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Originally Posted by Kmikesell
David Woodworth, a preeminent collector of early RVs and RV camping memorabilia, relates that "Before then [1910], people camped in private rail cars that were pulled to sidings along train routes. The year 1910 brought a new freedom to people who didn’t want to be limited by the rail system.
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Aw, c'mon, Mr Woodworth. Could any of the common folk - the real campers - afford to rent a private rail car and have it pulled to a handy railroad siding at the location of their choice? I can't imagine my Dad doing it. No wonder the RV industry took off so quickly once it started!
Bill