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ABC_DGoCamping
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Hi everyone,

I know that this is probably the stupidest question in the world. I'm trying to learn as much as I can as a newbie before jumping in. We just have a toe in the water right now and are experimenting with renting some different size and type of RVs for weeklong stats to see how we like them. But we're having trouble understanding a lot of the lingo.

Any recommendations on where I can find a list of Abbreviations and what they mean?
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Grit_dog
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CaitySue wrote:
ABC&DGoCamping wrote:
Hi everyone,

I know that this is probably the stupidest question in the world. I'm trying to learn as much as I can as a newbie before jumping in. We just have a toe in the water right now and are experimenting with renting some different size and type of RVs for weeklong stats to see how we like them. But we're having trouble understanding a lot of the lingo.

Any recommendations on where I can find a list of Abbreviations and what they mean?


I, too, am new here. I had to ask what CG was, but figured it out before getting the answer - Campground 🙂 I'm sure there are many others I will discover as I peruse the forums.

Sue


Or center of gravity......
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Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold

Grit_dog
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Bumpyroad wrote:
so DW is "dear wife" , all this time I thought the "D" was something else.
bumpy

Dishwasher??
One in the same I spose.....
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5” turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold

Harvey51
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I find brand names more frustrating, as in "Trimetric" instead of "battery monitor." It makes it difficult for beginners and even those who have another brand of battery monitor to follow a discussion.
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garmp
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Or as I often read "WTF" or Why The Fuss?
Our 2351D Phoenix Cruiser, Jack, has turned us from campers into RVers and loving it!

ABC_DGoCamping
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A is Adam
B is Barry
C is Carol
D is Daniel

But I think it will mostly be B & C in the future 🙂

dodge_guy
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CCC=Cargo Carrying Capacity
GVWR=Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR=Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR=Gross Combined Weight Rating
TW=Tongue Weight
WD=Weight Disribution hitch
FHU=Full HookUp campsite (water electric sewer).
I know there are a lot more but i have to get back to work!
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13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
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buta4
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So.

What does ABC&D stand for? :B
Ray

hotpepperkid
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Sometimes the D=dear or dumb. I guess that goes for DH. Depends on who says it I guess
2019 Ford F-350 long bed SRW 4X4 6.4 PSD Grand Designs Reflection 295RL 5th wheel

CaitySue
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ABC&DGoCamping wrote:
Hi everyone,

I know that this is probably the stupidest question in the world. I'm trying to learn as much as I can as a newbie before jumping in. We just have a toe in the water right now and are experimenting with renting some different size and type of RVs for weeklong stats to see how we like them. But we're having trouble understanding a lot of the lingo.

Any recommendations on where I can find a list of Abbreviations and what they mean?


I, too, am new here. I had to ask what CG was, but figured it out before getting the answer - Campground 🙂 I'm sure there are many others I will discover as I peruse the forums.

Sue

CaitySue
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newman fulltimer wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
so DW is "dear wife" , all this time I thought the "D" was something else.
bumpy
dumb***:B


Sometimes it neither Dear nor Dumb...just ask my Dam* husband 🙂

korbe
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Bumpyroad wrote:
so DW is "dear wife" , all this time I thought the "D" was something else.
bumpy

Couple weeks ago an OP stated that his DW was a bit wide, figured he would be in the dog house for that - but he was describing his driveway (DW). :B
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Bumpyroad wrote:
so DW is "dear wife" , all this time I thought the "D" was something else.
bumpy


yea, me as well.... Da@$ Wife
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

Lwiddis
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It CAN be, Bumpy
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2oldman
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ABC&DGoCamping wrote:
It's almost like I need just a simple dictionary of abbreviation so I can look them up and find out what they mean. I looked up dually in the dictionary and it didn't say anything about truck with dual wheels on the back. So a plain old dictionary just won't help.
No. Look them up online as shown. Most people are able to remember them just seeing them once, and seeing them in context. Then there are some who don't take kindly to all this and think everything must be spelled out or it's the end of civilization as we know it.

They can change. TV is tow vehicle in the truck forum, and television in the tech forum.
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