Glossary of Forum Terms

[prof_fate]

The one I didn't get at first was 'toad' - it's what they call the cars that are towed behind motorhomes.

[brentnrobin]

While searching I found this list:

A few more RV Abbreviations, Acronyms & Initialisms
4X2 = 2 Wheel Drive

4X4 = 4 Wheel Drive

4WD = 4 Wheel Drive

5er = Fifth Wheel

5ver = Fifth Wheel

AC = Air Conditioning or Alternating Current as in 120VAC

AMP = Amperes

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid

BC = Brake Controller

BLM or BOLM = Bureau Of Land Management

BTW = By The Way

CAPS = Capital Letters. Using all CAPS is considered SCREAMING

CC = Crew Cab of a TV (4 Door)

CCC = Cargo Carrying Capacity

CF = Camp Fire

CG = Camp Ground

COE = Corp of Engineers (US Army)

CRS = Can't Remember Shi... Dang CSR, I forgot the next letter

CW = Camping World

D/A = Duramax/Alison (Chevrolet or GMC)

DC = Direct Current as in 12VDC

DH = Darling Hubby or Husband, Dear Hubby, Da%& Hubby, Designated Hitter (baseball)

Dinghy = See Toad

DRW = Dual Rear Wheels

Dooley = Dual Rear Wheels

DS = Dump Station

DSL = Digital Subscriber Line

Dually = Dual Rear Wheels

DP = Diesel Pusher as used in an MH

DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife, Da%& Wife, Dim Wit, Dish Washer (same as Dear Wife), Darryl Waltrip (NASCAR)

EC = Extended Cab of a TV

EPDM = Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (Rubber Roofing)

ERS = Emergency Road Service

ESP = Extended Service Plan

FAQ or FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions

FHU = Full Hook Up

FIVER = 5th Wheel

FT = Full Time

Furry Kids = Pets

FW = Fifth Wheel

FWIW = For What It's Worth

FYI = For Your Information

G8R = Gator

GPS = Global Positioning System or Satellite

GAWR or GAW = Gross Axle Weight Rating

GCVW or GCW = Gross Combined Vehicle Weight

GCWR = Gross Combination Weight Rating

GTWR = Gross Trailer Weight Rating

GVW or GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

GOB = Good ol' Boy

HD = Heavy Duty

HH = Happy Hour

HTT = Hybrid Travel Trailer

IBSRV = International Brotherhood/Sisterhood of RVers

IMO = In My Opinion

IMHO = In My Humble Opinion

IP = Internet Provider

ISP = Internet Service Provider (sometimes written DISP = Da$& Internet Service Provider)

HWH = Hot Water Heater (Why would you heat hot water?)

L8R = Later

L8R G8R = Later Gator

LMAO = Laughing My A__ Off

LB = Long Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle

LOL = Laughing Out Loud , Lots Of Luck, Lots Of Love

LT = Light Truck tires(as in LT245 tires)

MDT = Medium Duty Truck

MOC = Montana Owners Club

MH = Motor Home

MTCW = My Two Cents Worth

NCC = Net Carrying Capacity

NOE - NO L

NPS = National Park Service

OALAEHO = Opinions Are Like A__holes, Everybody Has One

OEM = Original Equipement by the Manufacturer

PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection

PSD = Power Stroke Diesel (Ford}

PU = Pop Up

PW = Pressure Washer

Qs = Question(s)

RGV = Rio Grande Valley

ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud

ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A__ Off

RV = Recreational Vehicle

SB = Short Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle

SCWR = Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating

SKP = Escapee

SOB = Some Other Brand

SP = State Park

SRW = Single Rear Wheels

ST = Trailer tires (as in ST225)

TC = Truck camper

TH = Toy Tauler

TMI = Too Much Information

TOAD = A vehicle towed behind a MH

TP = Toilet Paper

Trlr = Trailer

TT = Travel Trailer

TV = Tow Vehicle and on a rare occasion TeleVision

TWR/TLR/VLR = Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load Rating

VIN = Vehicle Identification Number (Serial Number)

URL = Uniform Resource Locator (WWW Address)

UVW or UVWR = Unloaded Vehicle Weight Rating

WallyWorld = Wal*Mart

WD or W/D = Washer/Dryer

WD = Weight Distribution (hitch)

WES = Water/Electric/Sewer

Wi-Fi or WiFi = Wireless Fidelity

WWW = World Wide Web (the Internet) And Finally....

