Plenty of adventures await you when you travel with an Airstream RV. There are new trails to blaze, hikes to conquer, campsites to explore, and people to meet! We may be biased, but we think people who RV are the best kind of people. Who wouldn’t want to make friends with those who love adventure, travel, and exploration? All those people at a campsite are potential friends in the making.
It takes a little proactiveness, but you can make friends on the road. We gathered up our favorite tips below. If you are looking for an Airstream dealer before your next trip, visit Airstream of Montana. You’ll find us in Missoula, Montana.
How to Meet People
Before you can befriend fellow travelers, you need to meet fellow travelers. Your Airstream RV is a great place to start! It can be as simple as sitting outside your RV. If you wanted to be left alone, you would stay inside your RV or find a secluded spot in nature. That’s why spending time in front of your RV is an invitation for others to chat with you. Some people even set out extra chairs or put up a sign inviting others to join the bonfire.
Another strategy is to join an organized group of enthusiasts. This can be a group of Airstream RV lovers or RV lovers in general. There are large organized groups like Escapees and more casual ones on sites like Meetup.com. Both allow you to swap insider strategies, find hidden gems of campsites, and meet new people.
You can also turn to social media to meet people. Sites like Facebook and Reddit allow you to join groups made of your fellow travelers. Sites like Instagram allow you to search hashtags. Use this feature to find those camping at the same site and direct message them about meeting up. You’ll be surprised how many people are also looking for travel buddies and are willing to connect up.
How to Keep Up the Momentum
So you just met someone interesting. How do you keep up the momentum of that first conversation? Make a plan to spend time together again. Invite them over for a meal. Ask them to join you on a hike or activity at the campsite. Share your travel itinerary and see if anything peaks their interest. The more time you spend together, the more of the foundation of friendship you can lay down before you part ways.
How to Stay In Touch
Eventually, the time will come where you both need to go back to your home. Sadly, the Airstream RV fun can’t last forever! If you really hit it off, you will want to stay in touch. Maybe an opportunity will pop up for you to travel together or cross paths again! Hand them your business card with your contact information on it (even better if it has a picture of your face). Add them on social media. Give them your email. Find an easy way to stay in touch that works for you both. Who knows, you may be travel buddies again soon!
Before you head out on your trip, make sure your RV is running smooth. Here at Airstream of Montana, we aim to be your one-stop Airstream dealer shop. We can replace broken parts and conduct maintenance on your Airstream RV. if you are looking to upgrade, we also offer a wide range of new and used RVs. Whatever you need, you’ll find it with us. We proudly serve those in Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell, Montana.
