Last month we published a gaggle of responses that showed FMCA members’ lighter side. We’ve opted to share more responses this month, which answered the question: Do you have a humorous license plate for your motorhome or towed vehicle?
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Shortly after we were married 46 years ago, we determined that we liked the traveling lifestyle. For as long as our kids can remember, they have known that we would be hard to find once they grew up and left the nest. So, naturally, when we purchased our first motorhome, it was only large enough to handle the two of us – thus our license plate “TWOOFUS,” or as we pronounce it, “Toofus.” The license plate and the name have gone with us to our current, larger full-timing motorhome, but there’s still only room for the two of us.
Jon and Sharon Hubbell, F308524
Olympia, Washington
Our primary residence is in Kona, Hawai’i, but we spend five to six months a year traveling the mainland in our Monaco motorhome. Our Hawai’i license plates generate a lot of questions everywhere we go. Our motorhome’s plate is CNIC RD, because we try to travel secondary scenic roads as much as possible. We also sell our own Kona coffee while on the road, and our toad has the Hawai’i plate JOE2GO.
Randie and Shawn Farish, F388653
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Since my wife and I love to go, we thought the Jeep Liberty that we tow behind our motorhome should have a license plate that reflects just that. Our license plate is “US2LV2GO.”
Phillip Cagle, F375369
Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Several years ago Joe and I took a personality quiz that declared me a golden retriever and him a bear, but when we got together, we were like otters. Let’s go play! Now our golf cart has a license plate-style picture of two otters swimming on their backs; our Toyota Avalon’s license plate is “OTTERS1”; the Chevrolet Avalanche’s plate is “OTTERS2”; and the plate on our Alpine Coach is “OTTER SR,” because he’s the big daddy of them all!
Joe Lenberg and Jean Gunderson, F388264
Yakima, Washington
Although the license plate on our 2003 Allegro Bus is not intended to be humorous, it does reflect the spirit of RVing: “ADVTURE.”
Dick and Linda Merryman, F359578
Pahrump, Nevada
The license plate on our towed car is “POPSRORO.” Our grandsons got the idea and gave us the special plate for our anniversary last year. The plate comes from the boys calling me “Pops” and our youngest grandson calling Grandma Rosie “Roro.” We love it and enjoy telling the story of how we got the plate.
Steve and Rosie Pagana, F244459
Rochester, New York
Our coach has Florida plate “N FRONT,” and our towed vehicle has the plate “N BACK.” Of course, it only works when the two vehicles are hitched or parked next to each other.
Ron and Susan Wilson, F269414
Clearwater Beach, Florida
The “D CONDO” plate on our motorhome stands for “The Condo” or “Diesel Condo.” This is in response to our friends who have fixed condos in Southern locations. Ours is movable. The “DCABOOS” plate is for the towed vehicle and stands for “The Caboose.” We have had a lot of fun with them, and they are always a conversation starter.
Ron Kellam, F327482
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I’ve always loved traveling in my 2003 Pace Arrow “BRUISER,” and behind it is the PT Cruiser “PT CRUZ.” So wherever I go, it’s the Bruiser and the Cruiser.
Ted Holland, F366545
Onalaska, Texas
We have an American Eagle motorhome, and the license plate is “AM EAGLE.” Our towed car has the license plate “EAGLET.” We’ve received lots of comments and chuckles about them.
Jerry and Joan Eaton, F191630
Helena, Montana
On the towed vehicle we have the license plate “PUSHIN 1.” And on our RV, the plate reads “PULLIN 2.” By the way, our motorhome is named “Homer,” because it’s our “home away from home.”
John and Peggy Tanges, F147134
Ormond Beach, Florida
For more than 30 years, we have had Abyssinian cats as pets. The “Aby” is known as the “little lion cat” in the cat world. Many years ago we had personal license plates made for our two everyday vehicles that read “ABYCAT” and “ABYKAT.” In 2003 our Safari Trek came to live with us. The mural on the rear cap was the head of a beautiful male lion. It took only a moment to realize that Leo’s license plate had to be “ALFACAT.”
Dave and Janet Minsberg, F338436
Las Vegas, Nevada
Our motorhome has the license plate “2 HO BOZ,” and the frame around it says “Low Income Housing.” We get a lot of great looks as we travel down the road. While we are camped at our local state park, Kickapoo, we also have a mailbox that we place at the campsite, which produces a lot of comments as well, such as, “Do you get mail?” The answer is yes; people will put notes or other things in it just for the fun of it. This is what camping is all about “” having fun. And we do.
Mike and Barb Schull, F393639
Tilton, Illinois
We have been RVing since 1984. We have had the same license plate on all four of our coaches. “PLAYHSE” is currently on our Foretravel. It gets a lot of attention wherever we travel. Our towed vehicle has “CABOOSE” as its personalized license plate.
Dennis and Carol Ogle, F145670
East Helena, Montana
Our license plate is “R V.” In 2007 our longtime Class A motor coach plate had to be replaced (the state of Michigan was phasing out that series of plate). We thought long and hard about what new plate we wanted for our rig. Both of us thought of the Robin Williams movie RV. So we applied for the plate. First of all, it’s easy to remember, and when the check-in person asks for our plate number, it gets their attention. Second, when we mention the movie, people just smile. Any long-term RVer can relate to his travel experiences.
David and Donna Martin, F347730
Ionia, Michigan
Back in the early 1970s, my husband was a Connecticut State Trooper, attached to the Special Services Unit. One of his responsibilities was to inspect the troops across Connecticut. His radio call number was “IS3.” When his unmarked police car was spotted at 5:00 a.m. heading out on the highways and byways of Connecticut, the radio airways began humming with the message “IS3 is coming,” and every trooper who would be located in his direction of travel went on high alert. For old times’ sake, the registration on our Beaver Contessa is “CSPIS3” (Connecticut State Police IS3).
Gerd Eva and John Fagerholm, F94915
Port Charlotte, Florida
Our 2005 Pontiac Vibe just had to have this plate. We receive a lot of comments. The spelling is just a touch off, but if you say the words fast enough, you get it: “RATOR.”
Mike and Joan Ryan, F321106
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Future questions:
1. What is your motorhome’s best feature (looks, livability, a special component, etc.)?
2. Name your favorite amenities at campgrounds and RV resorts.
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