Wonder if anyone else experiences this from time to time. I am 73, still healthy and active and we have RV'd 1 way or the other for 44 years; now in a 30 ft. Class C. Like the RV just fine but I find myself a little bit questionning how interested I am now in continuing. Certainly the "excitement" about upcoming trips is gone and has been replaced by moderate interest or a concern about what we would do in place of it. We will leave mid-Jan to snowbird for 2 months. Part of the issue is how much more money we would have to go without RV maintenance and going to 1 vehicle. Also, a simpler life. Quitting would be a pretty big decision because I don't see us ever spending the money to get back in at our age. But, so far, most trips turn out pretty good so I guess we will just go on trip by trip, season by season. Just venting a little.

You can reinvigorate yourself by going to new places. As for the money, can't help you there.

Do you like rallies/rv groups? Is there a variety of places you visit each time or do you tend to go to the same places? These are obvious questions but they may shed some light on it. We actually tend to visit most places the same all the time..we're ok with that because we always have fun. We like to walk around parks and try to talk with people about their rigs, where they're from, etc. We get out in the rv at least once a month for a week or more every time...mostly at a place within 40 minutes of the house...very economical and yet fun. Our rig is the source of my sanity and actually helps me appreciate our stationary home as well after we get back from a trip.

The DW and I have been RVing for well over 55 years and so far we still enjoy getting away to visit new places. Don't enjoy all the traffic and crazy drivers.I would say enjoy each day as they come as it might be our last at this age

About to turn 70. Have tent camped off and on since the 60's, but only have rv'ed for just under 10 yrs. But even at that, the excitement is not what it was. Still enjoy it, just not to the level of anticipation we once had for an upcoming trip. We take occasional short trips using hotels and are beginning to wonder if that is the future of our travel. Or maybe a newer RV with auto leveling to simplify and speed up set up and take down. Pros and cons to both to both worlds. So who knows. What ever floats your boat.

Pros and cons to both to both worlds. So who knows. What ever floats your boat.That covers it.Comes a time in life we all make lifestyle changes. Some by choice, some by necessity.

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Fizz
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
All you need is to stay home and get caught in a horrible Winter like we did twice before. It really sparks your interest for the next time.
3oaks
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
Pros and cons to both to both worlds. So who knows. What ever floats your boat.
That covers it.

Comes a time in life we all make lifestyle changes. Some by choice, some by necessity.
BB_TX
Nomad
Dec 09, 2015
About to turn 70. Have tent camped off and on since the 60's, but only have rv'ed for just under 10 yrs. But even at that, the excitement is not what it was. Still enjoy it, just not to the level of anticipation we once had for an upcoming trip. We take occasional short trips using hotels and are beginning to wonder if that is the future of our travel. Or maybe a newer RV with auto leveling to simplify and speed up set up and take down. Pros and cons to both to both worlds. So who knows. What ever floats your boat.
samsontdog
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
The DW and I have been RVing for well over 55 years and so far we still enjoy getting away to visit new places. Don't enjoy all the traffic and crazy drivers.
I would say enjoy each day as they come as it might be our last at this age
Puttin
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
Do you like rallies/rv groups? Is there a variety of places you visit each time or do you tend to go to the same places? These are obvious questions but they may shed some light on it. We actually tend to visit most places the same all the time..we're ok with that because we always have fun. We like to walk around parks and try to talk with people about their rigs, where they're from, etc. We get out in the rv at least once a month for a week or more every time...mostly at a place within 40 minutes of the house...very economical and yet fun. Our rig is the source of my sanity and actually helps me appreciate our stationary home as well after we get back from a trip.
2oldman
Explorer II
Dec 09, 2015
You can reinvigorate yourself by going to new places. As for the money, can't help you there.

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