Something Weird Is Happening In The World Of RV Living

[@kathrynb4683]

As an Senior lady solo traveler, I find it very humorous when I pull up to my sites in my 33 ft motorhome. Men out talking will completely stop for my parking show. I hate to disappoint but I drove school bus for 32 years. 😂 What's nice is they will along with their wives will compliment me. How skilled, how effortless I made it seem. I do appreciate it. I even have taught a couple of times. We need to be kind whereever we are. A display like this man's will not gain any friendly interaction with people during his stay that's for sure! 😮

[@lisabyrn660]

i was solo tent camping in 2020 so there was hardly anyone in the campground and plenty of space for people to camp but, of course, this couple camped right next to me. I have never heard a couple yell so loud and be so rude to each other in my life and it was sun up to sundown. I had been there a couple of days and had paid for two more nights, but I quickly packed up and left. I told the camp host what was going on, for what it was worth. It was so bad I was scared for my life, not to mention, there was absolutely no peace and quite in an almost empty campground. Some people are so wrapped up in themselves that they are oblivious to the people around them.

[@keithallen3119]

Most of the behaviors that I see in so many, if not most. people are significantly self centered these days. No civility toward others, or even those in their own family too often. The transition from being aware of others around you and acting accordingly to only caring about your experience in the moment has been accelerated in the past decade. Above my pay grade to comment on all the reasons why that is, but certain segments of our society certainly foster that selfish, self oriented behavior. It's all about me seems to be the majority behavior now. In confined spaces like in the RV environment that behavior is easily amplified. Will we return to civility?

[@jeanieolahful]

@@keithallen3119people used to be embarrassed to argue in public, or when others were near. They at least tried to make some effort to hold back. There is definitely a selfishness that some people have these days that is so annoying. It also makes you wonder why people like that are even together. Some people don’t believe in divorce, I suppose, and choose endless bickering instead. When I meet people like that I’m just so grateful my life isn’t like that, and that I have good, kind people in my life. Imagine living that way 24/7!

[@peterrichard3706]

Yup, I hear ya. That's why I prefer to pitch as far from anyone else. Basically I camp IN the woods. No one around but bugs and whatever live there. Had a group of deer rite out the flap. Awesome!!

[@julianne2saw]

they knew exactly what they were doing, pity you didn't just move as far as you could away from them. like smokers these folks put on crazy show to ruin everyones time.

[@colleenscott866]

That was very smart of you no to wait around. We had an incident at a state campground a couple of years ago. Two women were tent camping and someone suspicious came and camped nearby.The campground was in the same town where they worked, but was off the beaten path. The police found that they had told their friends of the situation, but remained, then disappeared over the next couple of days. This had a very tragic ending.

[@charlenemyers5362]

As a therapist, I am very thankful for this video and the message it contains. thank you for sharing it. People in general are having difficulty handling stress in our world today. Our tolerance levels, patience and understanding seem to be less and less in a stressful situation. I appreciate your highlighting the need and the help that is available.

[@GratefulGlamper]

You are so welcome!

[@CHOSENCHILDOFGOD_1]

Just helping other's makes a difference. I'm in one of the WORST SITUATIONS EVER!! I WISH I WAS OUT THERE HELPING OTHER'S. ❤🙏💜SOON GODS CALLED

[@ARLGD]

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[@LeslieNice]

We all need to be diligent of the tendency & temptation to over simplify. There is also a 400% increase in autism symptoms over the past 20 years. Yet we do not blame the autistic children and tell them to go get better. A careful and complex MD evaluation is always the best place to start. And is drastically more accurate, than a self-diagnosis, or a diagnosis by non MD's There are 1.5 million new cases of lyme disease in america every year, a vector born disease from Ticks. THERE IS NO EFFECTIVE TEST FOR LYME CO-INFECTIONS. Campers and r v people are in a higher risk category. The latter stages symptoms of neuro lyme are 100 percent consistent with these stories of increased agitation, Frustration, anger, And lack of situational awareness or one's surroundings. Information from google and the c d c is incorrect in america. Truth about the condition is available from the United Kingdom's website. " Lyme Disease Action dot ORG dot UK "

[@johnspencer6280]

My wife are new to RVing and my skill set is still underdeveloped. On top of that I am type A and driven to succeed. For these reasons the first two items on my arrival and departure checklists are 1) PMA (positive mental attitude) and 2) Slow Down. Thanks for this video!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@telliehack2590]

Yep slow down we got this attitude works for us!

