Gas prices.

nhshep wrote:
More people like to camp than the drive to camp.Talking to a campground owner in Maine. He claims they are seeing far more interest in seasonal sites than ever before. He says people will take a drive to a place they like and either stay seasonal, or stay for a longer duration. I don't see RV prices dropping in the near future due to gas price increase. People love to camp, kids tend to be safe, campground amenities, swimming pools, game halls, proximity to local attractions. Campgrounds are ideal for kids and adults. Ah, the campfire. I do think analysts are underestimating gas prices. A gas station owner told me instead of 6 fuel deliveries a month the gas company is doing 3 which will lead to gas shortage at the pump. He said an 18 wheeler driving from the dock in Boston is not going to make as many trips to remote areas like before. They will cut their losses in transportation of fuel. We see $4.25 from $3.25. An analyst said expect $5 by April 1. I say expect between $6 and $7 by July 4. Like Covid-19 we are in unchartered waters. Think back before Covid-19, who would have guessed how the world and social life would have changed. Think $6+ a gallon. As a result we will see some small owned gas stations closing and some major gas stations close shop in different parts of the country.

Everyone and everything will adapt as it always does, these things go in cycles. I really am not surprised by all this nonsense and that's what I think it is. But it's not going away. It will close the mom and pop places but new places will open up. The long road traveler will have to adapt and I believe all ready is by just the few posts on the thread. I do not see the used RV's decreasing in price but I do see the boats decreasing. I guess my point of the post is that since I don't want to sit at home I found some really great local places to camp and boat. The everglades are not far at all and are very appealing. We also have a camp Mack right here in Kissimmee Florida about 35 miles from my house. They have a boat ramp and beautiful sites. Also a store and things to do. There are many of these locally and I never knew it. Times are hard right now but we'll get through it we always do.