Comments on: A Woman’s View — Introduction http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: kristi http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-55052 kristi Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:17:25 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-55052 I'm enjoying this blog just for the women's camaraderie ! This feels great ! We are here for each other. It's a good feeling that we can fill in the gaps on this Adventure in Life. We're not all the same, we don't all have the "bells and whistles", we're not all perfect. I'm glad ! And I get scared too. My cooking in the new to us RV has me wondering if theres a way I can check for safety in my oven. It is impractacle the way I have to light it, with a match up, under , in back,down below...and how long will this take before 1 of two things happen.?....(you know the 2 things.) I'M NEW to the RV life and we're on Full-Timing. I love that its so close to household living ! But with Hunny working, I need to do so much (learn it all). I'm not used to working with propane and I "think" I smell it all the time. I have a LP detector...but do i know if I'm using it right?? Thanks for any help girl ! Kristi I’m enjoying this blog just for the women’s camaraderie ! This feels great ! We are here for each other. It’s a good feeling that we can fill in the gaps on this Adventure in Life. We’re not all the same, we don’t all have the “bells and whistles”, we’re not all perfect. I’m glad ! And I get scared too. My cooking in the new to us RV has me wondering if theres a way I can check for safety in my oven. It is impractacle the way I have to light it, with a match up, under , in back,down below…and how long will this take before 1 of two things happen.?….(you know the 2 things.) I’M NEW to the RV life and we’re on Full-Timing. I love that its so close to household living ! But with Hunny working, I need to do so much (learn it all). I’m not used to working with propane and I “think” I smell it all the time. I have a LP detector…but do i know if I’m using it right?? Thanks for any help girl ! Kristi

]]> By: Nancy Humes http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-53487 Nancy Humes Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:39:46 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-53487 I am 52 and married and my husband is still working. I am looking into getting an RV and i am so confused. I would like to travel more, with my two golden retrievers. Many times i will be traveling alone, since my husband still works and he will be doing the army reserve in the medical field. I started looking at Class B's, then the salesman steared us over to the fifth wheels. We are close to purchasing a 28ft fifth wheel, but i am really overwhelmed with the size, towing, fitting it on our property. Most of the responsiblity will be on my shoulders, which is Ok, since raising the family and taking care of the house as been my responsiblity, but for some reason i am losing confidence with a fifth wheel. So, then I think it is better to purchase a Class B. I really would love some advice. I know i am the one that has to make the decision, but need some guidance. thank you . Nancy Humes I am 52 and married and my husband is still working. I am looking into getting an RV and i am so confused. I would like to travel more, with my two golden retrievers. Many times i will be traveling alone, since my husband still works and he will be doing the army reserve in the medical field. I started looking at Class B’s, then the salesman steared us over to the fifth wheels. We are close to purchasing a 28ft fifth wheel, but i am really overwhelmed with the size, towing, fitting it on our property. Most of the responsiblity will be on my shoulders, which is Ok, since raising the family and taking care of the house as been my responsiblity, but for some reason i am losing confidence with a fifth wheel. So, then I think it is better to purchase a Class B. I really would love some advice. I know i am the one that has to make the decision, but need some guidance. thank you . Nancy Humes

]]> By: Rena Hite http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-51001 Rena Hite Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:39:49 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-51001 I am a 59 year old widow and two years ago I traveled with my 12 year old grandson down the ALCAN Hwy. (we live in Alaska) in my 24 ft. Class C Itasca Spirit coach. What a wonderful time we had. We traveled through Edmonton down through Montana, visited Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, Sturgis, Deadwood, friends in northeastern SD, Nebraska, CO, Idaho, Seattle where I put him on an airplane after 6 weeks on the road and sent him home to his Dad. I then drove back up the highway with a friend and her adult son so they could experience the trip up the highway. Subsequently, they flew home after enjoying travelling around Alaska. I can't tell you how wonderful the trip was. I never had any mechanical problems, everyone was wonderful at all stops along the way, we always felt safe and handling the hook-ups and onerous chores related to dumping were handled with no problems. At the end of the trip my grandson was an experienced RV'r and will forever remember his trip with his G-ma the summer of 2006. I am a 59 year old widow and two years ago I traveled with my 12 year old grandson down the ALCAN Hwy. (we live in Alaska) in my 24 ft. Class C Itasca Spirit coach. What a wonderful time we had. We traveled through Edmonton down through Montana, visited Yellowstone, Mt. Rushmore, Sturgis, Deadwood, friends in northeastern SD, Nebraska, CO, Idaho, Seattle where I put him on an airplane after 6 weeks on the road and sent him home to his Dad. I then drove back up the highway with a friend and her adult son so they could experience the trip up the highway. Subsequently, they flew home after enjoying travelling around Alaska. I can’t tell you how wonderful the trip was. I never had any mechanical problems, everyone was wonderful at all stops along the way, we always felt safe and handling the hook-ups and onerous chores related to dumping were handled with no problems. At the end of the trip my grandson was an experienced RV’r and will forever remember his trip with his G-ma the summer of 2006.

]]> By: Judy http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-49428 Judy Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:34:15 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-49428 I am 62 and started fulltiming in June of 2008. I have a 2005 36' diesel pusher and tow a Honda CRV. Since June I have hit 23 states due to obligations; need to slow down and fish more. I am lookimg forward to reading this blog for tips on anything. I am 62 and started fulltiming in June of 2008. I have a 2005 36′ diesel pusher and tow a Honda CRV. Since June I have hit 23 states due to obligations; need to slow down and fish more. I am lookimg forward to reading this blog for tips on anything.

