NO MORE RV Parks! Finding a Spot is a Bloodsport in 2021. How We Avoid Crowded & Overbooked Camp ...

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[@travelduckwonder8013]

Hey Robin. Harvests Hosts and Boondockers Welcome have merged.

[@syl1768]

You mentioned you are starting a new series on Boondocking, and "How To's".... ? Will you continue this new series on this channel, or are you creating an entirly new channel also?

[@smoothlyamusing]

That last spot you ended up in is beautiful what state is that in?

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

No no no! Lol. Don’t tell everyone about boondocking lol. Are you crazy lol. The forest will be overrun with people lol. Stop it lol Tell them what I tell them. Boondocking is horrible lol. Bugs and bears and snakes oh my! Cougars and badgers and bikers oh my! No water, mice and squirrels and chipmucks chewing their way through your RV! Lol. And the wolves and coyotes and rabid raccoons oh my! Lol. No hook ups no cell service guys with guns, girls with guns! Oh my! Random banjo’s playing at all ours of the night! Lol It’s horrible out there! Lol Don’t do it! Stay at the rest area please for your safety lol Better yet head east of the Mississippi River there’s loads of places to park there. Really lol This has been a public service announcement. You’re welcome Cheers

[@doc.christopherthompson324]

. I like how ta said illperpard, when I call it incompetence. HA.HA.HA

[@barbconley9808]

I work in Trucking, what you described about "more RV's than spots to park them in" is exactly what the Truckers go through every single day. Several of my drivers run team so they never need to stop for more than enough time to shower and eat (not sleep) but for my solos who MUST stop for their 10 hour rest break it is a blood-sport jungle out there finding parking to do so. It's getting worse with Trucking booming. Great video as usual Robin, you are a gift to the RV world!

[@karlareynolds]

Our truckers should never have trouble finding safe spots to park! They are part of our life-chain! They carry our food, medications, household goods and supplies. Thank you for your service!

[@gailwagner8115]

That is heartbreaking to hear that should never be the case ever ever!! This is a safety issue and the truckers are the blood and veins of America.. somebody should fix this!

[@birdlady2725]

@@karlareynolds Being an ex female otr driver, add pay being 1/2 of the men for same runs, dispatchers playing dangerous games regarding runs and drive times etc. It is not safe for male truckers and even less for female drivers. Most of the time it is OK, but the few terrifying times, makes it not worth it for me.

[@birdlady2725]

@@gailwagner8115 The largest trucking companies in USA could do something, but, like everything corporate, greed and not willing to do anything to help as it would mean spending some of the millions or billions of their profit.... Ah, Corporate America, slowly killing the hearts and souls of the ones keeping their businesses running..... To tired to fight. Pitiful. Peace to all the drivers making it happen. To All travelers out there, Be Safe and Respectful of each other. Peace.

[@misstara9838]

There has to be a better way 🤔

[@Joe33305]

They know how to TAKE a reservation, they just don’t know how to HOLD a reservation. Jerry Seinfeld 1998.

[@ketarita1911]

😂😂😂😂 I love that episode

[@geebee3256]

ANYONE can just take them.... (waves arms wildly above one’s head).

[@taj3925]

😂

[@virginia_in_the_rearview]

Classic!!!!

[@a.colleenfray2138]

😂

[@roguegypsy7827]

I’m in Bishop 👍🏽 RV park manager But not at that one. We don’t use software. We go old school. Ledgers and phone reservations with email responses 👌🏽

[@darrisnelson5223]

You are a rare bird!

[@SummerWindnewleafbotanicacom]

Good plan.

[@5josullivan]

The best way.

[@ML-uk6lu]

"old school" the only way to go!

[@chelseagirl278]

@@ML-uk6lu old school is the BEST school

[@Livinonsunshine]

Robin, your facial expressions speak volumes. Nobody deserves to be treated with disrespect. That park doesn't need your money with their rudeness.

[@birdlady2725]

It is disturbing how online info does not correlate to programs at the campground. Add dysfunctional owners and/or employees.... Ugh. This will probably shut down sales in the future if new campers get this treatment. Bet used RV sales will be off the charts this fall Lol. Sad situation. Don't give away all your secret hide holes, or they will overrun the quiet and relaxing places too. Be safe.

[@Fleur458]

They sound overwhelmed.

[@darylanncrosby]

I have a wooded property in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that I’ve been wanting to set up for boondockers... maybe it’s time!!!

[@barbconley9808]

You can do this through the "Boondockers Welcome" website. Just sign up to be a Host!

[@ronimorrow8217]

Yes please!!!

[@reneebushkin6554]

Yes, please!

