It used to be that almost all RVers were snowbirds in their retirement years. But now, you’ll find just about every type of person at the RV campgrounds. Young and old, married and single, various races and lifestyles—RVing is now for everyone!
What type of RVer are you? About Travel has a great post about the different types of RVers you’ll find in the wild. We’re taking their list and expanding on it with resources fitted for your RV type!
The Couple
Millennial couples are catching the RV bug. These RVers are active and love new experiences. They love the affordability of RV travel and are often motivated by green living and the small-house movement. Many couples invest in smaller travel trailers and fifth-wheels.
Must-Follow Blogs
RV Honeymoon. We plan to make this RV Honeymoon last about 2 months. We are making no plans, no reservations, nothing. We are just going.
The Cheddar Yeti. If you like a little cheesy rolled up with your steezy and a bit of adventure mixed with mishap, then welcome aboard the Cheddar Yeti travel experience.
Gone with the Wynns. We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn, a couple of perpetual travelers and modern day documentarians. We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your next adventure.
Roadtreking. This blog is about seeing North America, enjoying our RV and then reporting the interesting stories about the people and places we come across.
RV Outlawz. We’re a 41-year-old technomad and a 36-year-old Argentinian-American graphic/web designer. We work remotely full time and try not to move too fast in order to enjoy our new destinations fully and still leave room for surprises!
Destinations Just for You
8 Campgrounds for a Romantic Camping Getaway
Eight Romantic Campsites For Couples
The Family
Families that RV together are often looking to give their kids an education that goes beyond the confining walls of the school building. RV families use their travels as opportunities to learn how to live and love more fully. They want to experience a bigger world and gain a better understanding of who they are and how they belong in that world.
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New School Nomads. We are a family on the road. Last year we decided to follow our dreams and spend a year or more traveling the United States in an rv with our 3 pets.
Currently Wandering. Tips, advice, and inspiration to help families develop healthier and stronger relationships through outdoor adventure, travel & simple living.
Ditching Suburbia. In 2010 we handed our house keys to a friend. Our family of four climbed into an RV, shifted into “drive” and didn’t come back for a year. We own our days. Not the house, the school, or the HOA.
Destinations Just for You
The Best National Parks to Visit with Kids
The Best Kid RV Trips in America
10 Best Campgrounds for Families
11 Must-Visit RV-Friendly Campgrounds Across America
Retirees
Retired RVers are finally enjoying the life they’ve always dreamed of. They’re investing in motorhomes and travel trailers and enjoying the freedom of retirement. RVing lets them visit family, stay in warm climates, and see parts of the world that are on their bucket list.
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Oh, the Places They Go! This blog follows the travels of Pam and John Wright, two retired educators who sold their home in Pennsylvania and are traveling the country in their Fleetwood Discovery.
Those Young Guys. After a combined total of 60 years of working, traveling to 40 different countries, and way too much time spent traveling for work in airplanes, we decided to retire and hit the road in our RV and/or motorcycle and see North America, one day at a time!
The Lowe’s RV Adventures. This journey of ours is about living a dream, existing simply and enjoying every moment of life. I’m excited to see how it works out.
Destinations Just for You
10 Summer RV Vacations for Retirees
Good Sam Camping: Snowbird Destinations
The Full-Timer
You’ll find full-timing RVers of every age and lifestage—whether families, singles, millennials, or retirees. The full-timer has shed traditional living, sold their home, pulled up their stakes, and made their RV their home. They go where they want and stay as long as they want, then move on to discover new destinations. Younger full-timers telecommute or earn money blogging about their adventures. The full-time RVer invests in motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels.
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Heath and Alyssa. This blog is a resource for people who want to learn ways to travel full-time by working on the road.
live. work. dream. We hit the road with our dog Jerry in a new fifth wheel back in 2007 and have been working from home wherever we park it ever since! Far from retirement age, we consider ourselves location independent entrepreneurs.
Roads Less Traveled. Greetings! Mark and I (Emily) are full-time travelers that have been voyaging by land and sea in an RV and a sailboat since May, 2007.
Technomadia. We combine technology and perpetual travel (tech+nomad) to create a sustainable lifestyle on our own terms.
Ardent Camper. As digital nomads, the view out of our windows changes every couple of weeks. Near-ubiquitous Internet connectivity allows us to work from almost anywhere. We love sharing our stories with you, with plenty of instruction and inspiration along the way.
Destinations Just for You
Full Time RV Family – The Best Campgrounds
The Solo Adventurer
Traditionally the 20-something male, more and more women are discovering the solo RV adventure. This type of RVer is looking for outdoor experiences and recreational activities where they can discover more about themselves and about the world. Often, secluded areas have the most appeal. Teardrop trailers and campers are among the most popular RVs for solo travelers.
Must-Follow Blogs
RV Chickadee. I screw up a lot! Thankfully, my RV’ing mistakes make funny stories. I’m not afraid to share them along with some cool sh*t I might see when I am not tripping, falling, failing, or breaking something.
Finding Marshall. This website is a place that I will write about my journey – both physically and emotionally. I will talk a lot about my physical journey as I travel around the country enjoying the sights. In other words, some posts will be heavy and some will be fun. But expect more fun!
Small House Big World. This website is meant to chronicle of my experiences, from the beginning onward. From traveling as a couple, to traveling alone. I also deeply hope it will serve as inspiration for others who want to pursue a similar path.
Destinations Just for You
The Best National Park You’ve Never Heard of: Big Bend
How to Find Amazing Boondocking Sites Every Time
Which type of RVer are you? If one of these types of RVers fits you, we can help you discover why life is better at camp. Check out our Roadmap to the RV Dream Life, then see what’s on our lot right now.
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