[@TheRVWingman]

After owning a campground we saw so much of this. It’s sad because camping is supposed to be relaxing. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@gdt5430]

Charity, Your are very articulate and well spoken. I really appreciate people like yourself that can deliver a subject and be on point the whole time. Thank you for the information and travel safe.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching

[@annieb3615]

If my husband did that to me, I would seek out an attorney and follow their directions to the letter. Goodbye!

[@HMccafferty-tg7es]

mine is like that unfortunately .it is like dealing with a toddler who is 58.

[@flexjay87]

I have held off on camping during retirement for several reasons, but one of the main ones is i never could see the appeal of " Camping" so close to other people. My idea of camping is much more secluded. I know i am the exception, not the rule, and admit to being an introvert. But, i do know there are some nice people who camp, and some nice and convenient campgrounds available especially if you have kids.

[@cabracove]

Bingo, my idea of a good camping trip is not seeing any people. Sometimes I go winter camping just for that reason. The silence is worth the extra effort.

[@traveler320ak7]

If that were my husband yelling at me I would have had to walk up to him and quietly tell him that I was going to go for a walk. Then i would walk off and maybe go get a coffee or something. Later..when he cooled down i would tell him that i would do that each and every time he didn’t treat me with respect. I DO NOT put up with bullshit and embarrassing treatment.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Great boundaries!

[@bindilove3899]

👏🏻 Exactly!

[@Irishcream216]

No one deserves that treatment. If you have to cop an atitude and yell, you're not communicating effectively enough, Ive been told. 👍

[@lawyersgunsandmoney887]

One has to imagine what goes on behind closed doors w this guy who was "barking" orders at his wife.

[@Nonnie1227]

My wish is that every couple watches this and your "6 Uncomfortable Truths about RV Life YOu Need To Hear" before they invest and decide to hit the road. The prepation, travel, set-up and close down before and after each trip is a huge strain on any relationship that you just don't realize until after your first weekend. I used to have a pillow that said "I'm sorry for the things I said while we were parking the camper" and many times, I needed to scream into that pillow to keep from saying things that I would really be sorry for saying.😂

[@GratefulGlamper]

#truth

[@RVBeautifully]

Love this video. im recently divorced and I am living full time in an RV . I can tell you that there would have been no way to live with my EX in an RV...Im also positive he would get us kicked out of every campground with his loud tantrums ........currently very happy living alone in my space. Love you guys been watching your videos and learn so much from y'all. Thanks so much and if your ever in Amarillo Texas, Come say hello.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much and best wishes

[@Back-handedLuck-ul7ms]

@RVBeautifully - my husband and I always wanted to become full timers after retirement, but I was widowed before it was possible. In reality when I look back, my husband might have been a lot like the man being talked about, but unlike the wife I would have fought back. He made me feel small for many years, but I am coming back. I read your post and I am starting to think again that maybe I can do it all myself. Hello from a fellow Texan and thanks. You have helped me.

