Why is it?

[Oakman]

Why are there are so few people posting about the trips they take? There are plenty of posts with people asking what routes to take, what campgrounds to stay at, complaining about their RV, complaining about tires, etc. How come so few post a thread about their trips? How come so few post pictures of what they did on their trip? Am I the only one that enjoys reading about the travel of others?

Recently Fushux posted an outstanding report about his trip from California to Oregon. How come so few people take the time to write reports about their travels? What’s up with that?

[timfromma]

Probably because most people come here when they have a problem or question. A successful RV trip doesn't usually require input from a bunch of strangers on a message board.

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[Electra glide]

I can only take one big trip a year (stupid work). So I might post pictures from it. Most of my weekend trips up on Facebook.

[timfromma]

I take lots of short weekend trips. Nothing much worth writing about. For example, I'll be spending this upcoming weekend in Newport, RI checking out the mansions.

Pretty low key.

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[DreiHunde]

Originally Posted by Oakman

Why are there are so few people posting about the trips they take? There are plenty of posts with people asking what routes to take, what campgrounds to stay at, complaining about their RV, complaining about tires, etc. How come so few post a thread about their trips? How come so few post pictures of what they did on their trip? Am I the only one that enjoys reading about the travel of others?

Recently Fushux posted an outstanding report about his trip from California to Oregon. How come so few people take the time to write reports about their travels? What’s up with that?

True!
I really like all the traveling threads....even the short weekend gigs. I get a bunch of ideas for future trips!
And I get to live vicariously through these posts since we both still have to do that dirty 4 letter word 50 hrs a week

[Mountndream]

my trips are a week, maybe a week and a half in nature due to still haveing to work for the man.

I would love to talk about my trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, but many of the people here have been there and done that

however, you are right, i should at least post more pictures.. for instance the Bear 40-50 foot up in the tree with her 2 cubs

[doc73]

Guess I never really thought that anyone really wanted to see what I did other than maybe some tech stuff. I posted my trip to Michigan and it seemed to be enjoyed by folks beyond what I had expected.

I usually take tons of photos of our trips, if anything to better my skills. But, I tend to not post them or say much about where / when I am away until I get back due to just my concerns or not saying when I am away for a week. By the time I get back I do not ever think of posting up pics.

[dblr]

Check out my thread
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ay-110884.html

[ependydad]

For me, it's time consuming. I've done a few trip reports on a Disney board and I'm usually way too verbose and have way too many pictures. But, some people seem to enjoy it.

Never really thought of it for FRF, though there have been a few recently and it's been nice reading through them.

[Oakman]

Originally Posted by dblr

Check out my thread
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ay-110884.html

Yes, I've been following your thread and enjoying the heck out of it. I guess you are still at Mountaindale, it is our favorite campground in Colorado. A couple of years ago there was a FROG rally at Mountaindale and early one morning a black bear walked through...yikes!

[Oakman]

Originally Posted by ependydad

For me, it's time consuming. I've done a few trip reports on a Disney board and I'm usually way too verbose and have way too many pictures. But, some people seem to enjoy it.

Never really thought of it for FRF, though there have been a few recently and it's been nice reading through them.

Either my link to your blog is broken or you haven't posted anything since May.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Oakman

Either my link to your blog is broken or you haven't posted anything since May.

Sad but true. Been crazy busy. I've written a post, but now have to get photos into it.

[Iwannacamp]

I figure a lot of people don't share because they feel some of the pictures are personal and not of "national" interest to others. I very much enjoy the pics I see on here and other places. I figure most(nearly all) places I will never see therefore I value others experiences. I AM GOING TO COLORADO AND MONTANA some day. It is my adult fantasy trip and the real reason I wanted an RV. I now see many other places, but this goes back 20-25 years.

[Oakman]

The main reason I started this thread is because just about every RV forum on the Internet is nothing but questions and complaints. I just like to read threads about enjoying the RV lifestyle. With all the questions and complaints on the Internet, a newbie would probably wonder why anyone buys an RV. When I first joined the Trailer Life RV forum in 2002, a lot of folks would start threads about their travels. Now it’s rare for RVers to post about the enjoyment of RVing.

The other reason I enjoy reading threads about RV trips is the fact that my wife and I don’t have any long trips planned this year. We somehow allowed ourselves to commit to way too many non-RV related events this year. I have the need to live vicariously through others this year.

[MainelyUS]

Oakman:
Books, journals, articles could be written about FRF member's trips...the FRF is a great way to learn about awesome CGs to visit...e.g. if aceinspp hadn't written about their exciting experiences at James Island CG Charleston SC, DW and I most likely could have missed out on a very successful first long haul trip this Spring.
SO...we just returned from 3 weeks in Maine and discovered a great CG "The Pumpkin Patch RV Resort" in Hermon, ME. the sites are spacious, very clean facilities, quite, awesome owners, great neighbors, many good restaurants are close by, the Bangor Waterfront with the Darling's Waterfront Pavilion is 20 minutes away, UMaine Botanical Gardens 30 min away, trips to Eastport, Moosehead area, Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Castine are all comfortable day trips. Four miles off I95 at Ex180...and you go right passed Dysart's Truck Stop and Restaurant gas/diesel and homemade local food.
Give it a try next time y'all are headed for Maine.

Happy Trails

[dblr]

Oakman. Mountaindale is now one of our favorite campgrounds and can not wait to return.

[campnqueen]

Oh Timfrom ma... you are sooo right!
Who wants to post a feel good story, when we can squawk about something instead.

[larryo]

You should go to the Forrest River Lifestyle page and start a thread.

[Wobbles]

Originally Posted by Oakman

The main reason I started this thread is because just about every RV forum on the Internet is nothing but questions and complaints. I just like to read threads about enjoying the RV lifestyle. With all the questions and complaints on the Internet, a newbie would probably wonder why anyone buys an RV. When I first joined the Trailer Life RV forum in 2002, a lot of folks would start threads about their travels. Now it’s rare for RVers to post about the enjoyment of RVing.

The other reason I enjoy reading threads about RV trips is the fact that my wife and I don’t have any long trips planned this year. We somehow allowed ourselves to commit to way too many non-RV related events this year. I have the need to live vicariously through others this year.

X2 I get what you are saying.

I have always wanted to do that with pictures. Every time it came down to it, I thought that I have not gone anywhere special or my site is not worthy.

I have seen postcard photos here and where I have been just does not seem worthy. We have decided (I) that we are going to start taking trips outside of my newbie comfort zone.

Perhaps I will get the DW to chronicle our trips with photos and while she is making memories with the grandkids, I can get stuff done.

[spock123]

Me and DW was going to Alaska this year and things happen and we only made it as far as Glacier National Park, going into the sun is awesome, prettiest place I have ever been


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