They can afford what they have, and we can afford what we have.
I can aford what they have, but I choose what I have for practical reasons - I do not need to prove anything to anybody. On my recent three month trip (see http://truckntravels.blogspot.com/) I had several Class A owners ask me a lot of questions about my rig - especially about the 12 - 14 mpg, the ease of parking and the go anywhere ability. I think that the envy may be turning towards the smaller more economical rigs in today's economy.
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Quote: The fact is... these people with the six figure MH's are financed to the hilt and are paying on the MH like they would in a mortgage.
Not all people. Our Safari’s base price in ‘97 was $279,000, and NADA RV still shows it in the $130’s. But, MY name is on the title, not a finance co. I can also think of a few in my family who own ‘’6 figure’’ coaches outright. That being said, I still pull on my pants one leg at a time just like other humans.
(Okay, enough tongue in cheek) I do know who/what you’re talking about though. I’ve seen them myself… the 40’ class A with all the curtains drawn shut. The only occasional sign of life is a poodle wearing red ribbons on its ears that runs out of a cracked open door, hikes its leg on a tree, then runs back inside. I’m not one of ‘those people.’ We tend to camp at state parks and other smaller places. We’ve only been in motorcoach resorts a couple of times, and the ‘’highbrow’’ style isn’t us. Granted, it’s nice to have a local newspaper laid at the steps. And, apparently, kids are banned from those places.
You’d be surprised where I can cram that 40’ Safari. The biggest challenge I’ve had yet was weaving it between pines with 6’’ to spare. We stayed at a little fishing camp on the Klickitat river between Glenwood and Goldendale. The place is built for truck campers and tents. I doubt you’ll ever even see another 40’ coach (other than ours) on the old county and forest roads that lead into and out of that place.
Adondo. You are not the type of person I was referring to.
But, thanks for reminding me that not everyone with a six figure coach is as I said.
You are not an RV'er... you my friend are a camper.
Also, I will freely admit that I do love some of the bigger rigs out there and sometimes think "wow, thats really nice"
I do honestly believe that I am content for now with my little ol' thing.
There may come a time in the future when I am older and need a little more 'comfy' situation in order to continue camping.
After all, I already have arthritis at the age of 37 and would love to go on tent camping but that just isn't possible anymore.
Perhaps at that time, I will do as adondo has done and purchase a nice rig and continue to CAMP.
Bruce.
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We have an 08 Jayco Jayflight 19bh....the first time we took it out, we hade several people comment on how nice it was. They wanted to know how much it weight, as they saw we were pulling t with a midsize SUV. They asked how much it was...were we got it, etc. So there was no way in the world we felt snubbed.
My mother in law was camping next to us and she got all huffy and puffy because no one asked about their camper...LOL
Bottom line...get what you can afford, weather it be a tent or a $300k+ Class A, enjoy it and treat others as you want to be treated.
We have never felt snubbed because of the particular RV we have but we have dear friends who kind of turn up their noses at the idea of an RV of any kind.
They prefer to stay in a 5-Star Hotel/Resort, lay by the pool and have cabana boys bring them drinks. We have invited them to join us on trip many, many times but they always have a reason not to come. They take several cruises every year but have never seen Yosemite, Yellowstone, the California Wine country, Washington DC, the Florida Keys, the Grand Canyon, Mt. Rushmore, Niagara Falls or any of the other amazing places our country has to offer. To sit around a campfire in the evening with fellow "campers" and just get to know them is a foreign concept to them.
We've been camping instate since 2002 in a Coleman 8 ft popup. Last year we traded, (even, mind you) for a 1985 Holiday Rambler 24 ft Alumalite 5th wheel. Great shape. We will now start expanding our horizons a bit. We have only camped in state parks in WV, but will probably do our empty nesting years exploring. Anybody who doesn't want us will not get our business. Simple, I think. I must admit that I like having a more classic style RV, and since it is paid for and everything is replaceable, it will afford us more actual travel time, and less sitting around while payments are being made.
Once at our favorite state park, one section was completely taken up by high end 5th wheels of some people travelling together. The only space that was left (in the middle) was taken by an old 60's vintage popup. While cranking it up, a loud crack was heard, and the roof came down in a rush. While he was trying to figure out what to do, thinking the trip was over, the entire population of that section came over. Not a jeer was heard. They all pitched in and got them propped up and running and a great time was had by all. That is the true spirit of RVing.
Here's a pic of my rig:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vc_vigilant/1759303752/
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Yes, This past july, 2007, I was snubned at River Ridge RV Resort in Stanwood Michigan. We didnt know at the time we made our reservation that this park has a strict 10-year old limit. The "gate keeper" girl was down right rude to us and turned us away at the gate. I've a great looking 1985 county squire Class-c that was stored indoors most of its life...But our coach didnt pass their test. Dont go there unless you got a big dollar RV. No problem however...michigan has wonderful state parks.
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Never been snubbed but I sure felt out of place on our first trip with the former travel trailer...
We had a Trail Cruiser trailer (one of those "entry model" type trailers) and when we went to Valdez, the RV park put us right between a full-tilt Class A and a full-timer in a huge fifth wheel! We stuck out like a sore thumb! And all around us were other big rigs! Talk about being outclassed! These newbie upstarts in their little trailer in amongst the big kids! But that's where they put us so we just gawked at all the beautiful RV's around us!
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We're fine with our little 5th wheel. If we wanted, we could easily have afforded a million dollar DP. And could have paid cash for it, paid the taxes and fuel to travel the country, all we want. Those things are really beautiful.
But we prefer to keep our current home and live as modestly as we do. And I don't look down on any one owning a million dollar rig, or a 200 dollar tent. Remembering that we started in a $1000 pop-up. And had a blast with it.
So I don't let ones possessions make up my mind on who they are. I wait until I get to know someone to make up my mind. Used to be I found 1 A..H... in 12. Then it came down to 1 in 8. Then 1 in 6. Then 1 in 4. Then we got into RV'ing, and the ratio is back to 1 in 12.
Interesting that this forum seems to support that ratio too.
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