]]> By: Margret http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-48902 Margret Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:07:34 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-48902 I am looking into buying my first MH. Plan on getting a Class B, something big enough for me and my work. I would appreciate any suggestions. I know zip about this but am learning...Margret I am looking into buying my first MH. Plan on getting a Class B, something big enough for me and my work. I would appreciate any suggestions. I know zip about this but am learning…Margret

]]> By: Alice Zyetz http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-48553 Alice Zyetz Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:31:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-48553 Georgina, congratulations on your efforts to go step-by-step slowly. Depending on how advanced your husband's Alzheimer's is, you may want to have someone else along with you so you can give your full attention when you're driving. If you're confident that it won't be a problem, going for one night is a great idea to test it out. Keep it up. Martha, I wish you well also in taking this step. Don't worry about your age. You'll meet many others out there. As for all the details of handling the RV, there are many classes, dvds, books, checklists available. For starters, check out www.rvingwomen.org and Mark Polk's technical materials at http://rveducation101.com/. Finally, just do what the men do: raise the hood, scratch your head, and you'll be surrounded by people who want to help. Alice Zyetz Georgina, congratulations on your efforts to go step-by-step slowly. Depending on how advanced your husband’s Alzheimer’s is, you may want to have someone else along with you so you can give your full attention when you’re driving. If you’re confident that it won’t be a problem, going for one night is a great idea to test it out. Keep it up.

Martha, I wish you well also in taking this step. Don’t worry about your age. You’ll meet many others out there. As for all the details of handling the RV, there are many classes, dvds, books, checklists available. For starters, check out http://www.rvingwomen.org and Mark Polk’s technical materials at http://rveducation101.com/. Finally, just do what the men do: raise the hood, scratch your head, and you’ll be surrounded by people who want to help.

Alice Zyetz

]]> By: Martha Federle http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-48514 Martha Federle Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:37:42 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-48514 My house is about to close and when I get the proceeds I want to buy a 5th wheel/tow vehicle. I am getting scared to death, as I will be 68 in November. How many years can I possibly manage this as a solo? Yes, I know it will depend on lots of things, particularly health. The thing that worries me the most is all the little maintenance jobs that the men seem to spend their time on, such as going through the RV before moving and tightening up screws & bolts, checking water heaters, seals on the roof, and so on. I won't have time (or knowledge) to check all the little things that guys seem to love doing, and get ready to hitch, drive, etc. Some things such as tire pressure are critical. But is much of the other stuff just "make work" to have something to do and to stay out of their wives' hair? gypsy97 My house is about to close and when I get the proceeds I want to buy a 5th wheel/tow vehicle. I am getting scared to death, as I will be 68 in November. How many years can I possibly manage this as a solo? Yes, I know it will depend on lots of things, particularly health. The thing that worries me the most is all the little maintenance jobs that the men seem to spend their time on, such as going through the RV before moving and tightening up screws & bolts, checking water heaters, seals on the roof, and so on. I won’t have time (or knowledge) to check all the little things that guys seem to love doing, and get ready to hitch, drive, etc.

Some things such as tire pressure are critical. But is much of the other stuff just “make work” to have something to do and to stay out of their wives’ hair?

gypsy97

]]> By: Georgina http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-48323 Georgina Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:25:16 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-48323 Thank you for this site. I am renting a motorhome in October. Mainly I will bring it home and play with it and then we will camp out for one night at a CG. My husband has Alzheimers and I'm not sure if he can tolerate close quarters. I'll let you know. I really want to rv eventually. Tour mostly. G. Thank you for this site. I am renting a motorhome in October. Mainly I will bring it home and play with it and then we will camp out for one night at a CG. My husband has Alzheimers and I’m not sure if he can tolerate close quarters. I’ll let you know. I really want to rv eventually. Tour mostly. G.

]]> By: Alice Zyetz http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-47695 Alice Zyetz Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:54:48 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-47695 Jan, I wasn't clear about where you were looking for a campsite. Consider boondocking at casinos. I stayed at Casino Arizona for free near Scottsdale. See www.casinoaz.com. I checked into Jane Kenny's Casino Camping book. She mentions several casinos near Albuquerque. As long as you don't have a gambling issue, casinos are great places to boondock. As for the choice between Good Sam and others, check the policies to see what they offer. I haven't used Good Sam myself, but they are certainly reputable. Have any of our readers used them? I've used AAA towing service for years and they have been great. For a while, we were having problems with our fifth wheel and they were always there to help us out. Anne and Kay, I will check with my contact about what it takes to start a network. Alice Jan, I wasn’t clear about where you were looking for a campsite. Consider boondocking at casinos. I stayed at Casino Arizona for free near Scottsdale. See http://www.casinoaz.com. I checked into Jane Kenny’s Casino Camping book. She mentions several casinos near Albuquerque. As long as you don’t have a gambling issue, casinos are great places to boondock.

As for the choice between Good Sam and others, check the policies to see what they offer. I haven’t used Good Sam myself, but they are certainly reputable. Have any of our readers used them? I’ve used AAA towing service for years and they have been great. For a while, we were having problems with our fifth wheel and they were always there to help us out.

Anne and Kay, I will check with my contact about what it takes to start a network.
Alice

]]> By: Kay http://blog.rv.net/2008/08/a-womans-view-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-47677 Kay Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:25:40 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=2357#comment-47677 Hi Anne and Alice! I agree. I think we do need to start a network. How does one go about doing that? K Hi Anne and Alice! I agree. I think we do need to start a network. How does one go about doing that?

K

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