Traveling Solo in Your RV

Although it’s fun to travel with family and friends, sometimes, it’s nice to break away from the daily grinds and relax by traveling solo with your RV. This way, you can enjoy solitude and rejuvenate your senses by being closer to nature without too many people around you. However, traveling solo can pose unique problems, and you want to take all possible measures to stay safe and relaxed.

Our experts at Chesapeake RV Solutions have put together this guide on RVing solo to help you prepare for, avoid, and deal with emergencies that may come up. We want to ensure you get the most out of your RV experience—so keep reading to learn more!

Avoid Getting Stranded

Although this may sound obvious, it’s one of the most critical aspects of safe RVing. The further you move away from civilization, the more pertinent this tip becomes. For example, your RV can break down in the middle of nowhere, you get lost on a hike, or you can get hurt in a remote campground. To avoid this, ensure a friend or family member knows your plans, preferably someone who can help you and get to you quickly in an emergency.

Give this person a schedule of your plans and set up times to check in with them regularly to let them know you’re fine. If you miss a check-up, they’ll know something might be wrong and can take the appropriate steps to check on you.

Protect Yourself

When going on a solo RV trip, beware of strangers and anyone who might not have their best interests at heart. Here are a few strategies you can follow.

Make One Look Like Two

One way to prevent unwelcome interference is to make it seem like you aren’t alone. Place two lawn chairs outside your RV and an extra pair of spare shoes by the door. You can also make it seem like you have a large dog with you to deter anyone looking for an easy target.

Learn Self-Defense Techniques

We recommend you take a few basic self-defense classes with your local police department or online. If that’s not feasible, bring a baseball bat or mace to ward off threats. You also want to lock your doors and windows and find a campground with 24/7 security.

Stay Vigilant

More importantly, pay attention to your surroundings and observe any suspicious activities or people around you. If you notice something is off, leave the area and seek help immediately.

We hope you find these tips useful when traveling solo with your RV. If you need more ideas, contact Chesapeake RV Solutions. We proudly serve Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk, VA, so reach out today!