Question 1

Three-way refrigerator

Accepted Answer

An RV appliance that can run on propane, 12-volt DC or 120-volt AC.

Question 2

Black water tank

Accepted Answer

Holds waste water and material from the toilet.

Question 3

Grey water tank

Accepted Answer

Holds waste water from the sinks and showers.

Question 4

Converter

Accepted Answer

Changes 120-volt AC power to 12-volt DC power for use in the RV.

Question 5

Inverter

Accepted Answer

Changes 12-volt DC power into 120-volt AC power.

Question 6

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowable total weight of an RV.

Question 7

Hitch Weight

Accepted Answer

The amount of weight pressing down on the vehicle's hitch when the RV is fully loaded.

Question 8

Leveling Jacks

Accepted Answer

Mechanical devices used to stabilize and level the RV.

Question 9

Slide-out

Accepted Answer

A portion of the RV that can extend to create more interior space.

Question 10

Dry Weight

Accepted Answer

The weight of the RV without any passengers, cargo, fluids, or additional accessories.

Question 11

Brake Controller

Accepted Answer

An electronic device that manages the electric brake system in the trailer.

Question 12

Equalizing Hitch

Accepted Answer

A hitch that distributes part of the tongue weight to all axles of the tow vehicle and trailer.

Question 13

Dual Battery System

Accepted Answer

Two batteries connected together to extend the life of the batteries.

Question 14

Full-timer

Accepted Answer

A person who lives in their RV full-time.

Question 15

Holding Tanks

Accepted Answer

Tanks where grey and black water are stored until they can be dumped.

Question 16

Shore Power

Accepted Answer

The power that an RV gets from an outside electrical source.

Question 17

Tow Rating

Accepted Answer

The maximum weight that a vehicle can tow.

Question 18

Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

Accepted Answer

The maximum allowable combined mass of a towing road vehicle, passengers, cargo in the tow vehicle, plus the mass of the trailer and cargo in the trailer.

Question 19

Wheelbase

Accepted Answer

The distance between the center of the front and rear wheels.

Question 20

Macerator Pump

Accepted Answer

A pump that grinds waste into a slurry before pumping it out.

Question 21

Wet Bath

Accepted Answer

An RV bathroom where the shower, toilet, and sink are all in one waterproof space.

Question 22

Dry Bath

Accepted Answer

An RV bathroom where the shower is separate from the rest of the bathroom.

Question 23

Solar Charger

Accepted Answer

A device that uses sunlight to generate electricity for the RV batteries.

Question 24

Deep Cycle Battery

Accepted Answer

A type of battery designed to be discharged and recharged many times.

Question 25

Surge Protector

Accepted Answer

A device that protects the RV's electrical system from voltage spikes.

Question 26

Tongue Weight

Accepted Answer

The weight with which the trailer presses down on the tow vehicle's hitch.

Question 27

Sway Control

Accepted Answer

A device used to prevent the trailer from swaying side to side.

Question 28

Toy Hauler

Accepted Answer

An RV designed to carry toys such as dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.

Question 29

Transfer Switch

Accepted Answer

A device that switches the power source between shore power and the generator.

Question 30

Winegard

Accepted Answer

A common brand of TV antenna found on RVs.

Question 31

Fifth Wheel

Accepted Answer

A type of RV that is towed by a truck using a special hitch in the truck bed.

Question 32

Dinghy

Accepted Answer

A vehicle towed behind an RV.

Question 33

Basement

Accepted Answer

The storage area below the floor of the RV, accessible from the outside.

Question 34

Tag Axle

Accepted Answer

An extra axle located behind the drive axle and used to support extra weight.

Question 35

Overdrive

Accepted Answer

A gear setting that reduces the engine speed, which improves fuel economy and reduces engine

Question 36

Pop-Up Camper

Accepted Answer

A type of lightweight RV that can be collapsed for easy storage and transport.

Question 37

Class A Motorhome

Accepted Answer

A motorhome built on a specially designed motor vehicle chassis.

Question 38

Class B Motorhome

Accepted Answer

Also known as a camping van conversion. These are built within the dimensions of a van, but with a raised roof.

Question 39

Class C Motorhome

Accepted Answer

A motorhome built on a van frame with a wider body section attached to the original cab.

Question 40

Dually

Accepted Answer

A pickup truck, or light-duty tow vehicle, with four tires on one rear axle.

Question 41

Rubber Roof (EPDM)

Accepted Answer

A type of roof material used on RVs that is lightweight and flexible.

Question 42

Fiberglass Roof

Accepted Answer

A type of roof material used on RVs that is durable and requires less maintenance than rubber roofs.

Red Seal Exam Flashcards: Advanced Terms for Recreation Vehicle Service Technicians