I have noticed in the past couple of years a trend by RV manufacturers especially Trailer manufacturers of giving really horrible names to their products.This all reminded me of that George Carlin bit about Baseball vs Football, you know the one...where he intones in a soft and measured tone that Baseball is played in a...field...and then screams that FOOTBALL IS PLAYED ON A GRID IRON.Well some RV names strike me this way.Most RV's have pleasant names meant to foster good feelings and images of the outdoors and nature:Eagle Gulf Stream, Forest River, Mallard (an oldie) Fox, and probably the best of all R Pod. Very cozy and enticing.Then there is the recent trend to names like these:Avenger Raptor Violator Warrior et al. These units are usually adorned with slashing, sharp edged and Dark, very Dark graphics that seem more like weapons you'd find on Game of Thrones than anything.This is a sad turn that may speak to something deeper in our combined social conciseness. Now my guess is that no one chooses an RV based on the outside graphics however I am also sure that the wrong graphics may stop the sale of the offending model given that interiors are a wash.But this dark and disturbing trend is carried over to the inside as well with blacks and greys and Las Vegas Wh*re house lighting.I for one will be glad when this trend ceases. Give me the Old Hamms Beer Commercial mythic outdoors any day...Land of Sky Blue Waters...

I think that look, appeals to a younger customer than us....Ken

Never been to a Las Vegas Wh*re house so I will have to take your word on the lighting.

The "edgy" names are most often attached to toy haulers. It's been that way for a long time.

We completely agree with the OP, and have commented many times to each other as we travel and see these trailers on the road.You forgot one name that really is negative: VENGEANCE!Here's the definition of vengeance: infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person; violent revengeDo you really want to camp next to somebody who has that attitude about camping?

downtheroad wrote:The "edgy" names are most often attached to toy haulers. It's been that way for a long time.I was thinking the same thing, almost all those names mentioned are for toyhaulers. I guess it's supposed to bring out the macho/manliness in you. :)

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dewey02
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2017
My wife just suggested one plausible case where these types of names might make sense, especially given that the names often are applied to toyhaulers.

Several of her cousins are into racing. If it has a motor, they race it on the circuit. Stock cars, snowmobiles, dirt bikes. They also do a lot of travelling to the various tracks across many states, and of course take their toyhaulers with them. I suppose names like Dominator, Warrior, Avenger, etc. may make some sense when applied to the racing circuit. The make NO sense when applied to camping.
NYCgrrl
Explorer
Jan 15, 2017
Discussions on the brand names of some RVs reminds me of similar conversations I used to have in the 90's about perfume names. Wouldn't catch me dead wearing; "Beautiful"(and I LIKED the way that scent smelled), "Opium", "Decadence" or "Poison" (also couldn't stand the group) to name a few.
To me if you have to inwardly cringe/outwardly blush when verbalising the name of a purchase maybeeee you should think. And think again;).
toedtoes
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2017
My guess is that they are due to movies like Mad Max. Names like Warrior, Avenger, etc., give folks a sense that these RVs will hold up through a nuclear war, etc. That they're tough and can survive anything. That's why toy haulers most often have these names - because you have tough toys and want something tough to carry it.

The graphics are a compromise. Most guys would probably prefer their tough RVs to LOOK like something from Mad Max (like it went through a nuclear war), but women won't go near something like that. So they use the graphics to try and evoke the emotions.

The interior lighting is just due to all those design shows. Old fashioned ceiling lights and lamps are out of style and dated. The style now is to use task and mood lighting. It will change back in a few generations like everything else.

It's all more prevalent now because marketing has become extremely effective in the last 30 years. For whatever reason, more and more people (of all ages) are more susceptible to marketing than ever before. To the point that they don't even know they're being marketed.
Walaby
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2017
Y'all bring out some interesting topics. I had never even thought about the RV names and the subliminal messaging.

I do agree that the more aggressive sounding names and graphics seem to be associated with toy haulers. Although when I've seen them in parks or campsites I've never given it a second thought.

Mike
bpounds
Nomad
Jan 15, 2017
fulltimedaniel wrote:
Most RV's have pleasant names meant to foster good feelings and images of the outdoors and nature:...

That is not the RV experience for everyone. It may be your paradigm. Siting beside a lake, in the forest, maybe fishing, bird watching, nature loving.

For others it is the desert, off-roading, Glamis, racing, dirt biking. Adrenaline fueled activities. Some RV's are branded to appeal to that group. What's wrong with that?

I don't believe it has anything to do with gender, age, morality, or whether someone was raised right. Although the adrenaline junkies may tend to be younger, I've also seen dirt biking families families with grandma and grandpa right there with the toddlers that can barely mount a bike. I certainly cannot fault the way those kids are raised. They are part of a family that is enjoying the outdoors together.

It ain't my thing, but I respect it anyway.

This is a common mistake, that I am very guilty of myself. And that is only seeing things from the perspective of what I like, and doing things the way I do.
dewey02
Explorer II
Jan 15, 2017
bpounds wrote:
fulltimedaniel wrote:
Most RV's have pleasant names meant to foster good feelings and images of the outdoors and nature:...

That is not the RV experience for everyone. It may be your paradigm. Siting beside a lake, in the forest, maybe fishing, bird watching, nature loving.

For others it is the desert, off-roading, Glamis, racing, dirt biking. Adrenaline fueled activities. Some RV's are branded to appeal to that group. What's wrong with that?

I don't believe it has anything to do with gender, age, morality, or whether someone was raised right. Although the adrenaline junkies may tend to be younger, I've also seen dirt biking families families with grandma and grandpa right there with the toddlers that can barely mount a bike. I certainly cannot fault the way those kids are raised. They are part of a family that is enjoying the outdoors together.

It ain't my thing, but I respect it anyway.

This is a common mistake, that I am very guilty of myself. And that is only seeing things from the perspective of what I like, and doing things the way I do.

Still doesn't explain Vengeance, does it?
MrWizard
Moderator
Jan 15, 2017
Describe young

The fact is these names are on the toy haulers
And in most cases they are family people
The off roading is a family hobby for many people
Instead of hiking through serene forests they go riding over rough terrain

I can think of better names like Action Adventure Thunder
And there is nothing wrong with Raptor or Warrior
But vengeance is pretty bad
csamayfield55x
Explorer
Jan 15, 2017
This thread is funny! Can you old farts not find anything else to complain about?? For cripes sake, the name on your toy hauler is not going to cause people to become psychotic and start killing people with a machete!

They need an edgy name plain and simple

Chris
rexlion
Explorer
Jan 15, 2017
Sheesh! Maybe the next new TH will be called "Chainsaw Massacre." I'll take a plain old "Escape" any day.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jan 15, 2017
IN many cases both Cars and RV's I know what the name they gave it means.. And frankly the thought is "What were they thinking".

As to color schemes. The Original buyer does make a selection. I know we did, The basic scheme here is light brown not dark.

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