This was contributed by J.J. Dippel, solo RVer who travels "toadless" in her Class C with her cat.
RV’s that are Class A, B, or C present a situation that can be an issue for RV travel. Once you are parked and “hooked up,” you have no means to go anywhere involving a considerable distance unless you tow a car. Towing a car, even for convenience, brings on other challenges and headaches.
I have traveled in a Class C since 2004, and I’m still too chicken to tow a car (called a towed vehicle or "toad"). I carry an electric scooter that can go 25 miles on a charge, but even that presents limitations as to which types of roads I can travel on. But nonetheless, in 2009, I decided I was ready to try Workamping anyway. Adrienne Kristine was my inspiration. If she can do it, I can do it! The only difference between Adrienne and me is that she is a full-timer, and I’m a part-timer (and I travel with a pet).Workamping encompasses both paid and volunteer positions. For purposes of this article, my Workamping was volunteer. I participated in two wonderful opportunities.
During May of 2009, I served as a camp host at a state park in my home state. The closest laundry facility was three miles away at what was generally a “gas station stop.” Even worse, the closest good grocery store was 30 miles away, although you could get a few “convenience items” at the same “gas station stop” where the laundry facilities were located. The big issues for this opportunity were food and laundry, which required some strategic planning.
During July and August of 2009, I served as an interpretive host at a federal facility in Kentucky. I had a very nice RV site, and it was within walking distance of the work site. Further, free laundry facilities were provided at this location. Best yet, I had a schedule with days off. The challenges to this assignment were food and entertainment.
Following are the ways I addressed the “challenges” to each volunteer assignment...
J.J. managed at both assignments. To read how and the rest of the article, go to RVLifestyleExperts.com. Jaimie Hall Bruzenak
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