[@amethystoceanna4408]

Yes please. Hipcamp is where we are finding spots to stay.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

We've been thinking about this too! Rural farm in Florida. Thinking about 4 or 5 spots on 20 acres in the back of 180. We started putting feelers out acouple years ago and we had people curse us out for wanting to charge 20 bucks a night including water (no wifi or electric yet). What do yall think?

[@teeweea5092]

Glad rv enjoying your lives. My only pbm is a lot of you are avoiding rv spots. Now truck stop spots are being taken over. Which I wish would not be allowed. It's hard for us truckers finding parking as it is. After driving 11hrs we barely have energy and no time on our clocks to drive hrs 20-30 miles more to find spot or have to park on road because 5-6 rv and hot shotters are taking truck spots.

[@justsomeguy6474]

I run a campground and this is hands down our busiest year ever.

[@TILLEYJS]

I used to travel in a camper for medical travel assignments. It has progressively been getting worse to get a spot since about 2014. With rents and mortgages going up, folks figured out camping was a better deal. Thus, supply and demand kicked in. I got out this year. Sold my rig. It's better doing Airbnb and hotels and Facebook marketplace apartments currently. Especially with fuel costs.

[@createallow3126]

"I did a little research" Robin's catch phrase and the reason why her channel is far and above the rest.

[@gweger6425]

Yes! My thoughts exactly. And I thought I was resourceful.. Shes got me beat hands down.

[@jocichon6048]

She gets to the bottom of it without losing her cool 😎

[@icunurse36]

Every time she says that....I am like......oh crap..here it goes! LOL Great job Robin!

[@pitchforksforRichie]

Omg, so correct

[@mainelymclaughlinsel9530]

We Soo appreciate all the work and research that goes into your channel, Robin. Keep flying high.

[@salbers]

Abraham Lincoln's father used to say that the neighborhood is too crowded when you can see the smoke from your neighbor's chimney. Boondocking fit that paradym.

[@theresahartman7465]

I am so glad you are here on KZbin. You explain things so clearly, and you are real about it.

[@lisafrace8246]

There's one dislike, must be Rick! LOL

[@CreativityRV]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mircat28]

He must have voted 112 more times.

[@cowdogconnoisseur2809]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AnnCashes]

Y’all are too cool :)

[@patriciajump9511]

I wish you would not generalize about all campgrounds based on your bad experience at a few. Good campground owners work extremely hard and deserve praise for their care, integrity, amenities, and extra work to keep guests safe during the pandemic.

[@elainekean4735]

Yes it’s a very bad year for us. With our home burning down in April this year. Thankfully our insurance on the house allowed us to get an rv to live in. Now finding a place to hook up our new home is craaaazy! We live in Florida, nothing, had to travel to Alabama to an rv park for 3 wks. Talk about over booking a park, it was nuts you could hardly drive through the park, three cars in each spot. Shoving people into tiny spots, kids driving carts around, while you dodge them this is at 9pm. Then weekends more people for beer drinking parties. Also, letting their dogs walking around with no leash. So when we could we left and found a spot for a few days closer to our permanent spot. It’s a nightmare. Thx for your video.

[@staciemounts]

We have been tent campers for 30+ years and the experience this summer has been very different. Tent sites are booked and it’s hard to find a spot. When we camped last week, most all of the sites were reserved and nobody was camping in the sites.... no shows. We think that there are a lot of inexperienced campers this year. The weather report called for rain so maybe it spooked new campers away. Very frustrating.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

We have been booking campsites as a precaution. We like boondocking, but because so many are out doing the same we feel like at least we have a reservation as a back up. Even if the campsite is packed at least there are rules about generators and a "bedtime" hour. We just came back from boondocking and the neighbors partied until 2 with loud music, air horns, four-wheelers, wild kids running back-and-forth.

[@amymc505]

I saw reserved and empty spots everywhere, it’s so frustrating and unfair for those that really want to be at the site.

[@Code_breaker_]

Overcrowded and overbooked. I have just left a caravan park like that after staying there 3 months. NEVER AGAIN ! ! ! And a very small little toilets / shower amenities block for a very large caravan park. 😶 4 washing machines but only 1 drier. 😶 3rd July 2021

[@amethystoceanna4408]

Yep we decided after the memorial weekend to store the van and fly home for 6 weeks. The crowds are nuts. We like to boondock, but it’s getting too hot at night.

[@celestepalm6949]

Hopefully it'll be less crazy in the Fall to be back on the road again.

