The Ratings Game

There are all types of websites and RV directories that you can use to determine where you would like to stay during your trip. Some even use a system similar to the star ratings which are used for hotels. Well after my two plus months on the road, I can say that these ratings are far from an exact science. At times it is hard to reconcile the review with the actual facilty (rarely better than anticipated, believe me). I guess the people producing these ratings realize this too as they publish a disclaimer which states they are not responsible for the "quality" of the amenities.Hmmmmhhh, interesting. So, as an example,if a park has showers - even if they aren't too clean or maintained or you have to pay for them - this earns them a star. The same star earned by an RV park where the showers are very clean and free. Does this make sense or seem logical? This is like saying the Days Inn and the Ritz Carlton should both get a star for having bathrooms in every room. One is left with the feeling that the people volunteering to check out the RV parks during their own travels either don't want to cheese anyone off or are practicing for their next career as a fiction writer. Also as their actual name is listed with the area / region their reviewing, human nature makes them want to be kind. Time for a look at the hotel industry best practice.