elddis 2010 avante, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GLOSSARY
GLOSSARY
13 pin plug
The plug used to connect the caravans electrical
system to your towing vehicle to enable the road
lights, refrigerator and battery charger to operate
during towing.
A Frame
This is the triangular part at the front of the
caravan’s chassis which is between the main body
and the hitch it is also called the drawbar.
ABS
This is an acronym for anti-lock braking system.
Actual Laden Weight
This is the total weight of the caravan when
loaded ready for use by the end user.
Aquaroll
Brand name used generically for a water
container that rolls so you don’t need to lift it.
Awning
This is a tent-like structure of fabric over a
supporting framework, which can be attached to
the side of caravan.
Battery Charger
This is required to keep a leisure battery charged.
All caravans include a charging facility which
operates via the mains hook-up, and also has the
ability to recharge from the tow car’s alternator
while travelling.
Berth(s)
Sleeping place - Refers to the number of people a
caravan can accommodate for sleeping.
Blown Air Heating
A method of heating the living quarters of a
caravan by use of a fan pushing air out through a
number of outlets.
Breakaway Cable
A thin steel cable linking the caravan handbrake
to the vehicles tow bar - In the event of the
caravan becoming detached from the car, the
cable will pull the caravan handbrake on before
snapping.
Bunk Bed
This is a sleeping place, usually higher up than a
conventional bed. Often (but not always) this can
be folded or removed to provide additional living
space.
Butane
Is a form of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) which
normally comes in blue cylinders. This type of gas
is most commonly used in the UK, although a
switch to propane is advised in severely cold
weather conditions.
Calor
This is the main supplier of propane (red) gas
cylinders and significant seller of butane (blue)
gas.
Campingaz
This is the trade name of Butane gas.
Cassette Blind
This is a roller blind which is fitted as part of the
window assembly, often along with a flyscreen,
thus giving a neat installation.
Cassette Toilet
A form of chemical toilet found in modern
caravans, where the waste holding tank can be
accessed and emptied from, outside.
Chemical Toilet
Most modern caravans have them, with more up
market models having a fully plumbed-in flushing
version.
Control Panel
Used as the description for the panel of electrical
switches and gauges governing 12V and mains
electricity systems.
Corner Steadies
The winding device built into each corner of a
caravan chassis that is used to stabilise the body
once set up on a pitch.