We see all those car commericals on tv and I wonder why we dont see some of the RV industries advertising. Maybe its the cost of the advertising or the cost of fuel nowadays. southwestjudy
wmalefyt said
03:15 PM May 21, 2008
We see RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) commercials on TV frequently and less frequently local area RV dealer commercials, especially advertising local RV shows.
It's a tough time for the RV industry now as it is for the automobile industry among many others.
Speedhitch said
08:43 PM May 21, 2008
PSSST......This is all a big secret...We do not want everyone to know how much fun this is. Do Not advertise it on any TV network...Once the government finds out about this new life style they will start taxing us......Mums the word...
Speedy
Judy said
11:37 PM May 21, 2008
Hey Speed , Thats the answer!! southwestjudy
Roz said
11:24 AM May 22, 2008
Interesting question, and although Speedy is completely right, it is not the reason RV manufacturers do not advertise on TV.
I spent thirty-five plus years in advertising, and assure you the millions on millions of households reached by TV is way too expensive and therefore not cost effective.
Manufacturers use target marketing via RV publications to reach only people interested in RVs. Although still expensive, it is far less than national TV.
But Speed knows that we need to keep mum about the fun we are having!
Charles
Luvglass said
05:19 AM May 23, 2008
This is a terrible lifestyle. Between the dangers on the road and the restless wandering from place to place without roots or stability, it wouldn't be morally correct to encourage others to join us.
It's the adult version of selling dope to school kids. It's bad enough we're afflicted, we shouldn't spread the disease to innocent people.
There are enough of us "sickies" already!
Fred
mailman01 said
06:33 AM May 23, 2008
Fred, very cleverly stated. We don't want the campgrounds all filled up with "sickies." The word is spreading fast enough, this "disease" needs to be controlled....
Jim01 said
06:36 AM May 23, 2008
Yep, who in their right mind would sell their house, give away all of their possessions and become homeless?
Then, they would have to wander around from Campground to Campground, and be forced to see deep canyons, mountains, rock formations, waterfalls, deserts, and rivers, along the way. Then, when they got to one ocean, they would be forced to go back all the way across the country until they came to the other ocean, where they would have to turn around again and find a different road to take back the other way. Along the way, they would also have to meet many new people, some of which would change their lives forever.
Some people may even be forced to go all of the way to Alaska or Mexico!
It's a lifestyle that i would only recommend to my friends!
Like Speedy says, "Don't tell anyone", or the word might get out!
Jim
hogans1947 said
02:51 PM May 25, 2008
Never forget....we are not homeless...we are houseless and we love it !!!!!!
Brenda
galeanna said
09:24 PM May 25, 2008
is it homeless or properity (sp?) less?????????????
ahoweth said
03:51 AM May 26, 2008
We always get some real funny expressions from folks we are introduced to when they are told that we are homeless! It is a real hoot!!!!
Being homeless, I think we should qualify for government assistance! I think they should build RV parks for the homeless. Perhaps we could start a lobby!!!! '-)
southwestjudy
It's a tough time for the RV industry now as it is for the automobile industry among many others.
Thats the answer!!
southwestjudy
I spent thirty-five plus years in advertising, and assure you the millions on millions of households reached by TV is way too expensive and therefore not cost effective.
Manufacturers use target marketing via RV publications to reach only people interested in RVs. Although still expensive, it is far less than national TV.
But Speed knows that we need to keep mum about the fun we are having!
Charles
It's the adult version of selling dope to school kids. It's bad enough we're afflicted, we shouldn't spread the disease to innocent people.
There are enough of us "sickies" already!
Fred
Yep, who in their right mind would sell their house, give away all of their possessions and become homeless?
Then, they would have to wander around from Campground to Campground, and be forced to see deep canyons, mountains, rock formations, waterfalls, deserts, and rivers, along the way. Then, when they got to one ocean, they would be forced to go back all the way across the country until they came to the other ocean, where they would have to turn around again and find a different road to take back the other way. Along the way, they would also have to meet many new people, some of which would change their lives forever.
Some people may even be forced to go all of the way to Alaska or Mexico!
It's a lifestyle that i would only recommend to my friends!
Like Speedy says, "Don't tell anyone", or the word might get out!
Jim