Abbreviations

[Vipar]

There seems to be more and more abbreviations in the threads. For the life of me I can’t work out what they mean. Can some kind soul make a list for us newbies please?

 

[Chris]

It might be easier for you to list the ones you don’t understand.

I have a rugby one to help you out on.

EARS.

England Are Really Shit.

 

[Minxy]

Not sure which threads/abbreviations you want to know but here are a few:

General ones:

• AFAIK = as far as I know
• IMV = in my view
• LMAO = laughed my @ss off
• PMSL = p*ssed myself laughing
• WYSIWYG = what you see is what you get

Vehicle/MH ones:

• PVC = panel van conversion
• MAM = maximum authorised mass (ie maximum allowed weight of MH) ... aka MTPLM ... also occasionally Mummy when she tells you that you've had your share!!!!
• MIRO = Mass in Running Order (weight of MH with minimum stuff required to propel the vehicle, eg oil, fuel)
• ULW = Unladen weight, MH empty of all stuff usually in it's original trim as produced by the manufacturer

 

[HandyAndy]

WTF What the F

 

[HandyAndy]

FIRO F It Right Off

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[HandyAndy]

IYSWIM If You See What I Mean

 

[Vipar]

SWMBO?

 

[HandyAndy]

She who must be obeyed... the missus

 

[Vipar]

?

 

[DavidG58]

SWMBO?

and the variation that makes me smile that gets used almost as often

SHMBO

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[Dock Wind]

As opposed to HWMBO which is rarely, if ever, used

 

[Debs]

and the variation that makes me smile that gets used almost as often

SHMBO

Go on David, you got me, what's that?

& Vipar which specifically are you unsure of??

 

[HandyAndy]

For people who can't spell who..

 

[Jim]

[AMS=article, 3][/AMS]

 

[Ingwe]

SNAFU!
Situation normal, all f*****d up.

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[HandyAndy]

FIAT. fix it again tomorrow ?

 

[jockaneezer]

Oh Please!

 

[TheBig1]

FUBAR F up beyond all recognition, a motorhome dealer speciality with repairs

 

[autorouter]

RTFM Read The Manual

 

[SpeedyDux]

OK here's a few more I can think of:

EHU = electric hook-up (230 volt AC but available current varies from 5 amp to 16 amp depending on sites. Overloading the EHU causes a power cut and annoys your neighbours)

LHD = left hand drive (see also RHD)

ER = elevating roof (on many campervans, and optional on some PVCs too)

RV = recreational vehicle, also shorthand for American motorhome

5th Wheel = articulated variant of caravan, towed using a swivel on the bed of a pickup truck

Demountable = removable habitation module transported on a pickup truck

INOP = stopped working, and may be about to go FUBAR (see above)

IMO = in my opinion (or IMHO if feeling somewhat humble)

FAOD = for the avoidance of doubt (not to be confused with FOAD which is very insulting)

ASAP = as soon as possible

DPF = diesel particulate filter (expensive and troublesome eco-crap)

EGR = exhaust gas recirculation (ditto)

Adblu = fancy name for p*ss which makes your MH go into limp mode when it runs out

Tugger = affectionate (?) slang word for caravanner

Camping-car = French for motorhome, noun (m)

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[Cheshirecat57]

Far too many TLAs

 

[Vipar]

Go on then what’s TLA’s?

 

[Allanm]

FIAT. fix it again tomorrow ?

FORD... Flog or Repair Daily.
there’s probably one for Peugeot too...

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

Go on then what’s TLA’s?

Three Letter Acronyms?

 

[Cheshirecat57]

Go on then what’s TLA’s?

Three Letter Acronyms

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[Dazzlin]

FLT - fork lift truck!
Oh Please! - fat finger syndrome.
WTF - welcome to Fun
OMG - oversized male genital.
FFFF - Female, Fat, Forty and Flatulent
TMB - Too Many Birthdays
LOL - life of luxury
DIET - Did I eat that!! ?
McDONALD - making child diners order nuggets and large drinks

 

[Baileysbus]

FIAT. fix it again tomorrow ?

LOTUS - Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious

 

[Silver-Fox]

It might be easier for you to list the ones you don’t understand.

I have a rugby one to help you out on.

EARS.

England Are Really Shit.

WIAP

Wales is a Principality ?

 

[Riverbankannie]

CMC or C&MC caravan and motorhoming Club
CL small 5 unit site often on farms, for members of CMC
CCC Camping and Caravanning Club
CS. Small 5 unit site for CCC members
THS Temporary Holiday Site operated by CCC for members

 

[Lenny HB]

FLT, Free Loading Tosser, a term of endearment to those of us who like to wild or free camp.