

Shorepower - AC power source to plug into at the campground Combines transportation and temporary living quarters for recreation, camping and travel. Pusher – Motorhome with the diesel engine mounted in the rear of the vehicle. Puller – Motorhome with the diesel engine mounted in the front of the vehicle. You do not have to back into or out of a pull through site. Pull-Through – Camping site that allows you to pull through when you set up and leave the area.

Gray Water Tank – Holds all the water and waste from the sink and shower drains.
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Genset - A motorhome’s electric generator Holding Tanks – There are three different holding tanks on most motor homes:īlack Water Tank – Holds all water and waste from the toilet.įresh Water Tank – Stores all of the fresh water that will be used in the sinks, shower and toilet while dry camping. You can still have electricity from the batteries or generator in your motor home and water from your fresh water holding tank.ĭinghy (or Toad) – Vehicle towed behind your motor home.ĭump Station – Facility where you can empty your black and gray water holding tanks (see holding tanks for description).Įxtended Stay Site – Park or campsite where you can stay for a longer period of time, even up to an entire season.įull Hookup – Campsite with direct connections to electricity, sewer and water amenities. Chassis – Metal frame supporting the engine and bodywork.īasement – Storage area beneath the floor of the motor home, usually accessible from the outside.īoondocking (or Dry Camping) – Camping without hooking up to any electric, sewer or water facilities.
