tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post3627315013080058432..comments2023-07-27T00:30:28.566-07:00Comments on RV SHRINK, Common Sense Peddler: WIFE WITH WEIGHT PROBLEMpacktoterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904292209126449778noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-40218528955689943852010-11-06T13:54:49.310-07:002010-11-06T13:54:49.310-07:00My husband and I take at least one lengthy trip a ...My husband and I take at least one lengthy trip a year and I will admit that I bring along a lot more than is necessary. <br /><br />I have some emotional need to make my motorhome my HOME. It provides me comfort. It is frightening to me to realize that something important to me will not be here IF (not when) I need it and it's pretty impossible to decide what my needs will be over the next several months. Will I be into cooking, crafting, music or sewing? I don't know! Better bring it all!<br /><br />I don't know if this is a legit packrack situation or an emotional need to have her things with her comfort but, whatever the reason, "reasoning" with books and movies likely won't help. <br /><br />...it didn't with me. And I felt beaten up and overly criticized.<br /><br />Here is my suggestion: Pick a couple (not all) of the heavier items that she doesn't use and, instead of an ultimatum, offer her a solution. Tell her that if she absolutely needs a sewing maching during your trip, you will buy her one. If she absolutely must cook with 40 lbs of cast iron, then you'll find her a couple pieces on the road so she can make her favorite recipes. <br /><br />Start slow. After that trip proves successful, then do another item. <br /><br />And, husband, you do the same! Let her see that you are compromising too because we are all guilty of over packing from time to time. <br /><br />Your wife has a psychological need to bring things from home that give her comfort. You're not going to change that. But, if you think of a to COMPROMISE and not just WIN, you both could come out of this with a less weighty rig and less frazzled nerves. <br /><br />And, surprise her with flowers on your next trip. They weigh nothing and it will make her feel homey and loved she will know that you care. <br /><br />She isn't being stubborn or insensitive. This is something deeper and you need to a different approach. <br /><br />Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-91605867556929092102010-11-06T09:23:02.085-07:002010-11-06T09:23:02.085-07:00Lucy and Ricky fought over the rock collection in ...Lucy and Ricky fought over the rock collection in a full-length movie "The Long, Long Trailer", not in an episode of "I Love Lucy". The movie is a great comedy suitable for any RVer's DVD collection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-5983783902657011942010-11-06T08:26:05.194-07:002010-11-06T08:26:05.194-07:00It is not just us ladies that have the packrat syn...It is not just us ladies that have the packrat syndrome. My dear hubs has two bays full of tools, bottles of various cleaners, an inflatable raft that has never held air, fishing poles that never fish, and other assorted stuff rescued from the garage we left behing when we went fulltiming. I also deal with his instance that all his t-shits be hung on hangers rather than folded which limits MY closet space considerably. This road goes both ways and I have tried the safety plea to little avail. *Sigh*.<br /><br />Knows the feeling<br />Fulltimer snowbirding in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4180460645169293250.post-48922164267221746872010-11-06T08:11:27.647-07:002010-11-06T08:11:27.647-07:00Extra weight can take quite a toll on your tires, ...Extra weight can take quite a toll on your tires, too. A blowout could damage your motorhome, endanger your safety, lead to costly repairs, and interfere with your travel plans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com