[@loislopez4159]

it's my favorite pastime... watching arrivals!!! one time my hubby watched a couple trying to back up and was struggling with their class A. he offered to help guide them. he got them backed up in 1 swift movement and they were sooo thankful they bought us a small gift in appreciation (they didn't need to he was just happy to help). they said it was a brand new rig and they just got it. my hubby was happy to help. but yes... we love watching and I do get impressed with the larger rigs (5th wheels) and how they make it look so easy!!😂😅

[@TakeDeadAim]

We have established "chores" for both coming and going. I find that establishing clear instructions prior to backing in such as "watch that tree and tell me if I'm getting too close" and "Let me know when we look level" type of things limits the raising volume!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Good communication does wonders! Thanks for watching

[@jameswatts7720]

Back in the 70s when I went with my grandparents in their travel trailer ( 95% of campers were in this age group because younger folks weren't rich enough to afford a home and a travel trailer) there was this running joke that if the yelling stopped after the trailer got parked, the marriage would survive. Every couple seemed to yell at each other and make rude accusations about the others intelligence. I thought this was normal

[@leese.23]

If he was like that right off the bat once they got to the campsite, chances are he's like that all the time.

[@GratefulGlamper]

So sad…

[@jkn101]

I’ve been blessed in this area. He is a pro and doesn’t need my assistance really. I just stand there looking pretty. The backup camera is a better assistant than I am. I’m 8 yrs in and I still don’t know the right words or hand gestures to assist. 😂 Good thing he’s been RVing since birth. Many a times has our neighbors made comments how smooth he parked our 5th wheel and he has even gotten a round of applause. No need for the “Sorry for what I said while we were parking the trailer” pillow in our rig.

[@GratefulGlamper]

👍🏻

[@dawnwilliams2860]

Sometimes the RV life can add stress. You have to have a good marriage to start with. RV life will not improve your relationship if you don't have a good foundation to start with.

[@GratefulGlamper]

💯% 👆🏻You are right!

[@stephaniepiper1238]

I live watching the new arrivals (especially Fifth Wheels) as we are newbies and we don’t own a truck yet to pull our home, so we watch others for tips for when we do have a truck and start traveling more. But we watch a lot of videos on the tips we need to be successful, so THANK YOU!❤

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@parisbuza3928]

I feel so bad for that woman you were talking about. All I can think of is that if he is that mean when in public just think what he is like in private. So sad. I have seen this kind of behavior only once and it literally made me sick to my stomach. Poor lady

[@camperbum]

We have seen this happening to, turn out one couple was hard of hearing, they didn't use any bad words but now we just assume this is why lol. We were at a beach in Ventura California, people brought their chairs out to sit and watch me back in, they booed me, I asked why, I didn't give them a show, and one asked me for tips on to back in, I'm a retired truck driver.

[@GratefulGlamper]

👍🏻

[@user-pstivers]

It's always better to be the audience rather than the entertainment!

[@CHOSENCHILDOFGOD_1]

People should be out ready to help someone not stand glare at them. Love THY NEIGHBOR! Thats some of best therapy out there where Y'all are!!

[@seanservo3105]

Same can be said for those exploding out from suburbia to homestead. Hopefully ppl are trying things out temporarily ahead of time, and not putting themselves in a situation where they can’t get out if it’s not their cup o tea after a year or 2.

[@sonyamccown1143]

Thank you so much for your truth and being real!! My husband and I love your informative videos and appreciate you and your family taking us along on your journeys and sharing your lives with us!! We are planning on hitting the road again in November with our son and his wife. We are heading for the NRVTA in Texas. My husband and our son are planning on taking the classes to become certified techs. Hope to meet up with you and your family sometime. Safe travels to all of you. God bless❤️🙏💎🌹

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much! The crew at the NRVTA are amazing! Safe travels

[@KathrineSmith-t1v]

When you talked about watching people back in to there site, reminded me about watching boaters put in or take out there boats it was our entertainment though we would not comment about it to others because we’ve been there too. Thanks for talking about this subject though, self care is sooooo important.

[@GratefulGlamper]

👍🏻

[@tanya334]

Why did No One stop him and give that poor woman an out ??? I'm sorry I would never keep my mouth shut !!

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Me either. I'd never put up with that from anyone!

[@garycross90]

Bad behavior has become acceptable behavior while camping, at sporting events, work, in politics, and with online influencers. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.