HTH = Hope This Helps
A few more RV Abbreviations, Acronyms & Initialisms
4X2 = 2 Wheel Drive

4X4 = 4 Wheel Drive

4WD = 4 Wheel Drive

5er = Fifth Wheel

5ver = Fifth Wheel

AC = Air Conditioning or Alternating Current as in 120VAC

AMP = Amperes

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid

BC = Brake Controller

BLM or BOLM = Bureau Of Land Management

BTW = By The Way

CAPS = Capital Letters. Using all CAPS is considered SCREAMING

CC = Crew Cab of a TV (4 Door)

CCC = Cargo Carrying Capacity

CF = Camp Fire

CG = Camp Ground

COE = Corp of Engineers (US Army)

CRS = Can't Remember Shi... Dang CSR, I forgot the next letter

CW = Camping World

D/A = Duramax/Alison (Chevrolet or GMC)

DC = Direct Current as in 12VDC

DH = Darling Hubby or Husband, Dear Hubby, Da%& Hubby, Designated Hitter (baseball)

Dinghy = See Toad

DRW = Dual Rear Wheels

Dooley = Dual Rear Wheels

DS = Dump Station

DSL = Digital Subscriber Line

Dually = Dual Rear Wheels

DP = Diesel Pusher as used in an MH

DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife, Da%& Wife, Dim Wit, Dish Washer (same as Dear Wife), Darryl Waltrip (NASCAR)

EC = Extended Cab of a TV

EPDM = Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (Rubber Roofing)

ERS = Emergency Road Service

ESP = Extended Service Plan

FAQ or FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions

FHU = Full Hook Up

FIVER = 5th Wheel

FT = Full Time

Furry Kids = Pets

FW = Fifth Wheel

FWIW = For What It's Worth

FYI = For Your Information

G8R = Gator

GPS = Global Positioning System or Satellite

GAWR or GAW = Gross Axle Weight Rating

GCVW or GCW = Gross Combined Vehicle Weight

GCWR = Gross Combination Weight Rating

GTWR = Gross Trailer Weight Rating

GVW or GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

GOB = Good ol' Boy

HD = Heavy Duty

HH = Happy Hour

HTT = Hybrid Travel Trailer

IBSRV = International Brotherhood/Sisterhood of RVers

IMO = In My Opinion

IMHO = In My Humble Opinion

IP = Internet Provider

ISP = Internet Service Provider (sometimes written DISP = Da$& Internet Service Provider)

HWH = Hot Water Heater (Why would you heat hot water?)

L8R = Later

L8R G8R = Later Gator

LMAO = Laughing My A__ Off

LB = Long Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle

LOL = Laughing Out Loud , Lots Of Luck, Lots Of Love

LT = Light Truck tires(as in LT245 tires)

MDT = Medium Duty Truck

MOC = Montana Owners Club

MH = Motor Home

MTCW = My Two Cents Worth

NCC = Net Carrying Capacity

NOE - NO L

NPS = National Park Service

OALAEHO = Opinions Are Like A__holes, Everybody Has One

OEM = Original Equipement by the Manufacturer

PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection

PSD = Power Stroke Diesel (Ford}

PU = Pop Up

PW = Pressure Washer

Qs = Question(s)

RGV = Rio Grande Valley

ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud

ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A__ Off

RV = Recreational Vehicle

SB = Short Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle

SCWR = Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating

SKP = Escapee

SOB = Some Other Brand

SP = State Park

SRW = Single Rear Wheels

ST = Trailer tires (as in ST225)

