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Amp-hours
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unit of measurement for battery capacity
- batteries
- capacity
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
Depth of discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging
- batteries
- lifespan
Camper propane tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A fuel container and supply connection serving propane appliances fitted to some camper conversions. Tank location, capacity, regulator, lines, and supported appliances are installation-specific; use the vehicle and appliance documentation for operation or service.
- camper
- appliance
- fuel-system
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