RV Life was too expensive for me

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✅ VIDEO DESCRIPTION
Fulltime RVer Liz Amazing almost quit at just five months in because of the high costs of campgrounds. Then she made one change that allowed her to continue RV life.
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⏰ Timecodes
0:00 Intro
0:23 How to afford RV life
1:23 Thousand Trails campground membership
3:48 Thousand Trails camping pass
4:41 downsides to Thousand Trails camping pass
5:16 Thousand Trails full membership
6:45 New versus used Thousand Trails membership
7:38 Trails Collection add-on membership
8:11 Downsides of Thousand Trails
10:41 Thousand Trails lets you splurge
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✅ Who is Liz Amazing?
Liz is a fulltime RVer who hit the road in 2018, after dreaming about this life for 26 years. This channel provides entertaining and informative RV tips and tricks if you are thinking about living the RV life fulltime, part time or just on weekends.
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[@LizAmazing]

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[@cathymisze3163]

Lots of great info. Thank you Liz!!!

[@TimothyMichaels]

Love your videos, can't afford to travel or membership.

[@janjackson7732]

Oh my gosh, this is the BEST explanation about Thousand Trails I have EVER heard! Definitely saving this to listen to again. When we were trying to figure some things out a couple years ago, we could not get a straight answer and we gave up. So THANK YOU!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Awesome, so nice of you to say! Looking forward to meeting you in a campground!

[@AndreaHarrington]

I totally agree. Liz had best explanation.

[@r3db0x]

Thousand Trails is just timeshares for RVs 😂

[@Steve-cw1zo]

Liz, stumbled on another RV channel, heard a lot of foul language, among other things, eye opening. Thank you for always telling your story with class and dignity.

[@MaryandTheJeepCycle]

So true!!

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so much, Steve! So glad to have you here. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@Milesco]

Hmmm....that's weird. I've seen many RV channels....never seen one that had foul language. Which one was it?

[@batshtcrazy5293]

Though I agree that Liz is calm and mostly classy. But just because someone uses profanity, doesn't mean they are stupid or vulgar. For some people, it's just a part of their expression. Live and let live, I always say. Even if they aren't our idea of 'normal or classy'.

[@candicethepastorswife7396]

Yes amen to that.. I have clicked on other channels.. foul language like you said..

[@jeffpowell8308]

Another option to consider is the moose lodges. Moose members can park and stay in RV's for free. At our lodge we have power hook ups. No water or waste water dumping but still.

[@BenjaminButton443]

You are definitely a rising star on this medium. Your explanations are thorough, understandable, and relevant. Wonderful job!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, you are so kind, Martin. Thank you!!! Looking forward to reaching 100k subscribers. Thanks for your help!!!

[@RVourWay]

I contacted Kim two years ago. I was really surprised at her knowledge, thoroughness of our conversation/interview and her honestly about the memberships. Per Kim's advice, I chose to not purchase. Yes , Kim was honest and said that, based on my use-case, it wasn't a good deal for me. Rare to find this caliber of person these days.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, she's a good one for sure. Thanks for your comment.

[@geraldkoth654]

Thousand Trails is fantastic for full timers. I have Elite Connections and have 98 campgrounds to use. I have kept track of all my stays. I use $30 per night which was what sites cost 13 years ago. I have saved almost $70000 over my membership cost and all my yearly dues. One year I left Michigan on October 17th, 2016. On October 17th 2017 I had spent $1200 for RV sites which included my $560 TT dues. The sites not in Thousand Trails were overnight stops travelling from one TT to another TT. Thank you for the explanation that outlines the advantages as well as the disadvantages.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Gerald! Thank you so much for sharing this. Your comment is bound to help so many folks. Happy travels and looking forward to seeing you in a Thousand Trails campground!

