Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-03-2016, 04:35 PM   #1
2 Rivet Member
 
Kalamazoo , Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 34
San jose area

Hi everyone!

We might relocate in the san jose area for work and are considering living full time in our trailer since it would be a temporary, aroud 2 years, relocation.

Can anyone recommend a good campgroud to do so?

Thanks
MartinF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2016, 01:03 PM   #2
PKI
Rivet Master
 
PKI's Avatar
 
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek , California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
Not getting much feedback here I see. Maybe this post will bump the subject into someones vision. San Jose has a fair bit of competition for what might be available. Construction folks, homeless, and just your regular run of the mill grass roots need a reasonable place to live kind of folks all tend to suck up space. So you may need to vary your approach to find a solution. Commuting is a pain, but obviously, it expands your options.

The Gilroy Garlic RV Park is a bit of a drive from San Jose, but a favorite for those folks who chose it as their temporary home. The manager controls the park and residents seem to like that approach. Note, you will find RVs here and not park model trailers. This location may be too far for you, but is the type of place you likely need to find.

When I commuted to San Jose, it looked like some side streets behind industrial buildings might be a good temp solution, but most of those no longer have unrestricted overnight parking. Local security keeps folks moving as most are considered a problem. Local Walmart gets a bit of pressure and from time to time you see folks find unusual spots that work until someone has a problem and objects.

There is not much police protection in SJ as the force migrated out due to pension reform. They are rebuilding and it will get better. But for now, finding a close and supportive community is likely a very good objective.

Good luck with your research. Sorry I don't have the perfect solution. Sometimes it's who you know that gets you what you want/need. Your new co-workers may have just the fix. Pat
PKI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-04-2016, 01:53 PM   #3
Rivet Master

 
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Portland , Oregon
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 684
Send a message via AIM to hhendrix Send a message via Yahoo to hhendrix
Bottom line, even with the issues listed above, there is not much if any close in.
__________________
The ability to follow instructions is highly underrated.
Always be wary of stupid people in large numbers.
hhendrix is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-07-2016, 03:33 PM   #4
2 Rivet Member
 
Currently Looking...
DESERT HOT SPRINGS , California
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 80
Hi. There appears to be a nice RV spot near Monterey road in the coyote valley, just south of San Jose.
Coyotevalleyresort.com
We have not stayed there as we don't have an RV yet but drove thru a few months ago and it looked nice.
I think it had some good reviews on Yelp and Google too. While Monterey is noisy, the back of the park is adjacent to green space.
Good luck to you.
tymcknobel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2016, 12:07 PM   #5
2 Rivet Member
 
Kalamazoo , Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 34
Thanks everyone!
MartinF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2016, 01:11 PM   #6
Rivet Master
 
2015 30' Classic
Pleasanton , California
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 745
Take a look at the Alameda fairgrounds RV park (the fairpark rv) located in Pleasanton. Not too far from San Jose, safe and a nice town. Will take you about 30 to 45 mins or more to drive to San Jose during traffic.
__________________
Al, K6IV
2015 30' Classic, "Chez Nu"
2014 RAM 2500 w/Cummins Diesel
ProPride Hitch, 400 W Solar
alano is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-09-2016, 02:42 PM   #7
PKI
Rivet Master
 
PKI's Avatar
 
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek , California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
Martin - http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/civica...ocuments/34435

That site has most of the parks in the area. Suggest you set your priorities. What is important.....cost, travel distance, amenities, neighbors, noise....

The major highways stop at rush hour. That makes 30 miles an hour commute. Some city streets are similar. Folks tend to arrive early or late and leave same to beat the rush. Friday quiting time is 2:00pm. May be best to stay as close as possible to work even if the location is a bit seedy. The counter to that approach is what one fellow said...look around. Are there nicer rigs than yours for the bad guys to pick on? The Ace train goes from N SJ to Pleasanton. A nice way to Commute. Cal Train is a South Bound option.

Good Luck. Pat
PKI is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-10-2016, 10:46 AM   #8
Rivet Master
 
Denis4x4's Avatar
 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Currently Looking...
Durango , Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,112
Needed to stop in San Jose for a night June first and called the fairgrounds. Because of the construction going on, they were full and ended up at Coyote Valley for $69.00 a night! Seeing more and more RV parks filling up with long term residents due to construction projects.
__________________
If you don't go first class, your heirs will!
Denis4x4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-10-2016, 11:02 AM   #9
2 Rivet Member
 
Currently Looking...
DESERT HOT SPRINGS , California
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 80
PKI - thank you for the Palo Alto listing of all the parks. We too need something like that as we begin to plan full timing in an Airstream.
We will need to stay in the Santa Clara valley about three months each year so that list is very helpful.
Currently we live in South county and my husband commutes on Caltrain from Morgan Hill to Mountain View, which works very well despite the fact that only 3 trains go in and out of Gilroy and Morgan Hill during commute times. However, he and I meet up in Campbell to ride home together.
Still, the train doesn't work for me. Public transit to Los Gatos is sparse. Even though Netflix is building a big campus nearby, it looks like several of them ride in private shuttles.
I drive the car to get to work, taking backroads because the freeways are TERRIBLE here now. Too crowded, increasingly insane driving--the worst. If I take the inappropriately named "freeway" it can take 90 minutes or longer. Actually our record was 3 hours one day while carpooling--a perfect storm of accidents.
Martin, I hope the job you get is worth living here. Although there are some lovely spots around here, we have been here long enough and cannot wait to leave.
tymcknobel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-10-2016, 12:14 PM   #10
2 Rivet Member
 
Off-we-go's Avatar
 
2007 19' Safari SE
Marina , California
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 38
We have stayed at Sanborn County Park in Saratoga loved it. No good for full timing but for short term while you check the area out. https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/p...s/Sanborn.aspx
Off-we-go is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
trailer / RV service guy recommendation in San Jose Bay Area? nickclifford General Repair Forum 4 09-29-2014 08:19 PM
Best route San Diego to San Jose madecost On The Road... 15 08-25-2013 04:16 PM
Advise please - LA area to San Jose CA Bambi_Bandit On The Road... 20 12-19-2008 08:13 AM
San Jose CA Campgrounds Bambi_Bandit On The Road... 3 12-14-2006 04:53 PM
Route & RV Park Recomendations - Austin TX to San Jose CA Bambi_Bandit On The Road... 3 12-21-2005 08:57 AM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:06 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.