Women and truck campers

I think it has been a great topic, thanks for sharing. It seems to me that if TC life is anything, it's about being adventurous. Having women her in this section of the forum who "break the mold" just seems to come with the territory.

Though my daughter is only 20, I would be proud and honored if she were to take a TC camping solo someday. I'm not sure at this point if she is ready to make that decision, but I would want to guide her in getting to that level of independence. I would want to make sure she has a backup plan if things go haywire and like the idea of her taking her dog with her.

joe b. wrote:
I suspect a great deal of whether anyone feels like going RVing solo, has a lot to do with how they are raised as kids. For the most part, little boys and girls are raised differently by most parents. My parents included did this. My sister had all sorts of rules to follow. If my brother and I made it home for supper a couple of times a week, my parents were OK with it. LOL

While my wife would drive our last Class C, she has no interest in taking our TC out on trips. As a licensed aircraft pilot, with most of her flying experience being Alaska bush flying, much of it by herself, security doesn't seem to be an issue. Recently she and our oldest daughter decided to go up to EPCOT for one of the themed events, Wine and Food or one of those. I asked if they planned to take the TC or the 5th wheel up. My daughters response was the typical princess one. Of course not Dad, who would empty the sewer tanks for us. Put me in my place quickly, LOL Noticed the credit card receipt showed they stayed at the Dolphin Hotel instead. Both of them have the idea that roughing it means slow room service.

From the responses, it would appear that about as many women solo travel, as do men in RVs. There is no real reason why not, women can raise the hood and stare at the engine compartment, as well as most men, and then call the road service number, like most men do.

I suspect the reason so many men don't solo travel, is in a week most would be starving and up to their knees in dirty clothes, without a clue as to how to solve either problem. LOL Women don't tend to be raised to be the line leader in most situations.

joe b, once in a while a post is so nice, informative, fun, and puts things into persperctive that it should be recognized... yours is.

Thanks for sharing... now we know

sleepy

I suspect a great deal of whether anyone feels like going RVing solo, has a lot to do with how they are raised as kids. For the most part, little boys and girls are raised differently by most parents. My parents included did this. My sister had all sorts of rules to follow. If my brother and I made it home for supper a couple of times a week, my parents were OK with it. LOL

While my wife would drive our last Class C, she has no interest in taking our TC out on trips. As a licensed aircraft pilot, with most of her flying experience being Alaska bush flying, much of it by herself, security doesn't seem to be an issue. Recently she and our oldest daughter decided to go up to EPCOT for one of the themed events, Wine and Food or one of those. I asked if they planned to take the TC or the 5th wheel up. My daughters response was the typical princess one. Of course not Dad, who would empty the sewer tanks for us. Put me in my place quickly, LOL Noticed the credit card receipt showed they stayed at the Dolphin Hotel instead. Both of them have the idea that roughing it means slow room service.

From the responses, it would appear that about as many women solo travel, as do men in RVs. There is no real reason why not, women can raise the hood and stare at the engine compartment, as well as most men, and then call the road service number, like most men do.

I suspect the reason so many men don't solo travel, is in a week most would be starving and up to their knees in dirty clothes, without a clue as to how to solve either problem. LOL Women don't tend to be raised to be the line leader in most situations.

This is a great topic. I've enjoyed reading it. My wife has taken our camper out a few times to visit family. She would never do that with the several travel trailers we've owned in the past.

Been solo camping since I was old enough to drive - actually, even before that, I'd get my mom to take me up in the mountains and drop me off (in Colorado).

I've had 3 truck campers and 6 trailers to date, getting ready to go back to a TC.

People don't meet me very often because I love going way out and camping alone, except for my 3 dogs. If someone shows up within view (even a mile away), I usually leave. I love remote areas.

And no, I'm not antisocial, I just love solitude and nature. Oh, and I'm a woman.

rottidawg wrote:

trailgranny50 wrote:
Maybe replace him with another rottie. LOL

Hmm....I have heard the same threat.

You guys are hilarious! :)
BTW: Rotties are fantastic dogs!
I agree with you Trailgranny 50. Hoping to see you on the road one of those days.

Natacha "Frenchie"
2001 F350 PSD 4x4 Dually
2012 Arctic Fox Truck Camper 811

This is a good topic and could easily cross over into so many different wheeled forums. For many years now, I have noticed an increase in women solo and backpacking with small groups of women. I have been seeing this more now in RV travel and with my other passions, Kayaking and Overland Motorcycling. Over the last few years I have encountered many women traveling solo in TCs. I agree, as earlier posted, that more solo women seem to travel in Class Bs and Cs. I have never met anyone that ever indicated that they wanted to add to their cargo, a guy.

Like with any groups of people, I find an equal amount of wounded males and females, traveling solo. The way and areas I travel, I tend to meet more people that are in their RVs for reasons that are not recreational.

One lady I have met a few times now, up in Wyoming, is really experienced and a fantastic Fly Fishing Fanatic. She showed up with a 2 Slide Lance, a few years back, and this last year, I ran into her again, with her normal greeting; “Hey Traveler!” She has told me for a while now, that it is still infrequent that she meets other women out on the road. Her position is that there is nothing she is uncomfortable doing, or going to, with her Truck Camper. She also told me that she has never had an uncomfortable experience, but her plan is just to pack up and leave, if she does feel uncomfortable.

The biggest group of women traveling solo and camping, I have visited with and met, are motorcyclists. So I am sure this is and will be a growing segment with Truck Campers too.

b

trailgranny50 wrote:
Maybe replace him with another rottie. LOL

Hmm....I have heard the same threat.

sleepy wrote:

JimBollman wrote:
A female friend does solo camping on a motorcycle. She does carry a cute little Walther .32 semi. Never has had any problems.

Just curious... is it she has never had any problems... or is it that she has had to use her pistol to keep from having problems?

One way says it's pretty safe for someone to camp alone...

the other says... it's dangerous unless you wave your gun around.

BTW... I've been a Life Member of the NTA since 1970 so I'm not fussing about the gun.

She has never had any problems. She just likes having a little extra security.

Trailgranny50,

Why don't you start a new thread about "how to" add a grey water tank to your rig? I think that you may get some great answers.

Kurt