[@xmavrick]

With the popularity of camping it’s hard to find a campsite these days! Thanks for sharing your experience with 1000 trails, it may not be for everyone as you suggested but at least it’s another option some people may not have known about until now. Thank you for sharing!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, I've had no issues with finding campground reservations at all. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@eugenethaden6316]

We were full time for eighteen years, 1992 through 2009. We boondocked 80 to 90% of the time. Many times with other groups that were into boondocking too. This is a way to save money if you are set up for doing it.

[@cindyrose4155]

I was a Thousand Trails Member for over 20 years, my parents joined in 1974! There are some wonderful parks and there are some in need of TLC. I sold mine a couple of years ago when I went through a divorce, now I’m thinking about getting another motorhome and I would definitely buy another membership. Thank you Liz.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for this Cindy, looking forward to seeing you on the road

[@laurencek.1580]

Thanks for sharing Liz. Like how you analyze the pros and cons of camping memberships which had me wondering about those membership complaints. I always stayed in State or National parks. In a pinch we would go to a KOA which is like 1000 Trails, but probably less cost wise.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Laurence, I think a lot of people complain on the Thousand Trails social media page because they are selfish. Now that they've joined, they don't want too many people to join or they worry they might not be able to find a camping spot. So silly! KOA is actually more expensive than Thousand Trails. I hope you get to try a TT campground someday. And thanks for watching.

[@sinebar]

$9000 - $17000 for a membership? Then you still have an annual fee? That's insane!

[@LizAmazing]

That's why I did the math in the video, worth it if you are fulltime. Thanks for watching.

[@Abeaness]

Less so if you buy used memberships, especially a resaleable legacy membership such as Alliance or Platinum - less parks as it doesn’t include the 21 MA or ODW parks that make up the newer Elite and Adventure plans, but still worth the reduced cost of the memberships if you’re not planning on solely using it as a solution for an alternative to a low cost FT residency option imho. The Alliance while limiting one to max of 14 day stays (vs 21 day stays of Platinum and newer/current plans) and only 50 nights “free”/included in annual dues and then $5 additional above the 50 nights, imho, is still a great membership as it gives one a SEVEN month advance booking window (30 days above the highest current reservation window of their new/current plans) as well as an extra holiday and additional high use reservations as well! Sometimes you can even get the older ones for dirt cheap or possibly even for cost of transfer fees if you’re lucky enough to find someone with these older memberships and no longer using such. I figure even if we use it for the minimum 50 nights over time it’s going to help with reducing nightly rates overall. And we’re also like to spend time in state parks and hope to do more boondocking as well. So we envision. the Alliance membership is going to be an additional tool in our camping options toolbox 😊❤🎉

[@pwlyons759]

I learn so much from you. Thank you Liz 😊

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for being here!

[@bekind8243]

$200/ night at Fort Wilderness?? My family camped there in the late ‘70s, early ‘80s when camping was still considered a poor man’s vacation. It was very nice but holy moly, I can’t believe it’s so high! 😢

[@bobbypaluga4346]

Always great information

[@leathers2]

Great video Liz, We bought a used TT membership three years ago with your recommendation and have loved every trip we take. We chose the Alliance membership because of the seven month booking window. We spend most of the time on the Oregon coast and needed the extra 30 days to book and it's never been a problem reserving a site.

[@LizAmazing]

That’s awesome! So glad you are enjoying your membership. I’m on the Oregon Coast right now in a Thousand Trails for three weeks! Thanks for your comment and looking forward to meeting you on the road!

[@annhysell6064]

Thanks Liz. I had no idea there were "used" memberships. You are such a great resource, much appreciated!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, Ann!

[@SDPL8S]

Great video! Very informative and detailed. The break-down of pros and cons definitely helps! The numbers certainly don't lie. A great deal for those full-timers, and even those who may not be full-time!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay, so glad you enjoyed this video. Truly can't beat the deal it is for fulltimers!!! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching.

