Every part of an RV

Hitch coupler

Also called coupler, ball coupler, A-frame coupler

Clamps the trailer tongue onto the hitch ball.

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Tongue jack

Also called trailer jack, A-frame jack, electric tongue jack, power jack

Raises and lowers the tongue so the trailer can be hitched and levelled.

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Stabilizer jacks

Also called scissor jacks, stabilisers, stabilizing jacks

Hold the trailer steady once it is parked, they do not lift it.

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Leveling jacks (hydraulic)

Also called hydraulic levelers, HWH jacks, level-up system, jacks down light

Lift and level a motorhome on its own suspension.

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Weight-distribution hitch

Also called WD hitch, equalizer hitch, load leveling hitch

Moves tongue weight forward onto the tow vehicle's front axle.

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Sway control

Also called sway bar, anti-sway, friction sway control

Resists trailer sway from wind and passing trucks.

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Safety chains

Also called breakaway chains

Catch the trailer if the coupler fails.

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Breakaway switch

Also called breakaway cable, breakaway kit

Applies the trailer brakes if it separates from the tow vehicle.

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Trailer brakes

Also called electric brakes, surge brakes, brake assembly

Slow and stop the trailer itself.

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Brake controller

Also called trailer brake controller, proportional controller

Tells the trailer brakes how hard to apply.

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Axle

Also called trailer axle, torsion axle, spring axle

Carries the weight and holds the wheels.

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Leaf springs and shackles

Also called suspension, equalizer, shackle kit, wet bolt kit

Spring the trailer over bumps.

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Wheel bearings

Also called bearings, races, grease seals, bearing buddy

Let the wheel spin freely on the spindle.

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Tires

Also called ST tires, load range, speed rating

Carry the load and absorb the road.

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Tire pressure monitoring

Also called TPMS, tire sensors, pressure monitor

Warns before a tire fails.

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Lug nuts and torque

Also called wheel torque, lug pattern

Hold the wheel on.

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Fifth-wheel landing gear

Also called front jacks, landing legs, electric landing gear

Raise and lower the front of a fifth wheel to hitch it.

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Kingpin and fifth-wheel hitch

Also called kingpin box, fifth wheel hitch, slider hitch

Connects a fifth wheel to the truck bed.

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Toad setup

Also called dinghy tow, tow bar, baseplate, flat tow

Lets a motorhome pull a car with four wheels down.

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Air suspension and helper springs

Also called air bags, sumo springs, helper springs

Carry heavy loads without squatting.

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Wheel chocks and jack pads

Also called chocks, leveling blocks, jack pad, stabilizer pad

Stops the trailer rolling and keeps a jack off soft ground.

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Tire chains

Also called snow chains, cable chains, traction devices

Gets you over a pass in a chain-control area.

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Shore power cord

Also called power cord, shore cord, 30 amp cord, 50 amp cord

Brings park power into the coach.

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Shore power inlet

Also called power inlet, twist lock inlet, receptacle

Where the cord meets the coach.

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Surge protector and EMS

Also called EMS, surge guard, electrical management

Shields the coach from bad park power.

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Transfer switch

Also called ATS, automatic transfer switch

Chooses between shore power and generator.

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Breaker panel and 120V breakers

Also called distribution panel, main breaker, GFCI breaker

Protects the circuits inside the coach.

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Converter and charger

Also called converter, battery charger, power center, WFCO, Progressive Dynamics

Turns 120 volts into 12 volts and charges the house battery.

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Inverter

Also called inverter, pure sine, modified sine

Makes 120 volts from the batteries for off grid use.

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Inverter charger

Also called inverter/charger, Xantrex, Magnum

Combines inverting and charging in one unit.

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House battery

Also called coach battery, deep cycle, AGM, LiFePO4, lithium

Stores power for everything that runs without shore power.

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Battery disconnect

Also called kill switch, battery switch, isolator switch

Cuts the house battery from the coach.

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Battery monitor and shunt

Also called shunt, battery monitor, state of charge

Tells you what is really left in the bank.

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Solar panels

Also called solar, PV panels

Charge the batteries from the sun.

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Solar charge controller

Also called MPPT, PWM controller, solar controller

Manages what the panels send to the batteries.

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Fuses

Also called blade fuse, ANL fuse, class T, 12 volt fuse, inline fuse

Protect every 12 volt circuit.

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12 volt outlets and USB

Also called cigarette outlet, USB port, 12v socket

Power small devices from the coach battery.

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120 volt outlets and GFCI

Also called receptacles, GFCI outlet, outlet not working

Run household appliances on shore or generator power.

