Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
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Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
I personally have never named any of my cars, trucks, or vintage trailers, past or present. My wife from day 1 has been referring to our 24RB as Elsa, the lioness from Born Free. I resisted at first, but now I'm calling her Elsa as well. We both agreed to not take it to extremes, but did just order a CA vanity plate "ELSA" that will sit proudly in the born free plate frame.
So what if any name is your Born Free?
So what if any name is your Born Free?
Russ and Denise
2002 24RB
2002 24RB
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Although we usually refer to the coach as "Elsa", we also have a mascot -- a 10" high stuffed lion, who sits in one of the doghouse cup holders or on the dashboard.
He's named "Clarence" for 2 reasons: 1) because he appears to be a bit cross-eyed, and 2) because he serves to remind me of our 10'3" height -- as in "What's the clearance, Clarence?"
Sorry, we can't resist the old movie and TV lines!
He's named "Clarence" for 2 reasons: 1) because he appears to be a bit cross-eyed, and 2) because he serves to remind me of our 10'3" height -- as in "What's the clearance, Clarence?"
Sorry, we can't resist the old movie and TV lines!
Marilynn & Gerry Stoloff
Coconut Creek, FL
Former owner of 26' Mobility
Coconut Creek, FL
Former owner of 26' Mobility
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Actually, sorry, but we almost named our RV Abe, for Anything But Elsa!
We had a couple of other names based on the following song mash-up:
Born free, as free as the wind blows...
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind...
And they call the wind Mariah...
I, Joe, voted for Mariah. Lucinda voted for Bob, as in Bob Dylan who sang the middle song of the mash-up. I went along as the V10 gas engine has a growly voice, as did Bob Dylan.
We had a couple of other names based on the following song mash-up:
Born free, as free as the wind blows...
The answer my friend is blowing in the wind...
And they call the wind Mariah...
I, Joe, voted for Mariah. Lucinda voted for Bob, as in Bob Dylan who sang the middle song of the mash-up. I went along as the V10 gas engine has a growly voice, as did Bob Dylan.
Joe and Lucinda
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
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Our 2015 is Miss Kitty because she is a very pretty painted lady.
Chuck and Judy Harris
Oliver and Monty, the Cavaliers at the Rainbow Bridge; Timothy Dickens, the Cavalier puppy
2004 RSB
2015 Royal Splendor
Santana tandem bicycle
Oliver and Monty, the Cavaliers at the Rainbow Bridge; Timothy Dickens, the Cavalier puppy
2004 RSB
2015 Royal Splendor
Santana tandem bicycle
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We were thinking "Re-Born Free", but we switched temporarily to be Charles The Second. The first BF was Charlie as "Traveling with Charlie" (John Steinbeck). So the second BF is currently Charlie as well.
Oliver P Smile
2005 26ft RSB
2005 26ft RSB
Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
We named ours Priscilla, after the movie "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert".
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Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
CA/OR border
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
CA/OR border
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Shilohdad and I had an email exchange and he said he had considered calling his BF a Kumquat. The closest I have come to naming mine is Damnit when something goes wrong.
Dallas Baillio
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
Our Florida license plate number includes the letters PAW. So we named the coach "LionPaw". The lion keeps its eyes looking forward on the overhead cone and defends the coach on the back panel.
Ben Ward
2005 26 RSB, Diesel
RV Name: Lion PAW
2005 26 RSB, Diesel
RV Name: Lion PAW
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I named my E250 Coachman "Paladin" because he's a true soldier of fortune. He's fast, agile and goes anywhere he's needed. We haven't named the 32RQ yet, but I'm thinking about naming her "Serenity." She's about the size of a Firefly-class ship, and she definitely boasts a "gravity-drive." <huge grin>
'06 Born Free 32 RQ Kodiak Chassis
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
(Former: '01 Born Free 23 RK)
Dinghy: '16 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar.
Traveling with Sir Winston and Lady Rae (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels)
Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
Roger H reminded me of when we owned a Roadtrek, basically a VERY overgrown van. One of the Roadtrek owners named his Vinnie, as in Vincent Van Go. Arrrgghh, that was perfect!
Joe and Lucinda
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
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We have a 2013 F450 BF diesel with Hickory wood cabinetry. We named it Hickory Hut. We have added decals on both sides in the rear, where others have the model name Born Free chose. (i.e. Majestic, Splendor etc)
Also we do not use the name in conversation. Sometimes we call it the name our 4 year old granddaughter gave it. Grandpas Bus
Also we do not use the name in conversation. Sometimes we call it the name our 4 year old granddaughter gave it. Grandpas Bus
Tom & Helga Schmidt
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Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
We agree - it is usually our secret name for what is otherwise referred to as our small motorhome in non rv company.
Chuck and Judy Harris
Oliver and Monty, the Cavaliers at the Rainbow Bridge; Timothy Dickens, the Cavalier puppy
2004 RSB
2015 Royal Splendor
Santana tandem bicycle
Oliver and Monty, the Cavaliers at the Rainbow Bridge; Timothy Dickens, the Cavalier puppy
2004 RSB
2015 Royal Splendor
Santana tandem bicycle
Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
We just cal ours "The buggy". We know better than to call it a rig.....
Caryl & Tom Dowell
Sequim, WA
2015 Splendor (27 RSB)
Prior coach 2008 24RB
Sequim, WA
2015 Splendor (27 RSB)
Prior coach 2008 24RB
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We call our 1991, Kimba, from the cartoon of the same name that I watched as a kid. We did order custom plates that say Kimba4, plain Kimba was already taken! The cartoon character Kimba was a white lion, so it made sense to me! Reni
Re: Do you have a pet name for your Born Free?
Of course it is not a rig. Taking a cue from Alfred E. Kahn, it is a kumquat. Google it.
Joe and Lucinda
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB