If you ever want to test your communication skills in a relationship, rent an RV and help the driver back up or load and unload the RV. Let me tell you...it is quite the test!:)
First off never let the dogs be roaming around while this is happening! It just creates a bigger headache. I know they may be so ready to be out of the car, but it's better to wait until you are completely finished before letting them out.
Second, learn hand signals. I thought my hand signals made sense, but they need to make sense for the both of you. Also, diesel trucks are super loud so when I thought that hitting the truck would let him know to stop the truck...well he didn't hear it. It's better to always be visible and come up with something that works for the both of you.
Third, it is extremely important that everyone double checks the RV before opening or closing the slide outs and before getting ready for the road. It is easy to blame the other person who didn't check, so if you both check and something happens you can both cry or laugh about it together. Hahaha
And to finish off supporting each other is extremely important. I'm very glad that Rich has been supporting my transition into RV life and I'm there for him 100%. The adventure itself is amazing, but it is not always easy so it's important to be aware of the limitations and be always ready for the unexpected.
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