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Light fixtures and LEDs

Also called 12 volt lights, LED lights, dome lights, porch light

Light the inside and outside.

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Wiring harness and connectors

Also called 12 volt wiring, wire nuts, scotchloks, junction box

Carry power and signals through the coach.

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Generator

Also called onan, genset, built in generator

Makes its own power when there is no pedestal.

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Control and monitor panel

Also called monitor panel, control panel, touch panel

Shows tank levels, battery, and runs systems.

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Portable generator

Also called inverter generator, Honda eu2200, Firman, Westinghouse

Power away from a pedestal without running the coach generator.

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Battery combiner and ACR

Also called ACR, automatic charging relay, battery separator, combiner

Lets the alternator charge both banks without linking them when parked.

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Cell and wifi booster

Also called cell booster, weboost, wifi booster, antenna

Pulls a usable signal where there is barely one.

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Fresh water tank

Also called potable tank, holding tank fresh

Stores drinking and washing water on board.

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Gravity fill and city water inlet

Also called gravity fill, city water connection, fresh water inlet

Two ways to put water in the tank or run off park pressure.

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Water pressure regulator

Also called pressure regulator, inline regulator

Protects the plumbing from park pressure that is too high.

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Inline water filter

Also called water filter, sediment filter, carbon filter

Takes sediment and taste out of park water.

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Water pump

Also called 12 volt pump, demand pump, Shurflo, Remco

Pressurises the system from the fresh tank.

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Pump strainer and check valve

Also called strainer, inlet filter, check valve

Keeps debris out of the pump and stops backflow.

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Accumulator tank

Also called pressure tank, accumulator

Smooths the pump's cycling.

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PEX lines and fittings

Also called pex, sharkbite, crimp rings, water lines

Carry water through the coach.

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Low point drains

Also called drain valves, low point drain

Empty the lines for winter.

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Water heater (tank)

Also called Atwood, Suburban, 6 gallon, 10 gallon

Heats water for taps and shower.

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Water heater (tankless)

Also called on demand, Truma AquaGo, Girard, Fogatti

Heats water as it flows.

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Water heater anode rod

Also called anode, sacrificial anode

Sacrifices itself to protect the tank.

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Water heater bypass

Also called bypass kit, winterizing bypass, three way valve

Lets you winterise without filling the heater.

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Faucets and shower mixer

Also called kitchen faucet, bath faucet, shower valve

Deliver hot and cold water.

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Shower pan and drain

Also called shower drain, shower pan, grey tank drain

Drains the shower to the grey tank.

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Outside shower

Also called exterior shower, utility shower

Rinse gear and pets outside.

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Water system winterising

Also called antifreeze, blow out, winterize

Protects the plumbing from freezing.

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Water softener and filtration

Also called water softener, onboard filter, portable softener

Takes hardness and taste out of park water.

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Toilet (gravity)

Also called rv toilet, foot flush toilet, Aqua-Magic, SeaLand

Flushes into the black tank.

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Toilet (vacuum or macerator)

Also called vacuum toilet, macerating toilet, VacuFlush

Flushes with a vacuum or grinds waste to a tank remote from the toilet.

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Toilet (composting)

Also called composting toilet, Nature's Head, Air Head

Separates solids from liquid and composts, no black tank.

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Cassette toilet

Also called cassette, porta potti

A removable tank you carry to a dump point.

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Black tank

Also called holding tank, waste tank

Holds toilet waste.

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Grey tank

Also called grey water tank, galley tank

Holds sink and shower water.

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Gate valves

Also called dump valves, black valve, grey valve, T handle

Let the tanks empty into the sewer hose.

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Cable-operated valves

Also called cable valve, remote dump valve

Lets a valve be operated from a compartment away from the tank.

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Electric dump valves

Also called E-Valve, electric valve, auto dump

Dumps at the push of a switch.

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Sewer hose and fittings

Also called stinky slinky, sewer hose, bayonet fitting

Carries waste from the valve to the dump point.

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Macerator pump

Also called macerator, sewage pump

Grinds and pumps waste through a small hose.

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Tank flush and rinsing

Also called black tank flush, tank rinser, San-T-Flush

Rinses the black tank after dumping.

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Tank level sensors

Also called tank sensors, level gauges, probes

Tell you how full the tanks are.

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Holding tank treatment

Also called tank chemicals, digester, enzyme treatment

Breaks down waste and controls odour.

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Vent stack and air admittance valve

Also called tank vent, AAV, Studor vent, cheater valve

Lets air in so tanks drain and smells go out the roof.

