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Arctic Package
A feature on an RV that adds additional insulation, storm windows
and heat pads/strips for the holding tanks and water lines,
to enable the RV to be used in cold weather.
Axle Ratio
The ratio between the pinion and ring gears in the differential
that multiply the torque provided by the engine. It is the number
of driveline revolutions required to turn the axle one time.
As an example, with a 4.10:1 axle the driveline turns 4.1 times
for each full axle revolution. The higher the number, the more
torque and thus more towing power. However, the higher the number
the slower your vehicle speed.
Backup Monitor
A camera in the back of a motorhome, with the monitor positioned
somewhere on the dashboard for the driver, to aid in backing
up the motorhome. It is also used while driving to see the traffic
behind and to keep an eye on your towed vehicle.
Ball Mount
The part of the hitch system that supports the hitch ball and
connects it to the trailer coupler. Ball mounts are available
in load carrying and weight distributing configurations.
Basement
The storage area below the floor of the RV, accessible from
the outside. Basement storage usually refers to storage in a
Class-A or Class-C motorhome.
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Boondocking
Also known as dry camping, boondocking refers to camping without
any hook-ups, namely camping without hooking up to any electric,
sewer or water facilities. You can still have electric from
your RV batteries and water from your freshwater holding tank.
Black (Water) Tank
The gallons of black water waste that can be held. Black water
is the waste from the toilet.
Brake Controller
A control unit mounted inside the vehicle that allows the electric
brakes on the trailer to become activated in harmony with the
braking of the tow vehicle. The controller can also be used
to manually activate the trailer brakes.
Break-Away System
A system designed to automatically lock the trailer brakes in
the event of a hitch failure, where the trailer may break away
from the tow vehicle.
British Thermal Unit (BTU)
A measurement of heat that refers to the quantity required to
raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree F. (Fahrenheit).
RV air conditioners and furnaces are BTU-rated.
Converter
An electrical device for converting 120-volt AC power into 12-volt
DC power. Most RVs with electrical hookups will have a converter,
since many of the lights and some other accessories run on 12-volt
DC.
Coupler
The part of the trailer that attaches to the ball of the hitch.
Diesel Puller
The term for a motorhome with the diesel engine mounted in the
front of the vehicle. Also know simply as a Puller.
Diesel Pusher
The term for a motorhome with the diesel engine mounted in the
rear of the vehicle. Also know simply as a Pusher.
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Dinghy
The term for a vehicle that you are towing with your motorhome.
It is also known as a Toad.
Dry Camping
Also known as boondocking, dry camping refers to camping without
any hook-ups. It is namely camping without hooking up to any
electric, sewer or water facilities. You can still have electric
from your RV batteries and water from your freshwater holding
tank.
Dry Weight
The weight of the RV without any fuel, freshwater, propane or
passengers.
Dually
A pickup truck, or light-duty tow vehicle, with four tires on
one rear axle.
Dump Station
A facility for dumping or emptying your black water and gray
water holding tanks.
Equalizing Hitch - RV Hitch Accessory
A hitch that utilizes spring bars that are placed under tension
to distribute a portion of the trailer's hitch weight to the
tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer's axles. This hitch
is also known as a weight distributing hitch.
Fiver
Another name for a fifth-wheel RV.
FMCA
Family Motor Coach Association
Fresh (Water) Tank
The gallons of fresh water that can be stored for later use.
Full Hookup
The ability to connect to all three of the campground's facilities;
electric, water and sewer.
Full-Timers -or- Full-Timing
The term used for people who live in their RV full time, or
at least the vast majority of their time.
Generator
An electrical device powered by gasoline or diesel fuel, and
sometimes propane, for generating 120-volt AC power.
Genset
An abbreviation for Generator Set.
Gray (Water) Tank
The gallons of gray waste that can be held in the RV. Gray water
is waste from the sinks and shower.
Hitch Rating
The weight, assigned by the manufacturer, that the hitch is
designed to handle.
Hitch Weight
The amount of a trailer's weight that rests on the tow vehicle's
hitch. For travel trailers this weight should be 10% to 15%
of the total weight of the trailer. For fifth wheels this weight
should be 15% to 20% of the total weight of the trailer.
