GeorgiaPeach said:
Does anyone have any issues being hired for work camping jobs in RV parks while living in converted cargo trailer versus traditional RV? I am a 51 year old single female who will be getting a brand new SUV and cargo trailer in three months that I plan to convert into a nice living space. Initially, I intend to use a portable toilet and an outdoor solar shower until I can construct a wetbath inside cargo trailer. I have been planning and saving for my new way of life for the last three years.
All of the jobs I'm seeing on Workcamper News request that you send a pic of yourself with your "RV" along with job application. A cargo trailer or converted van are options never mentioned. Do they accept a new SUV/nice converted cargo trailer combination in lieu of RV? Thank you.
Hi GeorgiaPeach.
You and I are in the same boat. I too have a converted enclosed cargo trailer. I use a dry toilet and I have built myself an indoor shower. I want to supplement my shower with a nice shower tent when stationary for a couple of weeks. A lot of jobs do not want any vehicle without holding tanks. In some locations I see the logic of this and in others it is ridiculous. However it doesn't matter what I think they will refuse you a job.
I joined Workamper and to be honest I find them useless. I have been approached in a sort of mass trawling way by one employer from there and that is it. I have applied for a couple of jobs and just crickets.
The reason I decided to plunge and spend my precious money on a membership was because of Hansonontheroad YouTube channel. This guy is extremely interesting and I strongly suggest you watch his videos. He is all about working on the road. Each video he speaks from where he is working. He is constantly working, never stops and goes from one job to another. I have spoken to him. He does not clean toilets, will not work just for a camp site and doesn't work nights.
He shows golf courses, baseball parks, rodeos and much more. Go take a look and he will write to you, he is an extremely nice man.
Through him I hooked up with Six Flags in upper New York. Covid sunk me but eventually we will get back to normal.
My current plan is about to get under way right now. It doesn't matter if you don't have holding tanks. Bob did an interview with a young guy called Toby. He goes to places like Jackson Hole in Wyoming. He works nights in hotels or cooks. The wages are very good easily $15 to $18 a hour. He works then goes off to a park and sleeps, cooks etc. Then back to work. On days off he enjoys the scenery.
He makes enough money to spend the winter in Quartszite. Around Jackson there are free campsites and some people do commute in and out of the little city. There are pay campsites too which seems to eliminate the max stay rule. $15 a night for no hook ups seems to be the rate. OUCH!! But with a Golden Age Passport it reduces it by 50%. Age 62 and up and only $10 for an entire year!!
This is my plan. Jackson for the cool weather and some money then a dog leg to MS for mail and loose ends then Q for the winter for some company.
I have had contact with Toby as well. If you want to know more and I can help I will. We are in the exact same boat. I'll follow this thread. Good luck.