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RV camping is changing, and this week we’re looking at three stories that could have an impact on how and where we travel.
First, we dig into the rising cost of camping. We’ve all seen RV resorts charging $100, $150, and even $200 or more per night—but are those prices really becoming the new normal? We look beyond the headlines at what RVers are actually paying, the difference between traditional campgrounds and destination resorts, and when the price of a campsite starts becoming difficult to justify.
Next, we head into the National Forests. The U.S. Forest Service is considering changes to how motorized access is managed on National Forest System lands. The proposal could eventually mean greater access to existing roads and potentially more opportunities for dispersed camping, while still allowing restrictions for safety, environmental protection, maintenance, and other concerns. We discuss why the RV Industry Association supports the general direction of the proposal, what it could mean for RVers and overlanders, and why increased access could also bring some challenges.
Finally, Kenny shares something he recently discovered while overnighting at a Cracker Barrel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Along with the familiar RV parking, the location has Tesla Superchargers—including a trailer-friendly charging spot that allows someone towing a camper to charge without disconnecting.
And Hattiesburg isn’t alone. Trailer-friendly Tesla Superchargers are appearing at a number of Cracker Barrel locations around the country. Could pull-through charging stations help solve one of the biggest inconveniences of towing an RV with an electric vehicle? And could we eventually see more travel centers designing EV charging areas specifically for vehicles towing trailers?
In this episode:
- Are 100–200 campsites really becoming normal?
- What are RVers actually getting for those higher nightly rates?
- When does a hotel become a better value than an RV site?
- What is the Forest Service proposing for motorized access?
- Could the changes create more opportunities for dispersed camping?
- Why is the RV Industry Association supporting the proposal?
- Could increased access create new problems on public lands?
- Kenny’s overnight stay at Cracker Barrel in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Trailer-friendly Tesla Superchargers at Cracker Barrel
- Why pull-through charging could matter to RVers
- Could EV towing become considerably more practical as charging infrastructure improves?
From campground prices and public-land access to an unexpected glimpse at the future of electric RV travel, there’s a lot happening that could shape how RVers travel in the years ahead.
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