Glossary of RV TermsThe RV community is just like any other—it has its own set of words, abbreviations, and slang terms. In this glossary we define the common terms and some of the more unusual slang. Did we miss some definitions? If you are aware of terms that should be included here, please feel free to let us know using the Contact Us link above. Tip: To quickly find terms on this page, use your browser's Find function by pressing Ctrl+F. Show: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W GalleyThe kitchen in an RV. Gas PusherSee Pusher GAWGross Axle Weight (GAW) is the actual weight placed on a single axle. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GAWRGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the maximum number that the GAW of a single axle should never exceed. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GCWGross Combination Weight (GCW) is the actual weight of the fully loaded tow vehicle plus the towed vehicle (trailer, car, boat, etc.), including all cargo, fluids, passengers, and optional equipment. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GCWRGross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum number that the tow vehicle GVW plus towed vehicle GVW (or GTW) should never exceed. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GooseneckA trailer and hitch configuration connected to the tow truck directly above the rear axle by way of a standard ball hitch in the truck bed and a vertical, slender arm on front of the trailer. Gooseneck hitching is common on horse and utility trailers, but rarely found on RV’s. Gooseneck AdapterA device that attaches to the fifth wheel trailer's king pin and extends down about two feet. It couples with a ball hitch mounted in the bed of a truck, enabling the fifth wheel to be towed like a gooseneck trailer. For additional details see Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Adapter. Gooseneck ExtenderGradeThe degree of inclination of a road. A grade of 6% or higher is considered steep. Gray TankHolding tank connected to the sinks and shower, designed to hold waste water until it can be dumped into a septic system. Gray WaterWaste water from the sinks and shower. See also Gray Tank GTWGross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the same as Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) when referring to a trailer. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GVWGross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the actual weight of the fully loaded vehicle or trailer, including all cargo, fluids, passengers, and optional equipment, as measured by a scale. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum number that the GVW or GTW should never exceed. For additional details see Understanding RV Weights. |