Disgruntled Millennials on the Road
I realize that this might seem like an odd post, but how many millennials are into the full time RV lifestyle? My husband is in the process of being medically retired from the Air Force for a varie...
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happycamper002 wrote:
At first, when someone refers to “full timing” I say “wow, this guy must be having the best things in life”. As it turns out this wasn't the case. Some of these guys are living in their RVs because they either have no other option or other circumstances . . . and that is where the word “recreation” went to pot.
I'm not looking down on people who made this choice, believe me, I enjoy the camaraderie with these guys who sometimes offer me firewood for my fire ring.
Unless you enjoy dealing with their clothes line and old lawn chairs strewn next to your RV, not to mention dogs barking in the middle of the night then disregard this missive.
I really don't believe you've met true full-timer RVers because your description is not what they are. Your description is someone living continuously in a trailer park. They don't travel. They are not RVers.
Traveling full-time RVers are out there by the many, many thousands and yes, younger ones are gaining ground.
The Escapees RV Club was begun by a traveling, working couple in the 1970's. We had the pleasure of sharing a meal with them. She is still living. It was begun to help full-timers deal with issues as they traveled and for social gatherings. They use the shortened name of SKPs - S K Ps - pronounced a letter at a time which translates to Escapees. It stands for Sharing, Karing, Parking. It is truly an awesome organization for full-time traveling RVers.
With more younger folks starting to do this they have now formed a subgroup called 'Xscapers'. Here is a young bloggers write up on their experience being with the Xscapers. These young folks get together at various places to hash out their new lifestyle and enjoy each others' company. They are the future.
Here's a link to their upcoming group gathering. There's a place for signing up to their newsletter and gathering information. They're on Facebook also.
https://www.xscapers.com/xscapers-community/convergences/joshua-tree-convergence
http://www.technomadia.com/2015/03/introducing-xscapers-a-new-generation-of-rvers-by-escapees-rv-club/