TC = Truck camper

TH = Toy Tauler

TMI = Too Much Information

TOAD = A vehicle towed behind a MH

TP = Toilet Paper

Trlr = Trailer

TT = Travel Trailer

TV = Tow Vehicle and on a rare occasion TeleVision

TWR/TLR/VLR = Tongue Weight, Tongue Load, Vertical Load Rating

VIN = Vehicle Identification Number (Serial Number)

URL = Uniform Resource Locator (WWW Address)

UVW or UVWR = Unloaded Vehicle Weight Rating

WallyWorld = Wal*Mart

WD or W/D = Washer/Dryer

WD = Weight Distribution (hitch)

WES = Water/Electric/Sewer

Wi-Fi or WiFi = Wireless Fidelity

WWW = World Wide Web (the Internet) And Finally....

HTH = Hope This Helps

Brent

[Triguy]

Here's what I have off the top of my head ...

DD = Dear Daughter
DS = Dear Son
OP = Original Poster
HTT = Hybrid travel trailer
Pup, PU = Pop-up trailer
FW, 5ver, 5er, 5'r, 5W = fifth wheel
MH = Motor Home
SRW = Single Rear Wheel
DRW = Dual Rear Wheels

[cmhbob]

Sticky this, please!

[Bama Rambler]

I agree with making this a sticky or creating a glossary out of it.

To me AC is alternating current and A/C is air conditioner.
TV is tow vehicle and tv is television. (one's bigger than the other, get it?)

[herk7769]

You should also add:
For Starting or Dual Purpose Batteries
CCA
MCA
RC or RM
AH

What does CCA mean?
Cold Cranking Amps is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures. The rating is the number of amps a new, fully charged battery can deliver at 0° Farenheit for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts, for a 12 volt battery. The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.

What are MCA or CA rates?
This is a rating used to describe the discharge load in amperes which a new, fully charged battery at 32 degrees F (0C), can continuously deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage equal or greater than 1.2 volts per cell. It is sometimes referred to as Marine Cranking Amps or Cranking Amps.

What is reserve capacity?
Reserve Capacity, (RC) is a battery industry rating, defining a battery's ability to power a vehicle with an inoperative alternator or fan belt. The rating is the number of minutes a battery at 80 degrees F can be discharged at 25 amps and maintain a voltage of 10.5 volts for a 12 volt battery. The higher the reserve rating, the longer your vehicle can operate should your alternator or fan belt fail.

For Deep Discharge or "House Batteries"

Battery Storage Capacity Ratings

Two standard ratings are used to measure a battery's storage capacity.

AH - Amp Hours
RM - Reserve Minutes

The Amp Hour rating tells you how much amperage is available when discharged evenly over a 20 hour period. The amp hour rating is cumulative, so in order to know how many constant amps the battery will output for 20 hours, you have to divide the amp hour rating by 20. Example: If a battery has an amp hour rating of 75, dividing by 20 = 3.75. Such a battery can carry a 3.75 amp load for 20 hours before dropping to 10.5 volts. (10.5 volts is the fully discharged level, at which point the battery needs to be recharged.) A battery with an amp hour rating of 55 will carry a 2.75 amp load for 20 hours before dropping to 10.5 volts.

Reserve Minutes

Reserve minutes is the number of minutes a battery will carry a 25 amp load before dropping to 10.5 volts. (10.5 volts is the fully discharged level, at which point the battery needs to be recharged.)

Note regarding Optima batteries.
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/

If you look at their Dual Purpose and and "Deep Discharge" battery Amp Hour Capacity they are not very good. They are a terrific idea since they do not leak; require no maintenance but have very low amp hour numbers for their price.

[cfsoistman]

I think you all missed one.

WTF - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Camping Trip!!!!!!!

How about SBA: Stink Bug Alert!!!!