How to name your RV
RVs and their owners are like dogs and their owners; they look alike. Naming an RV is as easy as knowing who you are and what type of RV you own. I don’t mean if it’s 5th Wheel, Toy Hauler, Cab Over, etc. And I don’t mean if it’s a Cougar, Jayco, etc. Rather, I’m referring to us RV owners as buyers, builders, or innovators.
Take us for example, we have a 2004 Pop Up Camper with no frills (and no toilet). It rolls up, it rolls up, it has sunlight-blocking curtains to encourage our toddlers to sleep, and basic kitchen facilities that allow us to create fresh salads and full meals. It’s simple, not flash, but effective. In general, exactly who we are. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoy the finer things in life: traveling abroad, having someone else cook for us (regular dining out), and outdoor toys: boats, bikes, walking gear, etc. I love my newly purchased/used GMC Denali that can haul all of this. Therefore, it would not be fair for me to say that we are not materialists. But we fall into the category of buyers. The “buyer” is the one who wants it set up and ready to go. We sum it all up by calling our camper “Needs a Break” and our sign speaks for itself (our last name is “Needs”).
Take our friends. They built their caravan by hand. It has a tubular design and a spectacular site to look at. They call it the tunnel and it invites all walks of life to advocate for a tour. With careful calculations, plans, measurements, research and over a year of dedication and commitment, they are the owners of a truly unique mobile home. Putting love and attention and dedication is something that they apply with everything they do. They are the builders who will be working on your caravans for years to come. They could call your camper “Exclusively Ours” or “One of a Kind”
Then there are the “others”. They may be buyers or remodelers but nevertheless the camper is not traveling in “as is” condition. They treat your RV like a home away from home. They put things that way. They have purchased sheets, dishes, durable wine glasses, comfortable outdoor chairs, and other gadgets to improve their efficiency living in compact spaces so they can maximize their outdoor life. They decorate their outdoor living room with solar lights, flags, and even tiki bars; anything they can add to what’s already there to show that IT is theirs. I call them the buyers/innovators. They might name their camper “Home is where the heart is” or “Welcome to the Smiths.”
Go ahead and think about who you are and what type of RV owner you are: buyer, builder, or innovator. And then think about what you would call it.