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Thanks for the info Liz! Never knew about the membership details!! Happy Camping and Safe Travels!! ❤️❤️

[@LizAmazing]

Glad this was helpful, thanks for your comment, Lynn! Safe travels to you as well.

[@lawadm1]

Sounds like a timeshare which are nightmares.

[@larrykirkpatrick7458]

Hi again Liz, another great video. I love the way you described trails membership I am now going to look into a membership. Nobody's ever explained it this well before. Thanks again so till next time take care and be happy. 🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍🥂🥂

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Larry, why that is so kind of you. Thanks so much and I sure appreciate the love! Have a great weekend and see you in the next one.

[@Sushi2735]

I’m very very proud of what you have done. It is not for me, but I enjoy your vlog! You are one smart cookie! I’m a bit older, 70, and traveled my entire life, even after my husband died at 56. I put a tap root down on the Ga Coast in 110 yr old cottage in a very small hamlet. I’m traveled out! You enjoy, and we’ll enjoy watching you!!❤

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for being here, sure appreciate your support!

[@Abrya224]

Thank you so much for sharing! Very informative video and I learned so much! We are new to RV living and soaking up all the info that we can before setting out on our venture.🌹

[@LizAmazing]

Awesome! Can't wait to see you out here!! Happy planning, and thanks for watching.

[@WendyNikitisLacheiou]

Hi Liz. Good info. Thanks for your videos! Hope your having a great summer.😎

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Wendy, sure appreciate your being here. Have a good summer as well!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I’m glad you get to stay in those lovely places. Thank You for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching, check out my latest video right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGlkGyhqpJld7M

[@bernardszirth9665]

Always full of great information and deals! Thank you 😊

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much Bernard!

[@saguaroontheroad340]

I like your channel that I discovered recently. You are undoubtedly a professional. I love the way you talk and explain things. I am a newbie to this field of RV camping. I used to do it with my tent and my jeep, but I had to change my style when trying to bring my wife, dog, and cat. I follow your channel and look forward to new and amazing videos.

[@rosyp4389]

That membership is insane! I never knew Thousand Trails was so expensive. I understand your reasoning but that is really exorbitant for camping.

[@LizAmazing]

It's pretty hard to beat $2 a night. Or even if you just use the camping pass one time for two weeks, it will pay for itself. Thanks for watching.

[@PEDALSnPROJECTS]

If you're camping full-time it makes sense but definitely a wealthy lifestyle overall

[@elliebellie7816]

I don't understand how people who drag around RV's and stay in RV parks full of amenities think they are "camping". Tents, popouts, over-the-cab - this is camping.

[@jeffsteele1295]

Great information Liz thanks so much. I also have Thousand Trails membership and feel that it has saved me ton's of dollars. Life is two shorts get out there, have fun see things, and meet people. Thanks so much for sharing you videos with us and as always Happy Trails.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Jeff! So glad you have a Thousand Trails membership. This was a game changer for me. Hope to meet you in a campground someday, and thanks for watching.

[@rayduke7433]

Thanks Liz for the information, appreciate all you do.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, Ray. I appreciate you being here!

[@danp7399]

I really enjoyed this video, one of your best. So informative, please do more on your favorite sites, thank you very much

[@LizAmazing]

Great feedback, thank you so much for this, Dan!

[@mkbehnke1]

Your videos are refreshing, to the point, honest and informative. Thanks.

[@LizAmazing]

Aww, thanks so much. Feel free to share this video.

[@danrandall794]

Another great video. I love how you get right to the point and stay on task! Telling the pros and cons is essential and you do that so well. Self built almost new rig but thinking of crossing over to the dark side and getting a small class c. Waiting for the market to crash a little more and then will make a decision. I would still boondock but would like to try some places like Thousand Trails offer. Only a snowbird so return on invest would take longer but I also would investigate when I am old and creaky what can I sell if for? Not a mighty athlete like I was but not checking out tennis balls for my walker either. 😊

[@LizAmazing]

Well, there you go, Dan! Sure appreciate your kind words!!! Looking forward to seeing you out here and thanks for your comment!

