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# Shelter assignments: create, join, or view your spot

> Learn what a shelter is, how to view your assignment, understand shelter statuses, create or join a shelter, and meet RV electrical requirements.

A shelter is your physical dwelling at camp — the place you sleep and store your gear during the event. The portal tracks shelters so organizers can manage camp layout, coordinate power requirements for RVs, and plan storage. You can create your own shelter listing, join an existing one, or accept an invitation from a campmate.

## Shelter types

Shelters come in several forms:

| Type              | Description                                        |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| RV                | A motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel        |
| Shiftpod          | A geodesic or pop-up shelter structure             |
| Tent              | A standard camping tent                            |
| Hexayurt          | A flat-pack rigid shelter common at Burning Man    |
| Car / Truck / Van | A vehicle used for sleeping                        |
| Trailer           | A non-motorized towed trailer                      |
| Other             | Any shelter that does not fit the above categories |

## Viewing your shelter

Go to **Shelter** in the sidebar. If you have a confirmed shelter assignment, your shelter details appear under **Your Shelter**, including:

* Shelter name and type
* Dimensions (if entered)
* Who else is assigned to the shelter
* Whether the shelter owner has set it as needing power or pumping

If you have not yet claimed or been assigned a shelter, you will see options to **Create Your Own Shelter** or **Join an Existing Shelter**.

## Shelter assignment statuses

Your relationship to a shelter has one of the following statuses:

| Status        | Meaning                                                   |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Pending**   | Your request to join a shelter is awaiting owner approval |
| **Invited**   | A shelter owner has invited you to join their shelter     |
| **Confirmed** | You are confirmed as a member of this shelter             |
| **Declined**  | An invite was declined (by you or by the owner)           |

## Shelter owners and shelter mates

Every shelter has one **owner** — the member who created the shelter listing. The owner can invite other members to share the shelter. Members who join are **shelter mates** (also called guests).

As an owner you can:

* Edit the shelter details and dimensions
* Invite campmates by name
* Remove members from the shelter
* Delete the shelter listing

As a shelter mate you can:

* View the shelter details
* Leave the shelter

## Creating a shelter

If you are bringing your own shelter to camp:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Shelter">
    Navigate to **Shelter** in the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Create Your Own Shelter">
    The Create Shelter form appears on the left side of the page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in your shelter details">
    Enter a name, shelter type, dimensions (optional), and any notes. For RVs, enter the vehicle length and amperage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save your shelter">
    Submit the form. Your shelter is created and you are automatically set as the owner with a confirmed status.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite shelter mates">
    Use the **Invite** option on your shelter card to search for campmates and invite them to share your shelter.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Joining an existing shelter

If a campmate has created a shelter and made it available, it appears in the **Or Join an Existing Shelter** section. Select **Join** on any shelter card. The owner will be notified, and your status will be set to **Pending** until they confirm you.

If you receive a direct invitation from a shelter owner, a **Shelter Invitations** section appears at the top of the Shelter page with cards to **Accept** or **Decline** each invite.

## RV electrical requirements

RV shelters require specifying amperage — either 30-amp or 50-amp service. This directly affects your dues:

* **30-amp** service is the standard option and carries a separate RV fee
* **50-amp** service is for larger or more power-hungry rigs and carries a higher RV fee

The Infrastructure Lead uses this information to plan the camp power grid. If you own an RV, your onboarding checklist will include a line item to pay the appropriate RV fee. Until that fee is paid, your shelter may be flagged as incomplete, and an **RV Requirements Incomplete** alert will appear on your Shelter page with the outstanding steps listed.

<Note>
  If your RV amperage changes (for example, you switch rigs), contact your camp admin to update your shelter record. Incorrect amperage information can affect your dues and camp power planning.
</Note>

## Declaring items for storage

Container and item shipping details are tracked in your profile under the **Container Shipping** section, not on the Shelter page. If you are shipping items via a container truck service, enter the service name, number of items, and a description in your profile so logistics can plan accordingly.

## Questions about your shelter placement

The physical placement of your shelter on the camp map is managed by camp organizers. If you have questions about where your shelter will be placed, message your admin directly. Placement details may be communicated closer to the event.