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08-04-2012, 09:15 PM
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What is an rv?
Just had a discussion (arguement) with a friend. He made the statement that fifth wheels and towables are not RV's. His opinion is that unless it is powered and drivable it is not an RV. What is your opinion? I don't agree with him.
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08-04-2012, 09:26 PM
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National RV Owners Club
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To me a "RV" is any Vehicle used for Recreation purposes.
I mean that’s whet “RV” stands for.
Dick
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08-04-2012, 09:39 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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IMHO, anything covered by RVIA... motorhomes of all classes, trailers from 5th wheels to popups, truck campers, and park models.
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association: RVIA Main Site Home
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08-04-2012, 09:50 PM
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RV = Recreational Vehicle.
We have friends that refer to a motorhome as camper....anything else is a trailer.
Different strokes for different folks.
Ken
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08-04-2012, 10:30 PM
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A vehicle (from Latin: vehiculum[1]) is a mobile machine that is designed or used to transport passengers or cargo.
It is essential that a vehicle have a source of energy to drive it.
A motor home is an RV. Any trailer or fiver is not an RV.
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08-04-2012, 10:34 PM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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According to Craigslist, an RV is any vehicle used for recreation 
-Motorhome, TT, 5th Wheel, pop-top, tear drop, motorcycle, ATV, Quad, etc....
But seriously, the OP is right  - powered or not it's an RV.
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08-04-2012, 10:53 PM
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Craigslist?!!??!! Bwahahahaha!!! I used the encyclopedia and dictionary.
vehicle - any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried or conveyed; a means of conveyance or transport: a motor vehicle; space vehicles.
Conveyance - a means of transporting, especially a vehicle, as a bus, airplane, or automobile.
A trailer of any type by itself is not capable of transporting or conveying anything. A stationary trailer is nothing more than a storage unit on wheels.
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08-04-2012, 11:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Akibase
Just had a discussion (arguement) with a friend. He made the statement that fifth wheels and towables are not RV's. His opinion is that unless it is powered and drivable it is not an RV. What is your opinion? I don't agree with him.
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OK so your buddy is a Newfie, and you were part way through a bottle of Screach, with nothing else to talk about, and got into this discussion.
Everyone will have there own opinion, I'm with you , but it could just be the booze talking . 
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08-04-2012, 11:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IWillRVToo
Craigslist?!!??!! Bwahahahaha!!! I used the encyclopedia and dictionary.
vehicle - any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried....
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Hey, I used Craigslist in attempts to try to be relevant, dispite being AARP eligable
But, notice the post above: "vehicle - any means...which...something is carried..." That sounds like a trailer to me
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08-05-2012, 12:06 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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It appears to me that your friend has a wealth of knowledge.
Could you ask him to define Army Intelligence?
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08-05-2012, 06:24 AM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Recreation: (perhaps) engaging in meaningless word play.
We call it a Motor home why not engine home?
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08-05-2012, 08:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IWillRVToo
A vehicle (from Latin: vehiculum[1]) is a mobile machine that is designed or used to transport passengers or cargo.
It is essential that a vehicle have a source of energy to drive it.
A motor home is an RV. Any trailer or fiver is not an RV.
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Good try here but there are at least two glaring problems.
1. A trailer has a power source - the tow VEHICLE.
2. I doubt that you could convince ANY local, state, or federal peace officer that a trailer is not a vehicle (and thus does not have to be registered as such, or titled).
Ed
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08-05-2012, 08:38 AM
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Triple E Owners Club
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An RV is something that costs lots of money and continues to cost lots of money while you own it.
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08-05-2012, 08:47 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dogpatch
An RV is something that costs lots of money and continues to cost lots of money while you own it.
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OK, there is the answer
RV = Real Vacuum....
Because, it is vacuuming out your bank account.
Then, of course, that applies to a boat as well.
Ken
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