Is the van life trend gone? What about coming back to regular RV travel?

Looks like another trend is gone and that's normal. Trends come and go. And we are familiar because the same happens to fashions and labels - "caravans" became "vans" in 1829, or so it's said. 

Also, the expectations around the van life were unrealistic. Simple economics. Too many wanting a "job" doing tourism in a never-ending vacation. Social media saturation made van life boring. The system crashed and confronted with reality many folks jumped out.

But van life didn't start like this. In 2011, before the hashtag evolved into a social media frenzy, Foster Huntington used his van only to support his creative life as photographer. 

I think is good that the van life trend is fading off. The invasion brought crowded places, noisy campers, wildlife disturbances, and mountains of trash to the American wilderness. Also brought price increases for campgrounds and outdoor activities - a matter of supply and demand. 

Yep, living in a van is not easy. Just ask Bob Wells, the van dweller before the van life. There is a price to pay to live on the road and it's hard for those who don't find joy in simplicity.  

The good news is that the more measured regular RV travel is coming back - even for those travelling in vans. Trips are not about the vehicle; trips are about the experiences. 

Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.

          Robert Frost

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