Were you aware that the largest number of diesel pusher drivers who are on the road alone are women? Of this group, and according to the Travel Industry Association, 35% are the range from 18-35 and driving the diesel pusher or RV as a single driver.

Driving an diesel pusher RV or motor home gives people freedom to live a life on the road without having to worry about checking into hotels or getting out of a vehicle in places unknown. Women are able to enjoy this freedom of the diesel pusher life or motor home full time experience.

Read the following tips on how to be safe on the road as a woman driving solo in a diesel pusher or RV. Be alert. Listen to your gut.

1. As you make plans to leave town in your diesel pusher RV or with your RV travel trailer, make sure you give your friends and family important details on your itinerary. Give them the phone numbers of the diesel pusher RV camp grounds that you will be staying at. If plans change, make sure you let them know where you will rest your head and diesel pusher each night.

2. Take extra items of importance, such as batteries. Make sure you keep cell phone batteries on board of the diesel pusher in case of emergency.

3. Before you leave, track your RVing route. Know what motor home camp grounds are in your path. Make the appropriate reservations, if possible so that you and your motor home or travel trailer have a spot.

4. Arrive at the camp site early enough to explore before the sun goes down. You will want to know where all of the well-lit facilities are, as well as emergency alarms for the RV camp site.

5. If you happen to arrive at a camp site that feels unsafe, leave. This is why it is good to know what campsites are located on your route.

6. If you decide to go hiking during the day, leave a note on your RV or with the person on point at the camp ground. Note what time you left and when you expect to return, along with emergency numbers.

7. Keep maps on board the RV with you at all times, but do not leave them in public view. You will always want to make sure that those around you think that you know exactly where you are at all times. Never seem unsure of yourself.

8. Pull over if you have a flat. Call for assistance immediately.

9. Do not take a ride with a stranger, and do not pick up hitch hikers.

10. Keep water and snacks on board the RV in case you become stranded. Also, keep an emergency medical kit.

11. If for any reason you see flashing lights behind you to pull over, make sure that you wait until you are in a well lit area.

12. Always listen to your gut and instinct.

Enjoy more of Julie Jacob’s work at www.PedataRVCenter.com. She writes about her experience with RVs, such as the Diesel Pusher and travel trailer.