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P-traps and drains

Also called p trap, sink drain, shower trap

Keeps sewer gas out of the living space.

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Furnace

Also called rv furnace, Suburban NT, Atwood, Hydro Flame

Burns propane to heat the coach through ducts.

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Furnace sail switch

Also called sail switch, air proving switch

Proves the blower is moving air before the burner lights.

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Furnace control board and igniter

Also called control board, Dinosaur board, igniter

Runs the ignition sequence and flame sensing.

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Furnace ducting and floor registers

Also called floor vents, registers, heat ducts, duct hose

Carries heated air from the furnace to the rooms.

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Rooftop air conditioner

Also called rv ac, air conditioner, Coleman Mach, Dometic Brisk, Penguin

Cools the coach from the roof.

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Air conditioner capacitor

Also called start capacitor, run capacitor, hard start

Gives the compressor the jolt it needs to start.

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Air conditioner gasket and shroud

Also called ac gasket, roof gasket, ac cover, shroud

Seals the roof opening and protects the unit.

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Air conditioner condensate drain

Also called ac drain, condensate, drip pan

Carries condensation off the roof.

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Heat pump and heat strip

Also called heat pump, heat strip, reverse cycle

Heats as well as cools, down to a temperature limit.

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Thermostat

Also called rv thermostat, wall thermostat, Coleman thermostat, digital thermostat

Tells the furnace and AC when to run.

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Roof vent fan

Also called Fantastic Fan, Maxxair, ceiling fan, power vent

Pulls hot air out of the coach.

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Ceiling vents and hatch

Also called roof vent, vent lid, escape hatch

Ventilation and an emergency exit.

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Portable and auxiliary heat

Also called space heater, electric heater, fireplace heater, buddy heater

Adds heat where the furnace cannot reach.

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Dehumidifier and ventilation

Also called dehumidifier, moisture control, damp rid

Keeps condensation and mould down.

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Roof membrane

Also called EPDM, TPO, rubber roof, filon

The waterproof skin over everything.

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Roof sealant and lap sealant

Also called Dicor, self leveling sealant, lap sealant, alpha systems

Seals every penetration on the roof.

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Roof coating

Also called rv roof coating, roof paint, henry's tropi-cool

Renews an aged roof.

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Skylight

Also called roof skylight, shower skylight, dome

Lets light into the shower or ceiling.

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Slide-out and mechanism

Also called slide room, slide out, Lippert slide

Extends the living space.

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Slide seals and wipers

Also called slide seal, wiper seal, bulb seal

Keep water and wind out of the slide opening.

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Slide topper awning

Also called slide topper, slide awning, carefree topper

Keeps leaves and rain off the slide roof.

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Windows

Also called framed window, frameless window, exit window, window seal

Light, view and ventilation.

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Window shades and blinds

Also called day night shades, roller shade, mini blinds

Privacy and light control.

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Entry door and lock

Also called rv door, entry door, door latch, deadbolt

The way in and out.

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Door and window seals

Also called weatherstrip, door gasket, foam seal

Keep water and drafts out.

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Baggage and bay doors

Also called storage door, compartment door, latch

Access to the basement and storage.

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Body panels and siding

Also called filon, fiberglass siding, aluminum siding, sidewall

The coach's skin.

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Decals and graphics

Also called rv decals, graphics, stripes

The coach's look.

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Underbelly and coroplast

Also called underbelly, coroplast, belly pan, insulation

Protects tanks and wiring from road debris.

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Fender skirts and trim

Also called fender skirt, wheel trim, molding

Covers the wheel openings and edges.

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Bumper and rear rack

Also called rear bumper, bumper hitch, bike rack

The back end, and often a second hitch.

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Entry steps

Also called rv steps, folding steps, electric steps, step above

Getting in and out safely.

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Awning

Also called patio awning, Dometic awning, Carefree, manual awning

Shade outside the door.

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Awning accessories

Also called awning shade, sun blocker, awning tie down

Extend the awning's usefulness.

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Ladder and roof access

Also called rv ladder, roof ladder

Gets you onto the roof.

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Exterior lighting

Also called porch light, marker lights, tail lights, brake lights, clearance lights

Visibility and legal lighting.

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Backup and side cameras

Also called backup camera, rear view camera, observation camera

Sees behind and beside a long vehicle.

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Bike and kayak carriers

Also called bike rack, kayak rack, hitch rack, roof rack

Carries toys outside.

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Roof cargo and ladders

Also called roof rack, cargo carrier, ladder rack

Adds storage on the roof.

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Refrigerator (absorption)

Also called rv fridge, Norcold, Dometic absorption, two way fridge

Cools with heat and ammonia, running on propane or 120 volts.

