3 Reasons Why You and Your Partner Should Drive the RV
11-27-2017
Author: in Henley's Happy Trails
It was always the plan for both Levi and I to share driving responsibilities once we purchased our RV. We never thought one or the other would take on the task solo. Why would that be the case? We are both well and able to operate the vehicle. Plus, there are so many ways shared driving make traveling on the open road that much more special and rewarding!
This is not the situation for all RVers. Only one member of the party may take on the task of driving. This can be for many reasons. Perhaps driving is a preferred activity for that individual. Maybe other members of the party do not feel comfortable behind the wheel or are incapable of driving due to health issues.
In all honesty, I was the person who felt uncomfortable behind the wheel, even before attempting to drive our motorhome. After three years of full time RVing, I have a change of heart in the matter. If you are in good health and capable of driving, I recommend sharing the driving responsibility. There are many positives that result from this practice.
Emergencies happen.
Life has its ups and downs. Even this seemingly carefree lifestyle is susceptible to downs. Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye, broken limbs, sudden illnesses, heart attacks. In those situations, when one man is down, it’s vital for the other to take action and be prepared. Finding help may mean getting behind the wheel of your RV. Are you confident enough to operate and drive your rig if a dilemma presents itself?
Sharing is caring.
When it comes to road trips in our car, we can drive for hours on end. Driving a RV is different. It’s cumbersome and drives differently in adverse weather as opposed to our small tow vehicle. Two to four hours is often the maximum amount of time each of us can drive before we call it a day. If only one of us drove, we’d never get to many of our destinations that are often 500 plus miles away. Sharing the wheel and taking turns helps us get through long hauls. Each of us may drive as little as 30 minutes to an hour at a time. This allows us to get frequent rest breaks and forces us to stop and walk around so we aren’t sedentary for long periods.
Everyone has their preferences.
Levi doesn’t mind driving in cities. He likes activity and movement. I am more on edge as we travel through the hustle and bustle, pressing hard on my imaginary brake and gripping the seat’s armrests. Give me a long stretch of open road anytime. The blue sky and vast landscape is rather calming and therapeutic. Levi usually falls asleep during this stint.
Our country’s landscape is so diverse, and we have found that although we find beauty in every corner, we may not necessarily prefer to be the navigator in every part. That’s OK because we pick and choose what we like and set our driving schedule accordingly.
This is not the situation for all RVers. Only one member of the party may take on the task of driving. This can be for many reasons. Perhaps driving is a preferred activity for that individual. Maybe other members of the party do not feel comfortable behind the wheel or are incapable of driving due to health issues.
In all honesty, I was the person who felt uncomfortable behind the wheel, even before attempting to drive our motorhome. After three years of full time RVing, I have a change of heart in the matter. If you are in good health and capable of driving, I recommend sharing the driving responsibility. There are many positives that result from this practice.
Emergencies happen.
Life has its ups and downs. Even this seemingly carefree lifestyle is susceptible to downs. Emergencies can happen in the blink of an eye, broken limbs, sudden illnesses, heart attacks. In those situations, when one man is down, it’s vital for the other to take action and be prepared. Finding help may mean getting behind the wheel of your RV. Are you confident enough to operate and drive your rig if a dilemma presents itself?
Sharing is caring.
When it comes to road trips in our car, we can drive for hours on end. Driving a RV is different. It’s cumbersome and drives differently in adverse weather as opposed to our small tow vehicle. Two to four hours is often the maximum amount of time each of us can drive before we call it a day. If only one of us drove, we’d never get to many of our destinations that are often 500 plus miles away. Sharing the wheel and taking turns helps us get through long hauls. Each of us may drive as little as 30 minutes to an hour at a time. This allows us to get frequent rest breaks and forces us to stop and walk around so we aren’t sedentary for long periods.
Everyone has their preferences.
Levi doesn’t mind driving in cities. He likes activity and movement. I am more on edge as we travel through the hustle and bustle, pressing hard on my imaginary brake and gripping the seat’s armrests. Give me a long stretch of open road anytime. The blue sky and vast landscape is rather calming and therapeutic. Levi usually falls asleep during this stint.
Our country’s landscape is so diverse, and we have found that although we find beauty in every corner, we may not necessarily prefer to be the navigator in every part. That’s OK because we pick and choose what we like and set our driving schedule accordingly.
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