Safety is a major concern for solo women RVers, campers, vanlifers and women on the road. We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re concerned about staying safe while camping overnight, hiking or towing safely, Solo Women RV has the resources you need to keep you happy and safe out on the road, out on your own.
Blog Posts
10 Essentials for Solo Hiking
Hiking as a solo woman is great. You get to be out in nature, clear your head, get exercise and reconnect with yourself. But even a short day hike has some inherent risks. Whenever you head out in wilderness, whether camping, hiking or bicycling, it’s best to be prepared in the unlikely event that something…
Safety for Women Solo Camping
Is it Safe for Women to RV or Camp Alone? When I tell people that I camp and RV alone, one of their first questions is usually about safety. How do you stay safe as a woman camping alone? My safety as a solo RVer is not something that I worry a lot about now,…
Is it Legal and Safe to Stay Overnight at Rest Areas?
Should Solo Women Stay at Rest Areas? After a long day of driving, sometimes you just want a place to pull over and sleep. As a solo woman RVer or vanlifer you might be wondering, can you sleep legally at a rest area? And, most importantly, is it safe to stay overnight at a rest…
Propane Safety for RV travel
Propane can be a great thing to have on board for RV travel. It can power your stove, your heater and your refrigerator. But is propane in an RV safe? How can you ensure that your propane use in your RV is safe? What is Propane? Propane is liquefied petroleum gas, often called LP or…
A Scary Night in Squeaky
One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Do I ever get scared camping as a solo woman?” The answer is yes, sometimes. Sadly, I recently had one of those experiences. After three wonderful days at Fort Stevens , I needed to head into Portland to take Olive to the vet. One of…
Safety for Women Solo Camping
I remember the first time I went hiking alone. I’m almost embarrassed to admit, it wasn’t until I was in my 30s. My partner at the time and I just had a fight. Probably about her not wanting to go on a hike. I took the dog and drove the Subaru about an hour away…
Podcasts
Hiking Safety for Solo Women
I invited hiking expert Tracy Bartlett to come on the podcast after I had a scary experience on a recent solo hike. Tracy has more than 20 years experience with Wilderness Therapy and she knows a lot about how solo women can keep themselves safe in all kinds of environments. Show Notes:
RV Towing and Trailer Safety
My guest this week is Vicki Burke. Vicki has been a campground host in Michigan for 24 years. Not only has she witnessed all the mishaps and mistakes someone can make driving or towing an RV, she’s made a few of them herself. She was brave enough to come on the podcast to share, not…
The Top Mistakes New RVers Make and How to Avoid Them
My guest this week is professional driver and RV driving instructor Becky Piacente. Becky and I talked about the top mistakes she’s seen in teaching women about RV driving and camping. She shares some of her top tips for driving and parking your RV or trailer no matter the length and how to be a better,…
Rethinking Safety with Kelly Beasley from Camp Addict
Is RVing dangerous for solo women? Do solo women RVers need to carry a gun or place extra shoes outside the rig, so it looks like a man is there? While popular opinion on many RV forums seems to be women should be constantly worrying about their safety on the road, our guest today Kelly…
Staying Safe in Severe Weather with Carolyn’s RV Life
This week on the Solo Women RV podcast our guest is Carolyn Higgins of Carolyn’s RV Life blog and YouTube channel. Carolyn has been living for six years as a solo woman on the road and she’s been documenting all if it on her very popular YouTube channel. She agreed to come on and share…
The Boomer Nomad
In this episode of Travels with Squeaky I talk with author Katt Annie who’s new book, The Boomer Nomad: How I Stay Safe and Sane on the Road, is all about how to stay safe and sane on the road as a solo woman RVer. Katt’s been on the road for four years and she’s got…
Camping Naked
Our guest this week on the podcast is Shirley Gauthier. Shirley is a nudist who enjoys nude camping, including boondocking and solo camping. We had a great conversation about camping and hiking in the nude and ways to get involved with nude recreation in a safe and fun way. If you’ve ever enjoyed skinny dipping…
Fire Safety for Camping and RV Travel
What would you do if you were camping and found yourself in the middle of a wildfire? That’s the topic we cover this week on Travels with Squeaky. My guest is Lisa Knight, a firefighter, EMT and avid camper. Lisa shares her top advice for preventing forest fires, fire safety and what you should be…