From time to time we get emails saying something like, “This website is about RVing! Keep the content RV-related!” And when we receive comments saying the same thing, there are always others who comment back, “No! Keep things the way they are! We’re people with other interests too!”
And that’s kind of how we’ve always gone about doing things around here: We’re all humans with all kinds of other interests, too, not just RVing.
Our publisher Chuck Woodbury always says, “When you’re sitting around the campfire at night with a bunch of other RVers, you’re not talking about your black tank for two hours, are you? You’re talking about places you visited, your pets and children and grandchildren, what you made for dinner, s’mores recipes, the weather, the news…” And he’s right, isn’t he?
But we’d like to hear from you. If you could have it your way, would you prefer that everything in this newsletter be RV-related, or do you like a variety of other topics thrown in from time to time (as we do now)? Your vote and comments are much appreciated. Thank you!
Don’t change a thing. Yes, I like reading RV ‘stuff’, but its not what my life revolves around. Just today you had an article about gold prospecting. I used to do it 30 years ago. Now that I’m getting closer to the big “R”, it might be something I can get back into. There’s people out there that never tried it, and this might get them off the couch and into the outdoors. Your writings was a stone in a smooth pond, and you will never know how far they’ll go or where they end up. Keep it up, and I’ll keep paying my subscription. This is a better deal than free coffee with your donut!
I still have my little “bug box” with all the gold I panned on my first gold panning ‘expedition’ on the Feather River back in the early 80’s. The bug box makes these flecks look big enough to brag about – ha. That started my love for panning, ghost towning, sifting, metal detecting, and finally, moving to NV for more access. It’s still tons of fun.
Not necessarily RV related, but camping related. There is a difference.
I like it just the way it is. One of the first things I do every single morning is read RVTravel. You are doing a great job, keep up the good work!
Mix it up! We sold our motor home six years ago but I still subscribe. When I say “mix it up” I mean keep it so the responses will be civil. In other words avoid political controversy or the hot button topic of the day.
RV related only. There are plenty of other newsletters I subscribe to for non-RV related information. Stick to what you’re good at and have built your reputation on, and know the most about.
Wife especially likes the recipes, Not all are to our taste, but when there are some to pick and choose from and plan for the next outing, she is happy.
I continue to open this letter each time to enjoy it’s topics and presentation as they have been looking backward at previous newsletters. I would like this format to continue going forward. We started camping on our honeymoon in 1970. We have logged over 100,000 miles since. I look forward to this news letter each week. I would suggest every camper keep a log of where they go for revisits later in their travels. Two of our children have their own rigs and one other tags along when they can. Great family times occur when we all camp together each year.
For the most part I like it the way it is, I do believe if it relates to RVing it needs to be included. I don’t think articles that have nothing to do with RVing have a place here as the name says, rv travel.com. An article about a movie or theater play would not be appropriate, there are other venues to cover that. I believe articles about RV overcrowding should include geographical info as we haven’t experienced that in our travels, maybe I’m shooting myself in the foot by saying that, but here in south central TN it’s not been a problem. That may change next month as we have sold our home and are moving to sunny and “warm” central FL where it’s 41 and feels like 34. Lol
They also have a hard freeze warning from 1am-9am tomorrow morning, brrrrr.
I read this forum for RV related information. I read other sites for other information. Please stick to RV content here.
Like it the way it currently is.
I prefer mostly RV related. I obtain non rv related information from other places that interest me. I only have so much time a day to read all of this information. That said, I read over what is contained in the newsletter. If I’m not interested in the content of a particular article I just skip over it and go to the next article.
as long as you keep it travel related I don’t mind . Camping related, places to go ,things to do .
Leave it the way it is. If you don’t want to read the recipe or try the brain teaser just scroll on. I think its a well rounded newsletter with an emphasis on RVing that has the most appeal.
Just fine and dandy the way it is. Thanks!
I like the current newsletter. 🙂
RV-related. Agree with others that other topics don’t belong here. Enjoy seeing not only information about the physical rv, but also places to visit, especially those off the beaten path. I would love to find out about the road less traveled — information about places of interest that not ALL rvers are headed. Our country is unique and would love to find more of those.
