mockturtle wrote: People typically don't invite people into their RVs. Most socializing is done outside. It's just the way of the RV culture.
i agree with this. but we have had people interested in our hybrid and have invited them in to look around.
i think this is the usual reason for someone to go inside someone's else rig, if they aren't acquainted.
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It's not you OP. It's just the way it is, for whatever reason. And I do the same, call it respect, ethics, i dunno, I just feel like it's their space. I think the only time I enter another RV is to see it for the first time, or it's a get drunk and play cards while it's raining out night. I do however have at least 10 chairs outside at my site available at all times to make whoever feel more than welcome to "have a seat". First drink is on me, then you have to git' ur own! hehe
webhannet wrote: I really dislike the whole "outside TV" thing. People leave them on when they aren't actually watching - but the rest of us have to hear it.
X2, although, I don't like hearing it even when they are watching it. It's too much of an evasion of other peoples' space.
OP, I work during the week and try to get out in my rig 3 to 4 times a month. I travel often and alone as a way to recharge as I find people tend to drain me. I don't tend to get lonely which may account for my reticence to enter another's rig. I also don't want to get stuck with an obligation to "visit" for an appropriate length of time, especially if coffee or a snack is offered. I'd be happy to chat, albeit briefly, outside of ones rig, but that's about as far as I chose to go.
I wouldn't take it personally if I were you.
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I never gave it much thought before. But as I think about it now I would say that the campsite is like someones house, and the RV is their master bedroom. In most cases you just don't go in there except maybe for a quick tour.
1996 Suburban 4x4. 350, 4.10 3/4 ton
2005 Jayco Jay Flight 27BH
1986 Coleman Columbia Popup.
OP, I think opnspaces hit the nail on the head. Campsite as home seems right. Visitors usually stop at the edge and give a hello. Then a peek inside the B. Often I think it's the peek inside the vintage RV they're really after! LOL
But I think the small inside space does feel pretty intimate and that's understandable, especially in my camper. So, put it aside and welcome everyone to a tour or a quick peek. Then a seat outside.
Oh, and if replacing your awning isn't something you want to do try an alternative: a beach umbrella with a base stores and sets up easily. Might provide you with a central spot for socializing.
No purpose, Your not the only one, as other have said its just the way of the camper that the socializing is done outside. When one of our group that we are aquainted with gets a new rv or item for the RV we are invited to look and we reciprocate with the same jesture but we never invite anyone inside the campe unless we are doing dinner on a rainy evening or such. Not all campers wnat to visit or be friendly inside or outside but most will open up when you are outside.
We have named our trailer. The decal is on the trailer, front & back. We also have a home flag sticker, Bermuda, front & back. Sometimes we even fly a small flag on the pinbox holder. You don't see many Alpenlites, especially east of the Mississippi. Somewhere on the site a Magma marine grill is mounted instead of the standard Coleman so many have.
I guess we scream 'different' so walkers by often strike up a conversation. it just goes from there. Having one of the last Alpenlites built means ours is extremely rare. Doubt if more than six of our model exist.
Conversation always goes to the rig & never seen one before so 'the tour' is given often.
Boat: 32' 1996 Albin 32+2, single Cummins 315hp
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mockturtle wrote: People typically don't invite people into their RVs. Most socializing is done outside. It's just the way of the RV culture.
Tips to get folks to stop by:
Speak to everyone who comes by.(It's a Southern thing)
Walk around the camp roads,and speak to everyone who is outside.
At your trailer,be outside, have a fire going, have a coffee pot by the fire,
occasionally cook over an open fire with a large pot...
(The smell of a low country boil will draw lots of attention)
Dutch Ovens are a real attention getter, lots of folks have never observed cooking
with coals on the lid of the D.O..
Have extra chairs either by the fire or under the awning.
If all else fails,read a book... someone will come by and interrupt you.
While I can only talk for me.. the Only house, other than my own, I have ever felt comfortable in was my Parents... This extends to RV's as well.. Even if I'm going in as a Technician to fix something.. I simply do not feel comfortable in other people's homes. Never have.
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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Your post shows that you are a hot-rodder in a vintage GMC. If there is something on the outside identifying you as such there are many of us with similar interests who would love to socialize. Sign me up the next time we are in the same place. I want to see some of your pictures.
See you on the road.
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