Clarksboro New Jersey KOA

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March 25-31 2025

Millie and I ventured north to New Jersey to help set my son up in a mobile home park. We stopped overnight on the way in Windsor NC at their town owned campground on the Cashie River. $25, full hookup.

We were the only RV in the park on this day.

A long boardwalk along the river with several rental cabins


Once we got to the Philadelphia area, we set our RV up at the KOA campground in Clarksboro New Jersey. This was our only option near the city and it is priced accordingly, $125 per night. The only good thing I can say it is was convenient for our next objective. 

Our overpriced spot in the KOA, $125.00 per night


I won't go into detail, but my son has been thru a rough patch and we want to help him get back on his feet. He has a good job in Linwood PA, but housing close to his job is hard to find and expensive. The best option at this point is in a mobile home/RV Park in nearby Trainer PA. They had RV lots available and an RV seems to be the answer. 

The travel trailer we purchased.


The 2nd day in New Jersey we met with representatives from Classic RV Sales in Monroeville NJ to purchase a 30 foot travel  trailer we had viewed online. A deal was reached and arrangements made for it to be moved to Trainer PA. 

On the lot in Trainer PA>

Home Sweet Home

Bedroom


The next day it was delivered to Riverview mobile home and RV park and maneuvered into position on the lot. The next three days we did all the blocking and utility hookups to make it ready to live in. 

It was a busy 6 days but we got a lot done. I will probably return in the fall to help with getting it ready for winter. 

My son is single, and the RV has plenty of room for him. It was the best housing option we could find in the area and the location is just 2 miles from his job. 

On Monday March 31st Millie and I drove straight through to Myrtle Beach 


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