Traveling Solo in Your Motorhome

Many people choose to travel in their motorhomes with family or friends, but sometimes that’s not what you want to do. Or maybe you’re just on your own by nature and you prefer traveling without anyone else along for the ride so that you have ultimate freedom to go where you want and do what you like.

But traveling by yourself in your motorized RV necessitates some preparation for safety purposes and practicality since you won’t have anyone else to help you out if something goes wrong. 

Golden Gait Trailers & RVs in Concord is proud to be your North Carolina motorhome dealer. We want you to stay safe while you’re traveling by yourself in your motorhome and exploring the country, so here are some of our best tips for solo travel in a motorized RV.

Don’t Get Stranded

One vital task you have while traveling in a motorized RV by yourself is to avoid getting standed at all costs. If your motorhome breaks down in the middle of nowhere or you become disoriented on a hike, then you’re in rather dire straits.

This is why it’s important to let a friend or neighbor back home know what your traveling plans are, where you’re going and when you’ll be back. Keep in touch with them via text or email so that they know you’re doing okay. This safety net can be a real lifesaver if you’re lost or injured, as rescue crews can be directed to you more quickly.

Keep Yourself Safe

Men are the least likely demographic to suffer harm from unscrupulous persons while traveling. However, you should practice good safety no matter your gender, because you never know when you could encounter someone unsavory on the road. It can be helpful to present as though you’re not by yourself by having an extra pair of shoes sitting outside or an additional lawn chair set up outside of your RV. Or you could adopt a large dog as your traveling companion!

Practicing self-defense is also going to be important. You can take a self-defense course before you travel to help you know what to do if attacked. These courses are sometimes provided for free by local police departments or other organizations, so look around to figure out what your options are. You can also carry a weapon or deterrent, like a licensed gun, a baseball bat or pepper spray. Just be cautious and certain that you know how to use these items!

Be Vigilant & Cautious

When at a campground or out in the wild, you should make sure that you always keep your doors and windows secured. Try to park amongst others in good lighting so that you aren’t completely alone if you can, because there’s more safety in numbers and neighboring motorhome occupants can be very good to have around if you’re traveling alone. Be vigilant of your surroundings and watch for suspicious types who might be trying to harm you or invade your RV.

We hope these tips help you to enjoy every minute of your adventures on your own! Searching for motorized RVs in North Carolina? Visit us at our dealership in Concord today to take a look at our full selection of new and used motorhomes for sale in various styles. 

If your current motorhome needs maintenance before you embark upon your solo journey, contact our service department to schedule an appointment with our team of mechanics. We can assist you with financing options if you need them, too. Golden Gait Trailers & RVs proudly serves the cities of Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.