Motorhome Slang Dictionary (1 Viewer)

[1_man_and_his_dob(lo)]

C = Campingaz

Rarely seen in use by Funsters, now thought to be one of the most expensive liquids per cubic litre in the known universe, just behind inkjet cartridges and Champagne

L = Levelling Blocks

You put them under your wheels so that the 'van is nice and level. And then...at some point between then and the time you go to bed, gravity shifts or the levelling block fairies come along and move them...

 

[knokinonabit]

A = Awning. A device to give other campsite users hours of amusement as you struggle to erect it.

 

[Wildman]

B - Berths, not Births (however if your motorhome does give birth please send me one of its offspring, cheers)
FIAT - Fix It Again Tomorrow
M - memory foam matress now where did I leave it
RWD - rear wheel drive (as all motorhomes should be)
S Solar power faboulous for keeping the snow off the roof and providing secondary insulation.
T- tugger make up your own description
FFFF - French female, Froggie funster
QMJ - a piece of magic in Portugal
WTF - who is that on my pitch, oh its Alice

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[Mack100]

A=axle and never, ever axel, (see CaravanTalk for examples of this abomination)
W= welcome, that utter newbies like me get on this forum.

 

[magicsurfbus]

POI - Point Of Interest (file type for SatNav)

Leisure Battery - Power source for habitation area when not on EHU

Inverter - converts 12v to 230v at different wattages

LED - low energy lighting

Luton - vehicle with overcab bed/storage

Aire Camping-Car - Motorhome parking, often overnight with service point but not always

Aire de Services - Service area on Autoroute

Aire Stationnement - Parking area, not necessarily 24 hours

Police Municipale - local Police answerable to the Mayor, unarmed, mainly with responsibility for traffic and parking, including Aire ticketing.

Eau Potable - drinking water

Autogas - service stations that offer gas refilling at pump.

 

[Sundowners]

A class
B class
C class (motorhomes)
FWD (front wheel drive)----Or in our case FOUR wheel drive
LSD (nothing to do with drugs)
Pusher--Rear engine RV
FRED----front engine diesel RV

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[Viennese]

T is for Tag axle - both the technically exact definition and the general usage for motorhomes.

I don't know what this means - will be glad to find out!

Catherine

 

[Peter JohnsCross MH]

jc 01-580-881288







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[haganap]

jc 01-580-881288

Just rang that and the bloke said they're was no one called Jesus Christ

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[IanF]

A - Alice

Who/what the f----is "Alice"?
:thumb:

 

[IanF]

I want to put a full Glossary of motorhome terms on the site as I'm sure newbies would find it useful. It would be good if it could encompass as much as we can.

You can add the words and descriptions if you like, but just the words will do. Include slang terms like Tugger and Toad, you don't have to think of a whole alphabet worth, just add any old word that should be included... Get the idea. Thanks for you help

A A-Frame - Aire ? ?

B Berths (Not Births) ?

C

D

This for newbies like myself is a great concept,about which the long established members I'm sure agree it is too,however they naturally can't miss the "Fun" opportunity offered. In fairness I'm really enjoying the nonsense it's encouraging.
No doubt the Fun leader will collate it all efficiently for us newbies in due course.
Thanks again for all your assistance
Ian:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

[Peter & Elaine]

Alice is a very nice young lady from bradford who everybody insists on swearing at

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[magicsurfbus]

Peage - French Autoroute toll booths

Telepeage - Automatic payment system for French toll roads - avoid this lane at the toll booths if paying cash.

Vidange - Emptying (France)

GPL - Liquid Propane Gas at French service stations

Gazoil - Diesel in France. They also call it Diesel.

PL - Poids Lourds (heavy vehicle) diesel pumps which pump the fuel out at a prodigious rate. Use the other pump.

Convoi Exceptionnel - Long vehicle (France) - be careful when overtaking

Deviation - Diversion (France)

Sauf Riverains - Residents only parking (France)

CL - small club-certificated camping spot in UK

Green Card - International confirmation of camping/caravan club membership, sometimes handy at European campsites for discounts and/or checking in. Costs about £5 annually.

