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Editor's Top Picks
Our Highest-Rated Resources
Books (2)
RV Park Investing by Jefferson Lilly
"The only book written specifically for RV park investors. Lilly covers valuation, operations, and scaling — required reading before you make an offer."
- ✓ Cap rate fundamentals and valuation methodology for RV parks
- ✓ Due diligence framework from a seasoned operator
- ✓ How to evaluate management, utilities, and infrastructure
- ✓ Scaling from one park to a multi-property portfolio
Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies
"Essential foundation in CRE concepts. The NOI, cap rate, and financing chapters translate directly to RV park deals — a good complement to park-specific resources."
- ✓ NOI and cap rate explained clearly for new investors
- ✓ Financing structures: SBA, CMBS, and seller financing
- ✓ Due diligence frameworks applicable to any commercial property
- ✓ Market analysis and property valuation fundamentals
Tools (1)
RV Park & Campground Underwriting Spreadsheet
"Stop building models from scratch on every deal. This spreadsheet handles the calculations — you focus on the assumptions. Runs in Excel or Google Sheets."
- ✓ Cap rate, NOI, and cash-on-cash return calculations
- ✓ Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) with SBA sizing
- ✓ Proforma with occupancy and rate sensitivity
- ✓ Pre-built for RV parks — not generic commercial RE
Software (3)
Campspot — Reservation Management
"If you're acquiring a park still running on paper or a legacy system, Campspot is the upgrade. Online booking alone typically increases occupancy 10–20% in year one."
- ✓ Online reservations and real-time availability
- ✓ Dynamic pricing and yield management tools
- ✓ Operator dashboard with occupancy and revenue reporting
- ✓ Guest communication and review management
Campflyer — Park Marketing Platform
"Filling sites during shoulder seasons requires consistent marketing. Campflyer automates the campaigns that keep occupancy up without adding to your workload."
- ✓ Automated email marketing campaigns for guests
- ✓ Guest review management and response tools
- ✓ Occupancy-boosting seasonal promotions
- ✓ Integrates with major reservation platforms
RMS Cloud — Property Management System
"Built for larger operations managing multiple revenue streams. If you're running a 100+ site park with cabins, storage, and ancillary revenue, RMS Cloud handles the complexity."
- ✓ Channel management across OTAs and direct booking
- ✓ Revenue management and forecasting dashboards
- ✓ Owner and investor reporting built in
- ✓ Scales from single park to multi-property portfolios
Operations (3)
DYMO LabelWriter 450 — Site Labeling & Admin
"Small detail, big impact. Consistent labeling across your park — sites, utility meters, storage units, mail — projects professionalism and reduces confusion for guests and staff."
- ✓ Prints address, barcode, and name badge labels
- ✓ USB connectivity, no ink cartridges to replace
- ✓ Compatible with CSV exports from most PMS platforms
- ✓ Thermal printing — fast and low-maintenance
Ring Alarm Pro — Business Security Kit
"Park offices and bathhouses are high-theft targets. Ring Alarm Pro gives you professional monitoring at a fraction of commercial security system costs."
- ✓ Professional monitoring available 24/7 via Ring Protect
- ✓ Motion detection and door/window sensors included
- ✓ Remote access and real-time alerts via mobile app
- ✓ Works with Ring cameras for full-property coverage
Starlink Business — Park-Wide Connectivity
"Guest Wi-Fi is now the #1 amenity for RV travelers. Starlink Business delivers reliable internet at parks where fiber and cable don't reach — a competitive differentiator that can justify rate increases."
- ✓ Up to 220 Mbps download speed, low latency
- ✓ No data caps on Business service tier
- ✓ Covers rural and remote locations nationally
- ✓ Dedicated business-priority traffic during peak hours
Maintenance (4)
Milwaukee M18 Cordless Tool Kit
"Park maintenance never stops. The M18 ecosystem — drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw — handles 90% of repair and small improvement work without cords or compressors."
