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GLOSSARY
Grey Water
This is the waste water from sink/shower.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
This is the weight of the vehicle laden to its
maximum, as defined by the manufacturer. See
also MTPLM.
GRP
Is Glass-reinforced plastic, but more commonly
known as glass fibre (not fibre glass, which is a
trade name
Handbook
This is an owner’s manual, a guide to the
workings of your motorhome.
Hardstanding
This is a pitch which has a hard surface made of
gravel, asphalt, concrete etc, instead of grass.
Hook-Up
This is a facility on a pitch for connection to
mains electricity.
Ingress
Usually meaning water ingress, a possible problem
where water seeps in at the joins, usually as a
result of worn sealant.
Jack
This is a device for raising the vehicle so that a
wheel can be changed.
Kerb Weight
This is the empty weight of a motor vehicle as
defined by the manufacturer.
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 motorhome
electrical systems and is sometimes called an
auxiliary battery.
Levelling
The process of ensuring that a motorhome 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.
L-Shaped
This is a term where the seating area of a
motorhome is indeed Lshaped.
Mains Hook-Up
This is a site facility where you can plug into a
mains electricity supply.
Maximum User Payload
This is the maximum payload available for the
user including essential habitational equipment.
MIRO - Mass In Running Order
Weight of the motorhome 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 motorhome, this must not be exceeded.
National Caravan Council
The only trade association representing
manufacturers, retailers and suppliers within the
caravan and motorhome industry.
Optional Equipment Payload
The payload provided by the Explorer Group for
any factory fitted options that may be available.
Owners’ Club
This is a group of people who usually own the
same brand of caravan or motorhome and enjoy
meeting up for rallies.
Payload
The amount you can put into a motorhome.
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.
Summary of Contents for AutoQuest
Page 5: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 11: ...4 2 MOTORWAY HANDLING ...
Page 13: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...
Page 21: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...
Page 35: ...9 12 HOWTO USEYOUR MOTORHOME S EQUIPMENT 1 2 4 3 5 6 ...
Page 36: ...9 13 HOWTO USEYOUR MOTORHOME S EQUIPMENT 7 8 10 9 11 12 ...
Page 53: ...11 4 CARE OFYOUR MOTORHOME ...
Page 55: ...12 2 STORAGE ...
Page 61: ...15 2 MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 63: ...16 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 64: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AUTOQUEST ...
Page 65: ...17 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...
Page 69: ...18 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 75: ...20 4 GLOSSARY ...
Page 79: ...21 4 SERVICE DOCUMENTS ...