Newbie purchase advice needed

Yes, Maine! There is no Portland in Mass that I’m aware of.

Here's another single's RV group that is very active in the West. We've come across them and they have a lot of fun... meeting up in different parts of the country. In this cover picture it appears there are more Class A, Class C than trailers:

https://rvsingles.org/activities/rv/

I think a Mercedes-Benz small class C, would be perfect for you.
BUT you have to deal with how to get around, without having to use the Motorhome.
Most tow a "toad", which is usually an smaller economical car.
Picking a motorhome means you'll have two drivetrains to deal with.

Small SUVs have very low towing capacities, usually 3500lbs max.
This means only the smallest of trailers are appropriate, usually pop ups and A-frame trailers.

I'm a single lady with a 22' trailer and a Ford F150. I grew up on a farm driving and backing all sorts of equipment, but this is seriously stuff you can learn. My pickup is very comfortable to drive. And hitching up to leave takes a total of 15 minutes - it isn't that hard, especially with an electric jack.

How about this? I'm not going to point you to a specific RV life style, but I will point you to this web site: Click here.

I think if you spend some time looking at the campers these women use, you'll have an eye opening experience. Look at the link "Galleries" and then the drop down, "Member Galleries". You'll have a new appreciation and my find some awesome inspiration!

By the way, this group is nation wide, and these women are simply awesome! We've run into their group a couple times now and each time I walk away extremely jealous!

Their motto as one woman told me: "No kids, No men, No pets!" They ARE an awesome group and seem to have an awful lot of fun, from what I've see first hand. Unfortunately, I fall into one of the three categories, "No....", so I can never be a part of this.

Inspiration abounds, look at their campers, and maybe contact them.

Good luck! and ENJOY!

I knew that.
At least I did before I got old.

I agree with the suggestion to rent a C but don’t understand your security statement. Your “fear” of driving an RV is misplaced and if you don’t conquer it, no RVing for you. Any RV will have vehicle maintenance and RV systems maintenance. It’s not hard but you must do it regularly.

donn0128 wrote:
Oregon or Mass?

Maine?

I think a Class C is ideal for you. They come in small sizes - small enough that you wouldn't need to tow a car. A trailer would be a lot of work connecting and disconnecting for a single woman although some women do it. By the time you get a small trailer and a truck to pull it you're going to be driving a long combination.

There are many single women out there RVing.

Why not rent a Class C (smallest you can find) for a weekend or so? They're expensive to rent but it will give you a good idea of living in a RV.

Here's an interesting article on all types of RVs:

https://www.outdoorsy.com/blog/big-guide-to-rv-classes

Oregon or Mass?
Honeatly it is a big decision what type of RV. Nothing is perfect and none of them will fit everyone. We have over the years owned or used everything. Started off the a class A long before there was such a thing as a toad. Went thru several TTs and rented a tent trailer. Ended up with a fifth wheel and absolutely love it. Fivers will have less over the road length, more storage space, but require a larger truck. TTs tow worse, are lower to the ground, and can be towed by a large SUV or a truck. MHs do need a toad to use when parked and maintenance costs will be higher.
Like I said none are prefect.
We do have a friend who tows a 20 foot Lance with an older Tundra all by her self. Of course she used to drive teuck for FedEx, so she is used to driving and towing. But anything can be learned.
Size does matter if your planning long term. Not only do you get more living space you gain more closet space, possability of a washer/dryer, larger kitchen etc. Smaller will allow you more camping sites. Smaller units no matter what style are geared more to weekenders, while larger are more to long term.
You need to determine wants, needs, goals and go from there. If you choose a towable, please do not short change yourself on the proper tow vehicle. Too small a tow vehicle can make for a really miserable traveling experience.
If I were single personally I would not go any smaller than what we have. I like to cook, want ample closet and storage, and room to relax on those cool rainy days that your bound to encounter sooner or later.