agreed😂
Thank you so much.
Yeah, I love this idea!! 😂❤
Excellent informational video. Thanks for doing the leg work. We have often said unhappy folks are the ones who go out of their way to review anything and we keep that in mind. Our pet peeve is rules that are never enforced and wonder why have them then--and those generally involve rules regarding dogs.
Let me help :) we’ve been to TTO several times this winter and we walk a lot all the time there!!
Children can’t be alone outside on bikes etc I’ve had my child 11, asked by staff her age while at the playground. We work full time so if we are working she can’t let her outside. But same with Hilton head resort right now for us, It stinks! Sites are hit or miss, we’ve had them all. It’s TT and not $100 a night so we don’t complain. The sewage smell is one part in the newer area.
And I can absolutely agree on Warren and Sharon!!!!
Great video Nathan! I streamed this video at full quality in the D section. Our kids just hate having all these kids to play with 😂. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching.
Great video guys. That’s had to be a ton of work. lol I like your honesty and fairness in the assessment.
Thank you so much.
One of the cutest videos I have ever seen you guys do I laughed and could not turn away. Well done guys well done.!!
That is awesome, thank you so much.
Thank you we really enjoyed your review busting. Travel safe
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you for the great in-depth review. I love your videos but I don't typically watch on the daily. I do binge from time to time and yours is one that I most definitely watch. I love the energy that Nathan has. I think you two as a couple are perfect for each other. Marissa, you have the sweetest accent and I know you have had comments in the past that say otherwise but please stay true to yourself. You are a wonderful mother and TH-cam hottie. (Please take that in only the most respectful way possible). Your kids are so fortunate to have you two as their parents. They are experiencing life in a way that most kids never will have.
Please keep making videos and sharing your journey.
Thank you for having all of us on your journey.
All the best,
Pat
Thank you so much.
Been to TTO many times (including a month over Christmas this year). The first time going there you are on a steep learning curve on the process and where stuff is. Last year they were more strict with kids (tween and teens) being unaccompanied. This year they seemed to be more relaxed.
The last time we were there we were 2 spots down from a sewer pump station and did get a wiff of sewer smell one day, but that's life.
Overall, we really like TTO and we all (kids and adults) have so many friends we meet up with there!
We love TTO.
Tripping can happen if you're out at night. Add a couple beers and Opps. Testing signals during mid-day when fewer people are using it will always get more bars but try ii from 5-10 pm when everyone is streaming, will likely be a different story.
Laughing right now at the thumbnail you picked! Nathan, the grimace expression on your face is the exact same expression I have seen on Hensley since she was little! 😂😂 She is definitely your girl!! ❤😊
I love that Nathan turned into an Investigator investigated in thousand trails for the people who left one star. That’s funny. Glad you found the trash and tested out the cellular service and the kids in the hot tub. I loved how Hensley went into in cognito to
investigate about the kids in hot tub. I think it’s still a great park. Looks good to me. Great video and thank you for your review. Have a great week and see you soon!
We love the park as well and we had a lot of fun making this video.
@@LessJunkMoreJourney
I can tell. I had fun watching. I
Love when you do the reviews of parks it lets us know how it is there.
EXCELLENT, well-done video!!
We also love Thousand Trails Orlando campground. We actually live 1 mile away. We found our RV port home when we were staying there about five years ago. At any rate, you guys did a great job creating this video! And what you found to be true from the one star reviews is actually true. No place is perfect. But we really do enjoy going there. Because we live so close, we are able to go get a day pass and enjoy taking walks and using the pool whenever we want to. Thanks again!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - 5 star review! 😂👍🏻❣️
Thank you so much.
I think it's great that you can get a day pass and use the amenities from living so close-by!
WE have stayed there twice (not members) and enjoyed both stays. WE especially enjoyed staying in the "old" sites at the back of the campground. That area is more tropical and wooded - so pretty.
We stayed at one of the new sites at TTO they built in 2022. It was nice except we had a corner site that was under a street light that lit up the bathroom vent! We’re not full timers and we live in Florida, so we don’t stay in private RV parks except in the Keys. We do stay at many state and county parks.
Nathan we were there at the same time as you folks, great to meet you, sorry we missed Marissa.
We hope you found the trash as we stopped and talked to you with trash in your hands. 😂
Awesome, great to meet you and we hope you had a nice stay.
Our rig even made it into your video. 😎
I dont have an RV, but I find out that people like to complain, that happen in a Jotel, some people like to pay not to much, but they expect all the amenity like if you are paying high prices, Happy you are having a great time....enjoy and be safe
You guys! I
Iove this video! Please do this debunking ! Or truths! Love it ❤️
You are so welcome.
