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07-03-2020, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Harlingen
Posts: 257
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is it just me?
I don't have to tell anyone that this summer has changed with everything that's going on in the world. Were in a new campground this year in a seasonal site in northern Minnesota. I'd like you to know were full timers, if not in our Seneca a park model we own in Texas. So we live in an rv park all year. My question to you is this. Other than the fact we now need to plan way ahead if we want an rv site have you noticed a difference in people? We've now been in this park more than three weeks surrounded by seasonals and I can tell you the name of one work camper. This is the unfriendliest park I've ever been in. I can look right at someone wave and they just turn away. It's a newer park where some of the seasonals are weekenders, probably still working so this is a great place during the week. Maybe their just jealous I have the greatest rv made.
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07-03-2020, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Davie, Fl.
Posts: 1,020
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I think there is a whole new “generation” of campers, people who have never camped before and bought RVs as to avoid COVID issues in hotels and airplanes.
We are headed out for three months on Sunday and expect we may to have educate some of the new folks. And with tensions running so high, I will dig deep to find my patience.
And now can you look at a Seneca and not be jealous?
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2023 Jeep Rubicon XT Recon
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07-03-2020, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Longs
Posts: 1,484
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It’s not you. Folks are taking social distancing seriously and not socializing at all. Been out three times and it was the same everywhere. It’s not just rookies, the long time RV owners social distance as well. Folks don’t know anyone and don’t want to get someone else’s crud.
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07-03-2020, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Glendale
Posts: 857
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I'm never social while camping anyway
I escape to escape, not make pointless friends
But that's me
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07-03-2020, 06:13 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: --
Posts: 2,392
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I’m not a social camper either.
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07-03-2020, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Owens Cross Roads
Posts: 3,212
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These are strange times. Emotions people are feeling that affect how they act and sometimes they do not realize it. Uncertainty , stressful, scary, dangerous, struggle for political power and money, who can you trust, self survival, and for some jobless.
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07-03-2020, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Davie, Fl.
Posts: 1,020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stavman
I'm never social while camping anyway
I escape to escape, not make pointless friends
But that's me
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We are leaving Florida Sunday to visit some “pointless friends“ in Texas, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado that we met on previous camping trips. Lol
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2018 Jayco Seneca 37TS (M2)
2023 Jeep Rubicon XT Recon
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07-03-2020, 07:09 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,772
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We also have "pointless" friends that we met along the way. We see many of them often and consider most to be lifelong friends.
I have noticed many who are not interested in making friends and that's fine too!
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07-03-2020, 07:13 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Glendale
Posts: 857
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark S
We are leaving Florida Sunday to visit some “pointless friends“ in Texas, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado that we met on previous camping trips. Lol
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You do you booooooo
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07-03-2020, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Port Huron, Mi
Posts: 1,731
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We are at a State Park right now and the people don't seem any more friendly or unfriendly. I will say the clientele has definitely changed. We are seeing more "older" units that look like they've been dragged out of the back 40 where they've been sitting for the last 10 years and peoples vehicles seem like they are rode hard and put away wet. We used to see more on the newer scale of RV's and tow vehicles.
I will say when we were tent camping I was a little envious of people with nice campers and 5th wheels. People.seemed to be a little more friendly. We got our Montana 5th wheel and people would come over and chat. Then came the bigger 40' Sierra and not so much. Got a lot of looks and finger pointing but that was about it. Now we have the 44' Northpoint and I swear NOBODY says a word to us. I'll say hi to passers by and help out if they need help backing by my site, move my vehicle if needed, whatever. It seems like because I have this big, expensive trailer I've become some rich snob or something. All our friends we camp with I've told them if I become one of those snob people they are to slug me right in the face.
No broken nose yet. Lol!
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07-03-2020, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Inland Empire, California
Posts: 1,987
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I think people may tend to interact more if they are the type who know their neighbors at home. I don't know a single neighbor on my block, although I did know a few a long time ago. Have lived here 40+ years. I must have practiced social distancing long before it was the proper thing to do.
When camping I am the same way. If I make eye contact with anyone I usually give a nod and a smile, maybe a short hello, and that is it. OK, I am a 70 year old fart and like to be left to myself. My wife is pretty much the same way. She likes me to leave her alone.
I must admit that I may talk to a young damsel in distress as I am always willing to offer my knowledge. My wife thinks I am a sexist pig. I agree! Just a nice old guy who enjoys the flirting, at a social distance of course. Anything closer would kill me. What a way to go.
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Retired electronic technician (45 years in the field)
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07-03-2020, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,204
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I really don't see much of a difference in the folks at the campgrounds I visit. I'm really not that much of a social camper but if someone has a question I'll do my best to answer, at a distance of course.
