| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4×4 | four-wheel-drive system |
| 2. | alignment | adjustment of wheel angles |
| 3. | alternator | engine-driven battery charger |
| 4. | awning | fold-out shade attached to van |
| 5. | battery | stored electrical power source |
| 6. | bed platform | raised base supporting a mattress |
| 7. | blackwater | toilet waste water |
| 8. | BLM land | public land often open to camping |
| 9. | boondocking | camping without hookups or facilities |
| 10. | buildout | interior conversion of a van |
| 11. | bulkhead | partition behind front seats |
| 12. | bunk | built-in sleeping berth |
| 13. | cab | front driving area of vehicle |
| 14. | campervan | van equipped for living and travel |
| 15. | campsite | place set up for camping |
| 16. | cassette toilet | portable toilet with removable tank |
| 17. | cell booster | device improving mobile signal |
| 18. | clearance | space between vehicle and ground |
| 19. | composting toilet | toilet that separates and composts waste |
| 20. | conversion | vehicle turned into living space |
| 21. | dashboard | panel with vehicle controls and gauges |
| 22. | dehumidifier | device removing moisture from air |
| 23. | diesel heater | fuel heater for cabin warmth |
| 24. | dinette | small dining and seating area |
| 25. | dispersed camping | camping outside developed campgrounds |
| 26. | domicile | legal home address |
| 27. | dump station | place to empty waste tanks |
| 28. | faucet | tap delivering water |
| 29. | fire ban | temporary prohibition on open fires |
| 30. | flashlight | portable handheld light |
| 31. | flooring | finished floor surface inside |
| 32. | freshwater | clean water for use |
| 33. | fridge | small refrigerator |
| 34. | full-time | living in the van always |
| 35. | galley | compact kitchen area |
| 36. | GPS | satellite-based navigation system |
| 37. | greywater | wastewater from sink or shower |
| 38. | GVWR | maximum safe loaded vehicle weight |
| 39. | gym | place for exercise and showers |
| 40. | headlamp | front light on a vehicle |
| 41. | headliner | interior material on the ceiling |
| 42. | high-roof | van with extra interior height |
| 43. | hookup | connection to power, water, or sewer |
| 44. | hotspot | phone or device sharing internet |
| 45. | insulation | material reducing heat transfer |
| 46. | insurance | financial protection for losses |
| 47. | inverter | device converting DC to AC |
| 48. | itinerary | planned route and schedule |
| 49. | jack | tool for lifting a vehicle |
| 50. | jerrycan | portable fuel or water container |
| 51. | jump-start | starting battery using another source |
| 52. | laundromat | place with coin-operated washers |
| 53. | leave no trace | minimize impact on places visited |
| 54. | leveling blocks | blocks used to level vehicle |
| 55. | low-roof | van with lower standing height |
| 56. | lug wrench | tool for loosening wheel nuts |
| 57. | mail forwarding | service sending mail to you |
| 58. | mileage | distance traveled or fuel efficiency |
| 59. | MPG | miles per gallon efficiency |
| 60. | multitool | compact tool with many functions |
| 61. | national forest | federal forest land for recreation |
| 62. | nomad | person living while constantly traveling |
| 63. | odometer | gauge showing total distance traveled |
| 64. | off-grid | not using public utilities |
| 65. | oil change | replacement of engine oil |
| 66. | pack out | carry all trash away |
| 67. | part-time | living in the van sometimes |
| 68. | payload | weight a vehicle can carry |
| 69. | permit | official permission to stay or park |
| 70. | propane | gas fuel for cooking or heat |
| 71. | range | distance possible before refueling |
| 72. | registration | official vehicle enrollment record |
| 73. | remote work | job done away from office |
| 74. | reservation | booked campsite or parking spot |
| 75. | rest area | roadside stop for travelers |
| 76. | roadtrip | journey mainly by road |
| 77. | roof vent | ceiling vent for airflow |
| 78. | route | planned path of travel |
| 79. | shore power | external electrical power source |
| 80. | sink | basin for washing or dishes |
| 81. | skylight | window set into the roof |
| 82. | spare tire | extra tire for emergencies |
| 83. | state park | state-managed recreation area |
| 84. | stealth camping | overnight parking without drawing attention |
| 85. | stove | appliance for cooking food |
| 86. | swivel seat | seat that rotates around |
| 87. | taillight | rear light on a vehicle |
| 88. | tire pressure | amount of air in tires |
| 89. | traction boards | boards helping tires gain grip |
| 90. | transmission | system transferring engine power |
| 91. | turn signal | blinking light showing direction |
| 92. | ventilation | movement of fresh air through van |
| 93. | water pump | pump moving water from tank |
| 94. | water tank | container storing water |
| 95. | waypoint | saved navigation location |
| 96. | wheel well | arched space over a wheel |
| 97. | wheelbase | distance between front and rear axles |
| 98. | window cover | covering for privacy and shade |
| 99. | windshield | front window of a vehicle |
| 100. | wiper fluid | liquid cleaning the windshield |