Where can I find RV traveling companions..

[evagoblog]

I joined this site so I can find it, and there is not a section for that on forums so guess this is not the site..(someone told me to join the RV club sponsored by Sam and I could fine someone.)

Do not yet have an RV so would like to join someone who does. Am a female so I can hear the cautionary warnings but I have found cruise companions on Cruisemates.com, no problem, even though most of been males, no untoward experiences, one got a little frisky but hey, he was an Italian man from Italy and when I rebuffed him, respected that. I do realize that being on a cruise ship is different from being alone with someone in a vehicle but can screen someone well.

Tried travel websites like Travel Companion Exchange, TravBud and Travel Buddies, posted of travel forums like Fodors and Frommers, even on Craigslist, Roaming Times (which DID have a companion forum) is now taken over by a commercial site. This site would be the best, is it NOT allowed for liability issues although they could post a disclaimer.

[2gypsies1]

Another group of singles is Loners on Wheels:

http://lonersonwheels.com/index.html

I think you'd find it easier, more pleasant and able to meet and travel with singles if you had your own RV.

We know folks who are members of the above-mentioned "Solos" and "Loners on Wheels" and they have a lot of fun - as a group getting together and doing things together such as siteseeing, hiking, potlucks, boating, fishing, etc.

[ncrowley]

There is a group in Escapees called "SOLOS". These groups are called "Birds of a Feather" or BOF. This group is for people that travel as singles. I do not know if the people in that group can help you but since they are single travelers, they will probably have better information than I can provide. Their web site is at:

https://www.escapees.com/fun/bofs?id=323

The problem will be knowing if you are compatible with your traveling companion, since you do not know them before you start traveling. An RV is very close quarters so you need to get along. This group may have some advice.

[RandACampin]

We need pics! What do you look like?

[wa8yxm]

I will only state that I am accepting applications for traveling companion.

I"m not quite ready (Still doing some repairs on the RV) but.. I will consider the application if the "young lady" (I use the Ham Radio definition of "YL" (Female human, not married, age does not matter). and well.. by the time the electronic interview is completed.. I hope to be ready for company.

[2DHoop]

Finding companions to share interests/hobbies with can be difficult especially as we get older, so I understand what you are asking.

I think the friendship would need to be established and confirmed (that it works for both) long before it goes to the level of RVing or camping/traveling together.

[Naio]

One of the difficulties in finding an RV traveling companion is that people who want an RV already have one. It's sort of like dating past a certain age -- everyone has a S&B house they don't want to part with, so how do you move in together?

I would like to find a person, or several short term people, who want to travel with me in my RV. And, I, too, have been having a hard time figuring out where to look.

So I think it's great that the OP is talking about this BEFORE buying an RV.

[jplante4]

languiduck wrote:
This forum is so peculiar. I'm done. Only 2 folks actually answered the poster. The rest of you just decide to give unwanted advice from your perspective, that she didn't ask for. I'm sorry, OP, I have no recommendations for you but I have met quite a few people at local rallies, and from there found a local RV forum. I just wish others would answer the question and stop trying to act like they know what's in your best interest. You won't know if it is until you try it.

As opposed to people who have nothing to say on the subject and come here only to scold everyone else?

I'm sorry. I don't think there's anything wrong with pointing out a few RVing facts to a person who admittedly doesn't have an RV. In fact, I think it would be irresponsible to NOT do so.

[Naio]

I would like to find a travel companion. Maybe we should talk!

[languiduck]

This forum is so peculiar. I'm done. Only 2 folks actually answered the poster. The rest of you just decide to give unwanted advice from your perspective, that she didn't ask for. I'm sorry, OP, I have no recommendations for you but I have met quite a few people at local rallies, and from there found a local RV forum. I just wish others would answer the question and stop trying to act like they know what's in your best interest. You won't know if it is until you try it.

[TNGW1500SE]

Film at 11.

[sele]

BizmarksMom wrote:
Sisters on the Fly, Rolling Solo (a facebook for women camping alone), RV Women.
Those are the groups that spring to mind.

I'll occasionally travel with a close friend, but you have to realize that there is very little privacy in an RV. The people I share my trailer with are also the people I have backpacked with and shared tents with. I have known these folks (male and female) for decades, and we're ok with the close quarters. I'd have a really hard time sharing that tight space with a stranger.

I agree you will know each other better than you care to sometimes.

[jim1521]

[BizmarksMom]

Sisters on the Fly, Rolling Solo (a facebook for women camping alone), RV Women.
Those are the groups that spring to mind.

I'll occasionally travel with a close friend, but you have to realize that there is very little privacy in an RV. The people I share my trailer with are also the people I have backpacked with and shared tents with. I have known these folks (male and female) for decades, and we're ok with the close quarters. I'd have a really hard time sharing that tight space with a stranger.

[ksg5000]

So you don't own an RV and essentially want to hitchhike with someone who does? I don't think your going to find an RV forum which helps you with that - it's much different than boating where skippers are always looking for an extra hand.