- ✓ Drill/driver and impact driver in one kit
- ✓ Interchangeable M18 battery across 200+ tools
- ✓ Professional-grade for daily use, not weekend projects
- ✓ Reciprocating saw for fence, deck, and utility work
Klein Tools Electrician's Kit
"Electrical pedestals are the lifeblood of an RV park. Klein Tools are the professional standard — insulated to OSHA specs for safely working on live 30/50 amp service."
- ✓ Insulated screwdrivers, pliers, and wire strippers
- ✓ Non-contact voltage tester included
- ✓ OSHA-compliant insulation ratings (1000V)
- ✓ Built for commercial electrical environments
Fluke 117 Electrician's Multimeter
"When a guest reports an electrical issue, you need to diagnose fast and safely. The Fluke 117 is what commercial electricians carry — accurate, safe, and built to last."
- ✓ True-RMS for accurate readings on non-linear loads
- ✓ Non-contact voltage detection for added safety
- ✓ CAT III 600V safety rated for commercial electrical work
- ✓ AutoVolt automatic AC/DC voltage selection
Lowe's — Park Maintenance & Infrastructure
"RV park ownership is a maintenance business. Lowe's is where most operators run their day-to-day supply account — electrical pedestals, PVC fittings, concrete, lumber, and landscaping materials. Pro account pricing and job-site delivery make it the practical choice over big-box alternatives."
- ✓ Electrical supplies — breakers, conduit, wire, pedestals
- ✓ Plumbing — PVC pipe, fittings, and hookup hardware
- ✓ Landscaping materials — gravel, timbers, edging
- ✓ Lowe's Pro account — volume pricing and delivery
Guest Experience (3)
Maytag Commercial Coin Laundry Washer
"Coin laundry is one of the cleanest ancillary revenue streams in RV parks — guests pay, machines run, you collect. Maytag commercial units are built for high-volume use and minimal downtime."
- ✓ Coin or card payment compatible models available
- ✓ High-efficiency commercial-grade durability
- ✓ Revenue typically $200–800/month per pair depending on park size
- ✓ Lower maintenance than amenity areas with staff requirements
Rinnai Tankless Water Heater — Bathhouse
"Running out of hot water during peak morning hours is a top guest complaint. Tankless water heaters eliminate the problem and reduce operating costs over tank units."
- ✓ On-demand hot water — never runs out during peak hours
- ✓ Natural gas or propane models available
- ✓ Lower operating cost vs. traditional tank heaters
- ✓ Longer lifespan: 20+ years vs. 10–12 for tank units
Wayfair — Office & Common Area Furnishings
"A well-furnished clubhouse and clean office improves guest satisfaction scores and repeat bookings. Wayfair's commercial-weight outdoor furniture holds up to high-traffic use and ships free on most items — useful when you're furnishing a whole common area at once."
- ✓ Commercial-grade outdoor patio and lounge furniture
- ✓ Office desks, chairs, and reception furniture
- ✓ Outdoor rugs, lighting, and shade structures
- ✓ Free shipping on most orders over $35
Education (1)
RV Park University (Online Course)
"Self-paced and structured — better than piecing together information from podcasts and forums. Covers the full lifecycle from finding deals to managing staff."
- ✓ Acquisition, financing, and due diligence modules
- ✓ Operations and revenue management curriculum
- ✓ Self-paced with lifetime access
- ✓ Taught by active RV park owners and operators
Events (1)
Outdoor Hospitality Conference (OHCE)
"The highest-density room of RV park buyers, sellers, operators, and lenders you'll find anywhere. One conversation here can change the trajectory of a deal."
- ✓ Annual conference drawing 1,000+ industry professionals
- ✓ Education sessions on acquisition, operations, and financing
- ✓ Direct access to lenders, brokers, and operators
- ✓ Networking with institutional and independent park owners
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