I like the current newsletter format and content. 🙂
Me too, Kimberly.
I agree
Like the off RV topic stuff. Gets people thinking, and then discussing.
Even though I have been camping for 30 years, there are still items I forget about. It’s always good to be reminded by reading your articles and making my lists before I get on the road.
But all work and no play isn’t good either. Keep up with the happy articles. A good laugh is always a great way to start the day.
Many happy trails to everyone.
The comments in “other topics” are almost always bashing liberals, bad-mouthing technology, insulting the president, denying climate change and criticizing anything about converting gas to electric use. Some call it a “discussion”, but that’s a euphemism for “I hate this.” Today, it’s drones.
Chris, please refer to Webster’s Dictionary for the definition of “Hypocrite”. Try reading it while looking in the mirror.
Careful! Don’t fall off that High Horse!
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Staying with what you know best. Anything else is just a distraction. It’s for the RV related information why I tune in every day.
Have you seen “RV” magazine put out by CEO Marcus Lemonis? It is primarily about selling a glamorous lifestyle of camping and all the CW accessories. Is it about RVs? Perhaps 10%. It takes me about 3 minutes to read it. Just give me the facts – the unvarnished facts. After all, the most expensive thing is the RV itself.
Keep it “all RV “ related. If I wanted to read other subjects, I would subscribe to a magazine that covers my other interests. I subscribe to this particular magazine because it helps me with my favorite pastime…….RV-ing!!
Might add the readers suggestions with a picture of RV parks, resorts, boon-docking places they “ we “ recommend. I think that would be helpful. We are always looking for advice on places to stay, we do not live on board, only use for vacations. We have stayed in some cool places and would love to share with the readers. I don’t know what percentage of your readers use their RV for vacations? Vs how many live full time and don’t move around a lot? Just a suggestion!!
Also think about adding 4 pets a day in smaller pictures, I’m sure most of us would like to see their fur child be a celebrity “ fur” a day!!
I personally like real pictures.
What does your mission statement say? Stay focused on the main topic, RVing! If I want travel info, I’ll subscribe to a travel newsletter, etc.
Actually, articles affecting the RV life style should be broad enough to hold your community’s interest. You are doing pretty well right now.
Your time is as valuable as your readers’ so just use it wisely. But don’t try and change the world, most of us like it as it is or what we’ve seen so far. We go out into it and come here to avoid the nonsense that others are bogged down in. As long as there is enough useful info on buying, owning and maintaining, and what to do with your RV, I can scroll past the rest. I discovered the website while out on the road at the start of the pandemic and it was good to see the updates that were there and discover an online community to support the on the ground community I have been meeting all along.
I like a mixture, such as things to visit/see while RVing. I think most of us don’t stay inside our RVs all day, so things to do outside the RV would be fun: festivals, historic sites, good places to hike and picnic, etc.
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If you go to content other than RV related you will lose your relevance to me. I specifically read your newletter for RV news. I can get other news anywhere. You have a lot of competition for readers time on the internet. You seem to have a good formula for success—don’t dilute it with content you may think is important but not so much to your readers.
When you read a newspaper, do you read the articles that interest you only or do you read every article? This is a NEWS letter if you don’t like an article, skip over it! Thousands of people read this and all have different interests. The producers of this newsletter are doing a phenomenal job of trying to cover the many varied interests of it’s readers. Note to editorial staff: Keep up the good work! In my opinion it is great, even though I do not read every article.
Ditto!
Agree 100%
Yep, Gordy has it right.
I think the newsletter does a very nice job in trying to tie their articles into the world of RV’ing already. However, more stories about destinations, people we come across traveling, must-see things of interest, highways off the beaten path a 40 ft. class A can take, and love.
If you were to draw a family tree of an RV or motorized camping, there would be a lot of branches of related subject matter. How about a “true” Consumer Report style review of the myriad of products we use, or look to use in our RV’ing lifestyle. Let’s see a comparison report on portable grills pitting the Coleman Roadtrip against the Weber Q series of grills and then maybe the Blackstone flat top. Who has the best RV GPS, Garmin, Magellan, Rand Mcnally, etc.? Every time I read one of the RV Forums I subscribe to I hear of another online RV supply house. Let’s see some articles on where we can buy OEM and aftermarket goods with the best price, service, delivery.
