Observation from this past weekend RV trip

I talked with a fellow Podder from Colorado this weekend about the R Pod. He said he use to have a 40' pusher and him and his wife decided to get a R Pod. With the big rig he stated they stayed inside most of the time and did not socialize with fellow campers. With the Pod it made them get out more and enjoy the outdoors. Watching around our camp site that was a statement spot on. Most folks in big campers are seldom out. Anybody else notice the same?

Sounds like a McMansion community near me where I often pass through on bicycle. Kinda creepy. Perfectly manicured lawns, large decks, spotless BBQs, sparkling pools...and no people. Very odd.

We were those people.  Back in 2010 we got our first tent trailer then graduated to a 27 foot Cougar.  That wasn't enough so we got a 40 foot Bighorn fifth wheel.  We found ourselves doing EXACTLY that--driving all the way to the "camp" site only to sit in the trailer.  After some serious soul searching we did a major downsizing two years ago and found ourselves with a Pod.  Best decision ever!

Flipping the coin, some of the friendliest people I met this weekend had a lovely "big rig"but except to sleep & change clothes in it, I don't think they were ever in it! - This family of 4 didn't know a stranger (2 boy 17 & 18) and their dog, Rusty - they were kind, funny, and helpful to other campers just the kind of folks you pray end up next to you!  That being said, there was 1 other R-Pod at Fort De Soto while I was there & typical R-Pod folks they popped right in and were indeed "Happy Campers!"