[@danrandall794]

You are welcome and it is well deserved.

[@jiml1696]

I think your video was spot on. I can understand why some folks don't like TT parks, especially if they want a resort atmosphere. For us, as full-timers with a priority of hookups and great locations, it is a ridiculously good value. We have stayed in around 50 TTs plus some trails collection sites over the past four years. We intentionally chose a 30amp trailer, so we have not had any of the issues someone with a large 50amp trailer may have. Also, TT park generally feel much safer. When TT is not available our next favorite are COE parks which are a great value and almost always on a lake or river. In Texas we frequent Conroe, Colorado River, and Medina. They are all fine and Medina has the most deer I have ever seen. In the NE, Hershey, Timothy Lake South, Rondout (bring bottled water), Moody Beach, and anything around Acadia are either nice parks or in beautiful areas.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Jim, so glad you've been to those areas where I have not. Thanks so much for sharing about them. It sure is a ridiculously good value!!!

[@michaelguyda9507]

Another typical Liz, over the top, super informative video!!! And Liz, red hair? Oh wow! Damn, it's SO EASY to hang on every word you say!!! (at one point, I heard a "little giggle" in your voice! LOVE IT❤❤❤ YOU ARE SO INFORMATIVE!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much for always being so supportive, Michael! So great to have you here. Have a great weekend!

[@larrycates7655]

Glad I coughgt up with you this evening . Good information as usual . Been doing some plumbing on the house grrrr.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no. That's never fun. Hope you didn't have to make too many trips to the hardware store, and thanks for watching.

[@bohemian6103]

Your videos are consistently excellent and informative! Keep up the good work! 😉

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, you are so kind! Thanks for this. It's comments like yours that keep me going each week. Hugs to you!!

[@WingmanNation]

Great video and advice about Thousand Trails! Thank you for sharing this information 😊….. Lisa

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Lisa! Thanks for watching and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@EarlyIronAddict427]

Great information Liz. Very helpful and thorough. Thx 👍🏻✌🏻

[@LizAmazing]

Yay, so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@da20eclipse]

As always, great content Liz, thanks.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, super glad to have you here!

[@theWanderView]

You are just the best LIZ! I will be joining Thousand Trails, and will book with Eric when ready.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Thanks for your kind words and see you on the road!

[@kimkrebs451]

Thank you so much for sharing Liz!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching, Kim, you're the best!

[@kimkrebs451]

@@LizAmazing you’re welcome

[@hapaboy0808]

Liz, thank you as always for another very informative video!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for being here!

[@raffinataonline]

Everything looks so nice. Great job!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much! See you in the next video.

[@mellymel8668]

Awesome information

[@jeffwamsley8726]

BEAUTIFUL ❤ , great video , great info . If l can get two showers a day I’m in lol. You are amazing Liz have a great weekend

[@LizAmazing]

Yes! Thanks Jeff!!! Happy to see you here and enjoy your weekend as well.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Good information. Thank you. Blessings to you.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you much, Gail!

[@pattyk8594]

Great review of Thousand Trails, thanks.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Patty!

[@caniacstevehenderson7115]

Thanks for the information ! Seems there's lot to learn 😊😊😊😊 ha e a blessed weekend

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, indeed! I hadn't even heard of Thousand Trails until I had been on the road for months. It really changed so much for me. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful weekend as well.

[@kathyline11]

Great info as always liz! thanks

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Kathy, have a great weekend!

[@lorrieleaver2447]

Yet again you are teaching me so much about campgrounds and their true costs. It’s precious knowledge that will really help me when I buy my RV. I’m hoping to meet up with you one day and take you out for a delicious meal or cook you an authentic French meal. It’s going to be a complete change for me and I’m so looking forward to the experience.

