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Old 06-30-2016, 08:38 AM   #1
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How long .. Is long enough?

For those that are not full timers, how long do you guys stay out? Wife and I usually plan (local instate camping trips) to be 4-6 days. Being retired I tend to like to come in mid week, stay they the weekend and then allow all the weekenders the chance to clear out and again, have the place to ourselves! Hoping , at some point to do a 2-3 week camp... A road trip with a big loop! How bout you guys??
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Old 06-30-2016, 08:55 AM   #2
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We are only able to do 3 and 4 days at a time right now due to work. We like to get there Sunday or Monday and stay through the week. Less crowds we hope. We did recently take a 2 weeks trip and it was awesome.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:02 AM   #3
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Two weeks out every year is what we do with one or two 2-3 day trips if I get the time off work.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:04 AM   #4
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We started our retirement with a 3 month tour of the southwest looking for the perfect place. Before we left Arizona the perfect park model in a resort jumped in front of us and we bought it. Now we use the 5th wheel for a few weeks traveling back and forth Michigan to Arizona and a few days at a time depending which home we're at. Never staying put!!
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:09 AM   #5
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3 days most of the time since wife still works. We've talked about doing a week close and then she can drive from work to the campsite.

I'd like to be gone every day and not have a house, but that's just me.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:10 AM   #6
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We usually do 3-5 day trips, inner-state like you, weekenders. We take a couple of longer trips every year. Around March we go snow skiing for about a week, since we live in Texas we have to leave. The other trip is anytime between May to August, 3 weeks to a month. Get out and go. The longer trips have some pretty extensive planning on where to stay. I really don't like surprises, which always happen anyway.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:14 AM   #7
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For those that are not full timers, how long do you guys stay out? Wife and I usually plan (local instate camping trips) to be 4-6 days. Being retired I tend to like to come in mid week, stay they the weekend and then allow all the weekenders the chance to clear out and again, have the place to ourselves! Hoping , at some point to do a 2-3 week camp... A road trip with a big loop! How bout you guys??
Also retired and go once a month year round . Almost always stay a week, occasionally two. Like you, we tend to go mid-week.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:22 AM   #8
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I guess I am kinda funny.. I like to camp when there are some people around. I don't care to boon dock(at least the places I camp) it is either too hot or cold. I am spoiled and prolly always will be. I don't like standing room only, but 75% capacity is OK with me, but I am a people person and I got lots of stories. Some good and some not.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:27 AM   #9
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3-5 days are the norm for us. We also do two 8-10 day trips a year.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:31 AM   #10
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several 2-4 day trips, usually, with a single 2-week trip in the summer.

Next year we are planning a 23-day stay (the max allowed in one site) at Sandbanks Provincial Park on Lake Ontario.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:38 AM   #11
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It's a personal preference thing. It depends on where you go and how much time you have off etc. We will be going west this summer to see the kids that moved out there. We will be out for 3 to 3 and 1/2 weeks. Likely 10 days on the road. The most time in one spot will be a week and that will be pushing my adhd to want to move on.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:45 AM   #12
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Retired... we go somewhere once a month from March through Dec. Shortest trip is 6 days. Longest has been 15.
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Old 06-30-2016, 09:56 AM   #13
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Why I like to go mid week.. Less traffic and less campers! Do enjoy a weekend in the mix as gives us the chance to meet different folks along the way! We have only been out a couple times for 7 days. Planning a two week trip in Oct. any time out, no matter how long.... All good!
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Old 06-30-2016, 10:02 AM   #14
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Not retired. This year had 10 days in Jan and went to Florida. We camp locally around two hours multiple times a year some setting up Thursday night driving to work from campground Friday go back home Sunday. We use extra day to extend holiday weekends. This year will have 58 days camping. YEAH.
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Old 06-30-2016, 10:08 AM   #15
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We try to go twice a month for 4-6 days. We make 4 or 5 trips a year that last 2 or more weeks. Our travel area usually covers the southeastern states. We have a home in Florida, also my mom, 97 lives in NE Florida so we don't get too far from her. Our last trip, Charleston SC, Waynesville NC, Powder Springs GA, and Milledgeville, GA for 13 days.
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Old 06-30-2016, 10:41 AM   #16
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For those who have the time, we have found many campgrounds offer the seventh night free when you pay for six.
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Old 06-30-2016, 12:51 PM   #17
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Just did a 1 month trip as a present for my retirement. Enjoyed it, but glad to get home. Had originally planned a 3 month trip and now glad we cut it short -that would have been too long for us. Visited 5 RV parks over that month - some for family/friends
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Old 06-30-2016, 01:00 PM   #18
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I used to book 4-6 nights but now I prefer 2-3 nights. Someday I would like to take a long road trip traveling from one place to another but not now.
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Old 06-30-2016, 01:06 PM   #19
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We are just back from 7 weeks out. Big loop from Florida to Montana. Can't wait to plan next trip. Depending on the time of year reservations may or may not be necessary. We did whole trip with just 2 days prereserved and had no problems at state, national and local parks. Memorial Day Weekend we did have pre reserved and then had motor home problems the day before so had to cancel. It just all depends on what you like to see and do. Don't forget to carry your National Park pass if you are over 65. Enjoy! Have fun! Stay long enough to see our beautiful country.
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Old 06-30-2016, 01:09 PM   #20
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We both work, so camping is weekends only. In Michigan, that's May thru October. Usually within 2 hr of home. 5 or 6 2-day weekends with a camping group with church. Also do the 3-day holiday weekends, but just us on those. Usually at State parks (electric only at the site).

Have taken a full week vacation - but we'll go to a full-hook up place for that long.
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