[@sunniejean5125]

Thank you for this video- very insightful!!! I RV in my SUV lol and was saving to get a camper trailer. When I was shopping around LANCE NuCamp Little Guys, it was crazy. The prices were dumb barely no sales or incentives and HUGE waiting lists for one to be built for me because they had very few available for purchase or was waiting for finance to clear potential buyers. So I decided to put it off a couple of years for RVing to hopefully go back to "normal" once the hotels, cruise lines, and resorts go back to normal mode. Sigh :( a good thing was ruined. I like the solitude of traveling and camping. To be stuck in a crowded RV park....I might as well pay for a hotel.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Yeah, it's crazy right now.... personal experience

[@jenniethrockmorton5660]

We bought a Marina and RV park on Lake Palestine in Texas last September. We prefer to take reservations over the phone that way we can make sure the space is available and large enough for the unit. I can understand why you do not want to park in a tight RV park but you ought to check us out, think you would approve. Flat Creek Marina and RV Camping in Chandler Texas.

[@gailwagner8115]

When my husband and I went full-time we just invested a buttload of money to make sure that we were not reliant on RV park. To be honest most of it was because I didn't want to pay the money all the time I'd rather invest it in my vehicle and not have to.. that said I never foresaw any of this and what a wise choice we made! We ended up buying in October of 2019.. and the timing was also incredible since the same thing we bought for $5,000 would have been three times the amount a year later.

[@topout26]

This is exactly why I bought outright my own deeded spot in an Rv community. I do not worry about any of those booking problems, plus I can rent out my place for income if I choose too.

[@peldridge2627]

I am trying to find one of these and it's very difficult!!

[@topout26]

@@peldridge2627 What State are you in P.E?

[@doloresbruce3622]

Sound like a great new series. Looks like a great spot, can't wait to see how you find such great spots. Thanks for all you do.

[@celestepalm6949]

Part of me wants this info, & the other part doesn't. If I was in Robin's shoes I sure wouldn't want that sweet boondocking spot crowded with neighbors as well.

[@TheWonderwy]

Robin thank you for your strength and openness. I have both of your RV books and study and plan on my 'escape' plan. At 65 I am more than ready to leave this mess behind and take on the 'freedom' and adventure of a much more nomadic life. Thank you again for blazing the trail. Be Free!

[@gweger6425]

Your the best Robin. Love the stats on Rv sales and lack of spaces. Again a reflection on lack of housing. Newbie RV People who are moving into RVs for housing are in for a steep learning curve. The good part is they can move on much easier.

[@alexalonso2093]

True and many unfortunately don't have a choice but to buy a moving home.Go Boondocking

[@jlfaulcon2323]

Sorry, I don't think you meant this to be a comedy skit, but your attitude about keeping some positivity, things happen, changing details -- "birds were singing" -- and you were going to work with it was humorous. You get a big thumbs up. Keep up the reality.

[@ShannonLeeAcoustic2112]

Wow, great video, Robin! I just love the way you do things and the attitude you exude. You're smart, positive, friendly, funny, and know when to hang up the niceties to call out the bullcrap! All with a great sense of humor, of course! Thanks for sharing this important info! Much love from Michigan! XO

[@helenemeyers2638]

Robin, newbie here, and I am so very glad to have found your channel. My hubby and I are newly retired and have been tossing around the idea to sell everything and hit the road. I already knew of the parks not having enough space for everyone but I had no idea about the overbooking thing going on. It's a shame that these folks deliberately make themselves a headache. Why? Greed basically is what is driving this trend. Personally this boondocking is how we want to go. Don't get me wrong I like people but the chance to spend quiet time with each other, and just let our minds, body, and souls take a break from all the noise sounds like heaven. You go, girl!

[@peri3818]

That guy you were talking to on the phone sounded like he was on something. Liked seeing the cat.

[@gingersky3459]

Gotta wonder what his package talk is really about?

[@debicaron6046]

Hes sounds a bit high..Is this Colorado??

[@MegaLivingIt]

Sounds like the guy was fishing for a tip.

[@deedieducati2272]

Peri...that is EXACTLY the words that came outta my mouth; HE IS ON SOMETHING.

[@lynnmcl3165]

He sounded very nice, maybe Exhausted & Overwhelmed.

[@bretthines1020]

Great video! That surly voice-over, "Don't worry about it" was hilarious. Boondocking is the way to go; pine needles are way cooler to walk on than asphalt

[@deltas4114]

Good morning, and thank you for sharing. Can't wait for the new series, since I'm not a fan of rv parks. I love being out where we all have a beautiful view and space to breath. Safe travels always 👍👍 to boondocking.

[@debrajackson9700]

Robin my sticks and bricks just sold today! Next my RV. I love that your changing to boondocking. I'll be watching you!

