RV

House on wheels

An RV is a recreational vehicle—a motorhome, camper, or trailer equipped for living and traveling: They sold their house and bought an RV.

RV culture centers on road trips and campgrounds.

The abbreviation also appears in biblical citations for the Revised Version of the Bible. (Lowercase rv may abbreviate rendezvous.)

vehicle

motorhome

Self-propelled living quarters

  • camperOne sleeping outside recreationally
  • trailerPromotional film excerpt
  • towableCapable of being hauled

hitch · chassis · converter · awning · generator · hookups · gooseneck · rig · coach · motorcoach

lifestyle

full-timer

Worker with complete hours

  • snowbirdCold-weather escapee heading south
  • nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
  • retirementLeaving the workforce permanently

freedom · downsizing · minimalism · community · rally · caravan · off-grid · self-sufficient · adventure · wanderlust

roadtrip

highway

Major road for travel

crosscountry · landmark · itinerary · mileage · truckstop · GPS · atlas · byway · interstate · overnight

camping

campfire

Outdoor fire for gathering

site · electric · sewer · propane · s'mores · lantern · campsite · glamping · tent · wilderness

systems

generator

Electricity-producing machine

propane · freshwater · graywater · blackwater · holding tank · converter · furnace · refrigerator · plumbing · electrical

features

awning

Mounted overhead shelter

air-conditioning · furnace · refrigerator · dinette

accommodation

berth

Sleeping space on transport

  • dinetteSmall mealtime area
  • caboverTruck design, engine underneath
  • bunkNonsense or stacked bed

galley · bathroom · shower · kitchenette · storage · sleeper · queen · convertible · floorplan · interior

Categories
Opposites
dwelling permanence

RVpermanent home

Lasting place of residence

house · mansion · apartment · condo · estate

vehicle size/accommodation

RVmotorcycle

Powered two-wheeler

compact car · subcompact · bicycle · scooter · moped

camping style/outdoor accommodation

RVtent

Portable fabric shelter

backpacking tent · bivouac · sleeping bag · hammock · tarp shelter

Phrases
Family

RVs

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G