Comments on: Throwing out the Rule Book: Traveling North America in an RV

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:48:42 +0000

In reply to Paul.

love your thinking, Paul… wonder what it would take to make that website… actually, it would be better as an App, since folks will more likely use their phones over their PCs to log their experiences

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:34:59 +0000

Not able to be a “full timer” yet. Still have 80 acres that am farming. Do get away several times during the summer and a couple months in the winter. Belong to one of the camping associations, so if stay at an affiliated park it is $10.00 per night. Donot do to much boondocking, tho there is nothing wrong with it.
The size of the RV is pretty much a personal choice. Think full timers tend to have a larger vehicle, does not make you fell so cramped up. Have had everything from a eight foot slide in camper on up. Four the past eight years have enjoyed a 41 ft motor home, with four slides. This is the fourth motor home have owned. Not sure could go back to a slide in camper, too old to climb up into a over the cab bed. Would tell folks to do a lot of looking before making a choice if just starting out.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 17:25:53 +0000

First I have to say I really enjoy reading this series. As I read through everyone’s story’s I see a pattern developing. I am curious as to the age range of everyone taking on this endeavor? I ask because I’m thinking it might be a generational thing, but I could be wrong. Some of the younger generations couldn’t handle this life style, letting go everything that makes them tick.

I see two opportunities though…
#1. Would it be a good idea for someone to start a website dedicated to this life style? Not for stories like this, that’s why people blog about it, no more like a website people could register or share all the locations they have stayed at. Free spots, pay as you go spots, what ever the case. It would have all the important RV’er or boondocker info needed. Location by grid, resupply locations, Cost if required, even type of local predators to be concerned about i.e. bears, mountain lions, raccoons, type of snakes, that sort of thing. I am sure it would snowball into thousands of locations in no time.
I know people might not want to give up there favorite secret spots, but it would help your nomad community grow. It might be the only thing stopping some from joining. Even throw in some gun regs by state for traveling armed, might save someone a lot of trouble.

#2 Having a location guide like above would help people that want to just try it out to see if they like it. Rent an RV spend a week or two vacation at one of the many locations just to see if they are ready to dive in and join your life style.

Any thoughts?

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:50:11 +0000

I’m really glad you started this segment on ” Off the Grid, Travel & RV ” to allow some of us insight into this nomadic way of life. It sounds like a great way to see the U.S.A. It gives those of us ideas who may be approaching the time to leave the hectic rat race and retire.