Hello Women RVers

[daibraik]

Hi Guyla

Welcome. I'm new'ish to the forum myself, but not to RVing. I'm retired Air Force. I hear what you're saying. I full-timed with my significant other for two years, dragged him kicking and screaming along with me. He had to work along the road, so you can imagine. He enjoyed it, but didn't...if ya know what I mean. He's partial to a house...and a steady job with money. I returned to work and a sticks and bricks house after two years on the road. Since I'm now retired, I have income which eases some of the RVing fears. You may not have those particular concerns.

Still, I want to travel. So, after trying some half-hearted coaxing to get him to come along (but I really wanted to go out on my own...INDEPENDENCE was calling my name), I bought my rig and hit the road December 31. I'm kind of snow birding in Arizona at the moment. Who knows what's next for me...

Like you, I was anxious about driving the rig myself and I desperately wanted him to drive it, practice with me, go with me on short weekend trials, and drive it down here for me, frankly. But then again, I didn't. INDEPENDENCE I hear you! I'll be honest, I did coax him to follow me out the first day and follow me out to my first night's stop. Still trying to cut the apron strings. But the next morning, he went home to take care of the house, dog, cats and work, and I headed out.

When I first contemplated taking off on my own, I thought about going to a nearby "facility" myself. Actually, a FAMCAMP at Whidbey Island. Use that military stuff, gal! But somehow Arizona beckoned to me... Okay, my RV said enough condensation, let's do dry.

I think your plan of having him deliver you is fine. Baby steps are good. The only pressure on you is the pressure you put on yourself, your own expectations. There can be a lot of kinks in RVs that need to be worked out before one takes off on a long road trip far from the dealership or someone who can fix little nitnoid things that are often wrong with RVs. A short jaunt with a hubby on call sounds like a good plan if that is available to you.

So, yes, I travel without my significant other now, and will continue to do so with brief runs back home to say hi. I'm not the only one traveling who leaves a non-traveling companion at home on the forum. I believe there are others.

You might feel bored and lonely. Sometimes, I'm lonely. Sometimes, I love being alone. I haven't found time to be bored. It's a great way to meet new people on your own as Guyla, not Mrs. somebody or another. It's a great way to find interests you never knew you had.

My 2 cents

Dawn

[JudyJB]

I decided to catch up on some of these postings, so welcome to the forum. I had never driven a motorhome until I bought one, and mine is a 32' Class C. My son took me to pick it up and was too afraid to follow behind me, so he "followed" ahead of me! Trailers are a little harder than motorhomes to drive, but there are a lot of women on this forum who tow good-sized trailers, so you can do it with a little practice.

And I do sometimes get bored and lonely, but I would be a LOT more bored and lonely sitting in my condo in Michigan during the winter! This way (full-timing) I have gorgeous things to look at and lot of people to chat with. Campers are very friendly and helpful if you get into trouble. I just got back after chatting with several on my way to taking out my trash. Internet access and satellite TV also helps, as does a good supply of books.

I am one of the people who move every few days and keep slowly on the move, making big loops of the country. I have favorite places I come back to because I like them so much, but am always looking for something new and interesting.

SO, my advice is to go for it and try a long weekend trip on your own. You will love it.