Welcome love TTO! If yall are still there, go to Cagan Crossings and hit up Four Palates Gelato & Bakery, tell them Luther sent you! They remember us every time we go (a couple times a year) and if we call ahead, make sure to have cookies and cream gelato. They are the sweetest family!
Thank you, we have already moved on but we will be back for sure.
We were at TTO at the beginning of the Covid shutdown. Technically our membership limited us to a two or three week stay, but TTO let every member in the park stay until a week after the shutdown ended - in other words, 7 weeks, at no charge. Even with all of the fear at that time a sense of community developed with people sewing and giving away masks, outdoor distanced line dancing, and daily walking groups. TTO helped us make the best of a very tough time.
Great idea ! We picked up our rig at TTO in March 2022. We met so many nice folks, but we did decide TT wasn't for us. Love the undercover work & the $5 per package is insane, especially if you FT.
Glad you enjoyed! It isn’t for everyone. Completely understand!
@@LessJunkMoreJourney if we were FT, maybe. Safe travels & continued blessings ~
You can always get your Amazon packages at the Amazon hub locker located at the 7-11 a mile away. For anything else you can use general delivery service at the local post office another mile down. Neither option will cost you anything.
Such a great idea! I enjoy every bite of that video. Thank you.
You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
My cousins and I may have resembled that “pack of kids” in the mid 70’s when our families went camping. 🤪🤪
Bravo! Very clever video!
I must admit, that I passed over this video several times, because I didn’t think it would interest me, but I found it to be very interesting and quite entertaining! This was a great idea! 💡
We are glad you watched. 😀
I really enjoyed this video!!! Do more of these. And a high five having your daughter sleuth for Marissa!!
Thank you! Will do!
We were there same time as you, even said hello as we drove by. You drove past and filmed our alliance avenue at about 8 minutes in your video. We were in B and it was kid central all ages playing football etc behind our rig. It was fine for us. This was our first time visit and it was great. We are retired. Will come here again for sure.
Awesome, we love the campground.
I read the reviews and also youtube the place before I make a reservation. Thank you for this!
Really hope you do more videos like this. Great and creative idea!
Thank you so much.
Love TTO! We were actually there when you did this video. Hot tub was working the whole time. Starlink works amazing there! Oh and plenty of Amazon drop boxes in the area if 5$ scares people for convenience. Love you guys!! Safe travels!
We love it too, even if it had some one star reviews 😅
Really enjoyed the video, thought it was pretty funny and I needed some lighthearted laughs this weekend as my Saturday was horrible. Personally, a place like that wouldn't be my choice even just to meet up with someone. I would just stay near by and meet up somewhere else. I enjoy simple and laid back, I don't need a ton of amenities. That being said, everyone is different, so different parks for different people.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀
When planning get out a full salt shaker. It's all a matter of opinion. Yes, there are valid concerns/complaints and thank you for the reality check. I would think the newbies would have higher expectations and more disappointments, but after they learn to go with the flow..they will make the most of whatever situation comes up..AGAIN< THANK YOU !!!
Oh my gosh......I hope I didn't sound snarky. We love your posts! You all are our absolute favorites on TH-cam. Mostly just stating we don't like camping with no privacy. ❤
Wow, thank you for coming back to explain. ❤
Great idea, I may start checking in on the poor reviews when I get to campgrounds.
We tend to have very reasonable expectations, so aren’t surprised too often.
If anything they are entertaining.
On our very first trip out we tried using Thousand Trails because we got five free nights when we bought our Motorhome. We were going to Williamsburg Virginia. The Thousand Trails said we couldn't use our five free nights on a weekday. Since we arrived on a Saturday morning we stayed at a KOA. The KOA was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. On Monday we moved to Thousand Trails. The Thousand Trails in Williamsburg was old and run down. The staff when we checked in apologized for the place being so run down. They said the owners wouldn't remodel the campground. The place was half empty I have no idea why we couldn't stay there on the weekend. Of the RV's that were there three quarters were permanently parked and no one was using them. Even to this day, that is truly the worst park by far we have ever stayed at. We did have plenty of cellphone service though. We use Verizon. Since it was the first week of December the pool was closed. The only amenities they had was laundry and the check-in lady said only half the machines worked and she couldn't refund any money if the machine wouldn't work.
The $5 per package is an issue. If you have medical supplies, it's supposed to be free, however, they made me open up the package in front of them to prove to them that there was medical supplies in it.
