Campground in Canada wanted by overseas Invester

[noobee]

we are looking at fitting digital power meters so campers can pay for the electricity they use !!! this way we can reduce the cost per night and the over all running costs, Campers would leave a security deposit of say $20- $50 and note there meter reading when they hook up, they will be made aware of the price per unit when they check in, but on the upside the price for full hookup would be far cheaper say maybe $15-$20 per night, as we have worked out that the electricity will be the highest cost to us, I think this would let most people camp cheaper and the guys who run every socket at full capacity move on down the road ? what do you all think ? would this work ?

IMHO: this approach would be too much of a hassle factor... you might want to consider including the power cost into your 'daily rate' & perhaps your 'weekly rate'. For the 'monthly rate' taking a meter reading on checkin & checkout & then paying extra for the power would be appropriate. This is the way most US snowbird parks handle the power.
Of course this would mean a slight increase in the price for renting the lot.
Do whatever you can to have all-inclusive pricing as many RVers hate paying extra for items.

Best of Luck

 

[bigredtruck]

a 54ft rig from Vanc to the island would be about $200ca.

This is great news, as of April 1. There used to be an extra charge for over height vehicles (higher than 6.5 ft I think) which made a heck of a difference. We might be able to afford to come and see you!

 

[argyll1st]

Just spoke to a guy who was heading back to the mainland in his 350 + 32 5er and it was cheaper for him returning to Vancouver by about $10 so the new prices are in some occasions better because there are no height restriction fees