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Topic: just for fun, name or no name

Posted By: sandyhu248 on 01/27/18 12:25am

So just for fun, has anyone on this forum named their RV? We have a new 2017 Freedom Elite 29FE. I have been trying to think of a name for it. Boat owners may understand this delimma because just about every boat has a name! Our first RV was a used 1984 33ft Holiday Rambler. It's name was the "Big Mamoo " and was given that name by the original owners. We didn't have our second RV long enough to name it. So if you have given your RV a name, what is it, and how did you come up with the name?

Posted By: old guy on 01/27/18 12:46am

yes, we call it "The Trailer"

Posted By: EdTheEdge on 01/27/18 04:22am

HaRVey HaRVey - 2013 Thor Chateau 22e

Posted By: 2112 on 01/27/18 04:45am

Roll-N-Condo 2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost SuperCab Max Tow, 2084# Payload, 11,300# Tow, Timbrens, PullRite SuperGlide 2700 15K 2013 KZ Durango 2857

Posted By: Halmfamily on 01/27/18 05:17am

COW..Condo On Wheels 2008 GMC Sierra 3500 SLT DRW D/A 4x4 (Big All) 2006 Ford F350 PSD SRW King Ranch 4x4 (Henry) (Sold) B&W Companion, 90 Aux Fuel Tank, Scan Gauge II, Curt f/m hitch, Swagman XC 2015 Forest River Sierra 360 PDEK DW Diane, DS Michael, FB Draco and Sabian

Posted By: Scottiemom on 01/27/18 06:11am

Our Phaeton is Phaeton Place Our Trail-Lite B+ is MinnieMee Our red Mazda Miata with retractable hardtop is Li'l Red Our Ford Flex is the Oster Toaster Dale Pace Widow of Terry (Teacher's Pet) Traveling with Brendon, my Scottish Terrier 2022 Honda Odyssey 2011 Mazda Miata MX-5 2021 Coach House Platinum III 250DT Fulltimed for 15 years, now living in Florida http://www.skoolzoutforever.blogspot.com/

Posted By: harley-dave on 01/27/18 06:28am

Yep, ours is Sunny Dave 2005 Winnebago-Itasca Sundancer 31C 2010 Harley-Davidson Soft tail Deluxe 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special 1999 Chevrolet Tracker 4X4 SKP # 121272

Posted By: ron.dittmer on 01/27/18 06:28am

My wife calls our motorhome Arvee, or Arrrrrr for short. My wife calls her vehicle which is our tow vehicle "Jeep". I'm not into renaming vehicles either. My friends called our previous motor home "The Milk Truck" for it's unique style, shape, and size....a toned-down version of the Oscar Meyer Wiener mobile. But we called it "The Camper". We are not very creative with names. We named our sons Tim, Ben, and John. The only vehicle we owned given a real name was given from my wife to our well used 1993 Mazda Miata stick shift. When I got it road worthy, I encouraged my wife to run her errands with that car. She came back calling the car "Zippy" thereafter. She really liked that car. We should have kept it longer. 2007 Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, with 2006 Jeep Liberty in-tow

Posted By: j-d on 01/27/18 07:24am

I think naming is OK, and naming (technically "christening") should be done with a degree of ceremony including oratory and oblation. Most of us do this lightly, but we are crossing the threshold of tradition, lore, legend... basically superstition... And those gods (lowercase "g" intentional) become particularly irritated (again based on lore) when we attempt to replace a vessel's given identity with another. FAR more involved in a "subsequent christening" than the original one. MUCH more champagne to be poured into the water, etc, etc. Either more "gods" or the ones initially invoked require more oblation for renaming than simply naming. gOOgle "renaming a boat" to have some fun with this. There are many parallels between Boats and RV's. Expensive, High Maintenance Money Pits that provide enjoyment the non-RVers and non-Boaters can't understand. Common sense can't justify Uncommon Enjoyment. There are differences, even though both have "wheels." With a Boat, we try to keep water from coming in through the Bottom: with RV's its from the Top. If God's Your Co-Pilot Move Over, jd 2003 Jayco Escapade 31A on 2002 Ford E450 V10 4R100 218" WB

Posted By: gbopp on 01/27/18 07:30am

The Southwind.

Posted By: DutchmenSport on 01/27/18 07:35am

"The Love Shack".