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07-03-2020, 09:31 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 15,765
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Likewise, the folks at the three campgrounds we've been to since early June have all been very friendly, some at a distance. I did have one neighbor that wanted help backing in, and ended up asking many questions, as it was only his third time camping with a new TT. He was sort of surprised at the helpful attitudes of fellow campers that weekend, and promised to pay it forward. He said he learned more than he expected to, about setting up a trailer. We hope to run into them again somewhere.
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07-04-2020, 05:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Toronto
Posts: 110
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Just like all aspects of life, you meet many different people, some nice some not so nice, add in this COVID-19 pandemic and it makes people nervous,scared and apprehensive. Not knowing what to say or how "close" to get. I have had all my trips cancelled so far this year here in Canada, but there is hope on the horizon for some campgrounds to open next weekend. Hoping when we are able to get out we meet many great people. With the border still closed, we will not be visiting our neighbors to the south this year, hope to get there next year. Stay safe and happy campimg.
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07-04-2020, 08:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Peachtree City
Posts: 1,130
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The wife and I are not social animals. We exchange pleasantries and are always friendly. We have had a few short conversations around a campfire or answered and asked questions about each others rig but we have yet to make any friends lifelong or pointless. Being in sales I have a pretty good read on people and know if they are open to a conversation after pleasantries or not and find most people we encounter are not. I am always happy to answer questions if asked and carry on a conversation if welcomed but normally keep to myself, smile and enjoy my stay. I do have lifelong friends that also own campers but we have yet to camp together. We like doing our own thing and don't want plan our weekend around what others want to do so we avoid the conversation of planning a trip together. Mainly because they can go all trip just staying in camp. We have done that too but we like jumping in the toad and trying the local restaurants and attractions.
The wife and I enjoy each others company and always have had a good trip whether we talk to another person or not.
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07-04-2020, 08:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Sarasota
Posts: 742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake Huron;871268.
It seems like because I have this big, expensive trailer I've become some rich snob or something.
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First, the disclaimer... I'm not saying that this applies to you, in fact, I'm sure it doesn't
However... it's sad, but true, that some of the folks in big expensive units, don't have the background of tents, then popups, then a progression of smaller units... and the experience that comes along with it.
Increasingly, people are buying straight into the top end of the market and, unfortunately... well, some of them do behave like rich snobs. I think you may be getting "tarred with the same brush", by people who don't know you.
I believe that, for most of us, the "formative years" give us an appreciation of our fellow campers. Me, I'm not proud, I'll talk to anyone, and most of them are happy to stop and chat. But a few regard you with deep suspicion if you wish them a "Good morning". I suspect that may be a problem with the times we live in, more than anything.
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07-04-2020, 09:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Brunswick Hills
Posts: 906
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Camping is an introvert sport. There are actually survey's that have been done over the years past that unanimously support that fact.
One such: https://www.rvtravel.com/are-rvers-i...rvey-says-yes/
That doesn't mean that socializing doesn't happen, it's just not the reason most people pitch a tent or pull a trailer.
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07-04-2020, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Woodland Park
Posts: 218
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We're already not social campers and with COVID-19 we're even more "anti-social". That being said, we're always polite, friendly and welcoming, always. We just try not to impede on peoples space and try to put forth an impression not to impede on ours as well. It's a delicate balance...
Thanks,
Jeff
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07-04-2020, 12:05 PM
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#19
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kingman AZ and where our Seneca is today.
Posts: 3,114
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark S
We are leaving Florida Sunday to visit some “pointless friends“ in Texas, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado that we met on previous camping trips. Lol
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... Yes, we can't wait!
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffro01
We're already not social campers and with COVID-19 we're even more "anti-social". That being said, we're always polite, friendly and welcoming, always. We just try not to impede on peoples space and try to put forth an impression not to impede on ours as well. It's a delicate balance...
Thanks,
Jeff
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For Stacy and I, Pre-covid was a time when an afternoon evening walk (ours or someone elses) resulted in a casual conversation and meeting some very nice folks. Other folks we first met on JOF and eventually crossed path's as out travels went. We won't change our habits, but we are taking precautions for Covid.
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07-04-2020, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 3,089
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This may sound contradictory, but DW and I bought a trailer for long, quiet trips away from crowds — punctuated by meeting friendly, interesting people. The worst thing when camping is to get stuck near some loud multi-family chowderheads who party into the night and let their kids and dogs run through people’s campsites. The best part is meeting another couple 1,200 miles from home and discovering we have mutual friends where we live. Or trading stories at dinner with a couple from the other side of the U.S. who were heading the same place we were. Covid hasn’t changed either good or bad experience from what I’ve seen this year. People are people.
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