😮 that’s a HIPPA VIOLATION
Now that's an in-depth RV Resort review! Jusay'n got down into the weeds in a good way.👍👍
Thanks
“Infants and toddlers under two should not be permitted in a hot tub at all as babies’ thin skin makes them more susceptible to overheating. Also, since little ones have very little control over bodily functions, spas become unsanitary almost instantly when ‘accidents’ happen.”
Additionally, “No young child should be allowed in a hot tub until they can stand on the bottom and have their head remain completely out of the water. Children who are big enough to be in a hot tub should not use it for more than five minutes at a time, especially at the maximum temperature of 104 degrees. Dropping the spa temperature to 98 degrees would allow for longer soaks - but never more than 15 minutes at a time. It is also recommended that young children avoid full body immersion, choosing instead to sit on “jump seats” that some spas have that permit waist-high immersion.”
Thanks for bringing us along!
Thank you for watching.
This is a great video. Love the content!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for an interesting video. Blessings
You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
Exactly right. Since dissatisfied people are so much more likely to leave reviews, anyplace with a solid 4 is doing great.
And reviewers: when you find 1 thing wrong--say a $5 mail fee--and everything else is at least okay, rating the place an overall 1 is just unfair.
You have to take every review with a grain of salt.
Hi Nathan, just got through watching your video. The wife and I have stayed at TTO three different times if we could read it at 10 we would the only thing that we had was L O L we could not find our campsite when we got back from the Tampa RV show this year, we love thousand trails
This was such a fun video. I have stayed in this campground and it’s very nice! It makes me laugh how people get upset over the smallest things.
So glad you enjoyed this video, it was fun to make. It is a great park!
One of your better videos. Been to Orlando TT many times. It is really amusing how fussy many people are. Some seem to expect a high-end resort experience. My only problem with Orlando is that the park is just too big and cell service has always been marginal.
The cell signal congestion has been an issue for years and has never been fixed.
😂 this is great ... maybe add to the rotation on video topics
You give great reviews. This one is right on
The Jackson Hole KOA was seriously the WORST! Neighbors were less than 2’ away and they woke me up at 6 am (after a week of getting up early for Yellowstone) to move my car from where I was TOLD to park it.
As to the sewer smell. I live in an RV resort just a little north of Thousand Trails. We they do what the do with the treatment plants near the area the smell is everywhere, even at the Publix supermarket.
Fun episode!
Glad you enjoyed! 👏
I really enjoyed watching your review of reviews
Thank you.
That check in process would be a hard nope from me.
It's not that big of a deal. During high use season just get there around 2pm or after and the line from the main road to the check in gate will be a lot shorter. Once you pass that point there is a secret to not having to wait in that second queue. (But I'm good at keeping secrets 🤫🤭)
It's really not as bad as people make it out. This is a huge campground and they have huge numbers of people checking in and checking out every weekend.
If I had to pay the going rate for an RV park like TTO for a two - or three week stay, I might be disappointed. But as a Thousand Trails member, it's the "go to" park in FL. Lots to do in the park, near loads of fun things and dining.
Exactly
We have visited two Thousand Trails in AZ. Thankful we never signed up. I think a Harvest Host membership would be great.
We are in TTO right now. We love this campground, but congestion on the cell towers is an understatement. We definitely can not stream anything and phone calls go in and out even though it shows we have bars on our AT&T phones. We keep hearing "hello are you still there". They can not hear us.
It is a real problem and has been that way for years. None of the companies seem to be able or willing to fix it.
TT Las Vegas is like a Bizarro prison with the citizens behind the barb wire
We have heard about that park. 😀
Nice approach for this video content. There will always be complaints about any RV park, because situations are always changing and people have their own expectations. When looking at reviews, we look at the overall feedback and then read some of the negative comments. How does this RV park compare to other large ones you have been at?
We love it but Thousand Trails is a different animal than other parks. 😀
I would say that the check in process would stress me out. I don't manage those situations really well. Are you allowed to switch sites at any point if more desirable sites open up? For example, you get there late and the only site available is the one that you had surrounded by all the other RVs. The next day some of the better ones open up, are you allowed to move to them?
There are over 1,000 sites at this park and there are always plenty to choose from - no matter when you arrive. You are allowed to switch sites one time, but it has to be by 10am on the day after you arrive.
Yes when you get there, you are given a sheet of paper with rules and you are allowed to switch but it has to be the next day and during a certain time.
Great idea for video. That seems way to crowded for me but to each their own, right? I get the package thing to some extent as they aren't an actual post office I am guessing but if they are an actual one, it should be free. Also the walking thing might be if you are older or not as ambulatory. So that is actually maybe a good thing to say if people are expecting super smooth sites. Would be interesting to see what the disabled sites looked like.