Posted By: Tripalot on 01/27/18 07:39am

Murphy because it has a Murphy bed. Previous A was named Dempster, after the bread company because the RV proportionally was like a loaf of bread. Silly ? ? but fun. 2014 Triple E Regency GT24MB (Murphy Bed) with all the good stuff towing a 2016 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk Berkley, the amazing camping cat missed dearly (1996-2012)

Posted By: Gonzo42 on 01/27/18 08:23am

the MOTHER SHIP MOTHER SHIP Winnebago View 24H (2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Chassis, 2008 Body)3.0 L M-B Diesel V6 bought used with 24K miles. Toad: ROCKY the Flying Squirrel.

Posted By: Walaby on 01/27/18 08:31am

Matilda Mobile Apartment/Trailer - I Love Daily Adventures Im Mike Willoughby, and I approve this message. 2017 Ram 3500 CTD (aka FRAM) 2019 GrandDesign Reflection 367BHS

Posted By: filrupmark on 01/27/18 08:41am

The trailer 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0 Diesel, Bilstein 4600 Shocks, 16K B&W Patriot, Michelin M&S 2014 Augusta Flex AF34RS Trailair Tri Glide pinbox, JT Strong Arms , Bridgestone R250'S, KYB Monotube Gas shocks Finally a smooth ride !!!

Posted By: RobWNY on 01/27/18 08:43am

We went a completely different direction and gave it a lot of thought. We wanted the name to be witty and give people that saw the name that "Ah Hah" moment. After 1-2 minutes of thought, we decided on calling it "The Camper". 2020 Silverado 2500HD LT, CC, 4X4 6.6 Duramax 2021 Grand Design Reflection 311BHS I asked him to do one thing and he didn't do any of them.

Posted By: bigorange on 01/27/18 08:59am

Old trailer never had a name even though we tried a couple different ones...never stuck. New one is Betsy...how that happened I’m not sure but it has stuck. Not all those who wander are lost. - Tolkien 2018 Cherokee 235B 5W 2011 Ram 2500 CC SWB SLT 4WD 6.7 CTD 3.73 B&W Turnover Ball + Companion Slider hitch 2003 Sierra T22 TT - Sold

Posted By: Matt_Colie on 01/27/18 09:07am

As from a long line of watermen, of course boats are named, but that makes sense because if there is a creation of man that has a soul, it is a vessel undersail. But when you are in this realm, you suddenly realize that naming things has a practical side. Of course, we had more than one small boat, so "Taking the small boat" was an invitation to confusion at some level. "Taking the car" has the same effect. But if the cars are named, the confusion ends. We have also had more than one RV in the family at this point, so again with the confusion. Some come with a name, like the Class C was always Cayo. That was in big letters on the front and back. The current coach, we had for a while. Before a name formed. We often do this rather than christen a vessel that is not new, but a recent acquisition, we get to know her. She has a name and she will tell you. I got a boat once that did not like the name on her stern. She told me in so many ways. Things were much better when it was what one she liked to be called. Matt - A lifelong waterman and congenital sailor Matt & Mary Colie A sailor, his bride and their black dogs (one dear dog is waiting for us at the bridge) going to see some dry places that have Geocaches in a coach made the year we married.

Posted By: Second Chance on 01/27/18 10:05am

We alternate between "home" and "the rig." I named all my sailboats, but it seems a bit silly to me for an RV. Rob U.S. Army retired 2020 Solitude 310GK-R MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows (Previously in a Reflection 337RLS) 2012 F350 CC DRW Lariat 6.7 Full-time since 8/2015

Posted By: DallasSteve on 01/27/18 10:45am

My brother named his 10 year old Class C "The Thirsty Whale". I think that's clever because he is a Navy man who lived on a sailboat before getting an RV, and his motorhome probably drinks a lot of gas. As a side note 40 years ago I bought an unusual sports car from Chevrolet named the Monza Spyder (it looked like this one, but it's long gone). It has a large spider decal on the hood and spider emblems front and back. I got personalized plates for it that said "8 LEGS". Sometimes I would see people pull up behind me at a stoplight and laugh. 2022 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT SLX 8 324BDS 2022 FORD F-250 XL CREW CAB 4X4 All my exes live in Texas, that's why I live in an RV

Posted By: CodyClassB on 01/27/18 12:22pm

We called our 'Liability but Fun'

Posted By: Road Dog on 01/27/18 02:08pm

"Road Dog"

Posted By: DownTheAvenue on 01/27/18 02:24pm

All of my vehicles were already named when I bought them. My car was named Toyota, my truck was named Ford, and my RV was named Airstream.

Posted By: ppine on 01/27/18 03:18pm

I called the first one "Bertha." This one I call "The Heeler" as opposed to the The Header.

Posted By: justinhscott on 01/27/18 03:23pm

“The Caboose” because we often camp with a group and we always seem to be last to arrive!

