Motorhomes, Gloucestershire, UK

Definitions (Jargon Buster)

[b]A Class :[/b] Refers to a motorhome which is built form the chassis up.
[b]B Class :[/b] Refers to a motorhome which is based around a van conversion.
[b]C Class :[/b] Refers to a motorhome which is built using a van-type chassis and cab.

All of these vehicles can be powered by Petrol, Dual Fuel (LPG) or Diesel.

[b]Potable:[/b] A liquid that is suitable for drinking.

[b]Diesel Pusher:[/b] A motor home, typically Class A, that is powered by a Diesel Engine mounted in the rear of the RV

[b]Genny:[/b] Generator.

[b]GTWR:[/b] Gross Trailer Weight Rating. Maximum allowable weight of a trailer, fully loaded with cargo and fluids.

[b]GCWR:[/b] Gross Combination Weight Rating. The maximum allowable weight of the combination of tow vehicle and trailer. It includes the weight of the vehicle, trailer/fifth-wheel or dinghy, cargo, passengers and a full load of fluids (water, propane, fuel, etc.).

[b]GAWR:[/b] Gross Axle Weight Rating - The manufacturer´s rating for the maximum allowable weight that an axle is designed to carry.

[b]GVWR:[/b] Gross Vehicular Weight Rating. Maximum allowable weight of a trailer, fully loaded with cargo and fluids.

[b]Dump Station:[/b] Any approved area where RV waste tanks may be emptied.

[b]Fifth Wheel:[/b] A type of RV that is pulled by a pick-up truck using a trailer hitch mounted in the truck bed.

[b]RVer:[/b] Any person who owns an RV.

[b]Full Timer:[/b] Some one who lives in their RV on a permenant basis.

[b]Slinky:[/b] Flexible sewer hose, which comes in various lengths

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