Okay, I'm new to this. Prior to purchasing our RV our only experience was in a friends tt (I got that one ;) ) that was stored at Ocean Lakes near Myrtle Beach. When we arrived the camper would already be on the lot and we had detailed instructions on how to set it up. End of the trip we did the reverse and they hauled it back to storage.I am just learning the correct terminology to use when on the forums and talking to other people we will meet on the open roads. Even now on the forum I automatically think dyslexic writer and they mean GC (golf course) when I see CG. :oSo what terminology do I need to get pat so I don't sound too silly, but not like a pretentious noob trying to sound overly experienced.

AcronymsRVing FAQ'sEnjoy he ride!Markiemark:C

Just do a search for abbreviations or acronyms. The list is quite long.

I had the same problem. I thought DW referred to dishwasher. Still thought it was the wife, just more of an appliance than a co-pilot!!Still see one every now and then that cause me to pause and ponder.............

charming wrote:So what terminology do I need to get pat so I don't sound too silly, but not like a pretentious noob trying to sound overly experienced.You sound like you are talking about me....and I have been at this RVing thing a really long time...:E

The best education in the world is click on "Newest" in the upper left hand corner of this (or any) page. Look at the list of posts and mouse over to see a tidbit. If it's something you're interested in, have a closer look. When I began... and I still do it this way... I have a running list of things in my head that I want to know more about. Doing the above and running through the list once a day will answer all your questions. Within a week, you should have answers to most everything and it will be time to expand your list. Careful... it is addicting. :)

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Ole_Man_Dan
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
I told my wife that DW was for Dish Washer.
Don't know why I thought she would believe me...

She seemed to think DW would be better suited as... Dim Witt.
Oaklevel
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
gbopp wrote:
This List covers most of the popular abbreviations.

Toad is just another way of saying Towed, as in towed vehicle or vehicle under tow.
Some will say FROG, Four Rolling On Ground.

LOL FROG is also Forest River Owners Group they have a forum as well.........
charming
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
wbwood wrote:
Oh yeah...here on the forum when you talk about Myrtle Beach and you say MB instead, 99% of the people know what you mean. But there is always one that gets it mixed up with Manitoba because they thats the official way of initializing it. They get mad at us about it. :R

When posting I started to post MB but thought better of it.
Dakzuki
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
pappcam wrote:
Who actually calls a member of their family Dear ...?

Me
wbwood
Explorer
Oct 09, 2013
Oh yeah...here on the forum when you talk about Myrtle Beach and you say MB instead, 99% of the people know what you mean. But there is always one that gets it mixed up with Manitoba because they thats the official way of initializing it. They get mad at us about it. :R
charming
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
wbwood wrote:
Actually around here (forum) and especially at OL (Ocean Lakes), GC means golf cart.

That's the rub, in the Myrtle Beach area it can mean either. We seem to have plenty of both. :D
beemerphile1
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
Go to the top of this very page and click on the "RVing FAQ".

If your questions aren't answered there feel free to ask.
wbwood
Explorer
Oct 08, 2013
Actually around here (forum) and especially at OL (Ocean Lakes), GC means golf cart.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 08, 2013
If I were to call my GF a DW I would get whacked
dave54
Nomad
Oct 07, 2013
Do not be afraid to invent a new term on your own. We are a pretty tolerant bunch, and adventurous so we all enjoy a new slang.

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