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| gaucho | A type of built-in couch in an RV that converts into a bed. It often conceals storage compartments.
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| GAWR | Every axle has a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). It is the maximum allowable weight that the components (tires, wheels, brakes) of each axle are designed to support.
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| GCWR | Gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is the maximum permissible weight of the tow vehicle and trailer combined
when both are fully loaded for travel. GCWR also applies to a motor
home towing a vehicle or trailer behind it. GCWR minus GVWR represents
the allowable weight for the towed vehicle. Note: The hitch receiver
mounted on the towing vehicle must be rated for this amount of weight.
If it is rated for less that is the maximum amount you can tow.
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| generator | An engine powered device fuelled by gasoline, diesel fuel or propane for generating 120-volt AC power.
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| GFI | Ground Fault Interrupters are designed to protect from electrical shock by interrupting a household circuit when there is a difference in the currents in the "hot" and neutral wires.
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| Gray Water | Disposal water from the sinks and the shower. In some units, this is held in a tank separate from black water. As with black water, it is dumped in large tanks or dumping station available at most campgrounds.
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| Grey Water | Disposal water from the sinks and the shower. In some units, this is held in a tank separate from black water. As with black water, it is dumped in large tanks or dumping station available at most campgrounds.
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| GVWR | The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a vehicle or trailer that is loaded, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight.
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