A Word from a Fellow Traveler: Lessons from the Road
When my spouse and I first bought our used Class C motorhome, we were filled with a mix of excitement and sheer terror. Could we really handle this big machine? What if something breaks? The first few trips were a comedy of errors—fumbling with the sewer hose, backing into a campsite crookedly a dozen times, and learning that things will, inevitably, rattle loose as you drive.
But a funny thing happened. We learned. We got better. And most importantly, we discovered the incredible community that exists within the RV lifestyle. We learned that the neighbor in the next campsite is almost always willing to offer a helping hand, a useful tip, or a shared story around a campfire. We’ve met retired teachers from Florida, former engineers from Washington, and farmers from Iowa, all united by a shared love for the open road.
One of my favorite memories came from a total mistake. We took a wrong turn in Utah and ended up on a dusty backroad. Instead of turning around, we decided to see where it went. It led us to a small, hidden canyon with ancient petroglyphs we never would have found otherwise. That’s the real magic of this lifestyle: the freedom to get a little lost, to change your plans on a whim, and to discover the beauty that lies just off the beaten path. The biggest lesson we’ve learned is to be flexible. The perfect plan is the one that has room for imperfection, because that’s where the best adventures are found.
