TACO News Spring 2023

You Don’t Want To Miss This TACO Show!

April 25th-26th

Lone Star Convention & Expo Center • Conroe, Texas

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) will have its annual Spring Meeting and Tradeshow from April 25-26 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas.

“This is shaping up to be a really great show, the largest campground industry conference and tradeshow in the Southwest, and we are expecting a record crowd,” said Brian Schaeffer, TACO’s executive director and CEO, adding, “So far, we have over 70 vendors.”

Six different educational seminars are planned for the two-day event, including:

• “Forward Thinking in the Outdoor Hospitality Space,” by Kathleen Walsh, of Advanced Outdoor Solutions in Cape Coral, Fla.

• “New Park Development: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly,” by Jayne Cohen, of Campground Consulting Group

• “Building/Expanding Your Park,” by Jayne Cohen, of Campground Consulting Group, and Terry Munoz, of Signorelli Company‘s recreational properties division in The Woodlands.

• “Is Selling Propane Giving You Gas?” By April Richardson, alternative fuels safety director at The Railroad Commission of Texas and Chief David Vire, Instructor for alternative fuels safety at the Railroad Commission of Texas.

• “A TACO Legislative Report with Updates on TACO’s Legal Handbook and Best Legal Practices for Texas Park Operators,” by Brian Schaeffer, Ron Hinkle, TACO’s legislative consultant, and Randall Dally, TACO’s president.

• “Developing an RV Destination for Tomorrow’s Guest,” by Ed O. Bridgman, of EOB Consulting and Homestead RV Community in Theodore, Ala.

Interest in TACO’s annual Spring Meeting and Tradeshow has been so strong this year that the association created a special website at https://www.tacospringmeeting.com/ for advance registrations and to provide more information.

TACO will complement its educational seminars and tradeshow with its annual awards competition and its annual auction to raise money for the association’s government affairs program.

More than a dozen companies have already signed up as sponsors of the two-day event. Platinum sponsors and show underwriters include Firefly Reservations; Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance; Rowley Insurance; Utility Supply Group; PlainsCraft Covered Wagons; and Wild Energy. Gold sponsors include Best Wash, Inc.; Campspot; Leland’s Cabins; and Sunstone Real Estate Advisors. Silver sponsors include Campers Card; Conestoga Wagon Company; and Tail Bangers. Bronze sponsors include PPL Motorhomes, and Wilcor International.

The Association’s president, Randall Dally, had this to say about the upcoming show: “There is an action-packed two days ahead of you in your 2023 Spring Meeting and amazing Trade Show in the beautiful Lone Star Convention Center! Whether you are an experienced campground operator, or one who is just starting out, there is something for you in our show!”

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The TACO Show also includes a fun live auction that raises funds for our legislative efforts! This year we are supporting FOUR bills and working hard to advance those bills through the legislative process. Your support in donating auction items, attending the auction, and bidding allows us to push this important work. Thank you!

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Have fun at your show and if you have questions, one of the Board Members or TACO staff will do our best to answer them!

Randall Dally – TACO President, Rayburn RV Hideout

TACO Officers & Directors

Regional Directors

Park Owners Expect Higher Occupancy in 2023!

By: Brian Schaeffer – Executive Director/CEO, Texas Association of Campground Owners

Campground operators anticipate even higher occupancy levels in 2023 than last year, according to recent surveys by campground associations in Texas, Florida, Alabama, and New York.

“We’re encouraged by the consistent feedback we received from independently owned and operated campgrounds in different parts of the country,” said, Don Bennett, from Campground Owners of New York. “This means that the increasing demand we are seeing for campsites is not limited to a single state or region of the country.”

About 400 campground and RV park operators responded to the survey, which was jointly conducted by Campground Owners of New York, the Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association, and the Texas Association of Campground Owners.

Among the survey’s key findings from campground and RV park operators:

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• 54% said they anticipate better occupancy in 2023 than 2022; 39% about the same.

• 60% said they are basing their answers off advanced reservations for this year; 44% off inbound calls and inquiries.

• 60% said guests are booking at about the same time as they were in 2022; 25% said earlier than in 2022.

• 59% said they anticipate their cabin, cottage and glamping business levels to be about the same in 2023 as 2022; 38% said better in 2023 than 2022.

Texas Association of Campground Owners Executive Director and CEO Brian Schaeffer said he

was not surprised by the survey findings.

“We had anecdotal information based on calls, emails and requests for our state camping guide indicating camping was on the rise, but the survey really confirmed that for us,” he said, adding, “We still have an issue of not enough campsites for the overall number of RVs that are on the road, particularly with the huge spike in RV sales due to COVID. But many parks in Texas are adding sites as fast as they can. It is a good time to be in the camping business!”