[@MichelleIbarraMHAEdD]

Love you, Robin, so appreciative of your humor, tenacity, and dedication! Hope to meet you some day!

[@gabriellapettit7655]

First of all, love your channel. I think it is one of the best RV channels out here. We live in the South and we have had nothing but positive experience. Sites were available; sites looked exactly as represented on-line. But we haven’t left the South/East area because hubby hasn’t retired yet. We have boon-docked; we have had campsites (some close, some spacious) but always represented truly on-line. It seems like you concentrate mainly in the Western USA. That may be the problem. I do not know yet. I can not compare. But as soon as we start heading out to the North and West, I will be paying attention. Again, thanks for the wonderful, informative content. You (and Doug) are the best.

[@celestepalm6949]

Glad to hear the South/East seem to have it more together! Enjoy the road.

[@noshrinkingviolet007]

Love your vids! We no longer f/t RV and we're in a different mode for a while but I love watching your vids to remind me of the good ol' days. I'm going back to RVing when my son graduates from high school three yrs from now. 😉

[@barbarakenney8288]

We agree...we got a spot south of Salt lake city in a crowded RV park...next to 5 overflowing trash cans!! We were thankful to get the spot! It's cray, cray out there.

[@bordercolliepupopvoedenont924]

Breath in, breath out!!! Don't let other people get under your skin! Just drive on to a better place! Hugs from Ingrid from The Netherlands Europe.

[@SewTexas]

Robin and Doug-- I just love you two as a couple, glad you are together. Information is always so very good.

[@gins8781]

I tent camp and made reservations several weeks ago. My party pitched tents in the site we reserved but the next morning were told we had to move because we were on the wrong site. The only sites available were non-reservable primitive walk-ins. What?!!! So we dragged our gear up a hill from the sheltered site to another one where we were exposed to freezing arctic wind. I couldn’t access the reservation info at the time, so I decided not to argue and risk no sites being available on a busy holiday weekend if I waited to move (or was asked to leave). Later I was able to access the text confirmation and brought it to their attention. But I wasn’t about to move again, so we braved the freezing nights on the hilltop. Turns out their system messed up every single reservation. Nobody ever occupied the site we vacated or the one right next to it. This is the first year that campground had taken reservations. What a mess.

[@lisastayman6392]

You had me worried!!! I made a reservation this past week for a campground in PA. I used the reservation site. So tonight I went in to look to see if they still had the site available for the same place and time. Yes the site said there were 6 sites available but luckily my site was no longer listed. Hoping that it's not cancelled when we get there. If it is then I'll be calling the local TV station and newspapers. I lived in the area of this campground for over 50 yrs so I know a lot of people!!!! Hope you have better luck in the future. I have Harvest Host membership and I can't wait to use it!

[@CampingTherapy]

That sounds really aggravating. Camping is supposed to be peaceful. I know how that guy feels about never getting time off. I was a campground manager one time and you really never feel like you have time off unless you leave the property. I don't know if I would be a workamper again.

[@doglady9334]

I have a friend who owns a nice small RV campground in Cadillac MI. Her hubby recently passed. Then her managers quit. She is really struggling. We need to be kind campers too.

[@carolbuscher3862]

I grew up with camping with my family and cousins in Vermont every year and same site. Never had any problems and I miss it.

[@alexandercove1194]

Really like your great reporting style and how you understand the free market system....thank you for the fairness and level headed manner in which you relay the trials and tribulations of rv travel

[@ithacacomments4811]

Stay-cation is sounding better and better!

[@MsQtrrider21]

Thanks Robin!! I pick up my Weeroll Adventure in 2 weeks and my overland boondocking adventures can begin and my inspiration started with…… YOU!

[@catdi5714]

I get it. I’ve been reading so much about crowded noisy parks that I am happy to stay home.

[@DebraWelch]

I keep thinking about traveling, and as soon as I start looking around the prices are not that great, and the service is non-existent in reviews. Bummer. I thought spending money in the USA would be as good a gift as you could give your fellow working American this summer. “All for one and one for all! .....or is it now “I will get mine before you get yours?” Sick. I think I will stay home too.

[@westcoastvibes1193]

I’m hoping things will settle down in the RV parks once people start travelling with the airlines again.

[@AnchorMoments]

Thank you for your videos, Robin! My husband and I are wanting to fix up a van into an RV when my hubby retires. We enjoy your videos so much!

[@tanagrigg7366]

I am so excited for next weeks video. I have only been on the road, full time, a little over a month and need the boondocking info!! Thank you🥳🥳🥳

[@anivegimimi]

Amen. You are the best. Truly a no bull-stuff woman. I don't know about Doug, but he seems to have the same mindset! Can't wait for the new series. Happy Trails, as always.

