Solo motor-homing

toosca replied on 08/08/2020 16:22

Posted on 08/08/2020 16:22

Hi, I have recently lost my husband to cancer, we both loved our motorhome, so I promised I would get out there and use it, I have not long returned from my first trip as a solo motorhomer, what can I say I have never felt so lonely in my life, so I'm just wondering if there is a group on this site that cater for solo travellers,  Many thanks

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Tinwheeler replied on 08/08/2020 19:50

Posted on 08/08/2020 19:50

Well done on getting out there and trying to keep going, Toosca. It’s obviously a difficult time for you.

I get the impression that the Solos group has pretty much disappeared from this club but if you look through a few threads you'll find people in a similar position to yourself and suggestions of groups for solo campers. The Good Companions is one that springs to mind. 

brue replied on 08/08/2020 21:35

Posted on 08/08/2020 21:35

Hope Tinwheeler won't mind the correction but the solo vanning group to look out for is "New Companions" I put a link on a previous thread in this section.

I do hope you'll start to enjoy some trips out Toosca, I would imagine the first one creates many mixed feelings. I think others are finding their way out there too and I wish you all the best. Happier travels ahead. smile

ABM replied on 10/08/2020 15:33

Posted on 10/08/2020 15:33

Toosca, 

               If you browse in the SOLOs section you should find threads, feeds etcetera from the Solos Touring Group that Vivien ( aka Biscuits Mum, ), organised. Hopefully the Facebook section will still be running despite Viv having been very poorly a couple of years ago. It was a happy, convivial grouping, but did rely rather a lot on Vivien. Hopefully she ( and it ) will still be out there treating Biscuit her pup wink

Tinwheeler replied on 10/08/2020 15:48

Posted on 08/08/2020 21:35 by brue

Hope Tinwheeler won't mind the correction but the solo vanning group to look out for is "New Companions" I put a link on a previous thread in this section.

I do hope you'll start to enjoy some trips out Toosca, I would imagine the first one creates many mixed feelings. I think others are finding their way out there too and I wish you all the best. Happier travels ahead. smile

Posted on 10/08/2020 15:48

Ha, ha! Cheers, Brue. The Good Companions is/was a pub in Plymouth 😃

eiflow replied on 20/08/2020 15:53

Posted on 20/08/2020 15:53

 @toosca...I am going to the Chapel Lane meet refered to in the link above.It will be my first time. I believe the motorhome funsters usually have a good time! It doesn't mean being together all the time but there is an opportunity for company especially in the evenings. I think we plan to do some walking if you are interested in that. I can only be there from 13th to the 15th. I used to join in with the solo group on here but sadly it all fell apart some time ago.  I hope you will feel like giving it a try. ☺

Traficlady replied on 21/08/2020 08:25

Posted on 21/08/2020 08:25

If you do a google search several groups come up. I was a member of one which has since changed its name . I believe it’s now called New Horizons. 

Nora

eurortraveller replied on 21/08/2020 14:32

Posted on 08/08/2020 16:22 by toosca

Hi, I have recently lost my husband to cancer, we both loved our motorhome, so I promised I would get out there and use it, I have not long returned from my first trip as a solo motorhomer, what can I say I have never felt so lonely in my life, so I'm just wondering if there is a group on this site that cater for solo travellers,  Many thanks

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Posted on 21/08/2020 14:32

Toosca, I am very sorry about your loss, but not a bit surprised about your feelings about solo Motorhoming. I would find it just as solitary and isolating as you did.  If it were me I would sell the vehicle and do something else altogether, without trying to relive the past.  I hope your life picks up. Good wishes to you. 

replied on 21/08/2020 15:04

Posted on 08/08/2020 19:07 by DavidKlyne

Toosca

Sorry to hear of your loss. I have moved your post to here in the hope that others will be able to help you.

David

Posted on 21/08/2020 15:04

I don't know David but I suspect that she is unlikely to find this.

 

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