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Fuel tap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges
- fuel
- valve
- reserve
Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
Reserve Capacity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A lead-acid battery rating expressed in minutes under a specified discharge test. Gerry’s FAQ describes a 25-amp load at 80 °F until a 12-volt battery reaches 10.5 volts. It is neither amp-hours nor a prediction of camper runtime, which depends on actual loads, conditions and discharge limits.
- batteries
- reserve
- capacity
Parasitic load
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electrical load that continues drawing battery current when the vehicle is switched off. Gerry’s FAQ mentions clocks and other key-off equipment: some draw is intentional, while excessive draw reduces parked starting reserve. Camper appliances deliberately powered from a leisure battery should be distinguished from an unexplained starter-battery drain.
- battery
- load