Glossary of Terms
AC ELECTRICITY - Alternating current also known as household power.
BLACK WATER - Term associated with the sewage holding tank. The toilet drains direct-
ly into this tank.
CAMPSTORE - A store that usually has bread, milk and other essentials but not fresh
meats, fruits or vegetables.
CITY WATER - A term associated with the water supply that you hook-up to when you
are at camp grounds. It is called city water because you pull water from a central source
(like in a city) and not the fresh water tank.
CURBSIDE - This refers to the side of the motor home which faces the curb when it is
parked. Often called the door side.
DC ELECTRICITY - Direct current also known as battery power.
DRY CAMPING - Camping in the motor home when there is no city water hook-up or
shore power. In other words using only the water and power that is in the motor home
and not anything from another source.
DUMP STATION - Sites where you can drain your waste (gray) and sewage (black) tanks.
In most states it is illegal to drain your tanks anywhere except at dump stations.
DUMP VALVE - Another name for the T-handle valve used to drain the sewage (black)
and waste (gray tanks).
EGRESS WINDOW - The formal name for the emergency window located in the rear of
the motor home. Egress windows can be easily identified by their red handles.
FULL HOOK-UP SITE - A campground that has city water, shore power and sewer hook-
ups or connections available.
GRAY WATER - Term associated with the waste water holding tank. Water from the sink
drains, the shower and the washer/dryer (if equipped) go into this tank.
ICC BLINK LIGHTS - This switch enables you to blink clearance lights the on motor
home. It is commonly used as a way of indicating your thanks for a courtesy shown to
you by another driver.
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