Boise-area RV parks are full as people, some facing homelessness, move into vehicles

Robert59

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Now I live in Tennesee. Did live in Michigan.
Nanette Wilson lived in her truck for over a year before she found a place to live.

Her house in Boise burned down and she had nowhere to go, until she saved up enough money to purchase a small RV. She moved into the Boise Riverside RV Park in Garden City, in 2019 and got a job there working at the front desk.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/boise-area-rv-parks-full-100000098.html
 

I fear you're going to see more of that. Van dwelling is a way of life for many. I went that route for 4 years. Winters in SW Arizona, summers anywhere north. You get to know what nomad/van dwelling means. If you get a chance watch 'Nomadland' with Frances McDormand. Bob Wells has a great website for you. https://www.cheaprvliving.com
 
What is it they say? "If not for the grace of God, go I"?
This could happen to any of us, at any time.
In my travels, The nicest people I ever met lived in Alaska and in Idaho.
I sure hope things turn around into positive happenings for them.
 

My adventure was not because of financial necessity, rather I had always wanted to 'Snowbird' after retirement. My wife of 52 years told me to stop in for a visit. She refused to ride around the US with me and my 'road rage'. She encouraged me to give it a try. I went with my oldest daughter, whom is still doing it after 6 years.

I started with a old van then bought a 19 foot trailer, used it for 1 year, had a chance to purchase a 5th wheel for a song from a reluctant 'snowbird'. He has since passed from Covid but I did give my daughter the 5th wheeler (I didn't want or have the vehicle to tow it home.). She loves it along with her dog.
 
A small town nearby, opened an RV park this Summer, and it has filled to capacity. With this pandemic economy affecting so many, living in a small mobile home or RV, and paying just a few dollars a month for a space, sure beats living in a tent under a city bridge.

My wife's Sister and Brother-in-Law live in Mountain Home, ID., just a short drive from Boise, and they say that Boise is seeing quite an influx of people in recent months....many who have been impacted by the pandemic and economy....and their hospitals are at/near capacity.
 
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It was over 25 years ago that we overnighted in a supposedly high-rated RV park in Albuquerque. There were many there living in their cars or very rundown RVs. In WA state there were large areas of a Walmart dedicated to car campers. We were too late to find a regular campground. It wasn’t a good situation.

At home (BC) can’t find a place to RV in during the regular season for the past two summers. They’re booked solid or are gone because the land is so valuable that they’re being replaced by high rises. It’s not an inexpensive pastime.
 
I read Nomadland and want to see the movie.

It is scary. I'm on my own and still can't find a place to buy in my area. And I feel trapped.
 
Gaer said:
What is it they say? "If not for the grace of God, go I"?
This could happen to any of us, at any time.
In my travels, The nicest people I ever met lived in Alaska and in Idaho.
I sure hope things turn around into positive happenings for them.
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You are so right Gaer. My mother used to say "You never know what you're coming to in this life". I've been praying for those who have found themselves homeless due to the many disasters to be able to find decent housing.

@ManjaroKDE You answered a something I was wondering about...if you did your RV thing due to necessity or choice. It's nice that you did it by choice. That lifestyle fascinates me and I'd love to read more about you and your daughter's adventures. Periodically I get articles about people who live the RV lifestyle and have the freedom to travel wherever they please. I've read stories about the pros and cons about such a lifestyle. Despite the cons, I would have like to be able to experience it (when my husband was alive), if only for a month.

@Robert59 I just saw a story on World News Tonight (their America Strong section) about a man and his little girl who get RVs and travel across the country to deliver them to people who found themselves homeless. I think the RVs are donated. I'll have to try and find that segment again. They can't help many people at the rate they're going but I think it's a beautiful gesture nonetheless. They are helping who they can in the best way they can.
 
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