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GLOSSARY
Layout
This is the interior design and details where
furniture units are placed in relation to each
other.
Leisure Battery
This supplies the power for the caravan electrical
systems and is sometimes called an auxiliary
battery.
Levelling
The process of ensuring that a caravan is level
when sited on a pitch. It is important for comfort
and also to ensure the correct functioning of the
fridge and water systems.
LPG
Liquid Petroleum Gas, i.e. butane or propane.
Mains Hook-Up
This is a campsite facility where you can plug into
a mains electricity supply.
Maximum Hitch Height
The maximum height at which the hitch should
be connected to a towing vehicle
Maximum Permissible Towing Weight
This is the maximum weight that the towing
vehicle is allowed to tow.
Maximum User Payload
This is the maximum payload available for the
user including essential habitational equipment.
MIRO - Mass In Running Order
Weight of the caravan equipped to the
manufacturer’s standard specification. Therefore
the condition in which it leaves the factory. Note
that this does not include any part of the user
payload, including the essential habitation
equipment.
MTPLM - Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass
The technical maximum permissible laden weight
of the caravan, this must not be exceeded.
National Caravan Council
The only trade association representing
manufacturers, retailers and suppliers within the
caravan industry.
Nose weight
The weight exerted on the tow bar. Special scales
are available from accessory shops for measuring
this weight.
Number Plate
Caravans must display a legal number plate
showing the same registration mark as their
towing vehicle.
Optional Equipment Payload
The payload required for equipment to enable
the caravan to be used for habitation purposes.
Outfit
The caravan and its towing vehicle considered as
a unit.
Owners’ Club
This is a group of people who usually own the
same brand of caravan and enjoy meeting up for
rallies.
Payload
The amount you can put into a caravan.
Specifically the difference between the Maximum
Technical Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM) and
the Mass In Running Order (MIRO).
PDI
This is an inspection undertaken by the Retailer
prior to handover to the customer.
Pitch
A designated area of a caravan site allocated for
the use of one outfit. Most sites will be arranged
with defined pitches.
Propane
Gas used in colder conditions and is usually
supplied in red cylinders.
RCD
This is a residual current device and is part of the
electrical system which will ‘trip’ if there is an
electrical fault.
Gas Regulator
Safety device fitted between the gas cylinder and
the gas system of a caravan, which controls the
pressure of gas being released from the cylinder.
Summary of Contents for 2011 Xplore 302
Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...
Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 11: ...2 4 GENERAL SAFETY ...
Page 17: ...4 2 TOWING AND DRIVING ...
Page 19: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...
Page 25: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...
Page 28: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES ALL MODELS ...
Page 29: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT ...
Page 59: ...12 2 STORAGE ...
Page 65: ...15 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 67: ...16 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 68: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN DRAWING ...
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