[@LizAmazing]

Oooh, Lorrie, I opt for that French meal- yummy! Thanks for watching and glad you found this video helpful. Looking forward to meeting you.

[@arnaldoscachetti3558]

Awesome video and very informative, my wife and I are looking into purchasing the West Region to start… Thanks Liz 👍🏻

[@LizAmazing]

That's awesome! I hope to meet you out here!!! Thanks for watching.

[@arnaldoscachetti3558]

@@LizAmazing that would be great, we would love to meet you.

[@bobvogel1598]

Great video Liz. Keep up the good work

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Bob, appreciate you cheering me on!

[@williamsneedjr4129]

Thanks for sharing and I will keep you in prayer

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, William!

[@normanmallory2055]

That’s a lot of good information you gave us , I really had no idea how it all worked !

[@LizAmazing]

Yay, thanks for watching Norman!

[@ariellamiles6186]

Watching this from my RV in Tall Chief TT 😁. I’m so far, I love this membership! Wish I was able to book on the coast though.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay, that's awesome. That's one I've not been to. Thanks for watching and happy travels.

[@CWOClark]

GREAT VIDEO! Love your content - SUBSCRIBED!

[@LizAmazing]

YAY! Thank you and welcome to the channel. See you in the next video.

[@edwardenglish6919]

Almost at 90K! Go girl!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes!!! Almost there, thanks Edward!

[@brucesheehe6305]

Liz you are right and also amazing. It is less expensive to stay in a hotel or cruise ship. Quality is not the same.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes indeed! Thanks for this, Bruce!

[@JohnsDeb]

Another great video! Thank you❤

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching!

[@ottohome]

Great info! Thank you!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching, and for bringing me closer to 100k!

[@1228sda]

You have got the most informative RV channel I have seen. Thank you.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, thanks! So very kind of you. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.

[@OurAmericanTravel]

Great information and video. We just stayed at a COE campground for $12 a night. Stay up to 14 days.

[@LizAmazing]

That's great. I used to do COEs when I was in Kentucky. Hard to find water, sewer and electric at them but they are often very secluded. Thanks for watching.

[@ronmance6715]

Awesome video...thanx Liz 👍😁

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching, Ron, glad to have you here!

[@ronmance6715]

@@LizAmazing your welcome... always a pleasure 🤠 hope you are having a great weekend

[@alicesabatini1608]

Nice job with this video Liz. You do a great job with scripts and editing. We tried TT for a year. You get a free year one-zone membership from most dealerships when you buy a new rig (not sure about used). We live on the east coast and tried quite a few different parks during that year. Most of them are older and maintenance is an issue in most. We like one in KY (near TN). It was nice and clean but most sites are in a gravel lot with no shade. We hated the one in Yemissee, SC. We couldn’t find a single site that was close to level that had working electric (lots of power surges). This park is very close to I-95; we used it for one night on the way to FL but chose not to stay there on the way back because of our experience. We liked the park at Lake Gaston; it is older but well maintained. You can’t beat the location! The flies there were like no where else I’ve ever stayed. We stayed at a Trails Collection park in Bar Harbor that was awful! Horrible brown water and sites were very un-level. They did offer free bottled water each day but taking a shower in that brown water made me feel dirty! We discovered that even though we had a one zone pass, we were able to get a discount on the Trails Collection park by calling TT and asking. That was a nice perk! We decided not to renew because we were not impressed with the East Coast parks we had stayed at. We prefer the always clean and well maintained COE parks. With our senior national park pass, we get half price sites at COE parks. The sites are usually quite large and level. We have also stayed at some very nice State parks and a few small local town parks (very inexpensive). I use RVTrip wizard to find parks along our route and often plan our route to stay in as many federal govt parks (including COE) as possible. They are the best parks for the lowest price with the senior pass.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Alice! Thanks so much for this! In Yemissee I stayed next door at the KOA- talk about loud, that campground is right next to the I-95. But it has a pizza, wine and coffee cafe! Happy travels.

