RV Glossary
Browse RV and towing terms
Browse RV and towing terms with practical definitions and related concepts used throughout our towing-capacity pages.
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Coach
Coach is a common term used to describe a motorhome, especially a larger Class A unit. It is frequently used by owners, dealers, and manufacturers.
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Diesel Puller
A diesel puller is a motorhome with a front-mounted diesel engine rather than a rear-mounted engine. It is less common than a diesel pusher in the RV market.
Diesel Pusher
A diesel pusher is a motorhome with a rear-mounted diesel engine, typically associated with higher-end Class A coaches. It is known for strong towing power and a smoother ride.
Dually
Dually refers to a pickup truck with dual rear wheels, often used for towing large fifth wheels and heavy trailers. It provides added stability and weight capacity for serious towing.
F
Fiver
Fiver is a slang term for a fifth wheel trailer. It is commonly used by RV owners, dealers, and online RV communities.
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PUP
PUP is a casual abbreviation for a pop-up camper. It is often used in RV forums, classified ads, and owner communities.
R
Rig
Rig is a common RV community term used to describe any RV, tow vehicle, or full towing setup. It is one of the most widely used words in RV culture.
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Sticks and Bricks
Sticks and bricks is a phrase RVers use to describe a traditional house or fixed home. It is especially common among full-time RV travelers.
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Toad
A toad is a vehicle towed behind a motorhome for local transportation after arriving at a destination. It is also commonly called a dinghy vehicle.
Triple Towing
Triple towing is the practice of towing two separate units behind one vehicle, such as a fifth wheel plus a boat or utility trailer. It is legal only in certain states and under specific conditions.