Making Friends On The Road
You’re destined to meet people from all walks of life when you’re traveling in your RV. if you play your cards right, these people could become your friends for life. RV life is an exciting experience on its own and making friends only further enhances the lifestyle. If you’re not sure where to start, The Outpost RV has got your back. We’ve created a helpful guide to making friends on the road. For all your camper needs, stop by our dealership today! We proudly serve all of Indiana and Kalamazoo, Michigan.
How to Meet People
In order to make new friends, you first need to start meeting people. Pretty simple, right? You will obviously need to venture outside of your camper if you want to meet new people who could potentially become friends. There are plenty of public places you can check out while you’re traveling where conversation flows frequently and naturally. If you still feel hesitant about making a connection, there are some other options. For example, you can set up some chairs outside your RV and welcome any passing folks to socialize. You could also set up a card table with some games and snacks as a conversation-starter.
Another great way to find friends with similar interests is to join a camping enthusiast group. There are countless organizations for this, some more structured than others. You’ll often find such organizations have a fairly prominent internet presence, which makes it easy to exchange tips and share stories with fellow campers. Once you’ve hit it off, you can discuss meeting up and planning fun activities together. A great perk of these organizations is that some offer discounts and other benefits.
Speaking of the Internet, social media is a fantastic tool that you should take advantage of when looking for new friends. Websites like Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram are full of hashtags and forums with information on the best spots in the area. Thanks to location services, you can see who is nearby posting on social media. If you happen to see another RVer staying at your camp, don’t be shy! Shoot your new friend a message and see what they’re up to.
Build your Friendship
Once you’ve found a friend, you’ll have to make an effort to spend time together and get to know each other. Share a meal together, plan a fun day of outdoor activities together, or both! Exchanging road stories is a great way to bond and learn about each other’s interests. Another great talking point is to discuss your upcoming travel itineraries to see if they’ll overlap at all. You can tour each other’s campers to see what kind of decor they like. Everyone has different comfort levels. If you hit it off right away, there might not be a limit on what you can do together. In other cases, it takes some time to get to know new people. Be patient and see where it goes!
Keep in Touch
Of course, the time will come when either you or your new pal has to pack up and hit the road. This is the perfect time to exchange contact information if you haven’t already. Social media is another awesome way to keep in touch with your new friend. You can easily share statuses, photos, and hot new travel spots with each other on your social media accounts. If one or both of you is headed back to a permanent home, you might want to become pen pals. You can send each other postcards from all the new places you visit. There’s always a chance that your paths will cross again, so don’t take your new friend for granted! Maintaining long-distance friendships can be tough at first but it’s totally worth it.
Now that you know how to make new friends on the road, it’s time to check out new RVs! Be sure to stop by The Outpost RV before your next trip. We’re located in Indiana and also serve Kalamazoo, Michigan.