Home On The Road

In our overworked, phone-addled world, a COMPACT RV might offer just the escape you need

- Kevin Sintumuang

It’s entirely possible you don’t consider yourself an RV person. I get it. It’s one of those subcultures, not unlike that of cruise-ship lovers, that millions partake in yet many would never identify with because the activity has been aggressively co-opted by people who wear cargo shorts unironically. I realize how elitist this sounds, but hey, do I want to be known as a Corvette guy? No. So I don’t own one, even though I genuinely dig the car. Just trying to be my authentically inauthentic self.

You should get over the fear of tribal stereotyping when it comes to recreational vehicles, however. Are you adventurous? Looking to discover a simpler way of life? Do you want to get outdoors but still like the idea of air-conditioning, running water, and a room with a view? Yes? Then you just might be an RV person.

You don’t have to be of retirement age, either. The allure of RVing is really the same no matter what demo you’re in. It’s less primal than camping, but you don’t need to plan a road trip around hotel and motel reservations. Its rising popularity is understandable in this era of corporate burnout and owning too many damn things. Spending some time in an RV helps you realize in a very visceral way how little you actually need. Plus, think of all the killer #vanlife ’grams you’ll post.