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February 15, 2019 do it!!! You will love it!

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February 15, 2019 I am 67 and leave April 8th. Scared and excited. I chose a TT because I want to disconnect and not drive an RV around.

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February 15, 2019 Hello Valerie, We admire you for wanting to start your new journey traveling. One extremely important thing we would say, after learning the hard way ourselves, is no matter what kind of rv you are looking to purchase, before you sign anything, make sure ... more

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Harold & Sharon February 16, 2019 I just want to thank you for this response. My husband and I are just in the preparation of looking for what is going to be the best fit for us. Your post is extremely helpful as we begin, and hopefully we will learn from your experiences. We wish ... more
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February 15, 2019 Valerie, welcome to the village. We encourage you to join a women's group like this one: www.rvillage.com/group/2334/women-who-rv. In order to better answer your question about what type of rig to purchase, it will... more

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February 15, 2019 Just remember to be safe and careful of who you befriend. But you will have a good time and there are a lot of single ladies that do fine

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February 15, 2019 We rented four times before buying. I suggest renting different classes and types for long weekends to see what you like or not, what you can handle or not. We have four daughters and seven grandkids, so we bought a Super-C, 32' lon... more

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February 15, 2019 Welcome to the single ladies hitting the road. I retired two years earlier than planned, last June, and have been on the road since Halloween. My house sold the first day. A few suggestions 1. Take a bootcamp (Escapees) or R... moreWelcome to the single ladies hitting the road. I retired two years earlier than planned, last June, and have been on the road since Halloween. My house sold the first day. A few suggestions
1. Take a bootcamp (Escapees) or RV basic course (FMCA) before you buy or very soon afterward.
2. Take an RV driving course (RVDrivingschool.com is the one I just finished).
3. Read, read, read. Magazines, websites, blogs, books. There is a new book "Fear Less vs Fearless" written by a Milia Miles Lane who RVed alone for 17 years and she has a blog at: https://www.maliasmiles.com/blog/
4. Join women's groups. One I am in is a FB group called "The Traveling Sisterhood of the RV Jammies".
5. The sewer hose kit is generally bought with 2 10 foot sections...buy an extra section. You never know where you will be and need that extra length!
6. When you buy the 25' fresh water hose also grab a 10' one. Same comment as above.
7. Buy two of everything. Two y connectors for the faucet, two pressure regulators, two 90 degree elbows. You never know when you will forget one of these things at the last campsite.
8. Have extra washers with screens to keep particles out of your water.
9. Have at least three sets of keys for everything. Keep a set in the RV, keep a set in the tow or toad, a set for each driver and maybe one stuck in the bumper with one of those magnet holders you can't use on the plastic cars these days.
10.  AND put trackers on the ones you use full time. I arrived at a new site today and was getting ready to go out but couldn't find my RV door key. Even though I had the additional sets I didn't want to leave with that set hanging around the RV. I used my phone to activate the tracker. It told me I was close as I got toward the front of the RV but it wasn't there but I could faintly hear it. I went outside and tried again. As I walked around the front of the RV i heard the beeping get louder...it was in the drivers side of the pass through.

I'm sure I could think of a dozen or more other lessons I have learned but this is a start. less

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February 16, 2019 Hi Valerie, join the FB group "Road Widows Road Warriors" Also they have a group on this site!! Very supportive and helpful group!! Hope to see you in the groups and sometime on the road, I am in the planning stage too!! lo... more

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February 16, 2019 You go girl!!! So far you seem to be doing everything right = Research and asking questions of other RVer's. Know what you want before investing in your future. Just remember, have fun and be safe.

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February 16, 2019 Research Research and Research some more! Important question to ask yourself (about RV type) 1) Cooking space. 2) Storage space. 3) towing a car. I was convinced I would get a Class B until I actually got into one (way too small). I ended up gettin... more

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February 16, 2019 We all are different and have things that are most important to us. My wife and I each made a list of 10 things in order of importance, that we thought were necessary or wants. That provided us with a good direction for which RV's would work f... more

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February 16, 2019 Each person's needs in a unit are different. From our time in a travel trailer, my husband and I found out what was important to each of us (Him: a comfortable place to sit and wide enough for two people to pass each other - Me: No hitching and unhi... more

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February 16, 2019 Check out "Sisters on the Fly".

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February 16, 2019 If you have not yet, I would recommend you rent and try if possible. Space that looks adequate short term can get very confining if you’re in one spot for a season. Good luck, and happy trails!

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February 16, 2019 Good choice. I'm wanting to get another Class C myself. My husband likes the "A". We had a C before, no slides, and it was great for the two of us. Consider what you want to tow with it, a dolly, trailer or 4 down. Or don't tow. Lots of nice B+ out now also.

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February 16, 2019 Obviously everyone has a personal preference as to types of rigs. My preference (I am a solo traveler--not full time) is for a towable. Since I travel alone, the ability to do things like get up and use the bathroom, make a sandwich, etc., is ... moreObviously everyone has a personal preference as to types of rigs. My preference (I am a solo traveler--not full time) is for a towable. Since I travel alone, the ability to do things like get up and use the bathroom, make a sandwich, etc., is not really that important to me, as there is no way I could do this without pulling over anyway. I really like the ability to find a camp site and drop the trailer, and then use my truck to get around, see the sights, go to the store, etc. However, I have heard some solo women express concerns about safety in towables, because you have to go outside the rig to move on. As a guy, not as much of an issue, I guess--but if I ever found myself in a place where I didn't feel safe, I would find another place.

If you go with a motorized RV, just be aware that, unless you tow a vehicle, you will have to use your RV to get around anywhere. If you tow a vehicle, that means you have 2 engines to maintain (3 if you have a generator). If you don't tow a vehicle, it means that you will have to unhook every time you need to go anywhere--whether sightseeing, grocery stores, errands, or whatever.

Also, make sure that you are comfortable with the floor plan. A lot of folks like to go small for ease of travel, etc., but remember that the weather will not always cooperate with you. It's great to be able to use the outdoor space, but what do you do when it rains or snows for days on end--trapping you inside? My travel trailer is 23'--and I really like that size range for me. I like having a dedicated bedroom so I don't have to set up and tear down my bed each night, and I also like having a separate sofa--not part of the dinette set. There are times when I just want to sit and relax, and having to sit at a table is just not that comfortable in my opinion. I also really don't like a "wet bath" (where the toilet is IN the shower compartment), as I prefer to keep those 2 things separate whenever possible......

I personally don't want slide-outs, as they add weight, and it is just one more mechanical thing that can fail. While I would love the additional room, to me it is not worth those extras.

Just my personal opinion, and I know everyone else on here will have different ones as well.......but things to think about......

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August 26, 2020 We had a Class B+, Winnebago Cambria. It would make a good ride for someone like yourself. Compact yet plenty of room and storage.

August 26, 2020 Tows well and great to drive. Took it to the East Coast from Nevada

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