Vignette - Swiss method of paying flat-rate toll in advance for motorways and trans-alpine tunnels. Can be purchased at the border crossing or online in advance.

Francs - still the currency in Switzerland, remember they're not in the Eurozone(!)

 

[Jim]

This for newbies like myself is a great concept,about which the long established members I'm sure agree it is too,however they naturally can't miss the "Fun" opportunity offered. In fairness I'm really enjoying the nonsense it's encouraging.
[HI]No doubt the Fun leader will collate it all efficiently for us newbies in due course.[/HI]
Thanks again for all your assistance
Ian:thumb::thumb::thumb:

You might be surprised at how much gets left in

 

[SharonL]

Great idea, I wondered what the blethering heck a Toad was, had to read some forum threads to figure it out oh:

Could we have numbers as well as letters please Jim? eg 16 amp blah blah cos me doesn't understand this electrickery type stuff

(sorry if it's been suggested already, I aint read all the posts yet...)

Sharon

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[jhorsf]

G as in gassed as in fictional way someone is robbed after falling asleep usual reason is to much to drink and/or they did not set the alarm on the van.
see Vanbitz for cure

 

[Chris]

G as in gassed as in fictional way someone is robbed after falling asleep usual reason is to much to drink and/or they did not set the alarm on the van.
see Vanbitz for cure

Yep. If you are with Eddie you are bound to be safe

 

[themogs]

Motorhome Slang

Hi funsters:thumb::thumb:
As a fairly new newbie.....(wait for it)....
Are caravanners called luggers or tuggers

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[Popeye]

Hi funsters:thumb::thumb:
As a fairly new newbie.....(wait for it)....
[HI]Are caravanners called luggers or tuggers[/HI]

Tuggers in the main but have been known as Drongos unless they are totally repentant and switched to MoHo and joined FUN as many of you have.............:thumb:

 

[magicsurfbus]

Are caravanners called luggers or tuggers

..or just lane-blocking buggers?

 

[Peter & Elaine]

B Burstner a quality motorhome owned with pride
P pilot owned by shiffty old men with beards and stained t shirts

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[ShiftZZ]

B Burstner a quality motorhome owned with pride
P pilot owned by shiffty old men with beards and stained t shirts

oh:

R - Rapido Owners who look down with scorn on second rate Motorhomes..

 

[Wildbill]

On of jays sayings when he was small flattery is blat battery is flat

 

[Peter & Elaine]

oh:

R - Rapido Owners who look down with scorn on second rate Motorhomes..

B Bugger = idiot who forgot what bearded man had

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[Scout]

P is for Pee ( as in you go for a Pee when youve had too much beer)

B is for Beer (as in Pee maker)

W is for Wine (Pee maker for grown ups)

B.W. is for baby wipes ( see P ((needed after )

B is also for BoXXocking ( see B.W. ((this is what you get get if you dont wipe the seat)

 

[grasscutter]

SV = SV Tech. (1) Company specialising in uprating/downrating a vehicles gross weight. (2) Female entertainer in Benidorm seen by disturbed Funsters.

 

[ShiftZZ]

B Bugger = idiot who forgot what bearded man had

B - Brain...

R-

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[Ber090]

E for Expensive (anything to do with motorhomes) but worth it!
TPA for Tyre Pressure Monitor ( cheque to me Jim.)
Cheers
Bernie

 

[ShiftZZ]

BOG - Burstner Owners Group.

 

[Popeye]

[HI]E for Expensive[/HI] (anything to do with motorhomes) but worth it!
TPA for Tyre Pressure Monitor ( cheque to me Jim.)
Cheers
Bernie

E = Expensive (anything to do with Boats)

C = Cheaper (bits for MoHo)

P = P*ss Take (anything to do with Old Mo or ShiftZZ)

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