[@carolinecote6908]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@10-4PowerUp]

Anther very useful and informative video. Thanks!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much!!

[@richardcumpston3924]

Thanks for the information, I will check it out

[@LizAmazing]

Glad to hear this, Richard, thank you for watching.

[@cadillacblue3412]

Hi I am on the beginning stages of my transition to life on the road. Actually I am probably one of the OG road life warriors as I lived on the road with my fugitive father for several tears in the 1960s so I am going back in a sense. This is one of the best videos I have watched in my preparations...thank you!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh, thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you on the road!

[@glampinggram3361]

Thank you for giving the lowdown on Thousand Trails Campgrounds. Very informative.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much,glad it was helpful

[@traveldreamer4616]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@terrence9274]

👋👋👋 Thanks, Liz!! Great Info!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Terrence, glad to have you here. Have a great week!

[@terrence9274]

@@LizAmazing You as well!! 👍👍

[@billm5433]

Hi Liz, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. When we first started our full time journey we had a rule, if we haven’t stayed at a campground before we only reserved it for one night. With the possibility of extending if it was a nice place. (Most campgrounds won’t give you a refund if you cancel or cut short your reserved time). We also relied on referrals from other campers. We pulled into one campground for a night and after getting set up, our next door campers started a fire in a fire pit within 6’ of our Coach. The smoke was terrible .We packed up and left, not even stopping at the office. We crossed them off our list of places to stay. We also kept a campground site map with preferred sites noted in case we returned. This served us well for 18 years. We also stayed at beach campgrounds that charge based on the distance from the water. Example, on the water it was $200 a night, back up 100’ the charge is $125 a night, then 200-300 feet it was less than $100. For the money we could walk a block to the water and not so crowded.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Bill, thanks for sharing this. I, too, keep notes on campgrounds I've stayed including favorite sites. That's awesome you've been out here 18 years! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@karenrevell5354]

For those prices, you can stay in a good motel. I lived in my second hand Pace Arrow from 94 to 97. I signed up with Account Temps and planned on working a few weeks and camping a few weeks. I spent more time in parking lots than I did in a camp ground.

[@TomWagemaker]

I love my Thousand Trails Elite membership. Going on 4 years full time. Park to park is the way to go 🤙🏼

[@LizAmazing]

Yes indeed! Looking forward to meeting you in a campground. Thanks for your comment!

[@petitchenil]

I agree it's good for full-time that travel the three coasts. We tried the park pass entry level low cost year to year membership to try it out as part-timers. The biggest downsides are not being able to book weekends because it's only 60 days out; people with the paid membership get first shot. You have to jump on first thing in the morning 60 days out to book a weekday stay. By us, most spots are 30A & water; you are very lucky to get full hook-ups. You cannot reserve a set site - it's first come, first serve so it's a mad rush at check in. We are in Nor Cal and have three campgrounds near us and found the Colma campground the best for mid-week camping. We got lucky and got a full hook-up in the hilly part under the trees. However, the dump station is on the only way out so be prepared to have a long wait to get out. Found that at their out campground also. If we traveled more of the entire coast it would be a good deal to get weekday spots with the 60 day advance booking; we were never able to score weekends with our base membership for that year. If you're full-time you will need the higher membership with 120 day advance booking to get weekends. Lastly, if you only camp locally on weekends - kinda close to home - it not a good deal.

[@LizAmazing]

Such a great comment! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Very helpful and I agree with you that the 60 day reservation may not be enough. See you in the next video and have a great weekend!

[@bubbatim2009]

Great info Liz...I had to smile at your hair style during your class B lifestyle. I lke what you are rocking today...lol...Safe travels...

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, Tim, have a great weekend!

[@AhJodie]

Thank you Liz!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Jodie!

