Lauren Grijalva

Building RV Community: Top Tips for Friendship on the Road

Lauren Grijalva
Duration:   4  mins

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Some say RVing can be a lonely venture, but we’ve actually found the opposite to be true. If you keep an open mind (and an open door), you’ll make lifelong friends with similar hobbies and a passion for traveling this beautiful country of ours. In this free video lesson expert RVer Lauren Grijalva teaches you some of her favorite tips for building RV community so you can get the most out of your experiences on the open road.

Simple Steps for Building RV Community

As Lauren explains, the first essential key to community on the road is to always remain welcoming and friendly. There’s nothing quite like new relationships formed in an RV community, and these are almost always created by being a good and approachable neighbor. So start by saying hello and see where that leads!

The next easy step is to attend activities at the campgrounds. Most campgrounds want to make building RV community as simple as possible, so they stage community breakfasts, sewing clubs, craft time for kids, reading groups, and all sorts of other activities. Do your best to stop by whenever you can to whichever activities interest you. Or feel free to organize your own meetups; you’d be surprised how many people love the same things you do, so give it a try! 3, 2,1, drum circle!

Another simple method for building RV community is to form lasting friendships by joining social media groups to connect, plan events, and stay up-to-date on conversations around the grounds and the country. Discover people nearby who share the same interests, find RVers to caravan with you to your next destination, etc. And be sure to keep in touch! As with other relationships in your life, community amongst RVers requires regular communication. Check in every once in a while, let them know what’s new with you, and ask questions. Don’t leave your friends in the dark!

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There are a lot of different types of people RVing on the road today. Some are weekend warriors, some are full-time families, there are young people, old people, all different types of RVers. No matter which category you fit into, all of us need community on the road. We need other people. I'm gonna share with you some tips on how to build community on the road as an RVer, no matter which of those categories you fit into. The first tip on my list is to attend campground activities. A lot of RV parks and campgrounds host activities for their visitors. These are great ways to meet other people that have the same interests as you. They have community breakfasts, sewing clubs, reading clubs, crafts for kids, all types of different activities. Our family tries to take advantage of all these opportunities when they present themselves. It's a great way to meet your neighbors. It doesn't get much easier than just showing up for an activity that's already planned. The second tip on my list is to utilize social media. There are so many Facebook groups for RVers. There are large groups that are basically open to anyone that has an RV, and there are smaller, more specialized groups, such as homeschooling moms or retirees. Joining these groups gives you access to a ton of other RVers right away. They are great spaces for people to share campground recommendations, ask RV questions, and share experiences that they've had. Instagram is also a great platform for finding RVers who inspire you, who are in the same stage of life as you, or who you would like to meet in person. Our family documents our travels and experiences on Facebook and Instagram, and we have met a ton of people this way. We've had followers reach out and request to meet up when we were in the same place, and some of those people have become lifelong friends as we have gotten to really know them and have even caravanned together to new destinations. The third tip on my list is an easy one. Be friendly. Don't underestimate the power of a smile or a hello at your RV park. Striking up a conversation when your neighbor passes by when they're walking their dog, or even at the swimming pool or clubhouse, could lead to an invitation to talk more later, and that could lead to a new friendship. Now this isn't easy for everyone, but it is a great way to meet and get to know your neighbors. We love to sit outside in the late afternoon or evening and just have a drink and sit by the fire. We have asked other RVers in the park to join us and we've had some great conversations around the campfire. We've also been invited to join music nights, where anyone who had an instrument brought it out and we just had a mini jam session out, with guitars and singing. These events are so much fun and they're a great way to build community. The fourth and final thing on my list is to keep in touch. When you do make those good connections with people, don't forget to keep in touch. It can be easy to go your separate ways and get busy, forgetting to stay in touch. However, exchanging phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts can all be great ways to keep up with your friends. Keep track of where they're traveling and maybe you can arrange to meet up again down the road. I've heard too many people say that the RV life can be lonely. This does not have to be the case. The RV community is full of wonderful people, who generally love meeting new people and swapping stories about life, travels, and all things RV. I truly hope these tips can help you find those people and begin building your own RV community on the road.
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