dewilso Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 That's the question. Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Simple answer: towd - pronounced toad. it is a noun (I think). RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accumack Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Dinghy. lol 2011 Berkshire 390-rb-40, upgraded tires and front axle airbags, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2 door, Blue Ox baseplate and BlueOx aladdin tow bar, Blue Ox Patriot brake system, wiring run through right frame rail and homemade led taillight bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Actually there is a reason that people say "toad" and that is to quickly ID to other RVers that we are talking about a car being pulled behind, not something else towed behind a tow vehicle. The jargon evolves to help people know what each is talking about, especially when it is the written word. Dinghy works too, though for those of us with a sailing background it has another (but similar) meaning. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I always use dinghy. A toad is a little amphibian that hops. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Would sound a bit strange if we pulled a frog behind the motorhome! Imagine all the greenies up in arms. Seriously I think it simply started as RVers having a bit of fun with the word 'towed'. regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isa Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 And what's wrong with F R O G - Four Rolling On the Ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Reminds me of to, too, and two.... I still write it towd so it is unambiguously clear... in writing. RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfrank Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 My Toad's tag is "TOWD"! The MH's tag is "TOWR". Frank Kay - Co-pilot Roscoe and Maggie - Rescue Beagles "I asked God to send us a True Friend. He sent us a Beagle!" "It's never too late to have a happy childhood!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 I always use dinghy. A toad is a little amphibian that hops. Ken If the waves are big enough a dinghy hops. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budeneighe Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 My Toad's tag is "TOWD"! The MH's tag is "TOWR". Like I said, a noun. RVBuddys Journal Our progress into full-timing.Budd & Merrily ===-> SKP# 088936 Other Websites:---> Hub of all my blogsClifford - 2000 VNL64T770 :: DakotR - 1999 C40KS King of the Road :: $PRITE - 2013 Smart Passion w/cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 The word is towed, used to describe a vehicle that is towed behind another, it is a descriptive noun in this use. How you say it is your choice, or regional accent. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 When you guys get this one nailed down, take on the definition of who or what is a fulltimer for a real challenge! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I've always referred to a vehicle being towed as a "toad." LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCherry Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 We used the same term in the Field Artillery for the towed howitzers we manned and pulled with a vehicle. 2008 Ford F350 PowerStroke DRW2006 Raptor 38132007 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Classic 2010 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra ClassicStreet/Strip Harley Sportster RacebikeSFC (ret) US Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamer Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Jeep Toad Jeep when hooked up. Southwind 35P ARS KB0OU EX Submarine driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 When you guys get this one nailed down, take on the definition of who or what is a fulltimer for a real challenge! A cousin is a full-timer, they live full-time in a 1976 TT set permanently in an RV park at Ft. Myers Beach. It is legally an RV because FL requires insurance and license plates as such, even though it cannot move. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce t Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 So if a vehicle that is towed behind a motorhome is a 'toad' is a trailer towed behind a 5th wheel a tadpole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 We used to use dingy (ex coastie and all). Then brought MIL on a trip. Dingy is now fully reserved for her as a verb, noun, and name. Toad or tow'd is whatever we're dragging behind (excluding MIL who would then be a dingy). Of course the MH is called Big Bill. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 So if a vehicle that is towed behind a motorhome is a 'toad' is a trailer towed behind a 5th wheel a tadpole? Now you've done it ? Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 So, it it's toad, will I get warts handling the thing? 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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