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RV MH

Abbreviation for "motor home".

RV Minnie Winnie

A brand model of Winnebago.

RV Motorcoach

Term for motor home on "bus-type" chassis.

RV OEM

Abbreviation for "original equipment manufacturer.

RV Park Model

Type of RV that is usually designed for permanent parking but is shorter in length than a traditional mobile home. All the amenities of a mobile home but not built for recreational travel.

RV Part-timers

People who use their RV for longer than normal vacation time but less than one year.

RV Patio Mat

Carpet or woven mat for use on ground outside of RV. Used whether or not a concrete patio pad is available where camping.

RV Pitch-in

Term for a RV campground "get-together", usually means "pitching-in" a covered dish or casserole.

RV PO

Abbreviation for "pop-up" camper.

RV Pop-out

Term for room or area that 'pops-out' for additional living space in RV. This type of expanded living area was more common before the technology of slide-out rooms became popular and available.

RV Popup/Pop-Up

Folding camping trailer.

RV Porpoising

A term used to define an up and down motion with a RV.

RV Primitive Camping

Also known as "dry camping", boondocking. Camping without the modern convenience of full-hookup facilities of city/well water, sewer/septic and electricity. Primitive campers rely on 'on-board' systems for these conveniences; generator, batteries, stored water, etc.

RV Pull-through

Term for a camping space (whether in campground or not) that only requires the driver to "pull-through" or "drive-through" to access the camping spot, and upon leaving (after camping) you again just drive forward to leave or exit the camping space.

RV Puller

Slang for front engine motor home. Term most often used to refer to front mounted diesel engine motor homes.

RV Pusher

Slang for rear engine motor home. Term most often used to refer to diesel engine motor homes.

RV Reefer

Slang for "refrigerator". Refrigerators are often found in either a "two way" or "three way" operating mode. Two way.

RV Road Wander

Term used to describe a lack of ability to maintain the motor home in a straight, forward travel without constant back and forth motion of the steering wheel.

RV RVDA

Abbreviation for Recreational Vehicle Dealer's Association.

RV RVIA

Abbreviation for Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.