[@paleogeology9554]

I live full time 8 months a year while im in Arizona at my mines. I always try to find nice RV parks but shes right, no matter the park you'll have to deal with loud and or drunk idiots from time to time. One HUGE things id suggest to EVERY RV'er is get good wired security cams with a DVR that records them. Having the ability to keep my blinds closed at night especially if im out in the desert dry camping, yet you'll still be able to see everything going on outside without anyone knowing whos inside. Its a big advantage against any would be thugs or even wild animals. Having cameras actually saved me from going to jail, true story!! : One night I stayed at a crappy rv park and around 11pm some drunk lady opened my door and tried coming inside, she wasnt invited! we told her to leave multiple times and she wouldnt so I pushed her out of the motorhome and locked the door, this drunk lady who broke into our camper called the cops and said I beat her up and made up this whole BS story and yet the idiot cops were siding with this drunk and not us who were the actual victims until I told them we can prove our story and its all on camera. they watched it and saw who the real criminal was but if it werent for those cameras I would have went to jail for assult when infact I was the victim and did nothing wrong. Its a messed up world no matter where you are these days so having cameras is a MUST. They never lie, twist stories.. they tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth! I bought a set of 4 reolink cams for my motorhome for under 300 bucks, go with wired cams, its worth the work installing them compared to crappy wifi cams that dont work right half the time. Id suggest a 2TB hard drive this was you can play back events that happened weeks ago if needed!!

[@kzedd60]

We are getting started with our fulltime rv life. Love your videos. Been watching for over a year.❤

[@AJFischer-xp5lm]

I really enjoy your videos. You speak softly and it keeps me engaged. I also liked your dollar tree video. Thanks.

[@susanhuntingdale3175]

I Love all of your tips and hacks. I’m in the market for a class C, our family did a lot of RV travel when I was young. Now I’m single and older, I’m looking to spend my life on the road as a traveling Caregiver

[@diannaalmazan1529]

My husband and I drive a semi together, we travel together and share similar hobbies. We went with our travel trailer to a music festival Labor Day weekend and witnessed a lot of screaming.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😳

[@guillermocastillo9175]

I been driving 18 Wheels for the last 15 years. I have been driving "team operated runs",... for 6 years. Must set priorities, limits, responsibility, tasks,....and always remember: Nobody is "perfect",.... specially YOU!!. Remember ,... NO to hurt the person you love. Just common sense!

[@krislynch7454]

Yessss❤this world has fone off the rails crazy!! As always best of advice and gracefully done!!!! Thank you!!

[@martiphone4884]

Yep, new arrivals are definitely the even entertainment. We've seen it all in our 35+ years of camping. I will say, since 2020 it's gotten more nuts with people that don't seem to understand that camping, even in a very nicely appointed RV is not the same as a 5 star resort. Some of these folks don't seem to have the problem solving skills or knowledge to handle the things that break or that just plain need to be done. I hope it gets better.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Us too

[@lisabeare2366]

It is a hard deal. My husband is a freak out first kind of guy..... After almost 19 years, I no longer back down kind of wife. We had a melt down at a camp area. When I realized it I walked away. We did talk about it. But your right it's a big change. We are not full time we are just vacationers at this time. Plus new to RVing. So it's been at times, difficult. I so appreciated you for sharing this.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@barbarawiborg3705]

I always say that the best test to see if you are compatible with your partner is to go camping together!! When backing in, why don't people get walkie talkies so they don't have to yell to/at each other? Life is short. If camping makes some people so stressed out and abusive, then they should stay home. It is supposed to be a fun relaxing experience. I tell myself in stressful situations to take a deep breath and that "this too shall pass".

[@georgebradshaw474]

“An adventure is not always fun while it’s happening”!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Very true!

[@keithbesand2063]

The “Backing” event is a thing and can increase the stress especially after a long day driving. Get out walk around a bit if possible before you go to site to back in…have a beer first…ultimately communication is key between driver and spotter. Reduce your stress improve your marriage… Put down the Cell Phones and cut down the Social Media time…

[@tamaraoneill7070]

We find humor in our flaws. For the life of me, I can not direct my husband on the ball of the hitch. He just looks at it shakes his head, gives me that look and goes back to his seat laughing. On another note, he can back that trailer up anywhere he wants and usually lines up the ball and hitch better without me. I feel bad for that woman though, hope this was one of the first and last times that happened.

