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06-16-2016, 04:43 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Colorado
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Single mom from CO
Hello!!
I just purchased a new-to-me 2002 Sierra by Forest River TT that I plan on using for my 2 boys and myself! When married we owned a Jayco pop-up camper that I always ended up taking out by myself with my boys cause the ex was always too busy working to go with us and I wasn't going to stay home and miss out.
Now that I'm divorced I moved up to a travel trailer to have more amenities. I am a little nervous about learning to back it but I always did well with the pop-up. We've gone on 2 overnight trips close to home with pull-through sites so far. I was scared to death the first time I emptied the black tank at a dump site but we all survived it!!
Any other women out there that go out alone or without a significant other anyway?
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06-16-2016, 04:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Northeast Louisiana
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Welcome aboard, and glad to hear you are making memories with your kids. We have many women on these forums who camp without a man getting in their way.
Feel free to ask any and all questions.
There are actually many predominately female camping clubs and groups, that may have members/branches near you.
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06-16-2016, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Idaho
Posts: 9,839
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Congratulations and welcome to the forums from SW Idaho.
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06-16-2016, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Posts: 3,225
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Congrats on the new to you TT. Welcome to the forum from Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
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06-16-2016, 05:13 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 24,496
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new purchase. Making memories with the kids is something you will always remember. Enjoy  Later RJD
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Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
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06-16-2016, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
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Welcome to the forum this is a great place to get your questions answered. If you can backup a pop-up, you will have no problem with the TT.
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06-16-2016, 07:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: North Central Florida
Posts: 1,629
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Good for you! Camping with your kids is so important and you will have many fond memories to share after they have grown. I'm glad you have not shied away from camping. I am not single and would not try to set up our camper by myself as the two of us always have a difficult time getting the thing hitched and unhitched from the truck. Mainly due to the size of the TT and partly because it really likes to be level to be unhitched. It often takes a lot of muscle/weight to do it, which I just don't have anymore.
There are also several sites for women RVers, such as women RVers or similar title. You may find more specific topics related to women who RV alone, but please stay on this forum too. You will find a lot of great information here. You can find FROG rallys to attend in your area. You can also find women's RV rallys on the women specific sites. Good luck and happy camping!
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06-17-2016, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 13,738
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Welcome from Wisconsin and congrats.
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06-17-2016, 08:32 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,149
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Welcome and good for you.
Don't be afraid to ask about anything you have questions on.
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Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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06-17-2016, 08:52 AM
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Professional Curmudgeon
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 754
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Quote:
Originally Posted by campgold
Hello!!
I just purchased a new-to-me 2002 Sierra by Forest River TT that I plan on using for my 2 boys and myself! When married we owned a Jayco pop-up camper that I always ended up taking out by myself with my boys cause the ex was always too busy working to go with us and I wasn't going to stay home and miss out.
Now that I'm divorced I moved up to a travel trailer to have more amenities. I am a little nervous about learning to back it but I always did well with the pop-up. We've gone on 2 overnight trips close to home with pull-through sites so far. I was scared to death the first time I emptied the black tank at a dump site but we all survived it!!
Any other women out there that go out alone or without a significant other anyway?
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When my bride and her sister go together, I am not invited; it's my job to tow the camper to a nearby state park, set it up, then disappear for the weekend. I then return, break camp, and tow it home.
They're not exactly as self sufficient as you, but they still feel independent. 
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your camper!
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06-19-2016, 06:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Colorado
Posts: 4
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Thank you for the warm welcome! I've already picked up some handy tips from the forum.
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06-19-2016, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 806
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Welcome! Our life experiences almost always come out sitting around with friends and family, the funny thing is, we usually end up talking about all the trips that DIDN'T go as planned. My point is you'll be making memories, but expect the ones you want to forget to be the ones you laugh the most about! Enjoy.
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