Engine Oil Cooler
A mechanical device similar to a water radiator used to cool engine oil by flow of air, whether forced air by driving and/or fan driven air.
Fifth Wheel Trailer
 A trailer that is constructed with a raised forward section that makes a bi-level floor plan extending over the rear section of the towing vehicle. It is designed to be towed by a hitch mounted in the bed of a truck or hitch system mounted above the tow vehicle rear axle, known as a fifth wheel hitch.
Fresh Water
Water that is OK to drink (Potable Water)
Folding Camper
 A lightweight RV camping unit designed for temporary living quarters which trailer is mounted on wheels and connected with collapsible side walls that fold for towing. Sizes range from approximately 8 to 16 feet long.
Full Hook up
Term used to describe an RV that can use, or a campground that offers, electric, sewer and water.
Full Timer
People whose year round home is an RV.
Galley
An RV's kitchen facilities.
Generator
An electrical device used to generate 120 volt AC (alternating current) power and powered by propane, gasoline or diesel fuel.
Gooseneck
Name sometimes used to describe fifth wheel travel trailers.
Gray Water
Water that is drained from kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks or showers. It is stored in a gray water tank.
High Profile
Generally larger than a folding camping trailer, rigid const-ruction units offering Trailer more of the conveniences of home including a kitchen sink, dinette, shower, refrigerator and flush toilet. Sizes range from approximately 12 to 35 feet long.
Generator
An electrical device used to generate 120 volt AC (alternating current) power and powered by propane, gasoline or diesel fuel.
Gooseneck
Name sometimes used to describe fifth wheel travel trailers.
Gray Water
Water that is drained from kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks or showers. It is stored in a gray water tank.
High Profile
Generally larger than a folding camping trailer, rigid const-ruction units offering Trailer more of the conveniences of home including a kitchen sink, dinette, shower, refrigerator and flush toilet. Sizes range from approximately 12 to 35 feet long.
High Profile
Generally larger than a folding camping trailer, rigid const-ruction units offering Trailer more of the conveniences of home including a kitchen sink, dinette, shower, refrigerator and flush toilet. Sizes range from approximately 12 to 35 feet long.
High Profile
A fifth wheel travel trailer with more than 6 feet of standing room inside the front raised area.
HP
Horse power
House Battery
These are used to power 12 volt systems within the RV and are separate from batteries the chassis batteries.
Hula Skirt
An accessory attached to the rear of a motor home or trailer, used to protect following vehicles or towed units from debris thrown by the rear wheels of the motorhome or towing vehicle. This skirt is usually the full width of the rear of the unit it is attached to.
Inverter
An electrical device that converts 12 volt DC (direct current) to 110 volt AC (alternating current) for operation of televisions, computers or other small appliances when no electrical hook up for your RV is available.
Island Queen
Queen size bed that has walking spaces on both sides of it.
Jackknife
Situation where your tow vehicle and travel trailer are at a 90% angle to each other.
Leveling
Moving your RV into a campsite and positioning it, til level, with the use of ramps under the wheels, power leveling jacks, outriggers or scissors jacks.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer.
MH
Motorhome.
Motorcoach
Motorhome or bus type chassis.
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A type A motorhome in which a shell has been added to a bus type chassis and customized to the owners specifications. A commercial operated bus whose interior is remodeled for motorhome travel.
Removable unit that covers the bed of a pickup truck.
The living unit has been con-structed on a bare, specially designed motor vehicle chassis.
This unit is built on an automotive manufactured van frame with an attached cab section. The RV manufacturer completes the body section containing the living area and attaches it to the cab section.
Generally larger than a folding camping trailer, rigid const-ruction units offering Trailer more of the conveniences of home including a kitchen sink, dinette, shower, refrigerator and flush toilet. Sizes range from approximately 12 to 35 feet long.
Conversion Vehicle
Vans, pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured by an automaker then modified for recreational use by a customized vehicle specialist.
Diesel engine is in the front of the motorhome.
A type of RV designed to be permanently parked and is shorter in length than the traditional mobile home. It is not built for travel but has all the amenities of a mobile home.