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rollindownthero
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Jul 18, 2017

Single person - How difficult to do everything by yourself?

Hello all. I looked for a solo rv'ers section but didn't see one, so I apologize if this is in the wrong area.

I want to full time when I retire and have been researching RV's. I am single, so that brings me to my question:

What is going to be easiest as far a hooking up and setting up when it's only 1 person? I can't decide on whether to get a MH with a toad or a truck/TT or truck/5'ver combination. I would really prefer not to have to buy a big truck and use it as a daily driver once I get some where. But, just how easy or difficult is it for 1 person to do everything? I still have some time before I need to make a final decision. I am curious as to what other solo rv'ers have and why. Currently I am not planning on doing a lot of traveling but finding a spot and staying a month or two then going some where else and staying for a while.

Your thoughts and ideas are greatly appreciated.
  • A tow vehicle with a backup camera makes hooking up to a travel trailer an easy one person job.

    Depending on trailer size/weight, you may not need an overly large tow vehicle.
  • I have had TTs for over 20 years and most of my camping trips are by myself - I have no problems doing everything alone. Hooking up takes me less than 2 minutes; Unhooking and setting everything up takes about 15 minutes. Easy peasy
  • I find it to be great exercise setting up a 5er. You learn to back alone by getting in and out of the truck many times.

    Injury is your biggest threat. No falling, no strenuous lifting.. no 'dumb' stuff. Take your time and you'll be fine.