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09-11-2013, 03:56 PM
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What does DW stand for?
At first I thought "dish washer."
Then I realized it was mainly used when talking about wives or significant others. So the W is wife? What's the D?
Driver's Wife?
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1997 Beaver Patriot, Cat 330 DP, Magnum Chassis, Allison MD3060 Tranny, 50 amp 120v AC, 12v DC.
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09-11-2013, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
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The D is for anything you want it to mean.
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Thom and Christine having fun in a 1993 Monaco Crown Royale Signature Series 40ft 300hp RV. Towing a Fiat 500 Abarth and a Harley.
Our blogged repairs and travels
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09-11-2013, 04:00 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RufussSewell
At first I thought "dish washer."
Then I realized it was mainly used when talking about wives or significant others. So the W is wife? What's the D?
Driver's Wife?
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Dear or designated....I get a little confused...
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Steve & Margo
2008 Fleetwood Expedition 36D
pushed by a 2015 Ford Focus
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09-11-2013, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PyrateSilly
The D is for anything you want it to mean.
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Darling
Dear
Dedicated
Dreaded....
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Don (RVM19) & Mary,
Furry friends Sophia & Zander
2006 Coachmen Freedom 289QB | 2004 Jeep
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09-11-2013, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Portage, MI
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Dumb?
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2011 Newmar Canyon Star 3411; Workhorse W22; 8.1L; Allison 6-speed
2013 Honda CRV
Portage, MI
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09-11-2013, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
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Da**?
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09-11-2013, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
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Haha, ok.
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1997 Beaver Patriot, Cat 330 DP, Magnum Chassis, Allison MD3060 Tranny, 50 amp 120v AC, 12v DC.
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09-11-2013, 04:34 PM
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Member
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Location: Del Valle TX
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i had the same question i just assumed darling
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09-11-2013, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Mine is the Dish Washer and she does a great job
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09-11-2013, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Someone posted this some time back and I copied it to my iPhone notes. Keep thinking I will go back and find the thread link, but never seem to remember when on the laptop.
Here are a few to Ponder:
4X2 = 2 Wheel Drive
4X4 = 4 Wheel Drive
4WD = 4 Wheel Drive
55+ = Age 55 plus Park
5er = Fifth Wheel
5ver = Fifth Wheel
AC = Air Conditioning or Alternating Current as in 120VAC
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
AGM = Absorbed Glass Mat (Battery)
AMP = Amperes
APU = Auxiliary Power Unit (Generator)
ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid
AWD = All Wheel Drive
BB = Brake Buddy
BC = Brake Controller
BIL - Brother In Law
BLM = Bureau Of Land Management
BOF = Bird Of Feather
BTW = By The Way
C2C = Coast to Coast Resorts
CAPS = Capital Letters. Using all CAPS is considered SCREAMING
CAT = Caterpillar
CB = Citizens Band (Radio)
CC = Crew Cab of a TV (4 Door)
CCC = Cargo Carrying Capacity
CDL = Commercial Drivers License
CF = Camp Fire
CG = Camp Ground
COE = Corp of Engineers (US Army)
CSP = Continued Service Plan
CRS = Can't Remember Stuff
CUL = See You Later
CW = Camping World
D/A = Duramax/Allison (Chevrolet or GMC)
DC = Direct Current as in 12VDC
DH = Darling Hubby or Husband, Dear Hubby, Da%& Hubby
DIL - Daughter In Law
Dinghy = See Toad
DRW = Dual Rear Wheels
Dooley = Dual Rear Wheels
DS = Dump Station
DSI = Direct Spark Ignition
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
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
FMCA = Family Motor Coach Association
FIL = Father In Law
FIVER = 5th Wheel
FT = Full Time
Furry Kids = Pets
FW = Fifth Wheel
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
FWIW = For What It's Worth
FYI = For Your Information
G8R = Gator
GPS = Global Positioning System
GAWR or GAW = Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCVW or GCW = Gross Combined Vehicle Weight
GCWR = Gross Combination Weight Rating
GS = Good Sam
GTWR = Gross Trailer Weight Rating
GVW or GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GOB = Good ol' Boy
HD = Heavy Duty
HDT = Heavy Duty Truck
HH = Happy Hour
IBSRV = International Brotherhood/Sisterhood of RVers
IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
IMO = In My Opinion
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion
IP = Internet Provider
ISP = Internet Service Provider
HWH = Hot Water Heater (Correct term WH = Water Heater)
HWH = This is top secret (Maker of RV Leveling & Room Extension Systems)
KOA = Kampgrounds of America
L8R = Later
L8R G8R = Later Gator
LMAO = Laughing My __ Off
LB = Long Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle
LEO = Lets Eat Out (Club)
LOL = Laughing Out Loud, Lots Of Luck, Lots Of Love
LOW = Life On Wheels
LP/LPG = Liquid Petroleum Gas
LT = Light Truck tires (as in LT245 tires)
MDT = Medium Duty Truck
MH = Motor Home
MHP = MotorHome Park
MIL = Mother In Law
MM = Mile Marker
MSRP = Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
MTCW = My Two Cents Worth
NCC = Net Carrying Capacity
NKK = Newmar Kountry Klub
NFS = National Forest Service
NPS = National Park Service
OALAEHO = Opinions Are Like ____, Everybody Has One
OEM = Original Equipement by the Manufacturer
OP = Original Post or Original Poster
PDI = Pre-Delivery Inspection
PM = Private Message
PPA = Passport America (Discount Parks)
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 __ Off
RPI = Resort Parks International (Membership Parks)
RV = Recreational Vehicle
SB = Short Box or Bed of a Tow Vehicle
SCWR = Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating
SIL = Sister In Law or Son In Law
SKP = Escapee (Member)
SO = significant other
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
TT = Travel Trailer, Thousand Trails (Membership Parks)
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)
WDW = Walt Disney World
W/E/S = Water/Electric/Sewer
Wi-Fi or WiFi = Wireless Fidelity
WIT = Winnebago, Itasca Travelers (Club)
WWW = World Wide Web (the Internet)
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
GTR (go to run) it's HH
RVM2
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2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38F ~ 325 ISB Turbo ~ Freightliner XC 2014 CR-V ~ Invisibrake / Sterling All Terrain
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09-11-2013, 04:59 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
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I see two on there that I have to challenge. IP = Internet Protocol and LEO = Law Enforcement Officer
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09-11-2013, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner Ford Super Duty Owner Carolina Campers
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RufussSewell
At first I thought "dish washer."
Then I realized it was mainly used when talking about wives or significant others. So the W is wife? What's the D?
Driver's Wife?
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Depending upon the context, DW might mean Darryl Waltrip.
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Workhorse W-22 chassis
Don't believe everything you think.
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09-11-2013, 11:27 PM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kansas
Posts: 4,549
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Gee... don't I feel like a dummy now... I always thought DSL meant dedicated second line.
learn sumthin every day....
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Sometimes towing a powered Parachute, or a black 2007 Jeep Liberty.
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09-11-2013, 11:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Powell River, B.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramblin
Depending upon the context, DW might mean Darryl Waltrip.
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And " MT " is Micky Thompson , not that granite thing.
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