Entrepreneurs in Florida are also building new RV resorts and adding campsites to existing parks in response to rising market demand. “There have been over 30 RV parks built in Florida and Alabama over the past three years, and thousands of RV sites added,” said Bobby Cornwell, president and CEO of the Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association. “The newer parks and parks that have added newer sites and more amenities are doing very well,” he said.

New York campground owners are also seeing rising demand for campsites this year. “Reservations have been coming in very strong, much like the past couple of camping seasons,” said Bennett of Campground Owners of New York. “We have some parks being built and some just coming online for 2023, so this is very encouraging. Additions, expansions, and improvements have also been taking place at existing campgrounds. The independently owned campground sector seems to be very healthy.”

To order state’s camping guides or for more information about the campground associations that hosted the survey and their respective members, please visit their respective websites at TexasCampgrounds.com, CampFlorida.com, CampinAlabama.com and CampNewYork.com.

Editor: Lisa Rhodes

A recent survey of over 1,000 campground and RV park operators in Texas, Florida, Alabama and New York found a majority of respondents anticipate higher occupancies this year.

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Texas Association of Campground Owners Legislative Report MARCH 2023

By: Ron Hinkle, TACO Legislative Consultant

The 2023 Texas Legislature is in full swing, and several TACO members and staff are hard at work tracking bills and testifying in committees in Austin. Here are the bills TACO is working on:

• HB 1286 - The bill would provide RV Park owners either expanding or building new RV Parks higher building standards that will enhance and coordinate with local building codes through the NFPA 1194 standards. Higher building standards for new and expanding RV Parks will enhance the local communities and provide more local tax revenues.

By applying NFPA 1194 standards for new or expanding RV Parks the bill gives guidance on building world-class RV Parks and provide enhancements to counties and municipalities. NFPA 1194 is the National Fire Protection Association that under 1194 provides guidance to RV Park construction.

• HB 1612 (S.B. 594) - Clarifies and adds that a water supply corporation will determine its rate for water supplies to a RV Park as it does to other commercial entities they serve. Other providers of water to a RV Park are subject to the same consistency in its rate structure; that is treating ALL commercial entities (residential, commercial, industrial, apartment, rental housing, irrigation, homeowner’s association, builder, out-of-district, etc.) the same in its rate structure. It’s a matter of fairness and consistency.

The bill clarifies that a Water Supply Corporation will not charge an RV Park an administrative fee for services.

• HB 2636 - yet unfiled. The bill will create a new section 75B, Civil Practices and Remedies Code, that exempts Recreational Vehicle Park and Campground entities from certain liability for damages or injuries resulting from risks inherent to camping by those persons experiencing time at an RV Park or campground and who attempt to assign blame for injuries that arise from the inherent risks that are beyond the RV Park and campground owner’s control.

Camping like any other outdoor activity has its inherent risks when a person encounters a variety of factors in nature (uneven

terrain, natural bodies of water, etc.).

It is important to note: The bill does not exonerate or shield recreationalvehicle parks and campgrounds from all liability. This bill is not about protecting RV Park and campground owners from negligence on their part; the bill is designed to shield them from injuries or damages that may occur as a result of a guest or camper encountering risks that exist in the natural world. This bill was unanimously voted for in committee on April 29, 2023 and will be scheduled for a vote in the House.

• HB 1895. This bill will amend the Tax Code by adding a new section for recreational vehicle parks. The bill states that in determining the market value of the real property of a recreational vehicle park, the chief appraiser shall use the cost method of appraisal.

• This will be an important legislative session, especially due to the $33 billion surplus in the state coffers. The Texas Comptroller in his testimony in the Senate Finance Committee recently stated that this surplus “is unprecedented” in Texas history for the state, or any state, to have the abundance Texas has in its collection of tax revenues. A surplus of this magnitude has motivated many agencies and entities to request either funding or tax breaks. The bigger issue is how state leaders and the legislature believe the money should be spent. There have already been statements by Governor Abbott and Lt. Governor Patrick, proposing set asides of at least $15 billion for property tax reduction and a portion for raising the homestead exemption to $70,000.

This is a great slate of bills for TACO. We hope to get members directly involved in the process, in order to educate legislators and assure their votes FOR these bills.

This is a great slate of bills for TACO. We hope to get members directly involved in the process, in order to educate legislators and assure their votes FOR these bills.

Now is Time to Start Planning for Eclipses

WOODALL’S Campground Magazine, March 24, 2023 • By: Ben Quiggle

Douglas Arion, executive director of Mountains of Stars, co-founder of Galileo Scope and professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Carthage College, spoke on the upcoming 2024 eclipse and the need for park owners to be prepared for the event during a free webinar hosted by Campspot on Wednesday March 22.

Titled “Solar Eclipse Webinar Part I: What Your Campground Needs to Know About the 2024 Solar Eclipse,” Arion dove into several topics on how park owners can take advantage of the rare event.

