What is the best RV for a single woman?

By Elaine Knight
Page last updated: 06/12/2021 | Next review date: 06/12/2023
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In today’s article, we will answer the following question: What is the best RV for a single woman? We will review the ideal camper for solo travellers and discuss the pros and cons of travelling in an RV as a single woman. 

What is the best RV for a single woman?

The best RV for a single woman will need to satisfy different criteria than RVs for families. Lots of interior space will be necessary but not essential; you just need to have all the basic amenities and complete freedom of movement.

Essentially, we can group the best RVs for solo travellers into two categories:

  1. Class B RVs: the advantages of the Class B motorhomes are countless, especially when you know you don’t have guests on board. Those that may initially appear to be cramped spaces will prove to be the ideal fit for your needs over time. Inside you will have the bare minimum to sleep and eat even in the wildest places. 

Furthermore, the compact dimensions of the van make it agile even in the city, configuring itself as a highly versatile and low-consumption vehicle;

The best Class B RVs for solo travellers are:

  • Winnebago Revel.
  • Coachmen Galleria.
  • Pleasure-Way Tofino.
  • Airstream Interstate Nineteen Touring Coach.
  1. Travel trailers: If you do not want to comfort while travelling alone, this is the right RV type. A travel trailer (or caravan)can be the ideal choice if you want to sleep comfortably and peacefully in a large bed, even a double bed. 

Among the strengths of this type of RV, we find the various amenities that are usually far superior to those in a converted van. You will benefit from a large dinette, and you will be able to host friends you met during your adventure.

The best travel trailers for solo travellers are:

  • Jayco Jay Feather Micro
  • Happier Camper
  • Forest River R-Pod
  • Casita Liberty Deluxe
  • Sylvan Sport Go Camper Trailer.

The choice between a Class B RV and a travel trailer is influenced by three factors:

  1. Your habits and the type of trip you want to do: if you have an adventurous spirit and want to push yourself on dirt roads camping close to a lake or at high altitude, the Class B RV is the vehicle for you. Conversely, if you need a comfortable room in which to rest after a long day spent at the beach or around a city of art, you will need to aim straight for the travel trailer.
  1. Your budget: a dilemma that afflicts single campers and not only that related to the initial investment. Buying travel involves a lot of money,counting and a conversion van can be a good starting point if you don’t want to reach excessive amounts. 
  1. Your towing vehicle: A travel trailer must be towed, and you must be careful not to exceed the towing capacity of your car. While there are small travel trailers that can be towed by almost any vehicle, consider the fact that you also have additional equipment on board! 

Why travel alone in an RV?

Travelling by camper without any company will prove to be a truly unique experience for the following reasons:

  • You have full autonomy: onboard your vehicle there is only one captain and there will be no one ready to disagree with your every choice. You decide where to go and how to get there. Does a place bore you? Just get in gear and move to a new location. It’s a beautiful day but are you too tired to go out? Nobody will force you to get out of bed;
  • Rediscover yourself: have you ever really been alone with yourself? Travelling solo you may discover sides of your personality that you did not know. Loneliness is a highly retrospective experience capable of giving important benefits from a psychological point of view;
  • Gain more trust in yourself: you will have to cope in any situation without being able to count on someone’s help. You will be forced to “survive” every obstacle you encounter. All this will help make you stronger and more aware of your real abilities;
  • You will make new friends: who says that during your holidays you will have to avoid all human relationships? By travelling, you can meet new people and forge essential bonds. Maybe in a rest area, you will meet your next adventure companion or decide to join participants in organised motorhome trips.

After your first time, you can choose to repeat the experience, and you will no longer want any guests onboard your vehicle, remaining fully qualified in the category of single campers.

The secret to making your trip extremely pleasant and comfortable lies in the correct preliminary organization.

Whether you are a novice camper or a seasoned expert, you will need to make sure everything is in place before turning the ignition key. In the next paragraph, you will find some useful tips to start avoiding all sorts of unexpected events.

How to travel safely in an RV as a single woman

Here are some simple tips (which don’t require any special equipment or preparation) to stay safe in an RV as a single woman/solo traveller:

  • Lock your doors at night and be aware of your surroundings. This means that you may have scouted the area before settling in.
  • Let potential neighbours know that you are travelling alone so they can look after you.
  • Keep your family and friends posted on your route.
  • Beware of places where you are the only motorhome nearby.
  • If you are spending the night in a parking lot or rest area, park under a light and in full view of a security camera.
  • Camp in areas with good phone signals, especially if you are camping away from human presence.
  • If something bothers you when you arrive, you don’t have to stay.
  • Close the blinds and secure anything of value outside.

Many RVers travelling alone, especially women, use their imagination to deter potential abusers. The simplest solution is to put two chairs outside, simple and effective. The question is more often to feel safe rather than to be safe per se. Caution will certainly give you that sense of security.

Don’t get overwhelmed by everyday tasks when travelling solo

Travelling or living alone in a motorhome is like being in a house or an apartment. In addition to the mechanical maintenance of the vehicle, planning and tracking the trip, there are tasks that you cannot miss.

There is nothing insurmountable. However, that means being as much, if not more, rigorous than usual.

You don’t have to be an expert in motorhomes or mechanics. Learn the basics of how your motorhome works, especially if you are renting, so you don’t feel completely lost on your first trip, but don’t try to learn everything because you can’t.

Driving a motorhome can seem difficult and tedious to learn, take it to step by step:

  1. First, observe the vehicle for its size and volume
  2. Take possession of the cab and the driving position
  3. In a parking lot, practice the different manoeuvres, test the brakes
  4. Then go on low-traffic roads.

Here are some other helpful tips:

  • Practice the things that make you most nervous: emptying the black water cassette, for example. Take the time you need to do it with confidence. Apprehension is often a reaction to the unknown and, once you understand how your motorhome works, it decreases dramatically.
  • Stay positive. Instead of bemoaning what remains to be done, think about how much you’ve already accomplished. Celebrate the small victories.
  • Adapt. The reality of the motorhome is that a lot of times what you set does not go 100% as planned. It’s like that, you don’t have to make cheese out of it.

How not to feel lonely when travelling in an RV by yourself

One of the interests of travelling alone in a motorhome is precisely to get together, to get away from the daily hustle and bustle and to calm a mind that is sometimes too active.

Some people manage this loneliness very well, others have a harder time. But the advantage of a motorhome is that you are never really alone (unless you want to isolate yourself at all costs). On the contrary, the camper van is an excellent means of socializing.

If you are looking to join a community, the RV community is waiting for you. And you’re not the only one travelling solo. Many people cut the road on their own, but share their experiences when they meet at a service area or on a campsite, or on a blog (like this) or a forum.

They certainly went through all the stages, literally and figuratively, of your motorhome “trip”. Are you looking for advice on a destination? No problem. You don’t know how to repair a boiler? No problem. Do you feel lonely? There will always be someone to listen to you.

If you go camping occasionally or live year-round in a motorhome, you can stay socially active by volunteering or working, for example. Full-time or seasonal work, nothing is impossible. And thanks to telecommuting, you can keep in touch with your colleagues.

The motorhome gives you flexibility and freedom. You can easily visit a family member or a friend, and spend a few days in the area!

Conclusions

Travelling alone in an RV as a single woman is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. If such a trip can allow you to recharge your batteries, assert yourself, gain self-confidence, and live, then we can only encourage you to take the plunge! There are solutions to any problem you might encounter: security, organization, loneliness in particular.

Do you have any tips for solo travellers? Please feel free to share them!

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