Clueless where to start

I would suggest that you try renting one first. Maybe a class C and do some local traveling - it will give you a good idea of whether you like driving it, what it's limitations are, what you really need vs want. I would also agree with some of the others and tell you to contact some RV clubs that have other women who understand what you are going through and can help guide you. They can't decide for you but can answer any questions you may have. Escapees are excellent as the others posted above are also good. My suggestion is to take one step at a time. Don't get overwhelmed by it all. Banking, etc. is all simple with a computer and the internet. Bills can be paid online. There is an answer to it all but don't think you will get all of them right away. One at a time. Good luck - it sounds exciting.

Check out the Escapees RV club lots of great info there

Sue, the first place to start is to figure out how much room you need and whether you want to tow a car or have a truck tow a fifth wheel. You said you want to see every rock, ocean and mountain. You could park at a campground and use your truck or car to see the sights, or if you get a smaller rv (25 feet) you could use that to see the sights and not have to tow a car. You also need to figure out a budget. As someone above said, rent an rv and drive around to see how you like it. A quick Google search shows there are rv rentals available in Boylston, Stoughton, Berkley and Allston. Also go to the Class A forum on this site and read the sticky on First Time Buyer and RV FAQ. You could also look at an rv sales site like RVTrader.com to see the different types of rvs available and their cost. Keep coming back here with questions and you will get lots on help and answers.

Here's a good site with lots of information on Fulltime RVing

www.rv-dreams.com

Cheaper is a truck and travel trailer. For a single person better is a motor home and toad. How big depends on how much money you have to spend. You can outfit a new combo for maybe 125K as a start all the way up to a million dollars. Your choice. Used you could probably start around 60K.

step one to me is figure out your money, medical coverage and mail situation. are your kids going to deal with it for years????? many people just become residences of a state like SD and do a mail box there. (mydakotaaddress.com is one of several). who is going to take your mail? put all of your billings and banking on line. for banking, just go to the bank website and sign up, that simple.

second thing is what do you mean a rv for everywhere but new england???? you will be living in your rv so it will be with you wherever you go.

and if you are 62 i suspect that you will end up buying several rvs over the next number of years if you enjoy the rving.

since you are a newbie buy a used rv and try it out before you sell your house if at all possible...you may not like rving. you rent a rv and try it out. find someone in your area to ask questions and maybe travel a little with them.

and hear are some sites for a single woman.
https://www.google.com/search?q=women+rving+alone&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8