Women-Owned Popups

[ForestCreature]

While I don't "own" the PU myself. I do much of the maintanence and most of the towing since we've had the camper. Towing is pretty easy, the less you dwell on what's behind you the more relaxed towing is. Just remember it's there.

I'd say the hardest part is hitching up alone. Backing takes a little practice , but it's doable alone. I do go on ladies weekends... the camper wouldn't get there if I did not tow & set it up .

It's not often any more that I don't do the set up by myself. DHs work schedule has limited us to local camping, so he gets to arrive to a set up camp (but I let him do most of the tear down).

[JNet]

I purchased my N2 me PU just before Christmas, my first one.  I was fortunate and all the orginal manuals and even video came with it.  So I read and watched and came here and learned more.  When it started warming up in the spring I started popping up in the driveway.  I have gone out every available weekend since and finally it is getting routine and easy to do.  Stuff like put the door up before flipping the sink down and leaving something out that should be in were minor irritations but are becoming less frequent.  My DH golfs, I camp and since we work together we do these 2 things separetely.  My 8 yo nephew usually goes with me and since he wants to help I usually enlist him to help, he cranks it up, he tells me when its level, he puts down the jack stands, he helps me back up.  But when I go out on an "adult only" weekend (lots of beer drinking involved) I do it myself.  As far as mods, well my very handy brother has helped me make a few small repairs but I haven't actually done any mods yet. I sure there will be some and I am positive there are plenty of women out there doing this themselves.

[Azusateach]

Typing on a pda so please excuse the cryptic-ness ... I'm single & first owned a PUP & now a HTT.  Can do it all just fine.  The only difference between men & women is that women aren't afraid to admit that they read the manuals & ask questions.  The pride comes from doing what is typically thought of as a man's job.  And it's not all about strength ... More finesse than anything.

[wavery]

Typing on a pda so please excuse the cryptic-ness ... I'm single & first owned a PUP & now a HTT.  Can do it all just fine.  The only difference between men & women is that women aren't afraid to admit that they read the manuals & ask questions.  The pride comes from doing what is typically thought of as a man's job.  And it's not all about strength ... More finesse than anything.

HEY!!!! :swear:  I resemble that remark :p

[Kelly]

Typing on a pda so please excuse the cryptic-ness ... I'm single & first owned a PUP & now a HTT.  Can do it all just fine.  The only difference between men & women is that women aren't afraid to admit that they read the manuals & ask questions.  The pride comes from doing what is typically thought of as a man's job.  And it's not all about strength ... More finesse than anything.

Well put, Laura.

I guess I better chime in, since AB said I would!  LOL  I've been a single mom for 4 years and the kids and I love to travel together ~ we just got back from a 10 day trip to the Upper Peninsula (MI) and northern WI and had an awesome time.  

This is the first year I feel really capable of backing up ~ going forward has never been an issue.  Hardest things was to remember to turn wide, so the poor PUP wasn't jumping curbs!

Fortunately my dad taught me a lot of very useful skills before he died and I am fairly handy.  My mom taught me that it's okay to admit it if you don't know something ~ another useful skill.  I camp with a really wonderful group of Minnesotans and they are always willing to help with maintenance and repairs ~ usually costs me a brown pop or three  :p  

There isn't anything about owning a PUP that you can't learn.  Sometimes it just takes a few SPUTS before the lesson sinks in!

btw ~ why is this in the Product Reviews??

[wavery]

btw ~ why is this in the Product Reviews??

Maybe it's because someone considers women to be products :yikes:





<as he ducks & runs for cover> :sombraro:

[munchkin]

I am the impetus behind our purchase of a pop-up, my family's camping trips, etc. I also camp alone with my girls regularly. By the way, I'm the  wife--DH is GrumpyCamper (name denoted by his initial camping enthusiasm which he has valiently overcome now.) By the way, my 17 year old DD knows as much about pop-up camping as my 42 year old DH. He's catching up though. The girls and I have absolutely no problem setting up or taking down.  By the way, I was a single mom with 2 girls for 9 years and refused to accept less in life (including camping) just because I was a single female again. What kind of example would that have made to my girls? Hope this helps destroy this particular stereo-type.


Munchkin

[wavery]

I am the impetus behind our purchase of a pop-up, my family's camping trips, etc. I also camp alone with my girls regularly. By the way, I'm the  wife--DH is GrumpyCamper (name denoted by his initial camping enthusiasm which he has valiently overcome now.) By the way, my 17 year old DD knows as much about pop-up camping as my 42 year old DH. He's catching up though. The girls and I have absolutely no problem setting up or taking down.  By the way, I was a single mom with 2 girls for 9 years and refused to accept less in life (including camping) just because I was a single female again. What kind of example would that have made to my girls? Hope this helps destroy this particular stereo-type.


Munchkin

Good for you :-()  :U  :#  :U




<I had to post that or face a linching at the next camp-out> :sombraro:

[munchkin]

Thanks!

[oldmoose]

Typing on a pda so please excuse the cryptic-ness ... I'm single & first owned a PUP & now a HTT. Can do it all just fine. The only difference between men & women is that women aren't afraid to admit that they read the manuals & ask questions. The pride comes from doing what is typically thought of as a man's job. And it's not all about strength ... More finesse than anything.

Great reply Laura.
 
Moose

[xray tech]

Hi, single mom here of a just 9 year old daughter. I am the proud owner and user of a pop up. My daughter and I have logged 31 nights camping this season.

Thanks to these types of forums and internet access I researched and bought my new to me camper and had 99% of my questions asked and answered just by reading. I have even done a few mods and plan to do more next year.

At times it has been difficult, but mostly because it is always nice to have another adult to toss ideas back and forth with. Everything is doable and I have even set up the canopy and add-a-room myself. (I'm sure it looked real funny too!) The nicest thing I have found is that if you do need help, most campers are willing to lend a hand.

Good luck to all and happy camping!

[beacher]

Maybe it's because someone considers women to be products :yikes:





<as he ducks & runs for cover> :sombraro:

Nah, I believe the proper term is chattel, (..... as he types this very quietly looking over his shoulder in fear of the wrath of his wonderful DW).




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[MomboTN]

Are there any women owners out there?

How do you handle the driving of PUP, the maintenance and repairs etc. yourself - especially if you are not particularly handy and are single?

As you have read here most campers are very friendly and happy to help when they can.  I often will help back people into their site.  If you have questions write them down and ask here on the forum.  If you are camping, find another site with a pop-up.  Most brands are similar enough that they can help.  Go for it.

[PattieAM]

I too am a female PUP owner.  I don't have any problems hooking up, towing, backing in to a site or setting up.  Just did my first solo stint since breaking my leg ... it just took a wee bit longer for me to get the job done (rest breaks).

Why should 'toys' be a man thing?  I love camping/travel.

[austinado16]

Right on Xraytech and PattieAM!