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DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

ND Indoor RV Park

GENECOP · RV-Dreams Family Member

Nicely done.....No Awning today?

MarkS · RV-Dreams Family Member

Looks cool. But, does it get claustrophobic?

BugSplatter07 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Not sure what the cost is per month but it's worth it. We've stayed in machine barns/regular barns across Indiana & Ohio and in Eastern Canada without any problems of freezing up. That is awesome to see someone doing this for the RV working folks that has to stay in the northern parts during the winter.

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

I don't get claustrophobic in it, but I do know some that do. I'm the one that likes my shades constantly closed, etc. The darker the better.
This concept is very nice for summer and winter weather. I ran my a/c's a lot more than most probably, but I like it quite cool in my home. It's gotten down in the 30's here and my a/c is still kicking on. We'll see how it fairs when it gets sub-zero and the winds are blowing 40mph. From what I was told by others here, they ran their a/c during the winter. You can't run your furnace or gas side of hot water heater due to exhaust issues but for me that isn't a problem. If i get a little chilly I just turn on the ol' fireplace for a few minutes.
As for rent, it really depends on the size of your unit and the season. Summer season for our large unit(basically the biggest they can accept) is $1200 a month. November thru April I believe it is $1425 (give or take $50....give most likely). This doesn't include pet fees or any tv/internet you want. You are on your own finding that, and right now all the choices you have for that is directv or dish and the crappy satellite internet services. I just use my iPhone 6Plus as a hotspot thru Verizon and it seems to work for what I do.

MarkS · RV-Dreams Family Member

Is the internet situation the same in all the little towns up there. I have a job waiting for me but am stuck in Cali for the time being.

SnowGypsy · RV-Dreams Family Member

I don't think I would do well in quarters like that. When I was in AF, I was at Elemendorf AFB, AK and we would get people coming down from the sites in the far north, many were there to deal with some mental health issues associated with being penned up and others just for a break. They were in buildings all connected by passage ways and were never outside. I guess in a pinch I would have to deal with it but it would be difficult. In the warehouse when I was in AK, it was hard to have no windows and harder yet going to work in the dark and getting off at 4:00 pm and having it dark. I love the outdoors especially in the daylight. I do think, all things considered, that the prices aren't that bad because having spent months in much less wintery places, the cost of propane and/or electricity can be shock and snow/ice scary when it starts to pile on the roof and sides of the trailer. It is really neat though that there is such a choice.

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

From what I understand, the internet in town is fine. There is more options there. The RV park is 5 miles south of town and therefore has limited our options. I did see them dragging some lines by our park about a month ago so fingers crossed they are extending out that way with phones/internet. Internet through the telephone company is the best option here if you can get it. Satellite or cell companies are really your only other bet.

TRAILERKING · RV-Dreams Family Member

DenJen12 wrote:

As for rent, it really depends on the size of your unit and the season. Summer season for our large unit(basically the biggest they can accept) is $1200 a month. November thru April I believe it is $1425 (give or take $50....give most likely).

Wow for that kind of money you'd think they could do better than a "Dirt" floor.

What sort of Safety and Fire Protection is there if and when a neighboring unit were to catch fire?

Alie and Jims Carrilite · RV-Dreams Family Member

Does the rent cover the electric and water or is that seperate. Its actually not a bad price considering the cost of living in the oil patch. You either live in a mancamp, live in our car/truck, or try to stay above freezing in an open parking lot/campground. It is possible with insulated skirting, heated water and sewer hoses, tank heaters, window covers etc. but what your going to pay for propane and electric would probably equal the covered storage price.

