Towing a caravan solo

Hello, chatty kathy, firstly so glad you are planning for thef future, like you i had never towed, my husband got travel sick unless driving. I went on a club course to learn to tow, now i am out and about a lot. M/home versus caravan really comes down to
lifestyle. Take the time to talk to people before deciding. Have fun doing the research!

 , Hi Kathy. Other 'SOLO' members like Carolyn or Jane ,who have smaller M/homes may be able to give you some tips .All the best & good luck.

Hi ChattyKathy - welcome to solos.  I would read all the threads on Caravan versus Motor Home as the others say its a lifestyle thing.  Personally I like to explore remote country lanes and city centres (latter not very often) and would definitely not do
what I do without a car.    I did kind of think I might go MH when older but there seem to be issues of mobility and accessability so I am happy to stick to towing for now.  Cost can be a big factor as MHs can be terribly expensive - I know not all are - and
then you have to tax and insure 2 vehicles if you go for a motorhome and need a car too.  Lots of sites have buses from the door - or bicycling - I have two big dogs so the car again is a better option! 

Hi Kathy, I to am widowed and tow a caravan with my two dogs for company. The only down side with a M/H is if you want to go sightseeing when you get to a campsite you have to pack everything away unless you tow a little car behind the M/H. I'm stuck at
home at the moment with a broken shoulder but once healed I'm taking the caravan out for a holiday. I am thinking of taking a towing course as fairly new to caravanning....

Hello ChattyKathy - I have had a small NuVenture Surf motorhome  for sometime.  When it was "we" a caravan was OK but having spent the last few days watching couples lugging caravans around even with a mover pitching could be hard going.  Watch out for steep
steps - loading and un-loading alone is hard work - do you need a workout before you start your break?   Watch you have enough headroom - and try the bed - some models are for skinny midgets. A small outfit is no bother to park, it could be used as an only
vehicle at home if necessary.   If you have a dog - you need to have enough space for it to be inside when it is raining and leave a bit of room for you to manouvre - or do you fancy putting up an awning alone?      If not, basically you will be sharing the
kennel - and why not?   My Surf was the smallest I could find with a toilet compartment (no shower - all that fetching water and emptying)   Maybe hiring one for a trial?   Certainly a used model unless you are certain you know exactly what you need.   I love
mine and have to plans to change it.  Its only fault is it is slow going uphill but it gets there.  

 .... and tow a caravan with my two dogs .....

Bloody Hell! How big are your dogs? 

My dog is much to small to tow anything!

After towing for many years I changed to a motorhome last autumn.  Caravanning can be as easy or as hard as you make it.  Get a caravan where you don't need an awning. Don't be too fussy about levelling. Choose a wheellock that is simple to put on.  If you
decide to go with the caravan go on the towing course.  

If you are still undecided about whither a caravan or motor home / campervan is best for you think about how you want to holiday.  Do you want to set up on site and go off for days out in your car? Only you can decide what will suit you.  Good luck

Mush, mush!  Thats it you have a Airdale caravan! Lol

Hi Martin, appointment at hospital on the 15th, then prob will have to have physiotherapy! I can't wait to get out and about with my caravan. Hope all goes well with you.

Good luck both of you.