Posted By: Dragonfly on 01/27/18 03:46pm

Not too many RVs have names. Some folks use their CB handles although CBs are disappearing. My favorite boat name was "After You." So when folks asked what you named your boat you could say, "I named it After You." DRAGONFLY - 2011, Provan Tiger CX, on a F350, 4WD, regular cab chassis

Posted By: bukhrn on 01/27/18 05:01pm

If you do a search, you'll find endless posts on this, some do, some don't, we're in the don't group, but like many things with an RV, It's yours, do what you want. 2007 Forester 2941DS 2014 Ford Focus Zamboni, Long Haired Mini Dachshund You can have my RV, when you pry my cold dead fingers from the Steering Wheel

Posted By: buta4 on 01/27/18 05:25pm

My Winnie Brave was named "Budget Buster". Ray

Posted By: jesseannie on 01/27/18 05:40pm

Our vanity plate is TINSHAK Jesseannie

Posted By: Eyegor on 01/27/18 09:39pm

. See my sig 87 Mallard Sprinter 24' Class C Ford E350 w/460 gas "The Runny Duck" Shiny side up, Rubber side down.

Posted By: randy328 on 01/27/18 10:25pm

The Money Pit. (Only because I spend way too much time and money on mods and cool stuff). KZ MXT2920, Ford F250 4dr long bed Bunch of Motorcycles - Track Instruction and Race German Shepherd "Qorkey"

Posted By: applik on 01/28/18 09:03am

They just gotta have names. First TT was "Bugsy", second TH was "Rambo", and our short little BT Cruiser MH is "Boomer".

Posted By: suprz on 01/28/18 01:52pm

Dreamcatcher" Proud father of a US Marine

Posted By: Bea PA on 01/28/18 05:51pm

Our motorhomes were always Moneypit 1, bike Moneypit2, etc Bea PA Down sized Winnebago 2012 24V Class C 2003 Gold Wing 1800 recently triked (Big Red)

Posted By: GottaRunGottaCamp on 01/28/18 06:25pm

We call ours the Raptor 2016 F350 2019 Heartland Torque TQ-371

Posted By: TVQ1 on 01/29/18 09:49am

Ours is short and sweet--Just "Mo"!

Posted By: FULLTIMEWANABE on 01/29/18 12:03pm

Too much TV years ago me thinks: RV is called the Rolling Turd, Hubby is Focker and youngest (27yrs) is Lickle Focker or Hey Kid. I'm just plain ole mum since the first born 35 years ago. Even clients over the years, call me mum LOL.

Posted By: Bordercollie on 01/30/18 11:40am

Decided to name ours ARVE after my great grandfather.

Posted By: 3 dog nights on 01/30/18 07:21pm

Never came up with a name for the 5'ver but named the truck "the BAT mobile" Big A** Truck Bob & Lynn 2 Chihuahua's, Ella, Gracie was-2013 Open Range 424RLS,06' Chevy 3500, dually, Duramax/Allison also was - 2015 Winnebago Adventurer 37F, towing 2003 Jeep Wrangler now - 2021 NoBo 19.5, 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL (Talk about downsizing!)

Posted By: 77rollalong on 02/03/18 09:23am

Money pit , its been a trying time, on the way home after buying had carb problems, got a rebuild kit during the week, installed that in a couple of hours on the Thursday,and on the road 2 hours later for out first trip... that weekend didn't go too bad , a few minor glitches.. a few weeks later took it for a 2 hour drive, but on the way home, the fuel filter started to plug up, but limped it home ok...BUt we needed a plug on the outside of the motor home.. that's when the real fun started, found some major rot in the outside, and one thing has led to another. the back rear quarter of the motor home fell off...have been replacing all the walls and the complete roof, but it coming along nice. should be ready for this years camping * This post was last edited 02/06/18 06:32pm by 77rollalong *

Posted By: garmp on 02/04/18 02:56pm

Bob,

Posted By: Rick Y on 02/06/18 03:07am

Cram-A-Lot Inn

Posted By: paddykernahan on 02/06/18 02:27pm

A few years ago a nickel millionaire friend of mine bought a 40' DP. His wife was giving my wife the tour. My wife said "This is a very nice motorhome". She was corrected by his wife who said "It is a motor coach not a motorhome". At the time we had a pop-up. Last year we bought our first motorhome (Class C). I just call it "The truck". Oh, two years later the nickel millionaire had his RV repossessed for not making payments.

Posted By: jfkmk on 02/06/18 04:04pm

Mobile Mansion. Of course at 17' our expectations for a mansion are low!

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