Why is the Class B forum so dead?
I recall it being a lot busier in the past. Is it the season or something else?
Forum Discussion
I think the B world is often the entry point into RVing for many newbies. In fact there is the "pre-B" world of converted vans or van conversions for those who cant or wont sink money into an expensive B and/or those who want to DIY and make it their own, the hobby group. As a former camper (now retired) I wanted to once again satisfy my nomad itch, travel, camp with my dogs but not in a tent for safety reasons. I also wanted something to drive and park on my city streets when home. I was obviously attracted to Bs but didnt want to sink money into even an old B. I would rather put my money into the vehicle vehicle part for safety and DIY inside and see how a little roughing it worked. Doing this for 3 years and I love it.
They are younger nomads, the pre-family (1 or 2) and those who are post family (1 or 2). And in the middle are those like the artisans who travel to art shows, competitions, and itinerant workers. Or those who are just on vacation.
B is for nomads, C is for staying put. So the jack of all trades that works on my homes has a large trailer parked year around at a family campground. He has been taking his family there for years. OTOH, big rigs are also for retired folks getting away from the cold or city or whatever. I might be tempted if my DH was interested but that is ahead when he retires. I have only recently lured him from the dark side (flyover) into month long wanderings by getting him his own teardrop that I pull.
My RVan reflects the nomadic part of my life, my independence. Since the day I bought it I have been modifying it to my wandering needs without regard to "resale value". Others may, as someone pointed out, some buy a B as a "toy" but still view it as an investment and dont modify anything. I am amazed in my travels how many Bs and Cs are parked all over the US in peoples side and back yards. And there are the vintage people; the VW, the Shastas etc. who have their own forums and meet ups.
In general there is a difference in what men vs women want in a B. Those that want to Jack Kerouac it, to hunt and fish and boondock. Who need it for work, for independence from a mortgage. There is "Women on the Fly", Women RVing specialized forums for just women with their own meets ups. So the range is very broad, maybe no two people have exactly the same reasons. I suppose if I were to pick an animal that most closely resembles my current stage of life I would say the turtle.
They are younger nomads, the pre-family (1 or 2) and those who are post family (1 or 2). And in the middle are those like the artisans who travel to art shows, competitions, and itinerant workers. Or those who are just on vacation.
B is for nomads, C is for staying put. So the jack of all trades that works on my homes has a large trailer parked year around at a family campground. He has been taking his family there for years. OTOH, big rigs are also for retired folks getting away from the cold or city or whatever. I might be tempted if my DH was interested but that is ahead when he retires. I have only recently lured him from the dark side (flyover) into month long wanderings by getting him his own teardrop that I pull.
My RVan reflects the nomadic part of my life, my independence. Since the day I bought it I have been modifying it to my wandering needs without regard to "resale value". Others may, as someone pointed out, some buy a B as a "toy" but still view it as an investment and dont modify anything. I am amazed in my travels how many Bs and Cs are parked all over the US in peoples side and back yards. And there are the vintage people; the VW, the Shastas etc. who have their own forums and meet ups.
In general there is a difference in what men vs women want in a B. Those that want to Jack Kerouac it, to hunt and fish and boondock. Who need it for work, for independence from a mortgage. There is "Women on the Fly", Women RVing specialized forums for just women with their own meets ups. So the range is very broad, maybe no two people have exactly the same reasons. I suppose if I were to pick an animal that most closely resembles my current stage of life I would say the turtle.
