Testimonials

Betsy W.

t was very nice to meet you Tuesday, at the Storage Place.  It’s always nice to know the “neighbors” and there are lots of wonderful folks at TSP both in the office and storing their rigs.

Just wanted to let you know that I passed my KS Class B test.  I feel strongly that taking the class from Matt (in Grain Valley traffic, construction zones, and rain!) really, really helped – helped me pass the test, AND helped save our marriage! – it would not have been so good, if Don had been the one who had to teach me!!!!

 

As I told you when we spoke, Matt did a really good job of giving me confidence.  However, the one thing that could improve his lessons is giving a little less information all at once. I know it is all necessary, but sometimes it was too much to understand, all at once. He always asked me if I had any questions, but in the “student” role this time, I could empathize with many of my own students over the years (35+ years as a KS & MO certified music teacher) –  when the student has received too much information to sort out, there are no questions, because they are too confused to know what to ask.  I felt a lot like that the first day, and I know I missed some important information because when I tried to explain to Don, I sometimes couldn’t remember enough to give an accurate step by step account.  When teaching, we try to get the students to a point that they can “teach it back”.  If they can, then we are more confident that they know and understand the material. I certainly was not to that point, especially the first day.

When I  asked you about a hand-out, I totally understood the fact that requirements vary by state.  However, it would be helpful to have a hand-out for “coach” procedures such as the order required for tasks like checking lights, air brakes etc.  I finally made up my own, but I was lucky because I had Don to “grade” my paper –  believe me, mine needed some important corrections.  However, not everyone has someone “in house” to help, so having these things correctly written out, in the order they should be done, might be very helpful to some students, especially ones like me, who have had no experience at all with a diesel rig.  I can send you my “cheat sheet” if you would like to see it.  It is nothing special, but something like this would have been extremely helpful to me the first day – and kept me from feeling overwhelmed and like maybe I shouldn’t have tried this (the lessons and test) in the first place.

There are different kinds of learners – aural, visual, and kinesthetic.  The aural learners are much more likely to  “get” the verbal information overload.  The visual learners (like me) may need it written down, so we can “see” and study it.  The kinesthetic learner will need to actually “do” it several times.  My take from Matt’s lessons, is that he is more of an aural and kinesthetic learner rather than visual. Farmers usually are primarily kenesthetic. There is no one “better” way to be and learn – everyone has a bit of all  the learning styles, but people naturally tend to teach in the primary way in which they learn. Teachers need to constantly access their methods to be sure they are reaching all styles of learners. So if you would like my “cheat sheet”, I can send I to you – just let me know.

Hope to see you around The Storage Place,

 

Steve C.

I finished my 2 day class with Joe today.

I can’t say enough about Joe. He is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, calming and a VERY patient gentleman.

Joe (and you) went out of his way to accommodate our very hectic schedule and unusual circumstances.

We not only enjoyed his instruction but his company as well.

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Arrash J.

I completed my lesson today with Tom Peckenham.  He was a great instructor.  He was very thorough and provided some great tips.

We are new to RVing and we are going on a cross country trip this summer.  I feel a lot more confident now.  I was fortunate to find your school while doing a random google search.

Thank you for providing this service,

Mike B.

My name is Mike Bower and I completed my RV Training today.

My instructor was Gary Goldsberry.

This is my first RV purchase so I obviously had a lot to learn and many questions to ask.

Gary did a great job! He was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. His work experience with CDOT gives him a vast wealth of knowledge that he freely shared. My number one goal in taking this training course was to learn how to SAFELY navigate my way while driving a total of 20,000 lbs. of truck and trailer. Gary did a superb job of covering all aspects of safety…..many things I had never thought of!

I feel very confident after this training in my ability to safely travel the highways and perform all the maneuvers necessary in the use of my RV.

I would certainly recommend this training to anyone just beginning their RV life or even someone who has been RVing for years.

Thanks for the opportunity to train with your Company!

Charles B.

Thank you for setting up our RV driving training with Jimmy Johnson – it could not have been a better experience.

We both are about a thousand per cent more confident and knowledgeable after his expert and patient instruction.

Thanks again,