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Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #1 –
News said boat sales have doubled as well.
SoCal-Gal  (Tracy)
1991 26.5 RB
Previous 1988 22’ LD Multi plan
Previous 1992 Six-pack Camper
Spare the sealant, spoil the job.
Travelers: Tracy, spouse Anthony, Coton de Tulear, Gabby and parrotlet, Indigo
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #2 –
What did all these people do before? I suppose other means of travel and dining.
Steve and Jill, Steve posting
1999 26.5 Mid-Bath
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #3 –
Quote from: StevenJill  - 
What did all these people do before? I suppose other means of travel and doing.

My understanding is many of the new RV’ers are Millenials.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #4 –
Quote from: StevenJill  - 
What did all these people do before? I suppose other means of travel and doing.

Work? 

We met dozens of newly retired empty nesters in new RVs this spring.  The pandemic made them realize that it's time to get on with their life plans and their 401k had swelled beyond what they expected.  Ergo - it's time to buy a RV and see the USA.

It became a running joke for us.  Every other RV had a temporary license tag and was fresh from the dealer.  

Rich


2003 MB
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #5 –
I was amazed to find 4 days at Vogel State Park in North Ga. They are always booked a yr in advance. It must have been a very recent cancelation....and in June!!!!
With so little luck finding a replacement LD.....it made my day!
Happy trails....
2017 Casita Spirit Deluxe
2016 Twin King 24ft
2017 Casita Independence Dlx
2004 Midbath 26.5
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #6 –
Everyone used to be working in an office. Pandemic hit, had to work from the same place you loved, and never saw anything new..... so we all bought boats and RVs and worked from a new place every day!!!!!

Living the retired life while working
1995 23.5 Rear Lounge
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #7 –
Given the number of baby boomers reaching retirement age, like myself, I expected it to be rather crowded when I hit the road in 2023.

The pandemic brought a whole new wave of folks on the road that I did not anticipate.  Sure, a majority of newbies will give it up in a year or two, but there will still be a significant extra who actually enjoy it, adding to the mix.

Still looking forward to 2023, just might not be as carefree as I expected.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: No Wonder you can’t get a campsite...record made in 2021
Reply #8 –
RV’ers are or turn into great people.  That means there will be even more great people out and about in the USA!  That is a good thing!

All the license tab fees and sales tax must be a windfall for the states.  Wouldn’t it be great if each earmarked some of that to improving state owned campgrounds/ outdoor areas?

Ron

Ron and Linda
Ada Michigan