[@reneebushkin6554]

You are my absolute favorite rv vlogger! Such a great resource!

[@MsSlangston]

Thank to you and all the other RV's who have told your horror stories. We bought property with water and septic system and a well. We check with zoning and permitting before we purchase to make sure we could have a mobile structure on the property full time.

[@markholland8953]

Another great vid, Robin! I look forward to the new series (much of which I think you've covered in previous episodes), especially for the filling and emptying aspect of boondocking.

[@daisypeony66]

I hate camping. RVing seriously looks like hell on earth to me but I loved this video! LOL! The same issue you all are having with RV's are the same with lodges, rental cars etc. People in Glacier NP are getting their reservations cancelled from the campgrounds and lodges. No restaurants open. Limited workers. No water for showers. Everyone is on the road trips this year. Parks have timed entries. It's NUTS! Best of luck to all the travelers out there!

[@12Gaile]

I love your videos. You are so expressive it's great. Loved your cat looking around & seemingly as frustrated as you were. Take care & safe travels. ♥️🐈

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

Wow...she's a great speaker. Very articulate, good pace, tonality and overall delivery of information. Good video, learned alot...and I don't even have a rig.

[@nomadicweatherbear]

It’s fine in Florida right now. Half the RV spots are empty. Key is to hit locations during their off season. It’s hot and humid here, but rainy season makes for cooler evenings. Beach and sun are still here…and the crowds are small. No snowbirds, no Canadians, no problem. 😎🌴🚴

[@callmemagicfish]

Summer in FL...thanks anyway!!

[@SB4E.2]

No Canadians. 😆

[@MJ-my9sg]

@Nomadic Weatherbear • Absolutely correct. I too live in Florida, our park is half empty also. I do exactly as you, stay home in the summer May-Mid October then start traveling in my RV over winter months (gotta escape the rude Kens n Karen’s hoard of snowbirds n yes Canadians)! Just watch weather reports. Easy traveling when families go back home for work, holidays, school year. **Dont tell anyone we have AC n misting fans here! I walk every am at sunrise sometimes beach but mostly city or my home park. During the heat of the day I sit in my enclosed screen room for awhile throughout the day, very comfortable,

[@tayloredtravels5271]

As a retired travel agent/consultant, I never thought I'd see the day of RV campgrounds, state and national parks being so crowded and sold out everywhere all at the same time! This pandemic has really screwed up everything. Can't wait to get solar installed on my "new to me" motorhome so that I can booondock again and forever!! Love your videos, info, research, etc. Keep 'em coming!

[@merriweather3124]

Can't imagine the amount of trash and garbage being left behind in these parks for someone else to clean up. Take a look at the freeways and what people toss out. Disgusting.

[@callmemagicfish]

@@merriweather3124 I carry a Trastix with us and I pick up after other campers. .....trying to keep public lands open. I'm always disgusted how people are such pigs

[@priscillawagner4939]

People are also losing their homes. They buy a rv to live in

[@wendycampbell8899]

Sorry, while you're statement is true, what has that got to do with today's video?

[@redsloane879]

@@wendycampbell8899 More RVs out there, more looking for spots to camp.

[@celestepalm6949]

@@redsloane879 Yep, it's the Face of the New American Reality: We can hope the RV craze will blow over with time, but the fact is more & more people are realizing RV life is just a more cost effective way to live in this ever increasing 'Death by 1000 Cuts' US economy...

[@redsloane879]

@@celestepalm6949 SO true!!! And nothing is getting cheaper! Grocery prices are INSANE!

[@celestepalm6949]

@@redsloane879 Groceries were already getting too $$$ B4 Covid but afterwards it just skyrocketed with price gouging that must be stopped. People's paychecks must be raised to keep up with the real cost of living.

[@susandunaway8290]

Robin, poor ol Rick got a tiger by the tail when he went up against you. Thanks for keeping us all aware and informed.

[@paulfox1587]

Have not had a similar experience this year in any RV park. I am on a 4-5 month trip out West with RV park reservations all the way. Much prerfer not booking so far in advance but required this year. I also have personally observed that many boondocking spaces are packed complete with trash and human waste. Also viewed many videos on You Tube showing and complaining about this very situation. So one tip that has worked for me so far. Arrive at RV parks by 3pm even if you have to get up early. First in first served. If you show up near office closing time you will more likely to suffer from over booking. 3pm arrival also allows for problems enroute. A second tip is never rely on RV park photos taken by the owner! Use Campendium, RV Parky etc., read the reviews and look at the photos posted by campers. I have yet to stay in an RV park as tight with narrow roads as you show in over 20 years of RVing. A little time spent researching and planning really does go along way.

