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08-23-2015, 09:27 AM
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Abbreviations for the newbies
I thought we used a lot of abbreviations in the aviation world ... that is until I found y'all. Is there a list or key somewhere of the abbreviations and translations used in the RV world? I am fairly certain that MH=motorhome, 5er= fifth wheel trailer, TH= toyhauler. Beyond that ...
Thanks for the help
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08-23-2015, 09:37 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Hi Dan! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!
There are lists, and I'm sure someone will jump in here with one!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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08-23-2015, 09:41 AM
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Location: Yakima, WA
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Yeah, like: "DW" ?
I mean, context helps, but.......dishwasher either didn't fit literally, or was a bit of a reach occupationally.
"Deadly Women?" No, that's a TV program.
Hmmmm.....
"Deranged Wildebeast? No, because that wouldn't be an appropriate description, although it's use could be a cause, thus the reason there is a Deadly Women TV program in the first place!
Man, I'm a gonna get Karma'd for sure now.
"Dangit, Woman!" ? Oh! Maybe......
I dunno........
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08-23-2015, 10:26 AM
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Member
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Exactly!That one has guessing some great stuff too. Love your thought process, btw. A search of past threads on this subject offered a link, to someone's blob, but it is no longer supported. (I really did try to avoid a repeat thread. I apologize if I missed it)
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08-23-2015, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
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RV acronyms
Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Dan
I thought we used a lot of abbreviations in the aviation world ... that is until I found y'all. Is there a list or key somewhere of the abbreviations and translations used in the RV world? I am fairly certain that MH=motorhome, 5er= fifth wheel trailer, TH= toyhauler. Beyond that ...
Thanks for the help
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Check out...
https://www.heartlandowners.org/show...-Abbreviations
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08-23-2015, 01:15 PM
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Senior Member
Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2009
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There are really only three you need to remember
RTFM (Read the "Fine" Manual) (Modified for posting)
SNAFU,, Situtation Normal.....ALL....
FUBAR Same F as above Up beyond all recognition.
DW Dear wife DH Dear husband
ICC interstate Comerence Comission (Applies to a light switch in some RV)
TV Tow Vehicle or Television Please be more specific
AC 120 volts alternating current
A/C Air conditioning (Of not sure spell out)
DC Direct current, usually 12.6 to 13.6 volt 12V Same thing
15/20 amp (Normal outlet in a house with a "T" shaped neutral.. Just parallel (like in an RV is 15 amp)
30 amp
50 amp RV outlets
120 volt (All of the above are 120 volt, the 50 amp one twice)
FWD Front wheel drive
RWD Rear
4WD 4 wheel selectable
AWD Full time 4 wheel drive
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08-25-2015, 02:38 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Welcome, glad to meet you!
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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08-25-2015, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Location: Sterling Heights, MI
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08-30-2015, 09:00 PM
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Junior Member
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Welcome and IMO (in my opinion) and FWIW (for what it's worth) wait until you start reading about towing weights, vehicle weights, and worst of all the Gross weights, it's so very gross. I do, however, agree with the need to produce a list or acronyms.
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08-30-2015, 09:15 PM
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