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

The rent does cover the electric, water and propane. You have to take your bottles off and they go into a storage container (name and unit number written on them). There are propane lines run to each trailer. The only thing is that you really can't use it for anything except the stove. You can't run your heater and can't run water heater on gas mode either. I know I was paying way less before for an rv park but this is a necessity to live up here in an rv. The cost of living is definitely higher up here but so is the pay scale.
As for the dirt/rock floors, I'm sure they have their reasons for it. My guess would be that it has something to do with people running a/c's and condensate having nowhere to go or things getting spilled on concrete and ruining it. Either way, the dirt doesn't really bother me. We have a huge RV rug from Walmart that keeps everything pretty nice and tidy. As far as fire protection, that is why there are only 3 rv's to a bay. Each bay is separated by a wall. There are smoke alarms and co2 detectors in each bay. So far I feel quite safe with the situation. I know the state inspector does come out and they have things up to code and I guess I feel better about that.
It really is a nice place. Not a great view being in a building, but the oilfield area that we are in doesn't provide for much a view anywhere so I'm fine with it. I like being able to protect my investment and still take advantage of the oilfield boom money, even during the not so nice weather. The staff is great. So far we have had great neighbors, not that we are home much to really know them. Super helpful people running the place. I'm really happy even without the view. I'll enjoy the view a few years from now when my rv is still in "like new" condition and completely mine

BiggarView · RV-Dreams Family Member

If I was looking for an option in the Bakken oil fields for shelter, 1200-1400 per month for a place to park your rig and live in it is a steal compared to some reports of in town rents running upto 3000/month for a pretty basic one bedroom apartment or 5000/month for a small 3 bedroom home. It's all about what you'd be prepared to endure compared to your objective. I, for one, find the idea has considerable merit for certain situations. Thanks for sharing an innovative solution for your circumstance. smile

Brian

Ckerr · RV-Dreams Family Member

I would hate the lack of natural light, but then again with winter coming on and your work schedule there won't be much daylight when you are home anyway. I grew up in ND and know how short the days get during the winter.

Glad there is a workable solution for you folks working up there.

jimindenver · RV-Dreams Family Member

It would be a way for a person with a 3 season rig to take advantage of the work. Our rig wouldn't last long up there.

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

I don't believe you would have to have a 3 or even 4 season rig to stay up here in this rv park. The buildings are insulated and ventilated and heated in the cooler seasons. I have been told by many people that they had to run their A/C during the winter due to it being that warm inside. Now i'm sure that depends on how cool you like your camper (me, I like it like an icebox).

suse1023 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Do they use gate guards in campers up there?

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

suse1023 wrote:
Do they use gate guards in campers up there?

I'm not sure what those are I guess so I can't really tell you.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gate guards are generally people with RV's that park at a drilling site and check in and out all the vehicles that arrive at the site. It is done quite a bit in Texas, and possibly other places as well. I really kind of doubt that many would want to be gate guards in the winter in the north states.

Terry

folivier · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just curious but how is the sound (or lack) being in a metal building? Do you hear any echoes, neighbors talking, etc.?

The Junkman · RV-Dreams Family Member

There's folks in Vegas that have been living in storage units for years.. Pretty common in really bad areas..I imagine it's common in all warm states, where there are many homeless.

In these , It amazes me there is not a sprinkler system in the building. But read motor homes are not allowed.

Cool concept for trailers.

DenJen12 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Oh, gate guards, now I get it. No, there are none at the RV park as it isn't part of any drilling rig or gas plant. We are up here building a cryo natural gas plant (we are management but I guess we are all a part of the team..LOL) and we don't have gates or a guard per se, so I was a little confused earlier about the question.
As for the sound, you can hear things when people are outside their trailer, but other than that it is fairly quiet. Typically it's just outside doors shutting, etc that you can hear. I leave around 5:45am and not home until 7:30 or 8:00 most nights, so I'm thinking I probably just miss all the noisy hours...LOL...plus I have pretty decent neighbors. I have found that the majority of people living their are up here for the same reasons we are, just to work, so the partying and being loud I think are kept at a minimum because everyone is kinda in the same boat. It's quite nice actually

Yes, motorhomes and tents are not allowed in the buildings. They have quite a few outdoor spots (they line the perimeter or the park) and motorhomes are allowed there but not inside I believe due to exhaust, ect. We barely fit with our unit, so maybe size has something to do with it as well..height and length.