“All of you take advantage of the fact that you’re in environments where people go to do things that they don’t do at home,” he explained. “Campgrounds are out in nature in one fashion or another. You want people out there checking out wildlife or fishing or camping, hiking, having bonfires, and all of these great outdoor experiences.

One of the outdoor experiences that people get to have when they come to your campground is the night sky; to be able to look up because 80% of the world’s population can’t see the sky and can’t see stars, and it’s one of those very special parts of being outdoors while camping,” Arion added. “It’s a great, great thing. It is a big draw for people. There are events all around the country that people spend a lot of time at. There are actually even books about it, and this is the material we’ll dig into in a big way in our next event. But the big thing is that this represents a major revenue opportunity for you.”

He noted that the eclipse coming in 2024 is not something that is going to happen on a regular basis.

“Two huge events are coming up,” Arion said. “This October 14 the moon’s shadow is going to cross from Oregon to Texas. Now on that occasion, the moon is going to be a little bit too far away to cover up the whole sun. It is going to hold a ring of fire eclipse or an annular eclipse. It truly will be a spectacular sight to see and if you are in an area where this will be visible, people are going to want to come and see it.

“But the really big event is going to occur on April 8, 2024, because this time the deep part of the shadow is going to hit the ground,” he added. “The entire disc of the sun will be covered up and if you are within an area that offers a good spot to see the event people will travel and spend a lot of money to see it. It is absolutely mind-boggling, and people are brought to tears seeing this. Seriously.”

Arion noted that the next time this is going to happen will be in 2045. “This is not an opportunity to be squandered because these do not happen very often and it’s very rare that you have one that crosses a major populated country like the United States,” he explained.

Arion said that it is estimated that April 8, 2024, will be the biggest single travel day in the history of the United States. “If you have a facility that’s in the path, that’s fantastic. If you have a facility that’s near the path, that’s almost as good because people will stay with you and then make the drive into the path because not everybody, the 20-plus million people who want to be in that path, will be able to stay within the path,” he explained. “They’re going to need to stay somewhere nearby. That’s a great opportunity for you and even if you’re not in the path or near the path, somebody is going to watch it as a partial eclipse.

“Even if you’re in North Dakota and you’re far from either of those paths, there’s still an opportunity to get people out and to recruit them because you’ll have these two partial eclipses to see in October and April,” Arion added. “Right after the August 2017 eclipse, there were already reports and documents that came out from Fortune about how hotels and other kinds of

Douglas Arion

lodging facilities really cashed in, and that was in 2017 when nobody really knew this was a big deal. Everybody knows 2024 is a big deal. Everybody lived through 2017, so there’s an even bigger demand coming up in 2024. Travelocity was already setting you up to make your plans for 2024 right after the 2017 event.

He told park owners that they should go to Eclipse.AAS.org to see more resources on the eclipse, as well as detailed maps.

“With these maps, you can see the path and even know how long it is going to last in your area down to the nearest 10th of a second,” Arion noted. “There are materials you can download and utilize. There are royalty-free images. If you want to build a banner or an announcement or a brochure, you can download pictures and use that. There are announcements of different kinds and vendors for getting in equipment and information.”

Arion noted that park owners are going to want to obtain eclipse glasses and other gear, and he noted that there are links to websites where owners can purchase that gear on the Eclipse.AAS.org website as well.

He also said that the resources included community planning documents that will help communities handle the crowds of people that may be coming in. It will cover a lot of things that you need to know,” Arion explained. “For example, eclipses are like football games. People wander in slowly and they’ll spend the day. As soon as the eclipse is over, they’re all going to want to leave. We’re very concerned about that here in New Hampshire, for example, when we have limited roads and we might have tens of thousands of people come up toward our northern region, but there are only two roads, so we can’t have 30,000 people trying to leave on a two-lane road all at the same time.”

“All of these different issues and topics are addressed in these planning documents,” he added. “There are also these posters for the eclipses. They can be downloaded. They can be printed. You can start putting those up now and telling people, ‘Hey, this is coming. You want to come to our facility. You want to be our guest for the eclipse.’” He also noted that the website includes links to eclipse planning workshops that park owners can take part in.

In terms of things that parks can sell, Arion said that eclipse swag is going to be hot.

“Cleveland, Ohio, has already put out a hat that has been on sale for over a year,” he noted. “There is other merchandise like beer glasses that feature the ‘You Survived The Great American Eclipse’ moniker. In New Hampshire, we have already generated an official logo for the event that we are using.”

He mentioned that t-shirts and pins are going to be hot items. Along with eclipse glasses, viewers and guides. “Eclipse glasses will probably be sold out by September or October, so I would order them today,” Arion said.

