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	Podcast:		Tom and Kris Camping Podcast, RVing and Tent Camping
	Episode:		New Trends In Camping And RVing
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:37:22
	Publish Date:		2018-10-07 17:58:52
	Description:		Trend Number One, Don Is Back We really couldn’t discuss new trends in camping and RVing without Don. He’s been able to get quite a few camping trips in this summer. Kris and I just picked up our new camper in early August. As of this episode, we barely had our first camping trip under our belts. But Kris and I did manage to get one great road trip in this summer. The spirit of camping appears to us to be alive and well. Many campgrounds are booked at least a year in advance, and RV sales continue to rise. This episode isn’t about the latest “connected” RV. It’s mostly comparing what we see now to what we saw a couple of decades ago. Big RVs In Any Price Range Are Here To Stay Although we were paying close attention to the innovations in smaller RVs, we couldn’t help but notice the presence of newer trailers and motorhomes that were 30′ long or more. With such a variety of options and price ranges to choose from, we understand the attraction. Buy a big RV, hit the rod and see the country. It’s the American dream for a lot of people. The big RV is here to stay. Smaller Trailers And High End Class B Motorhomes Many RV owners are taking advantage of the new options in downsizing. Everything from R-Pod campers to Mercedes Sprinter based motor homes are showing up across the country. Interested in better fuel economy and the ability to maneuver in and out of cities and campgrounds, these RVs are attractive to people of all income groups. We also noticed a rebirth of interest in teardrop camp trailers. These compact sleep inside, meal prep outside trailers aren’t for the person looking for all the creature comforts of home, but they’re pretty cool. If you’re into traveling light, they’re a great option. A quick Google search revealed the price range of some of the teardrop campers we spotted. They ranged from about $4,000 to a little over $10,000. People are willing to pay for quality and features, even in compact offerings. Classic Canned Hams Are Here To Stay We saw several older trailers in the classic canned ham shape. Other than older Airstreams, these were about the only older trailers we saw. You may never get your money back from restoring one of these, but you’ll certainly have fun and stand out in a crowd. Tent Camping Like the variety of the RVs, we saw a wide range of tents and equipment. Budget minded campers can have a great time in an entry level 2-season tent. Others had high end 4-season tents with all the gear to go with them. Outdoor kitchens, propane fire pits, you name it. There’s really something for everybody. We did see a few SUV tents, the tents that attach to your vehicle. They also work well with minivans. We do see the draw, you’re tent camping, but sleeping up off the ground. I’m thinking there could be one of these in my future for a little primitive camping and winter camping. There were a couple things we were looking for, but never spotted. First, we did not spot a rooftop tent in use. Secondly, we didn’t see any overland trailers. I’m speculating here, but I’m guessing this is because of our Wisconsin location. I know both are more popular on the West Coast. Share This: The post New Trends In Camping And RVing appeared first on Tom and Kris Camping.
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