Thoughts on...

[Sarah Renee]

Okay guys, I want to pick your brains again...

What is your opinion on seeing a provider who tours in an RV vs using hotels?

I am not talking a travel trailer or something from the 70's or 80's. I am talking a nice motor home set up to be self contained so she could move around to different RV parks or state parks to set up.

I know most ask for a couple hours, but what if that same provider offered extended sessions with a home cooked dinner included and did a kill the clock special for the evening?

Just a few thoughts. Not sure I will try it, but you never know. I am one hell of a cook in the kitchen too!

XOXOX

Sarah Renee

[WMJ4657]

Get you a sign for the door " If this bus is rockin don't bother nockin"!!!!

[Sarah Renee]

Originally Posted by WMJ4657

Get you a sign for the door " If this bus is rockin don't bother nockin"!!!!

If this bus is rocking, my mechanic better be on the road to fix my stabilizers, because we have some serious issues with them. LOL

[bilbobaggin]

My initial reaction was "no way, security nightmare." Drive up to a RV park or state park with patrols, could be an issue. Lots of nosy neighbors looking at every move. Grandma and Grandpa sitting out drinking tea, watching me walk in.

But second thought, along as it was a well established provider that I had full confidence in, it could be a nice touch. Especially a step above a no-tell. And God knows I've been in worse places.

[DallasRain]

I think a RV would be cool...if you are low volume and a reputable provider//like you are! So go for it!!

[KCQuestor]

Originally Posted by bilbobaggin

My initial reaction was "no way, security nightmare." Drive up to a RV park or state park with patrols, could be an issue. Lots of nosy neighbors looking at every move. Grandma and Grandpa sitting out drinking tea, watching me walk in.

This was my thought as well. RV pars and trailer parks are very small, tight communities. Neighbors know everything that goes on. They are going to notice even one or two visitors a day. Unless the lady was VERY low volume, or the neighbors are already doing sketchy stuff, the risk seems way out of proportion with the benefits.

The thing is, the cops can't impound a hotel room. If you get caught hooking out of an RV, you could lose your entire investment.

[Guest123017]

A train of cars parking at one RV for an hour will no doubt draw the very attention you are seeking to avoid here...

[Sarah Renee]

I am actually working on creating three packages. I am very low profile and never have seen more than 3 per day and I never stay in one place longer than two nights.

I have found that my clients tend to lean toward one of three preferences on how they book. The lunch time date (set 2 hours), the dinner date (no set hours with dinner, just keep in mind I do need sleep too), or the overnight (Broken evening start time to 7 AM). I do not even offer sessions less than 2 hours. I will be looking at keeping my scheduling to no more than a lunch and dinner, lunch and afternoon, lunch and overnight, or just an overnight.

I honestly don't think anyone is even going to keep track of one or two vehicles coming around when I have out of state or out of area plates and the visitors are all over 35 and local to the area. I would think most would just think it is friends or family visiting.

Another aspect that is not being taken into consideration...I will still do the hotel visit for a first visit with a new client. This intimate of a GFE session would only be offered to an established client. It would be a safety risk for me to allow someone I hadn't seen to come out to a location where I may or may not be the only one around for a mile or more.

I don't even want to get to the point where I feel I have to carry a gun or other personal protection device of any kind. That's not to say I don't. I just don't want to feel I have to.

This is going to start being offered on my next tour (provided I can get somethings finalized). To be perfectly honest, I am tired of packing and unpacking every time I want to go on the road. Even if I don't do much work out of it, I will at least spend my time off in the RV.

Thanks for all the input!

XOXOX

Sarah Renee

[Wizard of Ahhhhs]

Originally Posted by Sarah Renee

...I will at least spend my time off in the RV.

So... your list of activities acronyms now includes KOA?

Have fun with it, SR!

[Badboy_71]

I would worry that even 2-3 visits a day would gain the attention of busybodies, and it takes just one to get you booted. It may be nice to bring your piece of home on the road, but considering the cost of gas as you go from one town to another, plus the cost of your RV, insurance and additional logistics (towing your car or driving your RV around town).

From a financial standpoint, I don't know if there is an advantage.

