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drainage pipe
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pipe that allows water to drain from the refrigerator
- pipe
- drainage
Drain Valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system
- ac
- vanagon
oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
Camper sink drain
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The drain pipe and outlet that carry used sink water out of the camper sink. Some vintage camper layouts discharge through an open outlet rather than a grey-water tank, so the installed arrangement should be checked on the vehicle.
- camper
- water-system
- plumbing
Fresh-water tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
An onboard tank that stores water for a camper's sink supply. Capacity, location, filler, vent, and drain differ by conversion; it is not necessarily a potable-water-rated tank unless the specific installation is documented as such.
- camper
- water-system
- interior
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
Deep Cycle Battery
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A battery designed for repeated, prolonged discharge and recharge, rather than chiefly for the brief high current used to start an engine. In camper discussions this distinction helps explain a leisure battery’s role. “Deep-cycle” is a duty description, not permission to drain any battery completely; chemistry and manufacturer limits still matter.
- battery
- type