So is anyone else out there RVing, a single senior? I am in the process of divesting myself of my home. I own a small class c and plan to live in it full time for a couple of years. Today is my 73rd birthday. Am I crazy or what? How about you? Are there any other crazy old ladies who have decided to live on the edge? I have 2 small dogs and will be towing a Tribute. I have spent winters on the west coast in the past years but have always come home to the stick house. I know that this is a stage of life for me but what the heck. I don't have a great deal of time left so why not! Tell me what you are doing? Have you had any negative experience if you have done or are doing this. Sure would like some stories to leave with. I am "MOVED IN". I am no longer tied down with "stuff". I will have a "give away" for the kids and grand kids this coming month and then will leave for the winter if all goes well. I plan to spend the summers in my kids back yards and am starting there now. A month with each should wear us out for a year.

We've seen many singles in the last 8 yrs, men and women. Was really impressed by one older woman who pulled a Okanagan 5th wheel. We met her at a couple of RV Shows in VA. She had become a unofficial Rep because she loved her 5er so much.

lkawinf wrote:So is anyone else out there RVing, a single senior?Yup, there are a bunch of us single seniors out here.

Go for it! I've been senior single RVing for about 25 years (fulltime) and have no regrets. It's hard for me to conceive even living in a regular home without wheels :B. Unlike you, I have no pets. I got rid of all my stuff from when I had a home years ago and don't miss any of it. Simple is good...:)

Five years ago we were camped across from a woman who was traveling along in her TT. She was almost 80 and had been doing it since her husband died when she was 72. She had learned how to do many of the repairs herself as well as set up alone. She had moved from whatever they had gone in to a twenty foot TT as she thought it would be easier handling something small. Another friend is about 80 also but tries to camp where she can contact nearby relatives in case of an emergency.

lkawinf wrote:So is anyone else out there RVing, a single senior? I am in the process of divesting myself of my home. I own a small class c and plan to live in it full time for a couple of years. Today is my 73rd birthday. Am I crazy or what? How about you? Are there any other crazy old ladies who have decided to live on the edge? I have 2 small dogs and will be towing a Tribute. I have spent winters on the west coast in the past years but have always come home to the stick house. I know that this is a stage of life for me but what the heck. I don't have a great deal of time left so why not! Tell me what you are doing? Have you had any negative experience if you have done or are doing this. Sure would like some stories to leave with. I am "MOVED IN". I am no longer tied down with "stuff". I will have a "give away" for the kids and grand kids this coming month and then will leave for the winter if all goes well. I plan to spend the summers in my kids back yards and am starting there now. A month with each should wear us out for a year.Seems like you have a plan and have all the bases covered! Good Luck you will love it and you will meet MANY single RV'ers out there on the road.

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jubymae
Explorer
Jul 28, 2013
I am enjoying the freedom RV'ing has/is giving me. I can visit family and friends, then take off and do whatever. I have downsized to 23' since my husband passed, but still enjoy my blessings and freedom. I can be alone in the RV or at home. Got to keep on login'. Stay safe, if you feel uncomfortable in a new camp, move on.
2chiefsRus
Explorer
Jul 28, 2013
We have come across several senior singles in our travels. If you haven't done so already, you might want to check out Escapees because they have a really large Single group.
magnusfide
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2013
ventrman wrote:
Go for it. Have fun! Enjoy Life!

Double ditto.

I might add that you should let your relatives know where you are each day and leave your relatives' contact info at the office "just in case". Simple common sense makes the adventure so much easier.

A MOST BLESSED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOO!
ventrman
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Go for it. Have fun! Enjoy Life!
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
lkawinf wrote:
So is anyone else out there RVing, a single senior? I am in the process of divesting myself of my home. I own a small class c and plan to live in it full time for a couple of years. Today is my 73rd birthday. Am I crazy or what? How about you? Are there any other crazy old ladies who have decided to live on the edge? I have 2 small dogs and will be towing a Tribute. I have spent winters on the west coast in the past years but have always come home to the stick house. I know that this is a stage of life for me but what the heck. I don't have a great deal of time left so why not! Tell me what you are doing? Have you had any negative experience if you have done or are doing this. Sure would like some stories to leave with. I am "MOVED IN". I am no longer tied down with "stuff". I will have a "give away" for the kids and grand kids this coming month and then will leave for the winter if all goes well. I plan to spend the summers in my kids back yards and am starting there now. A month with each should wear us out for a year.

Seems like you have a plan and have all the bases covered! Good Luck you will love it and you will meet MANY single RV'ers out there on the road.
Opie431
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Five years ago we were camped across from a woman who was traveling along in her TT. She was almost 80 and had been doing it since her husband died when she was 72. She had learned how to do many of the repairs herself as well as set up alone. She had moved from whatever they had gone in to a twenty foot TT as she thought it would be easier handling something small.
Another friend is about 80 also but tries to camp where she can contact nearby relatives in case of an emergency.
mr__ed
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
Go for it! I've been senior single RVing for about 25 years (fulltime) and have no regrets. It's hard for me to conceive even living in a regular home without wheels :B. Unlike you, I have no pets. I got rid of all my stuff from when I had a home years ago and don't miss any of it. Simple is good...:)
camperpaul
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
lkawinf wrote:

So is anyone else out there RVing, a single senior?

Yup, there are a bunch of us single seniors out here.
hitchup
Explorer
Jul 27, 2013
We've seen many singles in the last 8 yrs, men and women.

Was really impressed by one older woman who pulled a Okanagan 5th wheel. We met her at a couple of RV Shows in VA. She had become a unofficial Rep because she loved her 5er so much.

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