Holding Tanks
There are three different holding tanks on most RVs: fresh water
tank, gray water tank and black water tank. See a detailed description
of each of these tanks elsewhere in this list.
Hookups
The ability of connecting to a campground's facilities. The
major types of hookups are electrical, water and sewer. If
all three of these hookups are available, it is termed full
hookup. Hookups may also include telephone and cable TV in
some campgrounds.
Hula Skirt
A skirt placed on the back bumper of a motorhome to stop debris
that is thrown from the rear wheels from damaging vehicles
behind the motorhome, either the vehicle you are towing or
other vehicles behind the motorhome.
Inverter
An electrical device for converting 12-volt DC power into
120-volt AC power.
LP Gas
Liquefied Petroleum Gas. LP gas is used to fuel appliances
in the RV, such as the stove, oven, water heater and sometimes
the refrigerator. Propane tanks are usually rated in pounds
or gallons.
Motorcoach
A motorhome that is built on a bus-type chassis.
NADA
National Automobile Dealers Association
Part-Timers
The term used for people who use their RV more than usual
(more than just a few weekend trips a year), but who still
use it less than full time.
Pop-Out
The term for a room in an RV that pops out for additional
living space.
Popup or Pop-Up
Another name for a folding camping trailer.
Porpoising
A term used to define the up and down motion in an RV while
traveling.
Puller
The slang term for a motorhome with a front-mounted diesel
engine.
Pull Through
A camping site that allows you to pull through while setting
up and leaving the area. A site where you do not have to back
into or out of.
Pusher
The slang term for a motorhome with a rear-mounted diesel
engine.
Receiver
The part of the hitch that permits a hitch bar to be inserted.
Reefer
A slang term for the refrigerator in your RV.
RVDA
Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association
RVIA
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
RVRA
Recreational Vehicle Rental Association
Safety Chains
A set of chains that are attached to both the trailer A-Frame
and the tow vehicle while towing. Safety chains are intended
to keep the trailer attached to the tow vehicle in the event
of a hitch failure, preventing the trailer from completely
separating from the tow vehicle.
Screen Room
The term for a screen enclosure that attaches to the exterior
of an RV for a bug-free living area outside.
Shore Power
Electricity provided to the RV by an external source other
than the RV batteries.
Slide-In
The term for a type of camper that mounts on a truck bed,
because this type of camper slides in to the truck bed.
Slide-Out
A room or area in your RV that slides out to make additional
space for living.
Slider
The slang term for a slider-hitch.
Slider Hitch
A sliding hitch used on short bed pickup trucks to enable
them to tow fifth wheel trailers. It allows them sufficient
clearance to make turns without having the trailer hit the
cab of the truck.
Tip-Out
The term used for an area or room in an RV that tips out for
additional living space. The Tip-Out was generally used in
older RVs. Newer RVs mainly use a slide-out.
Toad
The term for a vehicle that you are towing with your motorhome.
It is also known as a Dinghy.
Tow Bar
A bar used for connecting a towed vehicle to the motorhome
for towing with all four wheels on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Brakes that are built into the trailer and are activated either
by electric impulse or by a surge mechanism.
Transmission Cooler
A heat exchanger similar to a small radiator through which
automatic transmission fluid passes and is cooled.
Triple Towing - RV Hitch Accessories
The term used for three vehicles attached together, usually
a tow vehicle pulling two separate trailers. A typical configuration
might be a tow vehicle pulling a travel trailer with a boat
behind that.
Weight Carrying Hitch
A hitch designed to accept the entire hitch weight of the
trailer. This hitch is also known as a dead weight hitch.
Weight Distributing Hitch
A hitch that utilizes spring bars that are placed under tension
to distribute a portion of the trailer's hitch weight to the
tow vehicle's front axle and the trailer's axles. This hitch
is also known as an equalizing hitch.
Wet Weight
The weight of the RV with the fuel, freshwater and propane
tanks full.
Wide Body
The term for an RV exceeding the normal eight feet wide. Wide
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