Camping in this economy
How many people are camping and how far are they traveling?
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Due a job change a few years ago I have less vacation time so we don't get to go as often. Nor are going to take anymore long distance trips. But certainly within a day's drive. We just bought a new HTT so we're never giving up!
As far the economy goes, RV sales are the best they've been since 2008. We saw more new rigs in the campgrounds than older ones this year. People are not going to stop camping.
Kudos to you for giving your kids a great experience! I've always said that camping is one of the best things you can do with your kids. But why would you need to struggle to do it? The same memories can be made in a tent or less expensive rig. Our daughter grew up tent camping and in a PUP. We couldn't afford a truck and trailer 25 years ago. We had a lot of fun on weekends where we had only $100 to spend and that included everything.
As far the economy goes, RV sales are the best they've been since 2008. We saw more new rigs in the campgrounds than older ones this year. People are not going to stop camping.
mister_d wrote:
We are a family that is struggling in this economy... part of the middle class that is slipping down. The way I see it, my kids will only this age once and as a parent I'm going to do my darndest to give them every experience I can. We sacrifice in every way possible so that our camping season is filled. We have 53 nights planned over 8k miles this year.
Kudos to you for giving your kids a great experience! I've always said that camping is one of the best things you can do with your kids. But why would you need to struggle to do it? The same memories can be made in a tent or less expensive rig. Our daughter grew up tent camping and in a PUP. We couldn't afford a truck and trailer 25 years ago. We had a lot of fun on weekends where we had only $100 to spend and that included everything.