[@out_running_erins9118]

Gabby Petito....definitely makes me think of her😢

[@cdcruiser5314]

We like to watch people when they arrive sometimes it's funny and sometimes I learn new ways of doing some things. On one trip we watched a older couple come in and we spent the next six hours no kidding watching them set up everything they had brought with them, it was better than any reality show on TV but sometimes people have the idea to do everything while camping I guess and not just relaxing and enjoying the moment but that's just me

[@wizpopr]

I have a 42' fifth wheel. I know people watch me. I'm OK with it. I've been backing big horse trailers since I was 15. The key is like someone else below said. Just slow down and try to have a positive attitude. I also don't stress out. I was an Air Traffic Controller for 22 years, backing a camper is NOT stressful.. Trust me.

[@Flamedramon212]

Love that you brought this to viewer's attention, both in the rv lifestyle and not. I always remember the joy of the lifestyle and try to not let stressors 'rain on the parade', no matter the situation (and as you said, we aren't perfect). I love the good energy just being in the RV brings and let that be my principal thought and base throughout it all, be it dump station miss haps or vehicle miss haps. It's all part of the adventure, try and smile through it all!

[@virginiaescalera9025]

I had a similar experience, I felt so bad for the woman 😢

[@CherokeeRidgeLife]

I feel like people need to connect to their body more. The adrenals have been a major issue with people recently, fight or flight mode seems to be where a lot of people are at.

[@johnlynch5221]

People with boats to the same thing... At one time I worked part time on the weekends for a tow boat co. at the dock and across the pier from me could have been this guy with a sailboat. As he backs into their slip it was the same yelling also. One day I had plenty. So, my engines running I put both engines in gear. My back wash from two 22" four blade props keeps him from backing into his slip. he never caught on.

[@anapantz]

This is a great video... thanks for making it! Lots of helpful info.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@lawyersgunsandmoney887]

My husband can not back up. Period. Something about him and I used to dread setting up and breaking down. Glad we're no longer " campers!" Too much work.

[@dboggs7744]

My partner and I always wonder if they are that mean in front of others, how horrible are they behind closed doors?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Right!?! 😞

[@Ancient_Pollyanna]

I'm going to do everyone a favor and not become an RVer. I'd be screaming all the time! LOL!

[@caseyjude5472]

Better Help is making therapists into gig workers. Like Uber & AirBnB. Corporations are profiting, massively, therapists are barely breaking even.

[@CodyandLeanneOnARoll]

After years of watching you and your adventures, I have decided to take the leap and start my own #rvlife channel. Thank you so much for inspiring me to start this lifestyle as well as launching my channel! ❤❤❤

[@garagemahaulinrvlife6505]

Hi.Your video got me to thinking, not that I haven't been thinking. Now it's your turn to think. I have an interesting situation in consideration of your topic. I have on my hands a 43-year old failure to launch son. My bride of forty-seven years passed away July 2022 and I made some life changing choices as a result. The situation is, I sold everything and I plan to travel and clear out my bucket list. I am making it work until I get things sorted out. Basically, what to do with him. And by making it work, I mean he sleeps on the floor of my tiny RV, on the cushions salvaged from my booth he sets up for a bed each night and eats my food. It is winter and being his father, I don't want him to starve while living in a tent in winter conditions, which is a choice for him, not for me. Excuse me for saying this, but I am at a loss for words. In thinking about it, I made a decision to help him out (once again). I asked him if he wanted to travel with me on an adventure to Quartzite AZ where hopefully he can get a job and finally live his life in less than winter-like conditions. What do you think his answer was? Not what you'd think. Of course if he accepts my offer, he will still be sleeping in a tent, not my RV (that is a Christmas present from me to him), because, hey, I want to live my own life, not his. Just thought I would throw that out there. There are more happenings in this world than you mentioned. And I am living one of them!

