Meet the company that’s inviting Cargo Trailer Conversions to camp at breweries, wineries, golf courses & more
Your cargo trailer camper conversion has likely brought you to some amazing destinations.
But, have you ever…
Woken up to the sun rising over a vineyard?
Enjoyed breakfast just outside a brewery?
Spent a magical night parked by a museum?
Mingled with baby goats on a working farm?
Or, watched a serene sunset at a golf course?
With Harvest Hosts, these unique experiences (and more!) are all available to Cargo Trailer Conversion campers.
What is Harvest Hosts?
Imagine waking up to these beautiful views and serene surroundings. Image via Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts is a membership program that provides access to a network of wineries, farms, breweries, museums and other unique attractions that invite self-contained RVers (and Cargo Trailer Campers!) to visit and stay overnight.
For a yearly membership fee, Harvest Hosts’ members are invited to stay at hundreds of interesting locations around North America, and experience new opportunities to explore and enjoy the RVing lifestyle. The company’s goal is to provide meaningful experiences for RVers and Hosts alike.
To find out more, we sat down with Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts who is an avid RVer based out of Vail, Colorado. In the interview below, Joel shares his pro-tips for first-timers, his favorite unique stays, top travel hacks, his go-to road trip music, and more.
Thank you to Joel for taking the time to speak with us.
Let’s jump right into the questions!
What pro-tips can you share for first-time Harvest Hosts members?
Akash Winery in Temecula, CA. Image via Harvest Hosts
First time members need to know all of the great advantages Harvest Hosts has to offer – members pay a yearly fee to have access to the platform, and from there, simply need to book a stay through the portal – there is no additional overnight fee to stay at a location.
That means that instead of paying hundreds to stay at a standard hotel, you can park in between the vines at a vineyard, and simply buy a bottle of wine instead to support your Host. This gives members a more unique experience at well over a fraction of the price.
Members also are encouraged to explore the variety of hosts on the platform, from breweries to museums, the stay can become an experience in itself.
This includes locations that border on other popular destinations, such as national parks. When park campsites are in peak pricing or booked up, there is likely a host location nearby where you can stay for free and still be able to visit the park with ease.
Are Cargo Trailer Camper Conversions welcome on Harvest Hosts?
Golf courses and country club parking lots make for scenic and safe sleeping locations for Cargo Trailer Campers. Image via Harvest Hosts
Cargo trailer camper conversions are more than welcome as a Harvest Hosts guest.
This link is a great resource for quick tips for new campers, namely just understanding when it is appropriate to fully unpack an entire campsite.
Most types of vehicles and conversions are welcome, however it is still important to check the Host profile as you are booking to ensure that they can accommodate and their rules allow for a certain type of vehicle.
What are some of the most unique locations on Harvest Hosts?
Howdy, neighbor! Image via Harvest Hosts
Harvest Hosts has a wide variety of unique locations for every time of traveler, from the wine taster to the history buff to the adventurer – such as:
The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway
Strataca - Kansas Underground Salt Museum, which is the world’s oldest and largest salt mine
As well as hundreds of top breweries and wineries Desert Diamond Distillery or Yellow Car Country Wines
We also can’t forget some of our crowd favorites and inspiration for our mascot, the alpaca farms such as Pleasant Journey Alpacas.
As a company, what was your proudest achievement in the past few years?
Cheers! Image via Harvest Hosts.
Our proudest achievement would be when we hit more than 5,800 locations all over North America – including more than 2,750 farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, golf courses, museums and other scenic small businesses in addition to 2,850 boondocking community host locations.
This makes us the largest independent RV membership travel platform in the world.
What are your favorite camping or travel hacks?
Stay the night with these beautiful surroundings. Image via Harvest Hosts.
The name of the game for RVing is taking advantage of small space – and thinking of the double use of items.
For example, get ottomans that also serve as storage, built-in dog crates under benches for our furry friends, planning stops (like bathroom breaks, food, dog walks), having easy and ready-to-go snacks prepared, and making sure to weatherproof RVs so you can comfortably travel no matter the temperature.
The Harvest Hosts blog also offers some pro travel hacks for the new and the vet RVers – you can learn more here or here.
What exciting things do you have planned for 2022 & beyond?
Image via Harvest Hosts.
Harvest Hosts will continue to source more unique locations, businesses, and individuals that our members can enjoy and engage with on their journey.
Our plan is to continue to provide the best and most unique travel experience possible, connecting families and individuals with different people, backgrounds, and businesses – all while supporting local communities across North America and beyond.
Are there any Host Locations on your personal bucket list?
Unique stays abound. Image via Harvest Hosts.
Skydive Chicago so I can jump out of a plane at the largest skydive center in the midwest!
Also, Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, NE because I love race cars and the history of the sport.
Finally, for a less adrenaline-packed answer: Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling, WV because I love collectible cars and toys!
What’s your go-to road trip music?
Image via Harvest Hosts.
I usually start the drive with The Beatles Channel or The Highway on XM depending on my mood.
Then I switch over to some books on tape or podcasts.
Finally, as we are getting closer to our destination I'll put on some upbeat music to get pumped up--usually Hits 1 on XM radio.
Thank you again to Joel and the Harvest Hosts team! To learn more about the benefits of membership and explore the map of Host Locations ahead of your next trip, visit https://harvesthosts.com/.