[@callmemagicfish]

Well said

[@freejojoey530]

What a nightmare! I finished my shuttlebus conversion in April and have been boondocking like a maniac. Recently followed my parents in their motorhome from CA to SD and they insisted I stay in the RV parks with them. I feel the same way you do about RV park neighbors, etc. Ugh... give me a forested spot or a dispersed camping area instead! ...and FREE!!! Just wanted to say I am looking forward to your new series about boondocking! Always love your advice and learning from your experiences! Thanks for keeping up the videos!

[@Justme-w8i]

It's a happy day when I can see you!

[@johnwhite7320]

I'll bet Doug is a Man of few words, is good at driving, parking listening,and taking direction while chilling and enjoying your show, as do I. Regards

[@riosfamilyof5]

With my husband’s work, he has had to stay In our camper as did my daughter and her husband and though they have always had good landlords, the neighbors sometimes have different values than we do. My parents have an RV park and I assure you that if you stayed in their park, you would definitely have some good content for a couple of videos. It’s a good place to stay!

[@sinepilot]

This is why I never book through websites unless they are maintained by the owner, and even then I'm skeptical. When I actually pick up the phone I never have these issues. Another way to have an easier time getting a reservation is don't get more rig than you need. The shorter rigs have a much easier time getting a spot at the last minute.

[@ginabrytowski3564]

I think we all know how a conversation with myself and Rick would have ended 😂 You're so polite, I am not. 😳

[@barbconley9808]

She's a Professional for sure

[@smc130]

Gina, it would be the same with me and Bob. I get results because he’s much too friendly.

[@ginabrytowski3564]

@@smc130 I just have zero tolerance for people who act like jerks straight out the gate. Or people who are just plain ignorant, stupid, selfish... Ok it's kinda a long list I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️🤣

[@myheartisinthemountains2660]

No kidding. I'm appalled at the rudeness of that place!

[@FreedomProjects]

Agree 100 percent!!! Horrible parks both private & public. Appreciate your report. I’m considering giving up RVing after 2yrs fulltime.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

"You have a package here". "No, I don't know that I do". "It was Doug's first earthquake...so that was kind of fun". OMG THE SHADE! You are so cheeky today ma'am! 🤣🤣🤣

[@scubachix4215]

I loved the “Sleep shopping again” line. Lol

[@cboyle707]

Take care, God bless. I learned A LOT from this video... especially how to remain civil in trying situations!

[@teresaandrews8965]

The same thing happened to us in Utah. It’s crazy how complicated it has become to make reservations! The prices in RV parks have become outrageous too! It’s a booming industry! Safe travels out there❤️🌼😊

[@noshrinkingviolet007]

Agree on RV park prices. We f/t time RVd for a yr and a half up til Dec 2019 and stopped to take a break and boy did we dodge a bullet. Covid hit and we eventually decided to stay put for a while.

[@PhotoTrippingAmerica]

Although I am a big proponent of boondocking, I am workamping at an RV park right now. I think one of the biggest problems getting a spot at any park is because of online reservations. Our park only handles reservations by phone - we look up availability based on dates and length of the RV while the customer is on the phone and take a deposit before they hang up. Their reservation is guaranteed. We have had no problems by doing it this way. But I will tell you that this year is, by far, much busier than any - we are almost sold out for NEXT WINTER! So sorry about the way you were treated by staff - you (and all campers) will find a welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff if you visit us in Tucson!

[@Wanderboom]

Great stuff guys! We had a recent situation that also reminded us why we primarily boondock. That 28% number is encouraging for us...les competition for the spots like you are in at the end! 😉✌️

[@debragriffith6628]

We are in Tennessee and there are very few places where boondocking is allowed. Wish we knew of more places in our area! I hate getting stuck in a crowded campground with rude neighbors! Looking forward to your new series.

[@lindarickert7290]

BOON-DOCK! BOON-DOCK! BOON-DOCK! I can hardly wait til 6/27! Great information-as alway. Thanks Robin.

[@kklifecoach7585]

Robin whats the name of the new channel?

[@CreativityRV]

Not a new channel! It's right here starting 6/27

[@horseshoe3345]

@@kklifecoach7585 New series, not new channel.🙂

[@paulfox1587]

Yep, keep promoting it and the crowds will be headed you way.

