How many of you travel alone with a TT?

[brebar]

Hello,

Just wondering how many people travel alone pulling a TT, mines a 27 footer. I have done it once because my DW didn't want to go fly fishing.

Backing into a tight spot was a slow deliberate process and hooking the TV to the TT was also a slow deliberate process and so far I have not had any disasters, it kinda felt rather manly...:B

Happy camping!

[Highway_4x4]

If I ca back a power pole down an alley with a line truck I think I can back my TT. If a woman wants to help, I am all good with that.

[brebar]

copsey wrote:
I don't think it was meant to be a gender thing, just appeasing a significant other who thinks they are helping without hurting feelings.

There are enough guys out there that can't back a trailer with help, let alone without, and women that can sling a TT wherever it needs to be without any.

x2

[CavemanCharlie]

I have a 20 foot TT. I'm a bachelor and quite often go camping with just my dog. I'm experienced at backing and have no problems backing in. I used the GOAL method and sometimes it takes me a couple of tries but, I get in fairly easily.

[copsey]

I don't think it was meant to be a gender thing, just appeasing a significant other who thinks they are helping without hurting feelings.

There are enough guys out there that can't back a trailer with help, let alone without, and women that can sling a TT wherever it needs to be without any.

[wannavolunteerF]

xteacher, I just ignore the wife bashing.... maybe that is why I have an X myself..

For those who wonder, I am an over 50 year old female who drives a truck, tows a TT and camps without any help. Granted when my 24 year old son does join me, I take advantage of him being there and ask for help, but I can and do manage just fine on my own.

[gmw_photos]

yes, I travel alone with my dog. My attitude is the driver of these rigs should be able to do all the driving, parking, hitching, etc by themself. Remember, when situating your trailer, when in doubt, GOAL, get out and look.

[steve-n-vicki]

Does the dog and cat going with me count as solo??

[Heavy_Metal_Doc]

We're still kinda new to TT'ing, having had it for less than 2 years. Last year I did my first solo weekend when I wanted to attend a all-weekend event that I used to get a hotel room for. No big deal doing it all alone and I will do it again. Never staying in a hotel again.
DW has also urged me to feel free to go camping alone if I ever want to get away for any reason, but it just hasn't happened yet.

[NY_RVer]

brebar wrote:

naturist wrote:

She has NEVER helped me hitch up. I've gotten pretty good at it by myself, and only recently got a new TV that has a backup camera. It is slightly helpful. DW has also never been particularly useful backing into a site. She's prone to stand where I can't see her, and when she doesn't do that, she gesticulates wildly -- I've never been able to convince her either that she's not much help gesturing when I can't see her, or that nonsensical hand waves are not informative. So to save the fight, I let her stand where ever she wants and wave her arms all she wants, and I back it in while ignoring her.

So, yeah, i tow the TT alone without fear. You can do it too.

Man, I got a good laugh outta that.

X2!!

[xteacher]

Sigh...more wife bashing...

Not all women are idiots, nor helpless. I taught my husband about camping and campers way back when because I've been towing something, starting with horse trailers since I was 16. That doesn't make me better than him or smarter. I do all of our towing b/c I'm comfortable doing it and he isn't. I've towed to several camp sites through the years when he couldn't get off work until late - so what?! When we get to a campground, he helps me back in, and if I don't like what he's telling me, I get out and look for myself - no big deal. He unhitches the camper and takes care of the outside stuff. I get the inside up and running. It's called teamwork.

[wincrasher65]

If you can't do it yourself, then the rig is too big. Get something you can manage and have fun with it. Small is beautiful and small gets used more often because it's not a hassle to pull or park.

[gchackett]

naturist wrote:

DW has also never been particularly useful backing into a site. She's prone to stand where I can't see her, and when she doesn't do that, she gesticulates wildly -- I've never been able to convince her either that she's not much help gesturing when I can't see her, or that nonsensical hand waves are not informative. So to save the fight, I let her stand where ever she wants and wave her arms all she wants, and I back it in while ignoring her.

So, yeah, i tow the TT alone without fear. You can do it too.

That's how mine is too.

[marcsbigfoot20b]

43 single no kids......I always haul, hookup, back in by myself.

Doing it with a F350 DRW and 27ft TT is no big deal.

[Big_Love]

Two kinds of TT camping for me: traveling solo in my 29' TT and then meet up with a known group/make new friends at the campsite or bring along the DW and meet the kids and grandkids with their own TT at the campsite. DW only interested in camping if the grandkids are attending. Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages - variety is the spice of life!