Solo Travel | RV Life

Is it possible? Absolutely.

I was reading a forum the other day about a gal who wanted to travel on her own. Her friends thought she was crazy to think she could go wandering around the United States by herself. Well, let me tell you right now, it is possible, and she wouldn’t be alone.

The RV community is small. Even though there are thousands of people living on the road we watch out for each other. Need a hand fixing something, there will be one or more people willing to help out. Solo or not.

Learn what it takes to do it all, basic skills can go a long way.

Since we started traveling every place we stop, whether a campground, a Harvest Host, dry camping, or boondocking we have seen at least one gal on her own traveling. Mostly, more than one. Male and female. Don’t let doubters influence your desire to travel. I have encountered solo travelers pulling trailers with their trucks, truck campers, class B’s, and motorhomes both Class A and Class C. One time when we overnighted at the Seven Feathers in Roseburg, Oregon one gal pulled in with her 37-foot toy hauler, fifth wheel. I love it! These ladies are hooking up tanks, dumping tanks, levelling, and backing in with no help and doing just fine. This is why I feel it is important when couples travel that both can do what it takes to move that rig.

Wolf and I have our designated chores when it comes to packing and unpacking the motorhome for travel. I do the inside; Wolf does the outside. But, if needed we could switch without any issues or, one can do both jobs. Including the dogs. Sasha is a handful, but I can handle her when needed.

Learn the basic maintenance of your rig and/or vehicle. Know how to check for leaks, how to check battery levels, how much electricity you need and what you can and can’t use. Do your homework and research. There are forums on social media, a lot on YouTube, and countless books on the subject. You can find a lot of information. Know before you go!

Let family or friends know your location.

Stay connected to family or friends that know your locations. Don’t advertise on social media your current stop. If you do want to post your adventures, delay them. I may post pics of California, but at that moment I may be in Idaho or Utah.

I don’t travel alone obviously, but I can do it without hesitation. If you travel with a partner and something happens it is important for the other to take the lead.

What happens if you are solo, and something happens?

That is why you let family and friends know where you are, and this is where the RV community comes in. I have known RV’ers driving someone’s rig home or keeping an eye on them when they need an extra hand.

Safety first.

As with any travel solo or not you need to be aware of your surroundings. If you pull into an area and it doesn’t feel right – don’t stay. Move on. That is the beauty of traveling with a home on wheels. If you don’t like the area, you can change it. Trust your gut.

Know your limitations.

Know your rig, don’t get something you can’t handle. I see people buy these outrageous rigs and they don’t know how to drive with them. You don’t need to drag around a large tin can. Be realistic. Accept your strengths and weaknesses. Having a large living area is great, but it’s more about moving it than having space when you’re not. And also when it comes time to park it. Campgrounds are tight. Parking lots, gas stations are small with not a lot of room to move around other vehicles.

Start small, get a feel for the life, how you handle the roads, and feel for how you travel in traffic. Driving with an RV is extremely different than a car. They don’t turn, stop, go forward or backward the same. When you have weight and height to think about take it slow. Remember, slow is pro. Don’t feel rushed when you’re pulling into or out of somewhere. Safety comes first. Other rv’ers are patient when it comes to another rv’er maneuvering around. If you take a few tries to back into a site don’t get stressed out. Even the most experienced have issues getting it the first time. And it’s OKAY. Remember G.O.A.L. – Get Out And Look. No matter how many times it takes.

If you live alone, you can travel alone. If you’re thinking about going on the road as a solo traveler. Go for it! Enjoy the journey and the freedom of doing your own thing on your terms.

Let me know in the comments if you’ve been thinking about solo travel. Or if you are a solo traveler and have some knowledge to share. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for stopping by for a read. I appreciate you!