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"Flanz".....We found it much more difficult to get spots this year and last, from staying at Elks Lodges to National Parks, to campgrounds at Quartzsite. I don't necessarily think fuel has had an impact on travel. Fuel fluctuates so much, that you really couldn't plan an RV purchase or make future travel plans based on fuel. Like you, many are prepared to pay a variety of prices for fuel.
I think the increase in RVing is due to baby boomers, at the height of retirement, moving into the RV world. I also don't think the economy is any better, other than artificial stimulation, but rather that people who have a little money, like you and other baby boomers, are tired of waiting to see if it's gong to get better and are going camping. I know we're not going to waste our healthy years waiting to see if things get better.....we're going camping!!!!
With all that said.....as a full timer, you'll have plenty of time to plan ahead and book spots that may be popular. As we travel in areas that ARE NOT destination spots, finding a campground is pretty easy. Again, as a full timer, you can often stay a few miles farther away from the popular places and commute.
I think the increase in RVing is due to baby boomers, at the height of retirement, moving into the RV world. I also don't think the economy is any better, other than artificial stimulation, but rather that people who have a little money, like you and other baby boomers, are tired of waiting to see if it's gong to get better and are going camping. I know we're not going to waste our healthy years waiting to see if things get better.....we're going camping!!!!
With all that said.....as a full timer, you'll have plenty of time to plan ahead and book spots that may be popular. As we travel in areas that ARE NOT destination spots, finding a campground is pretty easy. Again, as a full timer, you can often stay a few miles farther away from the popular places and commute.
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