Just a few expansion ideas.
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Chuck’s writing and sensibilities drew me here years ago. I think he and, by implication, Emily have an excellent understanding of RVing and RVers. So, I defer to them on questions of what is appropriate to include in the newsletters. I enjoy the newsletters and look forward to them. Thank you!
Variety is the spice of life – I said that!
“Don’t go changing to try and please me
You never let me down before, mmm”
I like you just the way you are.
Thanks, Billy .. errr .. Forest! Have a great day! 🙂 –Diane
It’s real good just the way you’ve been publishing it.
“If it ain’t broke – don’t fix it!” Hard to improve near perfect! Thanks.
Focus people! Please keep the length reasonable by sticking to RV topics. IMHO the worst space waster is “For Lovers Only…”. Unless you are one of the people involved it has no value. Most of the submissions aren’t even entertaining.
I like the current mix.
Chuck is a journalist and started this “magazine” as such. Keep it up just the way it is. That is why I read it every day, top to bottom. It takes me an hour or hours to read thru. Other RV blogs, sites or blobs, whatever, only takes me minutes, as I already know how to dump my black tank, even if I do it “wrong”. As to what kind of TP — get real! I read this because it is journalism. That makes it real and interesting to read. The comments are often informative, and if not that, they let me know who I want to, and who I do not want to, camp with – lol.
Like it the way it is. If there’s something I’m not interested in I don’t read it.
Ditto
I voted mostly RV related. It depends on what is RV related, many subjects can be intertwined with R.V travel and camping. Personally I like to hear about places to visit but would not want it to be a travelogue. By this time I know all of the basics however there are a lot of people new to the lifestyle that need to learn. If the editors have something different, I say try it. Columbus took a chance and we all know what he found
One of the things that I like to read are peoples experiences, and travel tips. Also enjoy the couple building the campground in Arizona. It’s RV related, but also gives you a glimpse into starting a small business, and the hurdles you must overcome.
Enjoy the recipe section, and electrical topics from Mike S. Can not wait for his take on solar and lithium batteries.
I read the Newsletters for the RV information they contain. I read other newsletters for other information. Back tracking on that, I am a full time RVer and most anything can be RV related for me so long as it isn’t about STx’n’Brx (unless they have an RV port). We travel in our RV so travel information is always welcome, we go to shows of all sorts so listings of shows are good too 🙂
I like it all. I like the way I can get ideas from other RVers especially the ones that say you can fix stupid. As for reading about boondocking? I have decided that I like my full anemities. I need my water, electricity and shade. And I like sewer hook ups. That thing they do to drain it is not for me. Otherwise keep up the great job.
I think you have a good balance as is. I don’t read every article, skipping newbie how-to info and anything about pets. But since the editor’s curiosity seems to match mine, I get to discover things I wouldn’t have otherwise. Keep up the great work!
Variety is the spice of life. Mix it up some.
Basically your newsletter is excellent as is, my only complaInt is when someone wastes my time writing about a subject without getting all the facts before engaging the keyboard. If you don’t know what you’re talking about but you write about it anyway you may be blowing smoke to a lot of people but those that know will call you out then it’s too late to save face. I realize it’s hard to research everything, but at least get as much info as possible. Don’t state facts if you don’t know the facts. A lot of people believe everything they read whether it’s true or not, that can be misleading.
I consider camping recipes, sites to visit, etc, RV related.
Your news letter has great information. I just ask for information regarding Truck Campers. They might be smaller but are great for getting to those boondock sights a little father away from the crowd.
Hi, Tony. I would suggest you go to http://www.rvtravel.com and search for “truck camper”. There are quite a few articles, including reviews by Tony Barthel, about truck campers, in case you haven’t run across those yet. Have a good evening. 🙂 –Diane
Mostly RV is best for us. If I want to know other things I have other websites to read. I am very happy with RVtravel contents. I try to learn new things every day. References to other sites or apps are helpful.
Keep up the great work and the positive attitude.
Rick & Roxie
Why fix when it ain’t broken?