RVers are more diverse than you might think

When I first started RVing, I was worried that I would be surrounded by mostly older white folks with deep conservative views.

And while you find that at campgrounds (just like anywhere else in life), the RV crowd is far more diverse that you might realize.

In my travels, I’ve met…

• Older retirees traveling full time
• Young home school families who learn on the road
• Families taking an affordable vacation during school break
• People who want to disconnect from technology and get back to nature
• Extremely tech-savvy/connected folks who like to explore by vehicle
• People who like to “rough it”
• Glampers who want lots of amenities
• People from a range of ethnicities and racial backgrounds (though, candidly, a lot of white people)
• Folks from the LGBTQ+ community (though, again, not as often as in my non-camping life)

I recently saw a gay couple who are considering RVing asking if they would be welcome and feel comfortable at campgrounds.

It of course depends on the area. I’ve only felt unsafe at one or two places, and we promptly left and went elsewhere.

At many campgrounds, I see LGBTQ+ flags flying from people’s rigs or at their campsites. And while I’m not specifically part of that community, there are many campgrounds now specifically for LGBTQ+ people.

If you’re part of a group that’s currently under attack in America, I can absolutely understand wanting to make sure you’ll be not just safe but feel welcome when you travel. It was my big concern, too, and I’m a cishet white dude!

One of my favorite thing about RVing, frankly, is the people. It’s a big community, and there’s a home for everyone here.