Newbie Solo Camper

Quesada2 replied on 20/04/2019 18:05

Posted on 20/04/2019 18:05

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.

vbfg replied on 28/05/2019 20:33

Posted on 20/04/2019 18:05 by Quesada2

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.

Posted on 28/05/2019 20:33

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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