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Is the "cheap RV camping" fading into the sunset?

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The old adage of location, location, location still has some truth in it.
and location ==>> increase/decrease demand, which leads to increase/decrease price.

This is why I see FT RV-ing (vs RV living stationary) as a decreasing population. And/or "living" for a shorter period of time...which could very well turn into RV camping while owning a home. So bigger, more luxurious RVs will be sold off as short timers don't need all of that space/amenities, especially considering the costs of payments, insurance, storage, decreasing value over time. I've seen a lot of people who had big class As not have them anyumore and instead, have a bumperpull trailer and truck in their driveway.
That's how I see the future.

Re $1600 a month for an RV spot? I pay $1200/month for a 1800sf, 4 bedroom single family house, 2 car garage, huge driveway, including all utilities/phone/insurance.
This will be the decision most will have to make, especially as they age in/into retirement.
 
We find it is still very easy to find low cost or even free camping. The key is what are you looking for when you say camping? We do not want all the amenities, so for us finding inexpensive camping. Boondocking and camping on BLM land are a good choices. There are moves in place to limit or eliminate BLM land which is unfortunate. The reason for many of these closing is because people do not respect the gift of free camp on government land and leave trash where they camp or do not samp in the proper areas. We also love the federal,state, county and Corp of Engineering Campgrounds(tip for Federal and Corp campgrounds Senior Pass). You have to be able or willing to move but so many beautiful areas to spend time in.
 

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