RVing solo

Do you live alone? Do you go shopping alone? And so on. Traveling solo is no different than being a single person - period. You face the same issues and concerns, so if you can do it "at home" then you can do it on the road. Whatever "protection" you feel comfortable with at home will be sufficient on the road.

And in reality, when you're traveling, you're more conscious of what's going on around you than when you are home - so it's actually a bit safer because you're paying more attention.

The advice regarding situational awareness, and common sense is good. Something I wasn't as aware of as I should have been earlier in life is where the statistical greatest risk you face comes from. Unfortunately, I learned this after I lost people I loved. In America, your greatest risk of being a victim of violence, or murder comes from those you know, not strangers. Use common sense, and reasonable caution and you shouldn't be any more at risk traveling/camping than you are anywhere else.

follow all the good advise and have fun. The gun thing only if you are completely comfortable. Everybody has given you alternatives, find one you like and go for it.

While we full-timed we met many, many, many single women of all ages traveling alone. Have a great trip!

FYI, we met two different solo lady travelers in Seward Alaska in the summer of 2015. Each were having a great time. If you think you can do it, then do it. As others have noted, just use your brain and your "spidy" sense.

Perhaps you might be interested in the following thread if you haven't seen it yet?

Looking for an RVer.

Just present yourself as someone who'd kick yur @ss just for lookin sideways!
You know, "security by Smith n Wesson" bumper sticker, maybe a leather Biker vest and some tats.
And leave a pair of size 13 boots by the door!

If you need a gun for the false security of it, you probably should stay home. Guns kill and most of them wind up in the hands of loose nuts.

Travel like it's your last days on earth and have no fears. If you harbor fear, no matter what it is based on, you will always be looking over your shoulder. The last time I felt the need to carry a weapon was when I was in a little country in Southeast Asia in 1969-1970.

Just be prepared. If you don't have a gun get mace or a taser and make sure they are not buried in the bottom of your purse.In fact I would buy several and keep them in different locations and learn how to use them. Travel during the day. And although we like to stay in state and federal parks where there are generally less people, you may want to stay in commercial parks where your neighbors and law enforcement are closer.A medium to large size dog can also be a deterrent.

As a woman, I find many of these suggestions to be rather drastic. Women live and travel alone all over the world without having to go to such extremes.