Having very recently lost my partner I'm looking for some encouragement from ladies on their own who tow, we had only been caravanning for a year and a half and had some wonderful times I know he would want me to carry on.
I watched and helped with the pitching and daily jobs, I will be taking the van out locally to gain confidence on the roads I'm nervous about that though. Family members will accompany me at first but I will be on my own most times in the future. I'm glad we only have a small Bailey Ranger.
C'mon girls are there many of us out there.
Don't be nervous; although I'm a man, I can assure you there's no problems - twenty years ago, a couple that I knew did a lot of caravanning - the wife always did the towing, despite the fact that her husband drove HGV's and artics as his job - she insisted on towing the van - and he was perfectly happy with it!
Gram
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I am sorry to hear about the loss of your partner.
I am a solo lady caravanner and I absolutely love my little van and the freedom she gives me!
I was a bit nervous about towing the first time so I chose a site only a few miles from my home on fairly quiet A and B roads for my first solo tow. I found it to be fine and haven't looked back since.
I am a member of the Caravan Club (CC) and the Camping and Caravanning Club (C&CC) and I found attending their rallies and meets a great way of meeting other like minded people. I was made to feel very welcome and you are free to join in as much or as little as you want.
I am not sure where abouts you live but there are meets organised by members of this forum, so it might be worth keeping an eye open for get-togethers near you.
As my wife always drives the car, no matter in which seat she is sitting, all our trips wandering around the continent are done by her. About 4000 miles a year.
There are no problems as she is far happier in control and I was naturally born to be chauffeured.
We joined one of the special interest sections of Camping and Caravan Club and there are quite a few lone campers who attend and many have had to take on the towing when they have not done it before. People have got to know each other and are mutually supportive. There are always new people arriving too.You can join in with activities and socialising or not just as you wish. But you would be in a safe and welcoming environment.
All the rallies and Temporary holiday sites offer good value in nice locations.
The first thing I ever towed was my caravan, and I was terrified... after approx one mile, I realised that actually, it was quite easy! (although I do have to say, I own a very small, light caravan.) For a while I stuck to A roads, then realised it was actually easier to be on the motorway or duel carriageways!
I would say that if you are really concerned, book yourself onto a towing course. My hubby is currently going through chemotherapy with the hope of a fairly major abdominal op at the end of it...I think after that I will do most of the towing and intend to go on a course...we have a biggish van and I can't say I'm looking forward to it, but I think its just one of those things you need to get on and do (once you've done the course) to gain confidence and experience.
I caravan alone sometimes (well, with a small noisy child). I find it so relaxing. Always feel very safe on site (mainly club sites to be fair).
I'm about to tow a new outfit for the first time soon so I know how you feel with nerves but and I've done a towing course and have a mover so I know I will be alright.
sorry to hear of your recent bereavement. i cant speak from a female perspective but...
i recently stayed in somerset and a lady arrived with her children having towed her Bailey ranger 450/5 from manchester with her renault scenic. she had booked her pitch but her husband had been admitted to hospital but she had decided to persevere take her children away regardless. this was her first time towing the van, setting it up and putting up the awning.
needless to say, as with most caravan sites there was a host of fellow caravanners who were happy to help out
as there have been when i have needed a hand.
can always ask at reception if they could watch and give pointers or advice at your first time in caravan..Book a course especially if unsure of reversing but end of the day go enjoy yourself
There is a lady who comes on this site once a month she is in simlar situation as yourself her husband passed away recently but she says she will carry on towing..she asked if its ok for me to watch and point anything out she doing wrong(awning was inside out at first but even i have done that) oh and she forgot hammer for pegs..
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i say just go for it, im single female who tow's all over the country by myself I was nervous at first but am fine now.i go away and meet up with group of friends 5 caravans all towed by females we get some funny looks when we all turn up and pitch near each other.
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