DON-B2
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how many single full-timers are out there? what is it like on the road, do u meet as many people or do u get treated different because you are single or do u get along with other people just fine? who workcamps being on the road single?
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jeffrey1947
hemet
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I to am single,(darn)but am in my 7th year full time,
always have a great time in campgrounds, and have made many friends
do not want to workcamp, as to many places to see and do.
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outdoorsman2007
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to DON-B2: Don't hesitate to ask your questions. This forum is about being able to ask questions and get answers. There is nothing in the rules that says search before you ask.
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sumerduck8
Virginia
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I have no problem being single and being a RVer. I like everyone that I meet on my journeys. Now for workcamping...it hard to find a paying job being single. Most places look for couples. You get 2 people for the price of one. Good luck to you and have a great time. Your friend Houston
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Southwind85
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I've been traveling alone since I was old enough to tie my own shoes. In my experience and based on many observations: As long as you don't hole up inside you're RV or do anything particularly creepy, individually you're more approachable by other RV'ers than if you're with someone. People tend to not want to bother people in groups who are minding their own business however an individual relaxing around their RV is easy to approach and talk to. On any garden variety trip, I'll meet more people while traveling alone than when I'm with anyone.
You'll also notice that fulltimers (particularly the ones that do it by choice and not due to financial or convinence reasons) are more likely to approach you than weekenders are. If it's tourist season and the place is full of weekenders, you might not talk to anyone. If a fulltimer shows up in a crowded campground, you'll probably end up seeking out and finding each other instinctively without even trying. (Is there something subtle that says 'fulltimer' that we can spot instinctively? Behavior, self confidence, aura, subtle something)
There's always the occasional weirdo that thinks fulltime loners are freakish mass murderer puppy beaters or something like that but you'll meet about 5000 other nice people that don't judge you before running across the next weirdo.
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catman2130093
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Southwind pretty well covers what has been my experience as well.I have noticed that often couples will prefer other couples to pal around with. That's just an observation, not a criticism. I think it's understandable and it doesn't offend me. I have taken jobs in grocery stores, or gift shops from time to time,if I'm in town long enough, and usually make friends with locals too. At any rate, I'm never lonely, or homesick, as wherever I am, I'm home! With c-fones,and the internet, I can stay in touch with my old friends, and explore the new places I visit. It's work to fulltime, but I'm working for me, and I like my boss ;-)
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Kirk
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Most of us who travel as couples also have no problems with single fulltimers. It is probably true that the singles tend to socialize a bit more with other singles and couples tend to do the same, but being fulltimers creates some common ground that we all share which we would not have in any other way. We do volunteer type work-camping and we often share locations with singles. At this time we are at a COE lake where there are presently four work-camper sites. One single male, one single female and two couples make up the crew.
Good travelin! ........Kirk
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Sagebrush
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I'm single and find that most fulltimers will come by in the first couple days and say Hi.
I'm always working on something around the RV and its nice to have fellow fulltimers around to lend a hand. The main down side to running solo is not having another set of hands. I've found it's best to spend time outside when your new to a CG, makes it easy for people to brake the ice. 
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luvdoggiez
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DW and I plan to fulltime in a few years. Though we are very happily married, if I was single today, my desire to be a fulltimer would be just as strong being single as it is for me being married. Enjoy the road! - Eric
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PattieAM
Maryland
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I'm not a full-timer yet...
But, I solo, and utilize my campground membership and find that my fellow members are wonderful neighbors - and it's really nice to meet up with them at other locations, trade info on the various places we've visited....like family.
Most RV'ers seem to be more friendly than home neighbors - whether they are full-timers or just vacationers (transients). Most of us seem to break the ice with other campers by noticing their dogs!
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