Setting up a camper whether it was a popup, hybrid or the tt, has always been a family affair. DW, DD, DS and myself all had specific jobs which made set up and take down very quick. Handy on the one nighters.
Now that it is just DW and I, we work as a team with each having there specific tasks. BAsically, she guides me in, then she goes inside and takes care of that stuff and I do the outside setup.
DW also has no problem hauling the trailer down the road. She is working on backing up.
Last year she backed the trailer into a site, with my guidance, and she got a standing ovation from the three campsites across the way. I had mentioned that this was her first attempt with the new rig.
On one camping trip, some people with a smaller Class A were backing into a site behind us with the DW guiding. I hollered at her that he was about to back the "camper" into a tree. She just looked at me and said, "This is not a camper, it is an RV." I just said fine and went over to my popup. I think she did holler for him to stop and he did about 6 inches from the tree.
GeneKiwi
2006 Silverado 2500HD
2005 Scion XB (the lunchbox)
2007 Jayco Jay Flight 28RLS
I guess we have somewhat of a strange (to others) arrangement camping. DW is not particularly adept at mechanical things, she gives really lousy directions, in fact she looks kinda like a signal flagman who just stepped on a bee hive when she is giving directions. At home she mostly cooks and I clean up but she can use every dish and bowl in the kitchen making a cheese sandwich. Now don't get me wrong, it's nice to have some help, but the TT is cramped quarters, things need to be organized and neat for the outing to go smoothly. I usually station her at the rear of the site so I know how far to back up. Then she watches the GKs or sits and reads while I set up. I also do most of the cooking and cleanup while we camp. This works for us, keeps the peace, and keeps my blood pressure in check. BTW, at home we share most duties.
We're a team too. From your description, it sounds like the wife in the original post just plain did not want to be camping, and that was her way of making it clear to her hubby.
We definitely share responsibilities from packing, to setting up, to tearing down. The kids know they also have to help before doing anything. The only issue we have is when either of us are backing up the TT. It's funny that we never seem to like each others directions.
I think everyone has their own quirks in their relationship. I look at even our weekend trips and mini vacations, and I feel everyone in the household should enjoy it.
Happy camping everyone....Gina
2007 Keystone Zeppelin 291 - family toy
2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4 - mom's toy
2005 Pontiac G6 - dad's toy
Mom, Dad
DS 14, 3 DD's 13, 15, 21
1 spoiled camping lab - 3
Are we there yet?
25 or so years ago, I was engaged to be married to someone who shared tha same inerests as myself. She said she loved camping. We took off on a trip and she realized it was not her thing and did not want to participate. We ended up in a Hotel End of relationship Well, my present DW of 20 years helps out too much at times, and our family of 4 all chip in to make camping our # 1 family thing for 5 years now.
Don't like the view?? Then change it and Go Camping
I love my DW dearly, but she is incapable of giving coherent directions when backing. I always get out several times when backing, so I can place my camper exactly where I want it. We each have our strengths and weaknesses; maybe the afore mentioned couple has identified theirs. Perhaps she's highly skilled in other areas?
Another way of looking at is a $500 awning is cheaper than a divorce. Don't ask me how I know.
Sallyco, I have to agree with you. What works for one couple is often poison to another.
All that being said though, I would greatly appreciate any camping neighboor of mine that see's me doing something wrong, like driving away with my steps down, that points it out to me. I don't look at that as an intrusion, and I don't think that others would either.
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Well, my present DW of 20 years helps out too much at times, and our family of 4 all chip in to make camping our # 1 family thing for 5 years now. 