There is also a new trend emerging.....those who give a 1-star review and then ask for a discount or other compensation to change their 'bad' review.
Very funny. Do more like this.
We just might.
Love your Review. Thank you 😊 But, TBH the membership price you pay to become a member might set the expectations pretty high ( I don’t know if this is correct because the entire TT membership process is very confusing to us). ❤
Yes the memberships can be a little confusing. There is link in the description to a membership specialist if you have any questions, they can help.
I don’t care too much about any of those inconveniences, as long as I can choose my own site in a place that large, I’m happy to wait in line. I certainly don’t want them picking my site for me! If they get too many complaints,they might do it.
😂😂😂😂 3 years full time and no complaints. Do I have low expectations or do I need less to be happy?
I bought into thousand trails, not some stuffy resort. Lol research is key, folks!
I broke my ankle twice but I’m clumsy from a spinal cord injury. Lol
FYI only Bebe’s Kids get run off. Make sure your kids act correctly, and they won’t be run off. I have 4 and never once did we have a problem in 3 years. FYI, Bebe’s kids are brats from a cartoon.
When I dry camp, I gotta find trash. Still not worth a complaint. Lol
Att and Verizon worked for us, but we lived outside and not with our faces in a screen. D section is the prettiest, but hardest to get big rigs in.
These complaints crack me up. That hot tub was only closed once for a day in all our time there. I do allow my kids in the hot tub if they sit still, but I also teach my kids to consider others. It is for rest and relaxation, not splashing others. They also know to sit and let the adults talk. If they want to splash and play, they go to the pool.
I’m 57 and have been camping since I was very little. I’ve camped under a tarp thrown over a line tied between trees, to tents, to pop-up camper and now a 30 ft RV. We’ve camped any where from sandbars down by the river to gorgeous well manicured resorts. I’ve have known some of the best people and some of the worst/rudest people at campgrounds. Not all camp grounds are the same and I’ve never been to one that is 100% absolutely perfect. They are built and ran by humans and we are all flawed in some way. But in my experiences, the people that complain the most are not really campers. They are usually the “ENTITLEDS”. They are the ones that are never happy! And to leave a one star review because of kids in a hot tub at a “family” campground is just not right. It seems she would have been better off at a spa. We have stayed at campgrounds that were over priced for what they offered. And I might give 4 stars for that reason.
I actually enjoy reading some of these one star reviews. Mostly for entertainment. I am repeatedly baffled how many Karens and Kens are out there complaining about non-existing issues.
There is going to be good parts and bad parts with any RV park. Just par for the course. Expectations seem to be a little high. If you are looking for the bad you can find it. If you are looking for the good you can find that too!
I am a senior citizen and have wondered if there are camp grounds for senior's? Also are there pet free camp grounds because I am allergic to cats and dogs?
There are RV Parks that are 55+. It doesn't mean there are never kids, it just means they can only visit for a short time. Each park is different. We have found a campgrounds that don't allow pets but they are very few.
I enjoyed that. We have yet to go to Florida but we will soon. Would love to see just some Day in the Live videos of your family.
Thank you so much.
You ordered KICKING HORSE COFFEE, THAT'S THE BEST !!! hahahaha ! Canadian here in the Rockies drinking KH COFFEE always !!
Yes our friends influenced us, we are now coffee snobs 😅
I know being overtired from traveling can put anyone off their happy place mentally. Just like being hangry because your blood sugar levels have tanked. If a park satisfies your needs chalk, up some of the other stuff to the expectations verses reality.
We spent 3 months there last winter and wouldn't do that again. Would we go back for a couple weeks, ya probably. B field is just a mad house with kids, so I wouldn't stay there.
As for the sewer smell, it's really just one area of the "new" and section. They built around the septic system, and there are some sites that it frequently smells.
I would NOT be happy with a hour long wait line to check in AND the campsite pads looked sketchy with the broken asphalt. I get that it is very affordable for full time RVers and so maybe those inconveniences can be over-looked. It’s not for me.
Great review. 👍🏻 You literally can't please everyone.
Exactly!
This video was great! Its always nice to see and learn if these reviews are actually true or just someone who just likes to be a Kyle/Karen. Thanks LJMJ
Glad you enjoyed! ❤️❤️❤️
No Thanks! We will stick to beautiful state and county parks. Everyone has a wants list so those amenities might be necessary for them. We prefer peace, quite and nature. Overcrowded pools aren't as nice as a pretty lake in the mountains to swim. Going by your many other videos it seems that's usually your preference to?