[@bindilove3899]

We bought a Class B and travel with 4 small dogs. Literally, the first night we stayed somewhere for the first YEAR my husband had a grouchy hard time. While he was never rude to me, or loud, he would implode and be overwhelmed with the tight quarters and messiness and we’d have a pretty good fight. With a Class B, the interior gets messy FAST because it’s so tiny inside. Over time, we have found our sweet spot and travel in harmony. We haven’t witnessed this yet, but if you want to witness some ‘yelling action’ grab a lawn chair and sit at a boat ramp! 😂

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@RichardWatts-wm5xx]

YES,I AGREE.

[@karenk2409]

That man was abusing his trapped wife right in front of you.

[@sandras1524]

A thumbs up isn't enough. Excellent information. Thanks 😅

[@adi7795]

Yes exactly under pressure the real person comes out Just keep it cool I know it is not easy I’m glad so far me and my wife when we set up are camper all going well

[@GratefulGlamper]

Safe travels - thanks for watching

[@bjones5791]

i got my 38 foot bumper pull in on the first try.Totally got the "street cred" for a good start in the park.🤠👊

[@GratefulGlamper]

Nice! 👊🏻

[@michaelkloeckner6353]

I've heard Joyce Meyer use the orange inalogy. Life squeezes us and what comes out is what we have inside.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Very true, Love Joyce Meyer!

[@drillsergeant5338]

People are products of their environment. Their behavior doesn't change just because they go out on the road traveling and camping. Sadly, you see it play out over and over everywhere. We just have to tune it out and find our own slice of heaven on the road. I take great pride in being the invisible man when I am out on the road. It helps me, but some folks have to be the center of attention wherever they go.

[@nancyf18]

Thank you!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

Yes it happens .... yay for drive thru ... dog wallks are good and i call it covid rage ... it really has changed the world ....

[@GratefulGlamper]

The world does seem to have lost its ever loving mind at times…thanks for watching

[@timwaddell9450]

Yep people watching. I had a girlfriend that one time started yelling and basically freaking out trying to get me to move the trailer over. Finally i got out walked back to her and calmly said, i should have mentioned this to you, but i have to back all the way in, straighten the truck out, then i can move it over. Stop screaming, it isnt helping at all. She stormed off in a huff. My parents nitpick figjt and to me it is a lack of mutual repect for one. In a campground or resort, add someone pulling up and waiting on you. Adds pressure. So what do is stop, get out and if they look like they got a handle on it, i will give a wave and maybe pull my bars off or such so they see i am not worried. Some people get worked up because others just are not patient, other couples well just get along by nit picking eachother.

[@TheAdventuresOfAce]

Why RV in a community? What advantages are there for you? I live modestly in a small city with a starter home and garage my yard is small but I have 4 birds nesting on my property yearly and a family of squirrels that have lived in my tree. Also I planted a garden and I left the milkweeds growing then milkweed bees 🐝 started living in my garden and I video recorded them working 5 times faster than honey bees now that is a sight to see! I leave my yard full of wildflower and natural grasses. The animals I see like rabbits are a spring treat.

[@bobabooie6389]

My wife's disabled so when I back up I just do it all myself. I just get in and out of the truck several times as I back up a little more each time👍🇺🇲

[@austindenney1384]

OMG she should have just picked up the rv in her hands and put it in the right spot. LOL. It is sometimes frustrating to get the communication right and I feel that because men do the majority of the backing in to spots that the female counterparts may miss what our intentions are when backing. Wish my wife could read my mind when I can’t put it into words (well she can when I’m doing something I shouldn’t, I don’t know where the cookies went). I have had her do everything else on the rv poop, power, water, tow, gas, and even hook up our travel trailer. So I think it is my fault for not letting her do the backing into a spot I think this would help with understanding what the front half is trying to do. Oh boy next trip may be fun, she won’t want to do it but what if she needs to be able to in the future.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

But what if she can back it in just fine? Ya just might be surprised. (I know, your previous experience with her trumps my thoughts 😂)

[@austindenney1384]

@@Elizabeth-rq1vi that would be great, I feel that it is important that is I get hurt or sick and can’t do my part that she can at least have done it once. The stress of having to do it without experience added on top of your better half’s being down just make the situation worse

[@Jeffbob442]

Good to hear this subject addresed! Do feel sorry for the woman you mentioned.....

