Module 3: Utilities, Infrastructure & The Hidden Costs Buyers Never See

WHY THIS MODULE MATTERS Utilities are the backbone of a campground — the most expensive part to replace, the hardest to upgrade, and the biggest

These four items determine: Here’s how each works: 1. Water System Your water system may be: Buyers must consider: 🚨 Red flags: 2. Sewer /

Buyers love expansion opportunities but almost never understand what’s required. Expansion depends on: ✔ WATER Do you have pressure + capacity for more sites? ✔

Most RV parks were built between the 1960s–1980s. That means aging systems. Buyers should expect: These items should be budgeted into long-term capital planning.

Here are real costs that surprise every first-time buyer: ❗Water line freeze damage: $5,000–$50,000 ❗Septic failure: $50,000–$300,000 ❗Electrical service upgrade: $100,000–$500,000 ❗Bathhouse renovation: $100,000–$250,000 ❗Laundry

Buyers will want these DURING due diligence: ✔ Well logs ✔ Water tests ✔ Septic/as-built maps ✔ Electrical layout ✔ Engineering drawings ✔ Utility bills

We recommend buyers hire: They must check: We teach buyers how to walk the park: Start at the office → follow utilities → go to

Deals fall apart when: Buyers must understand: It’s not about “pretty” — it’s about “functional and financeable.”

I will create the following downloads: 📄 Utility Inspection Checklist (Beginner + Advanced)📄 Expansion Feasibility Questionnaire📄 Utility Cost Planning Sheet📄 Capital Expense Timeline (20-Year Plan)