WIDE BODY — An RV having an external body width greater than 96 inches (8 feet). The most common wide-body
widths are 100" and 102."
WINTERIZED — Refers to a camper that has been prepared for storage. The water systems have been drained and RV
antifreeze has been added to protect the water lines and drains. The low point drains should be in the open position.
WORK CAMPER — A person living in an RV and working. Many spell it as “workamper” after the web site and service by
that name.
YAW — Fishtailing action of the trailer caused by external forces that set the trailer's mass into a ateral (side-to-side)
motion. The trailer's wheels serve as the axis or pivot point. Also known as “sway.”
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