He also told attendees that building partnerships with local astronomy clubs and other groups could help park owners take full advantage of the eclipse and also build programming for the rest of the year too. “It is important to get your promotional programs going for the eclipse,” he said. “You need to get this out now and take reservations now for next April. That’s cash flow. Look at complimentary events in your region. If you’re in the eclipse path, go participate in planning things like a speaker series, a farmer’s market, a big barbecue, post-eclipse fireworks, anything that’s going to spread the word.”

2023 Texas Travel Industry Unity Dinner - Texas Travel Alliance Awards Legislative Champions

Austin, TX • February 24, 2023

The Texas Travel Alliance celebrated the strength and unity of the travel industry in Texas at the 33rd Annual Texas Travel Unity Dinner, held in Austin, TX on February 15, 2023. The program featured a keynote address by Secretary of State Jane Nelson, and Legislative Champion Awards were presented to Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Representative Justin Holland.

TTA President & CEO Erika Boyd said, “It was an honor to hear from Secretary of State Jane Nelson and to award the Legislative Champion Awards to two legislators who are such strong supporters and advocates for Travel & Tourism. We will continue to work with Secretary Nelson, Commissioner Buckingham, and Representative Holland, as well as other legislators to promote travel and tourism and maintain Texas as a destination of choice.”

TTA’s Unity Dinner was held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 where more than 600 travel industry leaders from across the state, including state legislators, mayors, and city council members, were in attendance for the annual event. Secretary Jane Nelson addressed the crowd and discussed her role as Secretary of State and the importance of tourism to the Texas economy. Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and Representative Justin Holland were awarded the Texas Travel Industry Legislative Champion Awards for their support and contributions to the third largest industry in Texas.

Travel and Tourism employs over 1.1 million Texans in more than 60,000 businesses working to make Travel and Tourism the third largest export industry in Texas. Travelers to Texas helped to create over $7.6 billion in state and local tax revenues, offsetting the individual tax burdens of Texans by more than $555 saved per household.

Randall Dally, Michael Moore, Diana LaBlanc-Link, Terry Munoz at the Unity Dinner

The Texas Travel Alliance is the primary advocate and voice for the travel industry in Texas. We work to strengthen the travel ecosystem through advocacy, education, professional development, and opportunities for connection. We believe Life is Better in a State of Travel! For more information about the Texas Travel Alliance: www.texastravelalliance.org.

Texas Travel Alliance Group at Unity Dinner.

Michael Moore, Lee Parsley, and Randall Dally at the Capitol.

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Candice McNamar

865-205-0210

Staylist is a cloud-based reservation platform that allows outdoor business to create and manage guests, units, and rates

www.pro.staylist.com

PARK MODELS/GLAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS

ATHENS / CHAMPION PARK MODELS

Dick Grymonprez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manufacturer of park models and RVs.

www.athenspark.com

CONESTOGA WAGON CO.

817-402-0215

608-269-2127

Campground Insurance. Our experienced agents will guide you through your options, securing the most appropriate protection for you and your business.

www.coverrainsurance.com

LEAVITT RECREATION & HOSPITALITY INS.

Chris Hipple

800-525-2060

Specialized Insurance for RV Parks, Campgrounds, & Resorts. #1 in the industry for over 40 years!

www.leavitt.com

MARSHALL & STERLING CAMPGROUND INSURANCE PROGRAM

Irene Jones . .

800-782-2926

Campground, RV Resort and Glamping Insurance solutions, specialists and resources to help your business succeed www.marshallsterling.com

OUTDOOR INSURANCE SERVICES

Frank Hursh

832-497-5312

Insurance for RV Parks, campgrounds, resorts, cabins, RVs, and travel trailers.

www.outdoorinsuranceservices.com

ROWLEY INSURANCE

Ken Rowley

RV park insurance. www.rowleyinsurance.com

RV INSURANCE BENEFITS

Coleen Elkins

800-880-9397

www.goodsam.com

RVSHARE LLC

Steve Manes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

805-667-4391

RVShare is the world’s first and largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace in the US. www.rvshare.com

BOOKOUTDOORS - OUTDOOR VENTURES, INC.

Brian Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 818-523-4872

The premier platform for planning and booking outdoor travel - book any campground, rent vehicles, buy gear & plan experiences.

www.bookoutdoors.com

CAMPLIFE INC.

