Why RV?

[Whidbeydavid]

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.

[kennethwooster]

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]

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]

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]

Thank you. I absolutely adore those dogs.

[Dashonthedash]

Beautiful collies

[Chock_Full_o__N]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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downtheroad wrote:

Whidbeydavid wrote:

Don't you just hate crowded campgrounds.

Dang it!! Miley Cyrus has them twerking???
:E

[Happily_Retired]

Chock Full o' Nuts wrote:

Happily Retired 2 wrote:

Chock Full o' Nuts wrote:
I have had very few gripes while camping. The people I meet tend to be friendly and outgoing. Towing, to be sure, is NOT my favorite thing. In fact, we're taking our TT off the road and putting it at a wonderful campground the whole family loves. I think we will really like just driving up there with our food and clothes--easy-peasy!

Hi,
We're GA folks too, and always looking for a good spot! Do you mind sharing your favorite. Many thanks!

Sure. It's a private CG called Trackrock Campground, a few miles north of Vogel SP. It's between Blairsville and Young Harris. We love it. It is heavily wooded, has FHUs, good bath houses,cabins, two playgrounds, a game/TV room, big rocking chair porch, small swimming lake, horseback riding and hayrides on Fri or Sat nights. They keep things maintained properly and they don't put up with nonsense--drinking, making lots of noise, inappropriate behavior, etc. It's very much a family campground.

We actually hosted our family reunion here last summer. We've been there a million times, but most of my family had not. They took a chance on it and fell in love with Trackrock.

Than you so much! This sounds delightful! We will definitely add it to our list of destinations!!

[NYCgrrl]

I haven't started RVing yet but am in the processes of acquiring a TT.

Been camping since the 70's...sometimes bicycle camping, sometimes car, and other times, backpacking. I'll start RVing because it'll make my man happy and after "subjecting" him to years of my version of fun it's his turn. I'm sure I'll still see the same sights I viewed in earlier versions and that's a good thing.