[@kathyjoslin1361]

I 100% agree. My husband and I got into an argument during a stressful RV issue and I went to the back bedroom during driving and wanted so bad to slam a door and that is not possible in our RV lol. We soon got over it but you best have a good relationship before you head out.

[@mikefussell8991]

Iv found that if u ask for a campsite away from others u can usually get one.but u have to ask.

[@archerg4608]

Meditation and Earthing aka Grounding

[@mikemanjo2458]

100% on point. Thank you so much for this video ❤🙏Jane

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks for watching

[@snowyrain5730]

the social contract in society has been torn up that's what we're all witnessing it's not exclusive to "RV'ing"

[@jamesray3920]

If it wasn't for instance social media, i do believe it wouldn't as bad and van life is nothing new go back to the hippie days and rv life also nothing new , i think it can an enjoyable experience as long as you have well planning, i am a truck driver 35 years on the road and its not fun anymore maybe because im older now and many places have no parking even at the customer for delivery, i am use to being gone and i bought my sprinter van in may i have 3 to 5 years selling home to live a debt free life without work but doing the things i want that's been on hold for years , you said it life traveling it what you make of always being aware of your surroundings

[@sunlife1587]

Great video 🌺

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you 🤗

[@johnelledge8091]

What’s the name of the campground in your video that shows the RV park next to the water? Please and thank you.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Fiesta Key in the Florida keys!!

[@vondahartsock-oneil3343]

This isn't new or weird. Well, I guess it's weird if you've never encountered it much. It's always been an issue. You are noticing it more, because now, it's YOU out there traveling. I can't count the number of couples we kids heard over the yrs. our family spent traveling. The further away from home, the worse it seemed to get as well. You've never heard the saying "you two argue like an old married couple"? They don't called them "rest-or-rants" for nothing! Way back in the 70s and 80s, we traveled. My folks bickered and argued over any and everything. It got so bad once, (more than once actually) my dad just drove off lol. Mom got the point, but her silence only lasted about a day, then right back to the bickering. People have never cared who is around or who hears them. IDK why, but yeah....we've even seen some knock down drag outs too. A campground has ppl from all walks of life. Money doesn't equal class. People think they are going to get along better if they are out on the road or as you say..."in vacation mode". No, it actually brings it out more. If you already have "issues", traveling makes it worse. We kids were always embarrassed, but knew we weren't alone. Even our travel buddies could often be heard arguing. IDK why it's such a problem. People "think" they know each other, but really only get to know their spouse and how they handle various situations, while out on the road. That is the LAST place you want to get to know your spouse! Due to having lived this life already, I know my husband and I could NOT live this life. We would argue. Prob. a lot. While we've been married over 30 yrs now, and never had a single argument. We would if we were cramped up together. I need my space and "me time". I can't stand being around the same person 24/7. That's what that life taught me about myself lol.

[@jameswatts7720]

That was my grandparents in the 70s and a lot of other couples when we went to the campground and getting the trailer in the space. But after that they were pretty quiet. It seems that whole backing in situation brought out the ugly in everyone. If it went on too long the campground owner would come over to help if the swearing was getting out of hand. The F bomb was NEVER dropped. That would have been an immediate eviction from the campground.

[@sandrapicard422]

A good drink after we park! 🍻works good for us!! LOL!

[@johnlewis2624]

Charity, what a great name.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@maryp7694]

As a full time RV'er I have enjoyed your videos for some time now. However more and more it seems like it's just one long commercial! Are ANY of you videos NOT sponsored?

