The RV camping community, like everything else in the world, goes through phases. Trends come and go, but some stick around, becoming long-term parts of the camping and road-tripping ecosystem. Some of the more popular trends from the last few years are worth checking out, as they can make camping and RVing much more fun, more environmentally friendly, and more comfortable.
Eco-Friendly Camping
The great outdoors won’t continue to be so great if we don’t take care of them, and eco-friendly camping aims to do that with a range of practices that protect the environment and encourage campers to leave no trace. If keeping a light carbon footprint is on your mind, a number of campgrounds offer solar power, water savings, and advanced energy management that allows campers to spend time outdoors without leaving a big mess behind.
Tech-Heavy Camping
We get it. It’s hard to disconnect, but recent camping trends involve loads of gadgets and technology. Multiple developers offer apps with weather, campsite information, and booking details, and some campsites have jumped on board with connected features such as phone-based lighting and temperature controls.
Glamping
Glamping, or glamorous camping, is one of the oldest and most established movements in the RVing world. People who love to glamp take as many of the comforts of home with them as possible, including luxury bedding, technology and devices, and more. If you’re looking to camp outside of your RV, glamping-ready campsites come in many shapes and sizes, with some offering luxurious yurts, high-end tents, and other unique accommodations. While it might seem silly from some angles, glamping makes it easier to get outdoors with kids and older adults because of the extra gear in-tow for support.
Work-Cations
We’d all love to take a long time off from work to camp and explore the country, but it’s not always possible to completely separate work and downtime. If you’re stressed about making time for a vacation without losing your job, consider a blended trip that includes some remote work and plenty of adventuring. It’s not the most ideal vacation, but a work-cation can make it possible to stay responsible and have fun while doing it.
If you want to learn more about the top trends in the RV camping world or would like to test-drive a new Jayco model, Valley RV should be your first call. Our knowledgeable staff would be excited to walk you through the new models, cover top camping spots, and help you configure the new RV of your dreams.
