R-pod Owners Forum : Campground etiquette question https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Campground etiquette question Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:01:37 +0000 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:11:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6934 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Campground etiquette question : Nice!!! gonna pop a cap at em!!... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65806#65806 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 9:11pm

Nice!!! gonna pop a cap at em!!]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 21:11:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65806#65806 Campground etiquette question : I think, for the most part,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65797#65797 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 6:29pm

I think, for the most part, it's pretty easy to discern those making an innocent newbie mistake and those that just don't care. The polite reminder will almost always work with the first perps. The second perps can be a little more difficult and, as has been said, probably best to lobby the "authorities" or move to a different site if possibe.

If you're packing...a duel may be in order...



]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:29:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65797#65797 Campground etiquette question : For a straight-forward neigh... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65790#65790 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 3:11pm

For a straight-forward neighbour-being-lazy-walking-through-my-site issue, I'd speak out directly: "Excuse me, I'd appreciate it if you stop cutting through my campsite and walk around instead."  If it happens again, I'd call the ranger (or manager, or whoever runs the campground).

But, of course, there could be a lot of variables in a specific situation.  Talking to the offender would pretty much be my first step.
]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:11:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65790#65790 Campground etiquette question : I agree with you Tars, I didn't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65779#65779 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 10 Sep 2015 at 8:02am

I agree with you Tars, I didn't mean to imply it was ok - you paid the rent and people should stay off! But, I try to consider the whole situation the first time it happens as long as they aren't walking on the door side of the camper where I'm hanging out.

Maybe they are new campers and just don't get it yet. A polite education helps here. Or someone's 3 year old just got away from them for a minute while they were setting up. Been there. Or there's a row of 50 campers between them and the bath house, they are in the middle of the row, and suddenly nature is calling NOW. I can understand a quick walk behind my camper for that especially if the spacing between sites is tight. But if that 3 year old runs through again, or if they take the same shortcut coming back from the bath house, I'll say something politely. After that I wouldn't be polite.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:02:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65779#65779 Campground etiquette question : There is always cap stun......... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65771#65771 Author: Leo B
Subject: 6934
Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 8:55pm

There is always cap stun.......................................................Approve]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 20:55:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65771#65771 Campground etiquette question : I agree that there is some gray... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65762#65762 Author: Tars Tarkas
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Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 4:55pm

I agree that there is some gray area, but not as muchc as Douglas implies. I also agree dealing with inconsiderate people is inevitable. I tend to put up barriers and stare meanly. I think you rent your space and I really doubt those people would be happy with me walking through their site.

TT]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:55:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65762#65762 Campground etiquette question : I like the polite warning first... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65757#65757 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 2:23pm

I like the polite warning first and then believe in stepping it up if the others then intentionally try to be irritating. ]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:23:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65757#65757 Campground etiquette question : Let me add one more thing..... Everyone... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65755#65755 Author: Guests
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Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 11:40am

Let me add one more thing.....

Everyone has a "right" to enjoy their camping experience - including you and I.

Nobody has the "right" to chit things up for others.]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:40:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65755#65755 Campground etiquette question : You hit on one of my biggest peeves....rude... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65753#65753 Author: Guests
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Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 11:06am

You hit on one of my biggest peeves....rude "campers". Notice I put "campers" in quotations. To me, common sense dictates that one would not enter a campsite that is occupied by someone else....this is assuming the person in question doesn't have that first clue regarding "camping etiquette". It is a simple matter of respect for others.

Sadly, as Techntrek mentioned, we encounter this more than we should. Holiday weekends seem to bring out the worst "campers". This would be followed by weekends, in general. Weekday camping seems to be the best, if you can arrange it.

Typically, when someone does this, I will say something like:
"Can I help you, are you lost? I'm wondering why you are in my campsite." If there reply is something like: "I'm just taking a shortcut."   My reply is something like: "Would you please not do that. I don't enjoy the interruption and, if you startle my dog, you may get bitten."

If it happens again, then it's: "I've asked you politely not to trespass, yet you continue to do so. I am going to speak with the park staff."

Confrontations are what none of us want, especially when camping. Sometimes they escalate beyond what they should. Only you know what you are willing to tolerate and how far you are willing to go to stand up for your position. Good luck!

]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:06:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65753#65753 Campground etiquette question : we were parked on a downhill slope... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65745#65745 Author: kindell
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Posted: 09 Sep 2015 at 4:08am

we were parked on a downhill slope with only about a 2 foot space between our Pod, a large oak tree and the power, water & dump hookups. My original concern was, "what if she trips over one of our liners and rolls down the hill"? Would that have been a liability concern (IF they could have been THAT kind of people)?]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:08:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65745#65745 Campground etiquette question : Moved this from the other thread.Lots... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65721#65721 Author: techntrek
Subject: 6934
Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 8:51pm

Moved this from the other thread.

Lots of gray areas here.  Layout of the campground might not have left much choice, or she just didn't understand about the unwritten rule of personal space in campgrounds.  Getting hosts or campground owners involved for something like this, when she wasn't being intentionally offensive would have been overkill.  It is unfortunate that she damaged your hose, and it would have been reasonable to ask her to walk somewhere else.  If it makes you feel better I can tell you from experience you'll go through several of them over the years.
]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:51:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65721#65721 Campground etiquette question : Campground éttiquette. What... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6934&PID=65712#65712 Author: kindell
Subject: 6934
Posted: 08 Sep 2015 at 5:22pm

Campground éttiquette. What do you say when people walk thru your camp site? This weekend a young woman continually walked along the backside of our Pod over our hookup lines. When it was time to pack up to leave they had already left when we noticed that she had walked ON our sewer line. Completely flattening one section! Of course, by then it was too late to talk to them. Should we have asked her to walk around in the beginning? Or asked the camp officials to ask her? Very frustrated.











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