Where’s The Back of the RV?

We’ve been full time RVers for 2 1/2 years now, but have had an RV for almost a decade. So, when we had a newbie communication error last month, it made me laugh. It also made me realize we can’t be the only ones who have done this.

You see, what happened was…

After spending the morning on the river, we needed to dry our paddleboard gear before packing it away. I grabbed the drying rack, he grabbed the gear and said, “I’ll meet you at the back of the RV”.

Imagine my surprise when I go to the back of the RV, and he isn’t there. He was on the driver’s side.

We got the gear hung out in the sun, and went about cleaning up. Later, I had to bring it up. I asked why he was on the side of the RV and not the back. He said that was the back since it was the opposite side of the door. I countered that the back is the bumper side. He said that’s only the back when hooked up, but not when parked. Needless to say, we are still in debate.

What do you think? Apologies if you just turned to your travel partner right now and are now caught up in this same debate.

So this is your friendly reminder to review the common terms and tasks in daily life. This comes in handy on travel days, when parking, setting up, packing up, or just routine conversations.

Whether you have been at this lifestyle awhile, are brand new, or aspiring for the life, taking a few minutes to chat it over can save at least a few arguments.

If you are a visual person, use our FREE 20 Questions for RV Life Communication Worksheet to guide you through some topics and terms. There are other useful printables there, too.

Happy travels!