Newbie Definitions

Awca12a

I was writing-up a list of definitions to help introduce friends and family to the RV lingo .
I'm trying to keep it as short as possible containing only what is necessary so they will actually read it.
Any suggestions for what I might have left out or might be confusing explanations?
Thanks

revised 3-16 and it grew too long for the forum size so it was replaced with the PDF;
removed 4-1 as it is now part of the Unofficial Resource Guide Post

Cbusguy

rectify power is incorrect.....To rectify power is to convert from ac to dc.....Inverting power is from dc to ac

AGM batterys are just another battery type lead acid technology.     they come in many energy capacity's,  while they have other beneficial quality's calling out higher power shouldn't be one of them.

AnnieTab

Thank you for some good information...

JEB

Discussion of AGM batteries is slightly incorrect. Not all of the 400s have 12V AGMs.  After 4/8, NuCamp went to two 6V batteries.

ScottG

Interested parties might enjoy this old thread as well!

Bayliss

Hi @Awca12a , I own a T@B 320S, but since you have put so much time and effort into your unofficial T@B 400 guide, which I believe we ALL greatly appreciate and benefit from, I have attached some suggestions for your list.  They may not necessarily be accurate for the 400, or your specific needs, so please feel free to use, tweak or ignore any of them.  I would include them in this post for others to read, but I was unable to use the "strike-out" function, or put the changes in "red" as I did in the attached document.  However, others should be able to open it up at their end if they are interested in reviewing the document.  Good luck, and THANKS!

Sharon_is_SAM

@Awca12a, thorough and well explained.  I think it will be an easy read as you hit the highlights!

mona

Just a few words on towing components. The ball is mounted on a ball mount. The ball mount is what is inserted into the square receiver on the hitch. 

Jeannie

ScottG

You are brave, @Awca12a! If you read the old thread I linked to above you'll see that getting people to agree on definitions is exceeding difficult.

It is a fun exercise, however. Rock on!  :-)

Awca12a

@Bayliss  Huge Thank You for your editing.    Since this is part of a larger guide, I tried to refrain from How To explanations but you pointed out that I needed to add some SAFETY NOTES which I did.  Great great help.

Thanks to everyone above for pointing out what needed fixing.

I've replaced the original post with the revised descriptions to avoid confusion as I had some mistakes and clarifications were needed.  It grew too long for the forum so it is posted as a PDF should anyone find it of value.

Photomom

Many, many years ago I took a class in writing computer manuals for end users. My takeaway was documentation is most useful when it is task based, i.e. organized around specific things a person wants to do. With that in mind, I made a set of little laminated cards for us. One card each for things like “hitch up the trailer”, “heat the cabin using the Alde”, or “play a DVD on the TV.” Each card has the step by step instructions for that task, including photos or diagrams if appropriate. Being old and forgetful, we use these things every time we camp. I hope this idea is helpful.

Bayliss

Great idea, @Photomom !

Bayliss

Excellent job with the revised definitions, @Awca12a .  It is an excellent resource for newbies, because it answers a lot of questions that are repeatedly asked on this and other forums (e.g., what's a coupler? a dog bone? why are you telling me about a "television" when all I asked was what kind of vehicle should I buy to pull a T@B?, etc., etc.), and does it in a clear and understandable way.  Adding the photos is very helpful, as are the notations that refer the user back to the relevant section in your Resource Guide.  You have done a lot of work on your Guide and should be very proud of it.  (Greg)