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Refrigerator (compressor or 12V)

Also called compressor fridge, 12 volt fridge, Everchill, Unique

Cools with a compressor, no propane needed.

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Refrigerator venting and fans

Also called fridge vent, roof vent fridge, fridge fan

Moves heat away from the coil.

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Cooktop and oven

Also called rv stove, range, Greystone, Atwood stove

Cooks with propane.

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Microwave and convection

Also called rv microwave, convection microwave, Greystone microwave

Heats and sometimes bakes.

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Range hood and vent

Also called range hood, stove vent, exhaust fan

Pulls cooking fumes out.

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Washer and dryer

Also called rv washer, washer dryer combo, Splendide

Laundry on board.

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Water dispenser and ice maker

Also called ice maker, water dispenser, fridge water line

Cold water and ice without opening the fridge.

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Furniture and seating

Also called dinette, sofa, recliner, captain chairs

Somewhere to sit and sleep.

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Bed and mattress

Also called rv mattress, short queen, bunk, murphy bed

Sleeping.

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Cabinets, drawers and latches

Also called cabinet latch, drawer slide, gas strut

Storage that stays shut while driving.

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Flooring and subfloor

Also called vinyl flooring, carpet, soft floor, subfloor

The floor you walk on.

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TV and entertainment

Also called rv tv, sound system, antenna, satellite, wifi

Entertainment and connectivity.

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Central vacuum and cleaning

Also called central vac, vacuum

Cleaning without hauling a vacuum.

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Grill and outdoor cooking

Also called rv grill, BBQ, Camp Chef, Weber Q, portable grill

Cooks outside off the coach's propane or its own bottle.

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Fire extinguisher

Also called rv fire extinguisher, dry chemical, foam

The first response to a galley or engine fire.

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Engine and drivetrain

Also called gas engine, diesel pusher, cummins, v10, transmission

Moves the coach.

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Cooling system

Also called radiator, coolant, fan clutch, charge air cooler

Keeps the engine at temperature.

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Belts, hoses and filters

Also called serpentine belt, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter

Routine parts that stop you if neglected.

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Emissions and DEF

Also called DEF, DPF, regen, EGR, check engine

Meets emissions rules on modern diesels.

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Chassis brakes

Also called air brakes, hydraulic brakes, brake chambers, slack adjusters

Stop a heavy vehicle.

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Air system (compressor, dryer, governor)

Also called air compressor, air dryer, governor, air tanks

Supplies air for brakes and suspension.

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Steering and alignment

Also called alignment, kingpins, tie rod, steering stabiliser, wander

Keeps a heavy coach going straight.

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Suspension and shocks

Also called shocks, springs, air bags, sway bar, track bar

Carries the house without bouncing.

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Alternator and starter

Also called alternator, starter, charging system

Starts the engine and charges the chassis battery.

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Chassis battery and isolator

Also called starting battery, chassis battery, battery isolator, boost switch

Starts the engine and is meant to be kept separate from the house bank.

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Dash air conditioning

Also called dash ac, engine ac, evaporator

Cools the cab while driving.

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Exhaust and turbo

Also called exhaust, turbo, wastegate, exhaust brake, jake brake

Gets the gases out and helps slow the coach.

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Fuel system

Also called fuel pump, lift pump, fuel filter, fuel gauge

Delivers fuel.

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Wheels, tyres and TPMS

Also called aluminium wheels, tyre pressure, load range, tpms

Carry the load at highway speed.

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Propane tank

Also called LP tank, ASME tank, DOT cylinder, 20 lb tank

Holds the gas the appliances burn.

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Propane regulator

Also called two stage regulator, rv regulator, auto changeover

Drops tank pressure to what the appliances need.

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Auto changeover and pigtail hoses

Also called changeover valve, pigtail, soft nose hose, acme nut

Switches and feeds from two tanks.

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Propane supply lines and fittings

Also called copper line, flare fitting, gas line, rubber hose

Carries gas to each appliance.

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Propane shutoff valve

Also called tank valve, service valve, manual shutoff

Isolates the gas.

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Propane leak detector

Also called LP detector, propane alarm, gas alarm

Warns of a leak inside the coach.

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Propane tank gauge and monitor

Also called tank gauge, LP level, sonar gauge, mopeka

Tells you how much gas is left.

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Propane refill and exchange

Also called refill, exchange tank, bulk fill

Getting more gas.

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Extend-a-stay and external supply

Also called extend a stay, portable tank kit, stay longer

Runs the coach from an external tank.

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