I notice that a lot of threads on this site consist of a lot of gripes - what we hate about other campers, what problems we've had, etc. So I'd like to see a thread where we all list the reasons we enjoy RVing. What makes you get off your butts and go out there? Looking for positive and encouraging posts.For me, I'm a part-timer who just came back from a week long trip along the Washington and Oregon Coast. Spent last night at Dosewallips State Park along the Hood River, and woke up to expected rain this morning. I opened the blinds and found a herd of 40 Roosevelt Elk grazing in the campground not 50 yards away! The dog had to wait a bit for his morning walk, as we enjoyed watching these magnificent creatures peacefully working their way along between the campers.

My wife and I love to go to National Forest,COE or State Parks where there's plenty of room between sites.We love being in the woods where we can go for walks with the dog or bicycle rides.We love cooking on the grill and sitting by a nice fire. And now that we have grand kids,we enjoy doing all those things with them.

living in south central TX, we seek cooler climes in the summer and look for autumn colors in the fall.

DW & I thought (briefly) about a summer cabin but quickly dismissed it as being too confining. Now we think about what's in a 1 or 2 day drive and if it has water for the canoe.

First keep in mind when you read this forum as well as other RV forums you are only seeing a small sampling of RVers. Most folks come to forums like this to vent about a problem or find a solution for a problem. So you are more likely to see complaints on these forums vs. someone that is really happy.That being said I grew up camping... tents to campers to TT to MH and 5th wheels. My family travelled at least once per month to camp some where for the weekend. Each summer we would travel across country for several weeks camping along the way. I was in an active Boy Scout Troop so camping is in my blood.My DW had never camped, I introduced her to camping. Now she wants to camp more than I do. We just like being out in nature seeing the sights....

Freedom, to go/do whatever wherever however we want to do. That and our unit being paid off, my wife and I call it our "homeless insurance policy"

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kennethwooster
Explorer
Mar 29, 2014
Our love of rving began when I had a minor stroke in 2003. Walking into a hospital to pray for a friend when it hit me. After several day hospital stay I was told to relax. Always felt people with rvs were lazy and should be out working, but told DW maybe we should buy an rv. Had a couple help us find a good unit, and it all started. Slowly at first as I was still farming. Finally in 09 leased the far out, and today so enjoying3 months in Colorado, Also every chance we get even in the cold Panhandle winter we will go out for a few days. I love the freedom. Also the peace is really nice. Blood Pressure also goes down. I work for the HS at our local public school teaching Biblical History, or we would be gone a lot ore.
kennethwooster
Explorer
Mar 29, 2014
Our love of rving began when I had a minor stroke in 2003. Walking into a hospital to pray for a friend when it hit me. After several day hospital stay I was told to relax. Always felt people with rvs were lazy and should be out working, but told DW maybe we should buy an rv. Had a couple help us find a good unit, and it all started. Slowly at first as I was still farming. Finally in 09 leased the far out, and today so enjoying3 months in Colorado, Also every chance we get even in the cold Panhandle winter we will go out for a few days. I love the freedom. Also the peace is really nice. Blood Pressure also goes down. I work for the HS at our local public school teaching Biblical History, or we would be gone a lot ore.
Lauren
Explorer
Mar 29, 2014
Yup, we also love dogs. Have one and volunteer at a no kill animal rescue working with them. But not digressing as it was because of our dog that we made the decision to start rv'ing in the first place some 16 years ago.
2dogtravellin
Explorer II
Mar 29, 2014
Thank you. I absolutely adore those dogs.
Dashonthedash
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
Beautiful collies
Chock_Full_o__N
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
2dogtravellin wrote:
Here's why we started RVing:

It's hard to travel with 2 big dogs when you have to stay in hotels. Then we found that we loved having all of our stuff with us as well as our own kitchen, bathroom and bed.

My first thought was "Nice looking wolves you've got there." I had to do a double-take. :)
2dogtravellin
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2014
Here's why we started RVing:

It's hard to travel with 2 big dogs when you have to stay in hotels. Then we found that we loved having all of our stuff with us as well as our own kitchen, bathroom and bed.
rickeoni
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
rfryer wrote:
michigansandzilla wrote:
Why RV?

I figure that my friends that take 1 week long vacation per year to Disney spend about 5K for their family of 5, including air fare. 7 days doesn't seem like much return for that much money.

For the same amount, I can make a year's worth of camper payments and insurance, take 2 or 3 week long vacations (including gas and camp site fees), and 7 weekend trips. Definitely more bang for your buck!
We could tent camp, but having a fridge and everything we need in the camper is worth it's weight in gold.

We think alike in that respect. Many years ago I took a 4 day trip to San Diego. I calculated I could have taken a 3 week trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons for the same amount of money. I've never been back.

For sure, my rv is paid for, and we can go out 4 weeks a year plus as many weekends as we want for very little cash outlay. It helps tremendously that I work monday to thursday and get a 3 day weekend every week and the DW is a stay at home looking after grandkids type of gal.
rfryer
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
michigansandzilla wrote:
Why RV?

I figure that my friends that take 1 week long vacation per year to Disney spend about 5K for their family of 5, including air fare. 7 days doesn't seem like much return for that much money.

For the same amount, I can make a year's worth of camper payments and insurance, take 2 or 3 week long vacations (including gas and camp site fees), and 7 weekend trips. Definitely more bang for your buck!
We could tent camp, but having a fridge and everything we need in the camper is worth it's weight in gold.

We think alike in that respect. Many years ago I took a 4 day trip to San Diego. I calculated I could have taken a 3 week trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons for the same amount of money. I've never been back.
buta4
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
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