[Pmon]

I have no problem at all seeing someone in an rv. Done it a few times. Just be sure to bring it to the Gulf coast!

[Sarah Renee]

Originally Posted by Wizard of Ahhhhs

So... your list of activities acronyms now includes KOA?

Have fun with it, SR!

Absolutely no KOA....I maybe a Nana but I don't want to hang out with them plus I don't want my clients to have to go through gates to get to me. I will stick to state parks where I can run naked with the animals if I chose to. I may have to meet to bring clients in to me but better than finding out I'm surrounded by cookie baking blue hairs with binoculars.

I have a picnic table in the moon light on my bucket list. Also have naked hide and seek in the woods on it.

[Sarah Renee]

Originally Posted by Badboy_71

I would worry that even 2-3 visits a day would gain the attention of busybodies, and it takes just one to get you booted. It may be nice to bring your piece of home on the road, but considering the cost of gas as you go from one town to another, plus the cost of your RV, insurance and additional logistics (towing your car or driving your RV around town).

From a financial standpoint, I don't know if there is an advantage.

I've done the research. On a 60 day trip (that I leave on in a week) here are the figures for the budgets that were worked up to see if I wanted to attempt it.

Memberships for RV Parking savings: I have AARP, AAA, Good Sam's, American Beautiful, plus state park permits for 6 areas of the country. (.75 per day)
Spot Fee with Full Hookups: 30.00 per day
Fuel: Average 20.83 per day
Gas: 4.80 per day for RV and grill
Insurance: 3.31 per day
Tags: 1.43 per day
Food: 14.29 per day
Car Fuel: 1.05 per day
Car Payment: 16.67 per day
Internet/Cell: 4.60 per day
Total per day in RV: 97.77 per day average

Hotel: 110.00 per day
Car Fuel: 8.21 per day
Insurance: 2.16 per day
Tags: 1.05 per day
Food: 53.00 per day
Car Payment: 16.67 per day
Internet/Cell: 4.60 per day
Total per day in Hotel: 196.69 per day average

The cost are more than double in a hotel than in an RV. Keep in mind these are the business expenses incurred while I am actually on tour. I didn't add in supplies, makeup, personal care, ect that remain the same and are all purchased prior to me leaving on tour.

I also don't see the difference between a couple of people coming to see me and hanging out in a state Park vs a hotel. Personally, it would look less obvious in an RV when I'm cooking on the grill with the person and hanging out a bit than rushing into a hotel that screams nookie alert.

Keep in mind, I don't see clients that are too young for me to date in the RW. I also don't plan to just park anywhere. I have scoped out all the locations I will be using and know my surroundings very well.

Like Dallas stated, for someone like me who is low volumn, well known, reviewed, and screens like I do...This is going to offer something a little different that will set me apart as a true GFE provider. I will also become a lot more selective and cater to the older more mature client looking for more than just a quick visit.

My goal is repeat clientele and to get set on a two month rotation where I already know who is going to be on my schedule where and hopefully can drop off the boards completely. So far, I have a good start to do that. I only need 2-6 clients in each location to make it work for me.

[Badboy_71]

It sounds like your mind is made up, but I don't get how car fuel on your RV is $1.05 per day, compared to $8.21 per day for a car.

My guess is the MPG on an RV would be 2x-3x that of a car. Something to consider if you are driving 1000 miles in a month:

Car MPG: 25 (on the low end) 25/1000= 40 gallons a month
RV MPG: 10 (on the high end) 10/1000 = 100 gallons a month

So, at gas prices of $2.25 (and probably going up into the $3 range), add $4.50 or more a day. And don't forget the cost to maintain that monster.

Speaking of, if this is going to be your domicile, I would not be shy on the insurance - let them know you are RV-ing more often these days, and make sure you are squared away for roadside assistance and see if they offer excursion diversion, so you don't have to foot for a hotel if your home is in the garage.

Not trying to be a party pooper, but having experience in the insurance industry, I hate to see people get in a bind.

While I wouldn't set up the place for providing, also remember that WalMart has a history of supporting their RV customers by letting them park in their lots overnight. If you haven't checked that out, I'd give it a look-see.

[cptnsty]

Had an RV on my business lot just last night. Didn't mind at all. No, I did not knock on the door!!