Making Friends on the Road

Camping in your travel trailer is a great way to make new memories...and new friends! You cross paths with so many people as you travel, why not turn some of these strangers into friends? After all, people who travel tend to be some of the most engaging and fun people to hang out with. It's easy to make friends as you travel when you use the following tips. For all your travel trailer needs, visit Jubilee R.V. Centre. You'll find us in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Step One: Meet People

Before you can build friendships, you need to meet people. Fortunately, that's easy to do at a campsite! All day long people are shuffling around the site. All you need to do is sit outside your travel trailer and wait. Most people passing by will see this as an invitation to chat. The logic goes that if you wanted to be alone, you would stay inside or find a reclusive spot. If you are out in a public area, you are looking to connect with others. You can even invite those walking by to join your meal or campfire.

Another approach is to become a member of an organized group. These exist to connect travel trailer enthusiasts. You can swap travel tips, find new adventures to embark on, attend events, and even get discounts at stores related to travel. Some organizations are tailored to RV owners, such as Escapees. Others are broad social organizations that offer tailored sub-groups, such as Meetup. You can make online connections and then meet up together in person!

A third approach is to join a guided tour. These are focused on a given interest, such as hiking, history, pubs, and so on. It's easy to strike up a conversation when you know everyone in attendance has the same passion as you!

Step Two: Build Momentum

After you meet someone interesting, your next step is to keep up that momentum. The best way to build a friendship is to spend time together. Coordinate an adventure together! It can be as simple as hosting dinner in your travel trailer. Or you can swap itineraries and see if they want to join you for a hike, tourist activity, etc. The more time you can spend together, the closer you'll get and the faster you'll become friends!

Step Three: Stay in Touch

Eventually, the time will come for you to take your travel trailer and go home. But that doesn't mean your new friendship needs to end! Sure, some relationships fizzle out once you leave the campsite. But some are worth keeping up with. Maybe you really connected with some. Maybe they live nearby. Maybe there's a chance you'll be able to travel again together sometime. Whatever the situation, sometimes you want to stay in touch.

You'll need to find a way to keep up contact. Swap business cards with your personal information. Exchange emails or phone numbers. Add each other on social media. Find a method that works for you both. Who knows, you may be able to travel together again in the future! 

For all your travel trailer needs, visit Jubilee R.V. Centre. We carry a selection of new and used travel trailers. It's easy to find the perfect one for your budget, camping style, and preferences. We also operate a parts replacement and service department. If your travel trailer is experiencing issues, bring it on by! Our expert staff can fix them right up. Whatever you need, you'll find it with us! We proudly serve those in Kamloops and Vancouver, British Columbia.