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Hi there,

I drive our 21 foot, motorhome all the time, Hubby has never driven it. As has already been said it is like driving a bigger car, you just have to remember to use your side mirrors more as most rear view mirrors are there for show.

It is handy to keep a written note of the length and width and height of your van somewhere in easy view so that you have handy reference when driving.

When out and about we have found we see more lady drivers of all ages drving their motorhome of all sizes. It is great.

The side mirrors on mine are split and I keep the bottom part angled down so that I can see the edges of the road, I find it handy when going through roadworks or narrow areas, as it helps me keep track of my road positioning. 

I have got a printed checklist that I tie to the steering wheel, so that before I drive off after camping I have checked door locks, fridge, tv ariel, door step, roof windows and EHU cable are all sorted. Saved embarrassing or costly problems.

Enjoy your new house on wheels

Tina

Sorry Val missed the '6' off - meant a 36 point turn...no, only joking, but she can be hard work on the steering

I love driving our 18 footer, can't really add to what anyone else has already said, just go for it and enjoy, I started off in a VW T25 and just have to remember that this has a bigger back end and a scooter rack!!

Had to reverse out of a tight spot a couple of weeks ago and the old chap in the caravan opposite came out to supervise (bless!)

Jane

Hi Ready to go,

Whilst we are a 'couple', Im fortunate enough to be a housewife and have spent far more time on single trips just me and the dog, than we have on couply weekends.  Ive had absolutely no problems driving and managing the vehicle, and have had no concerns staying on sites. (Dont think Id wild camp tho!).  In fact, its the one hobby, where Ive never felt 'single'. Theres always someone if you want to chat on site, and site managers are brilliant if you have any difficulties like being bogged down.  I have been bogged once, but even if my hubby were there, he wouldnt have got it out either.  One thing I have got tho is AA cover, I think its essential for anyone travelling with their 'home', and gives extra piece of mind to us ladies.

Do go and enjoy your carefree independance. The delight is, if you dont like the site/area, move on.  One tip I did learn from my student camping days is, if you feel you may have attracted some 'nuisance' attention, I travel with a huge pair of mans boots, picked up from a charity shop, and I leave them outside my van door! As yet, theyve never been nicked.......

Happy Motorhoming, you'll love it xx