Yes! We love our state and national parks. Our favorite way to camp, but we do throw in some resorts to meet up with friends and community. It can be a nice break every once in a while.
loved this video; and like you proved the reviews dont always show the true conditions.Unfortunatly the karens out there that complain freely are sometimes more vocal than the people that enjoy something. I've been places that unsupervised younguns run rampant and I've also been places that youngsters under supervision have been fun or entertaining to be around ( as far as a childless adult is concerned) moral of the story is don't let the fearfull dictate to the masses
Another TH-cam channel I follow were at that RV park and they didn’t seem to have any issues. I think they were there at the same time as you guys .
We didn't have any issues that bothered us enough to leave a 1-star review 😀
Another great video - love the concept! We just gave you a shout-out in our "RV TH-cam Channels to Watch" video. Looking forward to the next drop. Todd & Dee
Awesome, thank you.
Great video idea.
Glad you enjoyed it
My cell coverage in my house is no better than that.😂
Same with us! There putting in a cell tower in our neighbourhood this year so maybe we won’t drop calls. We’re also in a 1million+ population city with poor cell reception in our 40yo neighbourhood.
The problem is not the cell coverage, it is the congestion. The towers just can't handle all the traffic, especially when everyone is streaming movies.
@@LessJunkMoreJourney I was just talking about how many bars I have is the same as what you showed.
I am so sad! We had to stay in PA an did t make TTO when y’all were finally there!
All the 1 stars are not 100 percent accurate. They are at times.
I love the map locations, we love the swamp! The HOA is the pits. Who wants grass you can NOT go on, lol. As for the kids being in the rig, it isn’t that way it is having kids running around unsupervised, I yelled Nailed it when Nathan said it! The hot tub, I agree needs some adult hours in the evening. But it does close a lot because of the littles that have accidents in it. We weee there an it was closed for a heater issue for a while. An after 8:30pm the internet goes nuts an streaming is difficult!
The TTO shuffle is the worst on holidays 157 rigs coming in an we were number 2, we always come in from the north an make the left, the cops are normally there an the other rigs can’t cut you off because you have to take turns.
If your there at noon, you are good to go! I agree with you on all of it!
Hope to catch you guy there one of these times!
My review just looking at the aerial view would be more on the lines of feeling like I am in a hamster maze.
If ya say it high pitch...... HAHAHA. 😂
Sounds like many restaurant review. Mostly 4 or 5 ratings, but there is always 10-20% who said the food would kill their dog or some such.
Carrie C needs to review her Hippa duties.
Marissa is so pretty, always a beautiful smile on her face.❤
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I paused the video and read the really, really long review. What that disabled woman went through is a crime.
If it's true
Nope! Like my state parks! Still have to deal w/ kids though. Thanks!
`Hi we are just starting and want help with thousand trails what is contact info for Warren and Sharon I dont see a link for them
There are people who just HAVE to bitch, about everything, all the time..... There is no way to make those people happy without inconveniencing everyone else. I don't miss working directly with the public all day every day! First thing that comes to mind for me, when I watch this, is "Holy crap that's a huge RV park!", and second is "why?" Being a country boy from the desolate wastelands, I have a whole different view of ideal camping! Smaller, laid back sorta places are my vibe. Cities are for passing thru quickly after finding supplies! You guys need to wander back to the opposite side of the country again, would be fun to bump into you. I'll be mostly haunting the quiet places of the west, and looking for cool rocks. This spring, a sapphire, star garnet, black opal, and then Oregon sunstone foray is planned. There's pretty rocks out there that need a new home. Keep up the good work.
LJMJ ❤❤❤🇬🇧
Staying near by at Lake Magic currently, the common complaint about TTO is check in and pool hot tub cleanliness seems to be an issue. But hey I wouldn’t really say Lake Magic is any better. It’s snowbird season and all the parks are packed.
Packages are TERRIBLE at Lake Magic, not the fault of the park it’s the crummy Amazon drivers that just drop packages wherever. Currently missing 4 packages (2 complete orders).
It would help if they wouldn't allow children (especially diaper aged ones) to be in the hot tubs. And the Orlando resort pools only get professionally serviced once a week. As a CPO I can say that that isn't enough for this high use park.
Have your packages delivered to an Amazon hub locker. There is one within a mile of Lake Magic and another one a mile or two up Hwy. 27. Both are located at 7-11's
I expect the reviews complaining about kids being on house arrest and not allowed in rec centers is probably parents not wanting to be parents and watch their kids. I've seen that too often, where adults want someone else to watch their kids so they don't have to
Makes you wonder if people are dropping bad reviews to help themselves get in easier next time.
Why are they charging $5 to receive a package
This is something many campgrounds are doing because the packages get to be too much work.
Camping is what you make of it!!
That is very true.