Roguer Rosa

877-783-2367

Our robust, customizable reservation system helps you save time, make money, and get back to doing what you love. Demo today!

www.getcamplife.com

CAMPSPOT

Michelle Hollenbeck 616-226-5500

The Industry’s leading campground reservation and management software. Contact us at 616.226.3135 or sales@campspot.com

www.software,campsot.com

FIREFLY RESERVATIONS

Bobby Sorden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 656-347-3359

Jason Olson

307-277-0525

Luxury glamping wagons, a unique rental accommodation. www.conestogawagon.co.com

GATED RENTALS

Clayton Hagerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

832-928-4780

Developer and Operator of RV parks and tiny home communities for working class Americans.

www.gatedrentals.com

LAKESIDE PARK MODELS - CLAYTON BUILT

Michael Burleson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

800-465-7923

Lakeside Luxury Park Models are built with pride in Addison, Alabama. We are owned by Clayton Home Building Group, a Berkshire Hathaway Company and are operated by a dedicated team committed to bringing high quality, luxurious park models.

www.lakesideparkmodels.com

Leland’s Commercial Cabins

Amanda Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cabins, portable buildings, RV covers. www.lelandcabins.com

LONESOME YURTS AND TREEHOUSES

Bob Erickson

Elevate your glamping experience.

www.lonesomeyurts.com

PLAINSCRAFT COVERED WAGONS

Dennis Steinman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

817-409-6513

218-587-8733

.817-487-2111

Since 2008, RV Insurance Benefits has serviced RVers and Campground owners with health insurance and Medicare. www.rvinsurancebenefits.com

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

Best Wash Inc.

James West

281-441-2465

Commercial laundry equipment, sales and service, designs and more.

www.bestwashinc.com

Focusing on simplicity, Firefly Reservations was built by campground owners, for campground owners. Now combined with the power of Astra/Reserve America.

www.fireflyreservations.com

NEWBOOK

Blake Burris 310-855-3773

Powerful campground management & booking system www.newbook.cloud

785-748-4588

Handmade in the heart of Kansas, PlainsCraft creates full size luxury covered wagons for outdoor hospitality providers who seek to offer a one-of-a-kind overnight experience visitors will never forget.

www.plainscraft.net

PLATINUM COTTAGES

Penni Feil .

Park model manufacturer.

www.platinumcottages.com

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TACO VENDOR MEMBERS

TACOMEMBERS.COM

PARK MODELS/GLAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS CONT.

RECREATIONAL RESORT LIVING, LLC.

Rebecca Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469-340-6029

Tiny Homes and Cabin: Simplicity - Sustainability - Serenity -Minimalism Without Compromise. www.recreationalresortliving.com

POOL & WATER STRUCTURES

KRAFTSMAN COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUNDS & WATER PARKS

Lauren Quinn

281-353-9599

Plan, design, and construct playgrounds, SplashParks, pool slides, shade, shelter, site amenities, and more throughout Texas!

www.kraftsmanplay.com

WIZARD WORKS DESIGN GROUP

Mark Aragona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518-786-5253

We design and build durable, cost-effective, easy to maintain, and irresistibly fun water attractions for your guests. wizardworksdg.com

PRINTING & PUBLISHING

AGS GUEST GUIDES

Michael Moore

Guest guides, site maps and marketing www.agspub.com

REALESTATE

BAEHRE REAL ESTATE LLC

Russell Baehre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RV parks, real estate. www.rvparksforsale.com

877-518-1989

REALESTATE

YALE REALTY & CAPITAL ADVISORS

Dana Smith 303-323-5649

Real Estate Brokerage - specializing in brokerage and financing nationwide for the RV & manufactured housing industry.

www.yaleadvisors.com

RV DEALER, REPAIR, & SERVICE

5 STAR TUNING

Chris Duncan 843-536-1244

Dyno proven gains of 42HP/75 to 6.8L, 75 HP, 70lb ft from a 7.3L

www.5startuning.com

CONVENIENCE RV PARTS & REPAIR

Andy Townend 936-344-2027

Fully-stocked RV Parts Store and RV Service Shop. Come and see us for all your RV Parts and repair needs. www.conveniencerv.com

PPL MOTOR HOMES

Courtney Casares Hernandez 713-988-5555

RV consignment dealer, serving locations in Houston, Cleburne and New Braunfels. www.pplmotorhomes.com

RV UNIVERSE

Samantha Wegner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-458-4452

WATER TREATEMENT COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS

Mark Heinen ............................

830-460-3586

We sell and install Delta Treatment Systems for RV Parks, Tiny Home Communities, Church Camps, Resorts, and more. www.commercialwastewatersolutions.com

INFILTRATOR WATER TECHNOLOGIES

Steve Murdock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-415-2446

Wastewater treatment solutions for residential and commercial systems with daily flows up to 300,000 gallons per day.

www.deltatreatment.com

JMI OSSF DESIGN & CONSULTING

Jon Maass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512-297-2346

We provide OSSF/septic designs best for your properties according to your land use, and we can assist with permitting process.

www.jmionsitesystems.com

WEBSITE SERVICES/MOBILE APPS

APP MY COMMUNITY

830-896-5050

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING GROUP

Kristin Barham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

561-479-1588

We are real estate brokers that focus exclusively on manufactured housing and RV communities throughout the U.S. and Canada – we list communities for sale and assist in the acquisition of a new community. www.collier.com/en

CRD REALTY

Ryan Doole .

936-206-3184

Real estate brokers that focus on buyer and seller representation of RV Communities. www.crdrealty.com

DOMINUS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Chad Snyder

817-980-7276

Dominus Commercial Real Estate - Investment Sales / Capital Markets

www.dominuscommercial.com

NAI OUTDOOR HOSPITALITY BROKERS

Alyssa Haskel

520-271-2304

Professionals in outdoor hospitality brokerage specializing in the acquisition and disposition of RV Parks and Campgrounds. www.naiohb.com

PARK BROKERAGE AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

John Sheed

602-821-4666

Providing best pricing, customer service, and negotiating skills to buyers, sellers, and borrowers for RV parks

www.parkbrokerage.com

TEXAS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICESTEXAS CRES LLC

Doug Larson

RV Park & Real Estate Specialists. www.texascres.com

RVUniverse.com is the quick and easy online destination for finding, buying, and selling new and used recreational vehicles.

www.rvuniverse.com

RV STORAGE

ON YOUR WAY STORAGE

Bill Brownfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-710-7102

Safe & convenient RV parking in northwest Houston, avoiding Houston’s congested highways. www.onyourway359.com

STORE GOODS

ARMIS RV GUARDIAN

Dan Cowan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-376-2784

ARMIS RV Guardian protects your adventures against the devastationof tire blowouts. Protect your family and investment.

www.armisrvguardian.com

JR PRODUCTS/CAMP CASUAL

Patrick Harrison

716-632-2926

Replacement hardware, electrical, plumbing, LP gas, and towing products. Also providing mugs, dish sets, throws, and more!

www.jrproducts.net

SOLA PRODUCTS

Tonya Shanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

918-574-8888

Summer seasonal products - pool inflatables, towels, flip flops, pool toys, outdoor games, & camping necessities www.solaproducts.com

TAIL BANGERS

Lisa St Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

302-934-1125

All-Natural Dog Treats by dog bakery Tail Bangers Inc. www.tailbangers.com

WILCOR INTERNATIONAL

Susan Corrigan

Camping goods - outdoor wholesale supplier. www.wilcor.net

WILDTHINGS SNAP-ONS LLC

800-346-2345

713-824-3799

Adina Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415-457-0112

Adventure clothing for Kids! www.wildthingsshirts.com

Joe Duemig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

636-459-5161 put your resort directly in both app stores. We create an individual app for you to communicate and engage with your guests.

www.appmycommunity.com

BIG RIG MEDIA LLC

Jeff Beyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

866-524-4744

Big Rig Media is the leading Digital Marketing & Website Development firm servicing the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. www.bigrigmedia.com

TXAD WEB DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN

Michael Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

877-518-1989

Website design and hosting, ADA Compliance Services, Adwords and Online Marketing. www.txadinternet.com

WIRELESS INTERNET PROVIDER

ACCESSPARKS BROADBAND

Tim Rout

858-353-0845

Seventeen years as end-to-end managed services provider (MSP), offering true Broadband Wi-Fi to RV Parks nationwide www.accessparks.com

CHECKBOX SYSTEMS

Jim Ganley

866-345-9434

CheckBox provides affordable, reliable, easy-to-manage Wi-Fi systems and services to thousands of locations across the U.S. www.checkboxsystems.net

TENGO INTERNET

Karen Wong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless internet provider www.tengointernet.com

512-469-7660

HIGHLIGHTED LISTINGS ARE TACO PREFERRED PROVIDERS.

For complete TACO Vendor listings, visit TACOMembers.com/taco-suppliers/

PARK MODELS/GLAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS CONT.

WIRELESS INTERNET PROVIDER (WI-FI)

2023

RISE IN CAMPING CONTINUES

The camping and leisure travel sectors continue to trend upward during the early part of 2023. January and February both had increases in camping with an additional 2.9 million camping households getting outdoors verses 2022, and spring break is looking up as well with 26.1 million households anticipating trips in March and April. Travel planning overall is in full swing for 2023, as 74% of campers last year plan to get out again this year. For campers not planning to get out in 2023, 24% indicate this is due to financial reasons and another 12% say they just do not know where to start with some looking for advice from more experienced campers. The two-thirds of campers already working on their travel plans are prioritizing the summer months with July and August taking the lead. Women who are head of household are driving the decision-making process with 61% making the key decisions on where to go and what to do. It’s also no surprise that Spring Breaks will focus on locations with sunshine. This year 40% of Spring break trips including some form of beach destination.

Camping remains an affordable way to travel, as stated by nearly half of all campers, when compared to other forms of travel. A third of campers say that even if the economy worsens, they will continue to camp over other vacation types in 2023. Some RV owners (31%) are even planning on camping more this year if the economy declines.

Spring Break Camping Households Trending Ahead of 2O22

25.2 MILLION

Camping Trips Booked for 2O23

Have already booked all trips

Booked at least one trip, but have more to plan

Know campground(s) I want to stay at, but haven’t booked yet

Know the location(s) I want to stay at, but still evaluating campgrounds

26.1 MILLION

considering

Still considreing other trip options

Haven’t started looking at camping for 2023 yet / my plans are still undertain

74% PLAN TO CAMP AGAIN IN 2O23

OF 2O22 CAMPERS

KOA continues to track camping incidence and behavior of all campers throughout the U.S. and Canada monthly. This special report evaluates the camping market from both a look-back at previous months as well as a look-forward to show the trends for how the market continues to evolve. Previous camping reports can be found at KOApressroom.com.

Active Camping Households (Jan 2O22 – February 2O23)

Camping Remains Affordable Vacation Option

1/3 1/2 NEARLY MORE THAN 31%

of all campers say camping offers a more cost-friendly way to travel.

say if the economy worsens, they will continue to camp over other vacation types

of RVers plan to use their RV more during down economy.

Now Isn’t the Time to Ignore the Competition

By: Michael Moore - General Manager, AGS Publishing

One of the hats we wear around here is managing the Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO). TACO has 400-plus member campgrounds in Texas and a handful in bordering states. Overall, our members are expecting a good year. In fact, in a recent survey we helped to conduct, over half of the responding campgrounds indicated they were expecting a better season in 2023 compared to 2022. Another 40% expected about the same amount of business. These respondents are basing their predictions on advanced reservations, calls to the park and more.

So, what do you do if you find yourself in that 10% or so that doesn’t expect business to be as good? Or, maybe you are part of the 40% that thought business would be just as good, but you have already seen a decline in your January business? I’ve talked to a few park operators in that category who have been in business for decades, which means they know what they’re doing.

But, when I started investigating why that could be, it didn’t take long for me to find one, two or more new RV parks arriving in close proximity. It could be a brand-new resort — Texas is one of the states that still sees plenty of new construction — or new owners that are beefing up a tired operation. Either way, it’s another option for the RVer to choose from, and this has a way of sneaking up on you as you are busy dealing with a full park.

If you find yourself in this predicament, you’ll have to beef up your operations, your marketing or both. Are your amenities on par with your competitors? It’s not enough for consumers to have standard Wi-Fi or a pool for the kids. They’re going to want more by way of things to do or conveniences, like EXCELLENT Wi-Fi. This is especially true if your pricing is the same or higher as your neighbor’s. Think about it — will your customer remain loyal if your

prices are similar but there is a newer option with newer amenities? This brings up another topic worthy of repeating and exploring. When we survey established parks and ask for their No. 1 source of business, the answer is always the same — repeat and referral. Great! Now, what have you done to demonstrate an appreciation for your customers beyond providing sparkling clean restrooms, which are a good barometer of a well-run operation? Is it the same as offering a re-booking discount? Or handing out a premium incentive —a little appreciation gift — that is branded and keeps your name in front of YOUR customers? Do you and your staff literally thank your customers for choosing you at every turn, including an exit survey?

Finally, there’s a topic that’s near and dear to my heart — marketing. Any new operation, no matter what industry, will need a significant marketing push to get the word out. You probably did it if you were a new park or new owner, and there are so many platform options out there now that it can seem suffocating to try and have a presence in all of them. But, as an existing campground, you may need to ramp up your marketing efforts while offering a different message.

Remind RVers why they originally chose you and should continue staying at your park. Advertise your upgrades or specials. Don’t be afraid to try a new strategy.

Assuming your repeat and referral customers will always stay with you isn’t a great strategy. Attracting some new campers is necessary and inevitable.

The time for that is now, not after the drop in occupancy.

“The time for that is now, not after the drop in occupancy. ”

Michael Moore, AGS

Michael Moore is the general manager of AGS Guest Guides, a division of Texas Advertising, as well as the Supplier Council representative on the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ Board of Directors. You can email him with any questions or concerns at michael@texasadvertising.net or visit www.AGSPub.com.

AGS Guest Guides

Home In Texas

AGS has been proudly providing FREE guest guides & site maps in Texas for more than 36 years. We’re looking forward to many, many more!

Have your best season ye t with Plain sCraf t

Luxury camping isn’t a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a must-have if you’re looking to grow your campground. Draw in new guests with an upgraded taste of the Old West. PlainsCraft Covered Wagons are guaranteed to create intrigue and keep guests coming back for the unforgettable experience you offer.

NEW CAMPGROUND MEMBERS

REGION 2

EASY LANE RV PARK LLC

8888 EASY LANE, MCKINNEY, TX 75071

REGION 3

SOUTHPARK MHC & RV

13529 HWY 110 S, TYLER, TX 75707

REGION 4

COUSHATTE RECREATION RANCH

4029 CLAY RANCH LN, BELLVILLE, TX 77418

REGION 5

GULF WATERS BEACH FRONT RV RESORT 5601 STATE HIGHWAY 361, PORT ARANSAS, TX 78373 RIO RV PARK 25128 I-10 E, WALLISVILLE, TX 77597

WELCOME NEW VENDOR MEMBERS

5 STAR TUNING - Chris Duncan .

843-536-1244 sales@5startuning.com • www.5startuning.com

Dyno proven gains of 42HP/75 to 6.8L, 75HP, 70lb ft from a 7.3L

ARMIS RV GUARDIAN - Dan Cowan 830-376-2784 Info@armisguardian.com • www.armisguardian.com

ARMIS RV Guardian protects your adventures against the devasation of tire blowouts. Protect your family and investment.

DOMINUS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE – Chad Snyder 817-980-7276 csnyder@dominuscommercial.com • www.dominuscommercial.com

Dominus Commercial Real Estate – Investment Sales / Capital Markets

GINAST WELLNESS OUTDOOR FITNESS – Diego Michelato

561-710-0704 info@ginast.com • www.ginast.com

BLUE WATER DEVELOPMENT – Tony Nichols

443-856-4300 tnichols@bwdc.com • www.bwdc.com

Blue Water delivers top management services where operations, revenue management, and marketing create solutions.

Our equipment is user-friendly, simple to use, and designed to make exercising fun. Using only bodyweight training, we help to improve wellness for everyone, all generations.

JMI OSSF DESIGN & CONSULTING – Jon Maass

512-297-2346 jon@jmiossf.com • www.jmionsitesystems.com

CAMP JELLYSTONE – Steve Stafford

248-579-8296 Sstafford1@campjellystone.com • www.jellystonefranchise.com

Yogi bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts is the only franchise in the US solely focused on the family camping demographic. There are currently more than 75 Jellystone Park locations in the US & Canada.

We provide OSSF/Septic Designs for residential and commercial properties. We strive to provide you with the best possible design according to your land and use. We can also help you get through the permitting process.

RELIABLE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INC – Erica Larson 817-467-0779

erica@reliablepaving.com • www.reliablecommercial.com

CAMPERSCARD – Sash Hickey

717-307-1219 sash@camperscard.com • www.camperscard.com

CampersCard is a cost-free opportunity for RV campgrounds to increase revenue by promoting their property to 800K+ campers. Simply offer CampersCard Members nightly discounts, campground perks, or additional amenities. List your campground today!

COMMERCIAL WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS – Mark Heinen ... 830-460-3586

Commercialwastewatersolutions@gmail.com www.commercialwastewatersolutions.com

We sell and install Delta Treatments Systems for RV Parks, Tiny Home Communities, Church Camps, Resorts, and more.

General Constractor for New and Remodel Sites

RV UNIVERSE – Samantha Wegner

405-458-4452 feedback@rvuniverse.com • www.rvuniverse.com

RVUniverse.com is the quick and easy online destination for finding, buying, and selling new and used recreational vehicles.

SOLA PRODUCTS – Tonya Shanks

918-574-8888 Sales@solaproducts.com • www.solaproducts.com

Summer seasonal products – pool inflatables, towels, flip flops, pool toys, outdoor games, & camping necessities.

THE BSC GROUP – Drew Sikula

312-224-8965 info@thebscgroup.com • www.thebscgroup.com

COVERRA INSURANCE SERVICES – Crystal Erickson

608-269-2127 cerickson@coverrainsurance.com • www.coverrainsurance.com

Our team of experiences agents are prepared to guide you through your insurance options, securing the most appropriate protection for you and your business.

Commercial mortgage brokers financing RV parks through local and national banks, credit unions, lifecos and private debt funds.

Built By Campground Owners For Campground Owners

Focusing on simplicity, Firefly Reservations was built by campground owners, for campground owners and brings a robust and beloved technology to the cloud with a focus on ease of use, streamlined operations, and giving busy campground owners, managers, and staff time back in their day. Firefly Reservations is poised to capitalize on its position as the best-in-class software solution for campgrounds.

What Firefly Provides

Online Reservations

Interactive Map

Ongoing Reservations

Automated Guest Emails

Custom Email Templates

Automatic Recurring Payments

Add-Ons

Cash-Based Accounting

Point-of-Sale (POS)

Our Software

“After outgrowing Spreadsheets, I began to test-drive about a dozen different software packages. Not only was Firefly Reservations the most intuitive by far, but simple to set up, and amazingly flexible in its capabilities.

Customer support is second to none. Highly recommend. 5 stars, all the way!”

Cliff Beneventi, Sawyers Rapids

Send Bulk Emails to Guests

Reservation Grid

Guest Portal

SMS Messaging to Guests

Self-Service Kiosk

Custom Reservation Fees

Reserve America Integration

RV Parky Integration