Propaganda I'm Not Falling For

You’ve probably seen the trend: “Propaganda I’m not falling for…” — followed by a list of unconventional choices people are making. Things like ditching nonstick pans or not scrolling TikTok in bed for two hours every morning.

Well, here’s mine:

The propaganda I’m not falling for?That this life is too hard, alone.

Living and traveling solo in an RV just isn’t as impossible or extreme as it’s often made out to be — not even close. We see so many couples and families living the RV life full-time, but where are all the single folks? The solo travelers?

We’re out here. But there aren’t nearly enough of us.

Yes, it can be hard. But not that hard. For just about every challenge, there’s a workaround. A solution. A learning curve you can handle.

Honestly, the hardest part — by far — is just doing it.

I’ve done my fair share of adventurous, borderline reckless things, but taking the leap into RV life? Actually following through? That was the challenge. Not thinking about it. Not dreaming. Not researching. Doing it.

Unless you’re already full-time and stationary at an RV park, chances are you don’t have people around you to ask questions, learn from, or observe. And you know what? That’s totally okay.

In my opinion, there are two solid ways to get started with this life:

1. Jump all the way in.

Buy the rig. Move into it. Go.

What I really mean is: Buy the trailer, move to an RV park, and figure it out from there. You’ll be surrounded by other RVers who are almost always willing to help you learn the ropes — from hookups to backing in. The RV community is one of the kindest out there. If you're going to blindly leap into a lifestyle, this is a pretty great one to choose.

2. Start slow and stay local.

This might be the more common route, and it’s a great one — especially if you’re cautious or a planner (like me). Buy your RV, stock up on essentials, and practice close to home. Stay in local state parks or big empty parking lots. Being just a few miles or hours from your comfort zone gives you a huge safety net if something goes sideways — or if you forget something, or simply change your mind.

Yes, it’s scary. But not so scary that you shouldn’t try it.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of solo RV life — especially as a woman — I hope you’ll follow along. I’ve lived in my RV for two years now, but I’ve only been on the road for 12 weeks. And I’m just getting started.

My promise is to share everything I can: the lessons, the tips, the mistakes, the wins — and most of all, the love I’ve found for this life.

I can’t promise you won’t have regrets. But I can promise that if you take the leap, you’ll discover a sense of freedom and empowerment unlike anything else.

If you’re looking for a cautious, confidence-building way to begin, here’s my suggestion:Buy the trailer and the starter supplies. Then take a few months to get to know it — ideally at a big RV park where you can safely practice hauling, hooking up, backing in, and figuring out all the little things before you hit the road.

You’ve got this. And if you don’t yet, you will. I’ll be here cheering you on.

Gotta go to the laundromat,

Kat