[@carolm8003]

You explained things so clearly and logically

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, Carol. Feel free to share this video. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

[@patraveler1154]

Been a member for 5 years. Traveling F/T for 4 of those years. Stay at Lake Medina and lake Conroe and Colorado in Tx. All in my opinion good campgrounds. Stayed in Ca and Az as well. Thousand trails has saved me thousands in fees. It a has paid for itself in 2 years. It’s basically free every year after one visit. Love your channel. We met 3 years ago in Cottonwood and San Diego area. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@LizAmazing]

Hey there! Nice to hear from you. and thanks for being here through thick and thin. Happy travels. And thanks also for your good words about Thousand Trails. It really does pay for itself fast.

[@artie360]

We’re not full timers, we’re half timers. Thousand Trails with the addition on the Trails Collection is really great. Yes, some of the rv parks ate very close and some are in need of much updating and repair but this is the best value you’re going to find. Nice video. Thanks

[@LizAmazing]

True that~! Thanks for your comment, Artie!

[@randomadvice2487]

These videos are the Masters of RVing!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you!

[@knm5405]

Thank you ... great detail

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lrobie123]

So many good points here. For a long term RV'er they could mostly live on Thousand Trails locations throughout the year at these low rates but venture to other non-Thousand Trails as their splurge vacations (boondocking, national parks, etc). The park in Illinois would be a good midwest RV base in the summer and can navigate down to Tennessee for other Thousand Trails campgrounds or simply just go camping up in Wisconsin or Minnesota or Michigan on Non-Thousand Trail campgrounds now and then during the summer

[@LizAmazing]

Yes!!! So many options! Thanks for your comment, and for watching.

[@garyp9906]

Hey Girl, Gary from Kansas here! We just got back from Santa Fe, NM. I agree that campgrounds are expensive. Heck, we paid almost $300 for 4 nights at the KOA! But, there wasn't much else to choose from. On the way there and back, we got rv campgrounds for $15-30 a night. Still expensive, but better than a KOA. We might look into Thousand Trails. Thanks for posting, girl! Always looking to a new video from you!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Gary. I hope you had a great time in Santa Fe, what an adventure!!! Sure appreciate your kind words!

[@mikeym.1461]

Damned informative video Liz ,thank you !

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, thank you so much, Mike!

[@CallieCarter145]

Love your content Liz!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! Sure appreciate you watching and see you in my brand new video right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHTNYqaDhbFniMU

[@steves3688]

Great informational video....

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Steve, enjoy your weekend and see you in the next video.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Reason 32,389,764 why I'd never own an RV. What a sad life.

[@petermacgregor9805]

Excellent analysis! Have been a TT Member for over 25 yrs! Got an excellent buy in price and have never looked back! It’s not perfect but nothing is!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! So glad you have been enjoying your membership all this time Peter! Exactly that, nothing is perfect but overall, I think it is such a good value. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@jeanhammer3982]

When my husband and I first signed up I was in sticker shock! But when we started traveling we realized over a year in that we were saving money We were winter Texans. Liked Tawakoni, lake Texoma, Medina lake, and Colorado River. We liked Lake Whitney also but the roads were horrible!stayed at an Encore park in south Texas that is a fun place to stay. Thanks for the videos!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for this, Jean, and for watching. Looking forward to seeing you on the road.

[@cocoamoco3557]

Yes Liz. Very good explanation and I learned something I didn’t know. I did not know we could go TT to TT directly by staying only 4 days. I thought we had to wait 7 days between each stay. We have the annual camping pass and it pays for itself after a couple of 2 week stays. Going to TT in Colorado this July. Can’t wait. Texas - in the summer is too hot. We live in Fort Worth, Texas. I do not recommend Bridgeport, TX We scoped it out and was not impressed. Lake Whitney is okay. They have started upgrading some of their 50 amp sites but it is amongst cedar trees (if you have allergy’s). Lake Conroe is really nice but in a congested area. Lake Texoma very quite and peaceful (it’s secluded-but there is a Dollar General close). Love your channel and thanks for sharing this info.

