elddis 2013 Avante, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page: 107 / 122

19-4
GLOSSARY
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.
Road Lights
The external lights used while the vehicle is
travelling.
Roof Lights - See Roof Vent.
Roof Vent
Is an opening unit in the ceiling which lets in
ventilation and light, these vary in size, but the
best ones will have integral blinds and flyscreens
and are also called rooflights.
Semi-Rigid Pipe work
Is water pipes made of a semi rigid plastic and are
infinitely preferable to cheaper convoluted piping
which can act as a trap for germs and smells.
Single Axle
This is a caravan with a single pair of wheels on
one axle. See also twin axle.
Slats
Sometimes used for beds and can improve
ventilation to mattress cushions.
Space Heater
This is a type of heating equipment for the living
quarters. Modern units fitted offer gas and mains-
operation.
Speed Rating
This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may
be used, as marked on its sidewall.
Stabiliser
A safety device which helps to prevent instability,
this is done by increasing the friction between
the caravan hitch and the tow ball.
Steady Winder
A handle for operating the corner steadies.
Torque Wrench
A form of spanner used to set nuts and bolts to a
specified degree of tightness. It is recommended
for adjustment of wheel fixings on caravans.
Towing Limit
See manufacturer’s braked towing limit and
manufacturer’s unbraked towing limit.
Towing Mirrors
Additional rear vision mirrors added to a towing
vehicle to provide a greater width of view to see
past a caravan.
Train Weight
The maximum permissible combined weight of
tow car and touring caravan.
Twin Axle
Is a caravan with two pairs of wheels, on two
axles which are located close together. These are
usually the larger, heavier caravans, where the
second axle helps carry the greater weight more
easily, and also makes a longer caravan more
stable to tow. See also single axle.
User Payload
The weight of all items carried in the caravan.
U-Shaped Settee
Usually a reference to seating that literally is ‘U’
shaped.
Vehicle Kerb weight
The weight of the tow car often indicated in the
manufacturers specifications..