[@donnaneumann5485]

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[@shelribelin8144]

OMG Robin!! I just love your videos! I am totally looking forward to your new series.. We live in Colorado and decided on Thursday night to go camping for the weekend. Nope we don’t own a RV yet or a tent. So we decided to sleep in our car for the weekend. Just 2 nights we could handle it, not a problem….Right….Well we decided to stay close to home. We went on my Public’s Land App to look up BLM land near us. Found an area just outside of Allenspark, which is not to far from Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Well I had to work late on Friday so we decided to wait until the next morning and head out. Well we never found the BLM land we were looking for so we just headed toward Estes and looked for a campground along the way. We found one and crossed our fingers there would be an open site. We totally got lucky and got 1 of the last 2 first come first serve sites. We had a great time but we definitely need a camper because we are both over tent camping. The car was great but my husband is too tall for the back area…LOL…. We would love to find the BML land we originally looked for and try it again. Thanks again & Safe Travels!

[@luciastan64]

The new program sounds awesome! Can’t wait to see it! Regarding the influx of RVers, I’m willing to bet the novelty will where’s off and things will be back to normal in two years. I’ve been planning my new RV life for the last three and am counting on it. 😉

[@lovek2us]

Robin, you are awesome. I also love how Doug is thinking and sounding like you. I am converting my short bus, which is another one of the modes of camping for 2021. In the 60s camping was our familys' thing and my dad often said, I wish I could find a bus to turn into a camper. 2 things about my dad, he was not a hippie and I do not believe duck tape would count for remodeling a bus to a camper. haha Fast forward, I did not learn my DIY skills from my dad, thank goodness, but I always knew he had a great idea, fast forward to age 65, I knew with us baby boomers there would be a lot of retirees in RVs traveling. But what we are seeing now is concerning, until I saw your boondocking spot. Thank you and I can't wait for your next series.

[@robinrummel1359]

I love your channel, the honesty and info is greatly appreciated! I'm only an aspiring RVer at this point but if I ever make my dream a reality, it will be boondocking all the time for me. Being in a park would be like living in a city but without all the museums and great restaurants! Evidently a lot of people prefer that but I don't. 😉💖

[@TellMeAboutYourDog]

I feel your pain! Wow! What an ordeal. Sorry that y'all had to go through all that. I'm with you on the boondocking. Unfortunately, it's so hot and humid outside that I'd prefer to plug in and have A/C in the south.

[@pookiehoney]

You're scaring me. We just bought an RV because my husband retired and we plan on traveling across the country. All we know is we'll be leaving around the end of summer so I can't book on advance. We're going to be hard pressed to find places to park along the way.

[@kklifecoach7585]

Keep watching Robin...it will workout but plan on Boon Docking

[@CreativityRV]

It will be fine!! Watch the series abs get a harvest hosts membership! With its weight in gold. Link in description

[@chriscall]

It's true. 1600 spots with hookup within a couple hours radius of here, all booked. The campground without hookups or firepits for the long weekend... 6 spots taken out of 100. It has a starbucks too.

[@shellyscott6447]

Look forward to your new series.. I want is boondocking!! Those RV parks look like a nightmare to me!! lol

[@exploresomemore7205]

We really need to get our rig outfitted for boondocking...these last two summers full-timing have been a struggle finding nice parks to stay in. We've been booking months in advance just to make it work, but that's exhausting and takes away some of the flexibility we love with this life. Great vid!

[@kerryloper6142]

Wow. I’m not looking forward to that. Perhaps tenet camping will continue in my future. Lol. But now that you have a new series coming I am excited to see that and then perhaps a camper can be in my future. Lol. Thanks for the info, safe travels. 🏕

[@cluebug]

I’m a travel nurse and stay in RV Parks. I got my rig 3 years ago. I live in Texas and have worked in areas of California since I got my rig. I Pre book for the length of my contract which is 13 weeks. Then when I travel I get sites for 1 or 2 overnights on the same day. zero issues on getting a site. Sometimes they are a little pricey, though. In Texas, I like to use their state park system. When you book, you can pick what spot you will be staying in. I did get one sketchy boondocking site on the app HipCamp. It was the first and only time I used it. I prefer to have an electric hookup when it is so hot.

[@leticiawallace1220]

Hey America! Don’t be a “Rick”!! Loved this story 😎

[@colleenlevy825]

Great video Robin! I really hate RV parks (personal preference) just because most of them make me feel claustrophobic. My favorite camping is boondocking and because we live and mostly travel the western states we always seem to find great free spots!! I always look forward to your videos every week!!

[@floridagirl330]

This is a concern for me. I would constantly be planning my next stop, my next stay , always looking ahead at the weather, how far to the next gas station. I would have anxiety. How relaxing would that be? Rv- ing is Not as cheap or stress free as everyone portrays it to be.

