Some people dream of going up in space or landing on the moon; others wouldn’t accept a trip even if it were free! What about you? If you were invited to a permanent moon base, would you spend a week there? If so, would you be excited about it or would you be scared?
For RVers, the idea might actually feel kind of familiar—after all, life in an RV is a bit like living in a spaceship. You’re in a compact space, hauling your home across long distances, relying on your own power, water, and ingenuity. Swapping your Class C for a lunar module? It’s not that far-fetched! And just like boondocking in the middle of nowhere, the moon would come with incredible views… and zero neighbors.
But, of course, there’s the flip side. No trees, no lakes, no campfires, no dogs curled up by your feet. And unless you count freeze-dried meals and vacuum toilets as part of the charm, it’s a far cry from your favorite national park. The thought of being so far from Earth—literally—might feel too isolating, even for those who love peace and solitude.
Would you miss the sound of birdsong? Would you feel the thrill of adventure, or the sting of homesickness? Well, remember, it’s just one week…
Still, some RVers might say, “Why not?” After all, travel is about experiencing the unknown. And if you’ve already driven the Alaska Highway, braved desert heat in Arizona, or weathered a storm on the coast, you’ve already proven your adventurous spirit. Maybe the moon could be just another wild stop on your journey.
After you vote in today’s poll below, please leave a comment and explain your answer. We want to know if you would or wouldn’t go, and why. We think we’d go… See you there (or not).
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No interest. I’ll take the trees, mountains, lakes, streams and critters over dust anytime.
Yes! I wouldn’t want to if it was longer than a week. I don’t want to get to the end of my life and say I wish I had, so I do risky things sometimes.
Maybe. But since there is no fishing there, I would probably pass.
No, I am not interested in being the :Man in the Moon”. I am very content staying here on earth. The main reason is – I pretty well know what to expect.
Bill
I said I probably wouldn’t. But when I was in my 20’s, I’d definitely have gone.
Yes! That’s depending on my 74 year old physiology of course.
Several years ago I would have gladly signed up – but now at 89 no – I am afraid they would leave me there – one way or the other!
No, I prefer to look at trees and rivers, lakes and sunsets, birds and squirrels, etc. Looking at rocks and dust would be boring. And no campfires, ugh!
Couldn’t even afford to git to the take off site
Thank you for the question, RV Travel. No, no interest at all. Far too much work available to do around the house/farm/estate. As is, we make ourselves take the RV somewhere for 4 or 5 nights every 30 to 45 days. I certainly enjoy driving the RV on those trips. Space travel holds no interest whatsoever. Have a great day and safe travels!
In my 20s that would been a loud and emphatic “YES!” At 76, most likely ‘no’. For a discussion of the physical stress put on an aging body, both in low G and High G conditions read Robert Heinlein’s book, “The Moon is a Harsh Mistress”.