Newbie Solo Camper

Quesada2
Quesada2 Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited April 2019 in Introductions #1

Hello all, I am considering purchasing a campervan for me and the dog! Not sure if this is a good solo activity for a female in the autumn of her life, all the posts I’ve read talk about ‘we’ and ‘us’, maybe for good reason?  I am going to try before I buy, so I’m not completely dotty yet!  Any tips, hints or advice would be really welcomed,  thanks.

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  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Club Member Posts: 10,224
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    edited April 2019 #2

    Have a browse of the "Solos" section further down the page. You are not alone.

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,485
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    edited April 2019 #3

    Hi Quesada 2 and welcome to Club Together.  There are lots of solo members so don't feel alone.  

     

  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited April 2019 #4

    There seems to be several "solos"on site where we are this easter,and those I have noted seem happy ,and only one is in a coachbuilt motor caravan one has a small caravan the other two noted are in PVCscool

  • lornalou1
    lornalou1 Forum Participant Posts: 2,169
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    edited April 2019 #5

    Go for it Girl, and enjoy the rest of your life doing whatever/whenever you like. Good luck. smile

  • Waffler
    Waffler Forum Participant Posts: 149
    edited April 2019 #6

    Go for it. We have met several solo caravanners on our travels and the ladies usualy have a dog or two. Initially use club sites as help is always available but think about joining a centre. Our centre has at least 4 solo members and one very regular visitor. I wouldn't recommend a tourer as some jobs require considerable strength,  based on my wife's comments. There are also a couple of clubs for solo campers. 

  • Waffler
    Waffler Forum Participant Posts: 149
    edited May 2019 #7

    Went to a historic re-enactment today and talking to one mature lady she told us about New Companions camping club. Sounded ideal for you. She is a motorhomer with a Whippet.

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Club Member Posts: 10,224
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    edited May 2019 #8

    Friends of ours belong to that group and are often at rallies.

  • Milothedog
    Milothedog Forum Participant Posts: 1,433
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    edited May 2019 #9

    We had the pleasure of meeting a lady last week at Moreton in Marsh, she retired last year. Purchased a Bailey Motor Home, rented her house out and hit the road in September. She has been touring the UK since then with her two dogs.

    Go for it smile

  • Isla38
    Isla38 Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited May 2019 #10
    1. am on my own ,my wife passed away last year  Have started touring again,it's different but doable ,people seem happy to help if you have a problem.  
  • JayOutdoors
    JayOutdoors Forum Participant Posts: 572
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    edited May 2019 #11

    Hope your 'try before you buy' goes well.  As you say you are 'a female in the autumn of her life' could be an idea to ensure you have satisfactory breakdown cover for all 3 (campervan, dog and yourself) just in case you need this type of help.  Good luck.

  • vbfg
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    edited May 2019 #12

    I'm a 66 year old female and I bought a motorhome 6 years ago for myself and my 2 dogs.  It's an Eldiss Autoquest so quite a decent size but very easy to drive.  Perhaps you could have a look at a few motorhomes as well as at campervans as you may find that you prefer to have the extra space and of course there is the convenience of a convenience, as some campervans don't have one!  I usually stay at C&MHC sites as it is nearly always cheaper for singles than commercial sites are and they don't charge extra for dogs.  I have never had any problems at all, the wardens and most members are friendly and helpful and I have not yet been on a site that I didn't like, although I do prefer some sites to others as everyone does.  The only drawback is that some sites are a little too far from  a town, village or public transport or perhaps a pub for an evening meal as personally, once I am on site I like to leave the motorhome parked up, but you can't have everything. I have never regretted for one minute buying my motorhome and wish that I had bought it years ago. Just remember though, that you have to insure a campervan or motorhome separately from you car insurance and make sure that you are signed up for breakdown cover with a company that can deal with the size of your vehicle. 

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