[@kriskabin]

Ya, remember when Oprah went camping in Yosemite?..." Oh!!, Camping is A LOT OF WORK!!" She cried. And she had her huge production/film crew there helping her with all the camp set up.

[@Patricia-sq9eo]

Goooo Robin! You are spot on. I boondock 50% of the time and then stay in parks listed on recreation.gov. I move from boondocking on public land to dry camping in government-run parks. Since you mentioned your new series, I would like info on boondocking/free camping in Florida and the East Coast. Boondocking is plentiful in the Western US, but I'm seeing very little in the Eastern States. Thanks!

[@jammiecrowell9096]

My husband and I had planned on retiring this year and living in an RV. But when all this started we elected to work another two years. Hopefully, by then more folks will be leaving the road. lol. But like you, we will be doing more boondocking

[@celestepalm6949]

Let's all take a moment to pray together that this RV craze ends soon!

[@daynapeterson9033]

11 million RVs out there now with 9 million more estimated in the next 5 years. Not happening!

[@VerdureVision]

I heard this comment recently from an RVer I respect: “You have to be handy and resourceful to run an RV well. People who buy them, and then think the thing will just take care of itself, are in for a big letdown.” I believe the current craze will end when 1) people begin to neglect their rigs by deferring regular maintenance and by not making timely repairs until the rigs simply don’t run well. (Frustrated, they will unload them onto a suddenly bloated used RV market.) and 2) when it feels “safe” to start staying in hotels again, these starry-eyed, fair-weather RVers will ditch their rigs for conventional vacationing. Path of least resistance for the cabin-fever crazed…

[@donwilson2382]

My wife and I just bought a motorhome so that we can Boondock. I am looking forward to learning the best ways to find good spots to Boondock. You just earned a subscription!

[@amsohn1]

Wowzers... that sounded hmmmm yuck! Very excited to see the new upcoming series... blessings

[@markperot5021]

Ok great video. I’ve been in Southern CO. (Cos -Pueblo) Came with no plan, no reservations and lucked out at an expensive rv resort on Hwy 50. Hunted down some raw some land, bought it and have been boon docking ever since. Love it. !!!! I looked quickly through some of comments and didn’t see any mentions of hipcamp where I have my tent and cabin spots. DYRT / campendium / FreeRoam are other boon docking site/ apps. Give em hell and wreck the rude with kindness.

[@darkcanyonprospecting1148]

Come to northern Wyoming. RV parks are half full and the weather is awesome. I recommend Indian Campground in Buffalo, WY......🤠👍

[@havenonwheels5158]

I looked on Google maps, and think I found the RV Park you referred to. I shivered just looking at all the RVs cramped in side by side. Looking forward to your new series. I just knew there was a good reason to put 600W of solar on our rig as part of my COVID construction. Thank you for another great video!

[@lifeoflucretia]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 LMAO! TY for starting my YT morning off w/a laugh! Looking forward to your NEW SERIES! Have safe & blessed travels. LUCRETIA 😁

[@lissaestes7017]

We camped at a State Park in the Eastern US a few weeks ago. It is a large park with @ 1000 total sites in 3 large separate campgrounds. Some sites are tent only on the lake, without power, and with water spigots nearby. This park has a dump station in each of the 3 campgrounds. I talked to the ranger and he said all the reservable sites were booked all the time, but there were plenty of walk-in sites. From our site we could not even see another camper. For camping, and even for hotels, we are starting to just call and talk to a person to make our reservations. Oh, and be sure to get the name of the person you talk to! Happy traveling, Everyone!

[@gosman949]

As more and more people boondock, those spots will fill up too. Will be interesting to see your series on boondocking and how crowded it gets this summer in those spots. Please don't reveal your sites as this will alert others to camp there too and increase the crowd size.

[@ER--879]

Boondocking is uncomfortable for the average surburbanite. They should continue glamping in RV parks and resorts. The boondocking locations need to be respected and protected. Unfortunately many are being trashed.

[@gosman949]

@@ER--879 yes by KZbinrs!

[@amateur_football9751]

Part of the problem is, many folks are trying to find a cheaper place to live, not to RV, they are treating RV as if they are mobile homes, thus there is more demand than supply of spots, its only going to get worse

[@gosman949]

@@amateur_football9751 so sad!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Robin, My husband and I love the way your just so calm, cool, and collective in this situation. Yes....boondocking is the "cats meow" in rving..... No neighbors up against you, privacy, and nice relaxing mother nature views you can't resist.

[@bonniejones6116]

Sold our 5th wheel and truck- almost for MORE than we bought them for. Perfect time to sell!! So happy to get out of it all.