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Hi, last time we were away we met a lady who was a solo tower. Not sure how old she was but def. over 60 I'd say. She put me to shame as I've never towed our van. She seemed quite active so went out walking alot. I think on most sites people are very friendly and befriend others so there'd always be someone to have a cuppa with or chat to.

ETA - The site wardens were also very helpful and helped her pitch/set up although she seemed more than capable

Seen many usually on the rally fields, some on CS sites.  So not unusual.  Talked to one last year and the only problem was hooking up.   At the time was using the double dot system.  When car and van connected put dots on the car back windscreen with matching dots on the caravan.   Then when you need to hook up alone you reverse to the dots, spot on ever time.  The lady was looking at a motor mover which by now she probably has.   As she was a lady that wasn't going to let anything get in the way.   Good on her. 

We have been pitched a couple of times next to solo lady caravanners, the one at Sandringham last year was quite frail and relied on the wardens to set up for her, and didnt bother connecting any of the caravans water system up, although we did see her a few times usinga rinsed out 4 pint milk container to fetch a drop of water from the tap.

Then there was the Lady in the little Freedom caravan, she was a solo tower, but was joined onsite by what appeared to be another female relative for a few days,  possibly sisters, they sure did look alike!

They were totally independent and managed everything by themselves, and they were by no means spring chickens either, probably in their late 60s/early seventies.

Julia

Hubby is going to let me tow it on our next trip, and I may take my mother away later in the year. Its all the hitching and connecting that baffles me at the moment, I'm sure I will pick it up tho

Go girls

jesse x

I'm not a widow but I go away in my little caravan on my own.
I tow myself and can pitch solo, but will never say no to any help offered when I get on site!

I like to attend CC rallies as I have met some truly lovely people who always make me feel very involved in the activities.

I actually like the solitude of being in the van on my won. I sometimes take the laptop so I can watch a DVD or do my Uni work but I relish the time to sit and read without interuptions!