[@GratefulGlamper]

Hey there, thanks for watching as we truly appreciate it. We are thankful for sponsors that make it possible for us to be able to keep producing free content here on KZbin, provide jobs for others, and give more to local communities. Small business owners are truly the backbone of this country and having sponsors and business partners means we can grow our business. And this video for example we have been wanting to work with a sponsor like better help because we truly believe in the value and benefit of the services they provide. You can always use the “skip ahead” Feature in KZbin anytime you want to “fast forward” past a sponsored segment. Thanks again for watching and we truly do appreciate it.

[@stephaniemorrissey5114]

The reason behind all of this is that several generations have been taught they're special, unique, etc. instead of being taught how to behave.

[@VailJohnson]

I can't imagine why anyone would care about how well somebody parks their RV. I typically wouldn't have anything to do with people like that, so maybe that's why I'm surprised that you say this is common?

[@Merica_dadgarage]

You guys need to check out Duck Creek rv resort in Muskegon MI!!! Full on outside water park!!!!

[@GratefulGlamper]

Sounds fun!

[@Merica_dadgarage]

@@GratefulGlamper check it out some time!!!!

[@mariesmith4943]

We also like White River campground near Muskegon..

[@bobjohnson8169]

Hey, been a fan for a while. Got rid of my Casita travel trailer after about 12 years. My wife and I will jump back in now that I’m retired and waiting for her. This topic is singularly the most important topic you and Ben have addressed in all the episodes. You nailed it. I love all the other topic discussions from storage to the evil “poop pyramid”, but this is so valuable. Thank you and may you all be blessed. Take Alaska for a walk now! B

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thanks so much! 💙

[@KAW5]

Well done!

[@bryankelley4298]

Really nicely done.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Thank you!

[@hrock8081]

The past three years have been weird. It all started with “The Great Toilet Paper Shortage”. And nothing ever made sense since.😂

[@GratefulGlamper]

True 😂🤣

[@kevinmoran-ji2zl]

If I don’t scream at my wife then she won’t do exactly what I said. I need obedience if we are going to maximize our fun!🤬

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@Tracywhited2]

I was the wife getting yelled at all time. Lol. So rude. I feel so bad fir her !

[@erics.786]

Great advice!

[@GratefulGlamper]

💙

[@davidmccartney7577]

That’s the fun part watching people backup 😂🤣 Just my entertainment 🍻🍻 I never like people coming around telling me how to backup just please stay back and watch😉 I’ve been known to just set there until everyone goes away…

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@nomadicnative2444]

I would love to do this but never with my husband. He DOES NOT react well with change, disturbances, inconveniences, effort, people... 😂you know life.

[@GratefulGlamper]

😂

[@AliG-mu4qn]

When parking and backing ..use your CELL PHONE instead of screaming...lol

[@GratefulGlamper]

Right!?! Or a two way radio

[@KevinNorris-ke5fx]

I'm guilty of judging😂 parking

[@MSG3726]

Boat docking is the same way. Not to compare, but boat docking is much more difficult considering current and wind. People all get together and “judge” when another boater is docking. That said, some people just seem to really be disrespectful to each other when they are docking. It’s unreal and I often feel embarrassed for the wife (most times it’s the man doing the yelling, but I’ve seen it both ways).

[@GratefulGlamper]

😕

[@d.h.fremont3027]

This is why I don't do RV life anymore.

[@HappyRamblingCamper]

Indeed, andddd, I can back up our 40ft bumper pull toy hauler like threading a needle, But.. But the minute I know a single person is watching me, I look like Stevie Wonder trying to back it up.. definitely something very superstitious Tell me something in all this lol.. why do we get nervous (and I never get nervous). But one set of eyes on me backing up and I look 👀 like it’s my 1st time.. You definitely will hear the best fights while couples are backing up the rv’s.. My wife has fell victim to this as well unfortunately…. I apologize after, she knows it isn’t her.. lol.. I bought her a pillow and it says .. - I’m sorry for what I said while backing up the rv-

[@将軍九八.彁]

When you squeeze a marshmallow, you get marshmallow fluff.