[@LizAmazing]

Hello there! Thanks for sharing the Texas Thousand Trails info. I definitely need to explore there. Glad you now know about the four day options. I've met several folks fulltiming moving every four days. It can be done! That TT in Colorado is high on my list. I was going to go there after leaving RMNP at the end of September. Alas, they close October 1. Next year! Let me know how you like it, I hear it's gorgeous!

[@lindaratzel7835]

I have been to TT Lake Conroe, Colorado River, and Lake Medina. Colorado River is my favorite for quiet. Lake Conroe is a very nice park snd close to Houston for lots of site seeing. Lake Medina was not one of my favorites but allowed site seeing an hour away at Fredericksburg and San Antonio.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for letting myself and the viewers know about these!!! I need to put Texas on my list! Have a great weekend, Linda.

[@dawnreneegmail]

Not an RVer but you are a treasure, so good of you to share your tips and tricks (have watched some of your other vids and good golly miss Molly who knew about the sad state of affairs in RV manufacture!) I have learned about plumbing connections and refrigerators, water tanks and heating... all so interesting and vital info for anyone THINKING life on the road is for me! So the rig is a big consideration as well as transient neighbors of which all RVers are. Probably a main reason though I lived in the Rockies @ 9500 ft, I like four solid walls when the bear family lumbers through so not a camper per se here either. But I love compact spaces and multifunctional stuff so there's the draw. Favorite was a conversion of a box body former ambulance. She and her dad did custom woodworking and installed with all the safety needed a mini wood burning stove. It was the coziest. I have also learned off-roading in your home will rattle loose too many things, so uh-uh. Liz, I find your vids very entertaining, from another independent gal, blessings and very safe travels.

[@granthanham9082]

Wow , you have a great presentation style Liz.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much!

[@davesalvisburg9569]

You are the best Liz!!!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Dave! So glad to have you here.

[@bobbafett1971]

I did one year, not a full timer but advid rv'r. Found it hard to find places because the higher membership could book out further so I hardly used it.

[@LizAmazing]

That can be the downside of having just 60 days. Then again, I've met people who fulltime on a Camping Pass, moving every four days and booking just 60 days out. So it can be done. Thanks for watching

[@sherrieduggan9411]

I inherited my membership from my parents. We love Seaside in Oregon😅 and used the Long Beach in WA when my Mom was alive.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, can't beat being in the PNW, especially on the coast! Sounds like you've had some good adventures, thanks for your comment.

[@rbmh]

Well explained and vey true.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you much!

[@luciedupont6477]

I had bought a 27ft travel trailer last year, i am single and was hoping to make it my retirement, but i got so overwhelmed by all the costs that comes with camping. I do not travel, but i was stationed on a campsite and unfortunately, i wasnt enough prepared for all the fees to pay. I think people who rv travel etc.... have to be quite financial very good. I do miss my trailer :(

[@LizAmazing]

Yes. In addition to checking out Thousand Trails where you can camp for an average of just $2 a night, check out my video about staying in place for six months in a long term BLM where you pay just $20 a month! It can be very affordable but everyone should do their research first. Thanks for watching.

[@lonniemartinez7337]

I love my elite thousand trails membership!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! So happy to hear this, Lonnie! Thanks for being here and have a great weekend!

[@dawnie3029]

Thanks for another informative video. My husband and I have been full time since August 2021. We definitely enjoy our thousand trails memberships. Las Vegas is our least favorite, maybe that’s because we lived there. 🤷🏻‍♀️ We’re headed to Apgar Campground in Glacier National Park July 8-22nd. I sure hope we run into you if you’re in the area.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! So glad you are enjoying your Thousand Trails membership Dawn! I will just miss you at Glacier, darn it! See you in my brand new video right here and thanks for watching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHTNYqaDhbFniMU