How to Be a Camp Host: Super Helpful Advice

If you've ever wondered how to be a camp host, you've come to the right place. We're going to tell you how to find camp host jobs, how and when to apply, and what makes the job so rewarding.

In Episode 426 of the RV Podcast, we talk to Erik and Jeanne Anderson, full-time RVers who are about to spend six months as camp hosts on the east coast. Erik and Jeanne - and Hershey pup, their charming little Cavalier King Charles spaniel - have visited all 48 states in their RV and share with us the research that has led them to their new jobs as camp hosts.

But there's so much more in this episode, including RV News, your Questions and Answers about the RV Lifestyle, and lots of links and resources about valuable camping and RV travel information.

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Welcome to this episode of the RV Podcast

Christmas is almost here. Can you believe it? Where has 2022 gone?

December is the slowest month of the year for RV travel. Jen and I usually spend the month at our sticks and bricks home in Michigan and use this month for our annual medical and dental checkups. But with our new 10 acres in Southwestern Michigan, we've found ourselves camping several nights so far this month on the property.

There's been cold and snow, but we've managed to be snug and warm in the RVs. We expect to camp there at least one night this week, too.

We also have one more trip to Elkhart, IN, that we plan on making this coming week to get a sneak peek and video of some new RV models that will be introduced next month at the big Tampa, FL RV show. But after that, we plan to slow down and enjoy the Holiday season for a couple of weeks with family and friends.

Comments from our RV Lifestyle Community

Before we get to the Interview of the week on How to Be a Camp Host, we want to pass along this very powerful comment from one of our followers, a retired police officer named Ed.

Ed talks about a serious issue - excessive highway speed by RVers:

Hi Mike and Jennifer...

I am a recently retired highway patrolman and as a law enforcement officer, I saw more than my share of accidents and many involving RVs.

Now as an RVer myself, I see so many other RVers driving way too fast. Never should you drive over 70. In fact, my advice is between 60 and 65.

Yes, you will be passed.

And you may feel you want to go faster. But don’t. Especially if you are towing. We tow a 35-foot fifth wheel and I never drove more than 62. I put the speed control on at that and leave it at that.

I do that because of my experience as a cop and how I personally saw more times than I care to remember how excessive speed in RVs can result in catastrophic accidents.

Consider this a public service announcement from someone who knows. 

How to Be a Campground Host - Erik and Jeanne Anderson interview

Erik and Jeanne Anderson - and Hershey the Pup - tell us How to Be a Camp Host

Erik and Jeanne Anderson, along with their dog, Hersey Pup, have spent the past two and a half years RVing throughout all of ...