elddis Crusader, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GLOSSARY
Coupling Head - See hitch.
CRiS
This is the Caravan Registration and Identification
Scheme. It is a voluntary scheme which registers
caravans in a similar manner to how motor
vehicles are registered. Allows you to check the
legitimate right to ownership of the seller of a
secondhand caravan, and helps in the recovery of
stolen caravans.
Dinette
This is a popular style of seating arrangement
where two seats or settees face each other
across a table.
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
ELCB Earth leakage circuit breaker - see residual
current device (RCD)
ELCB
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker. More normally
termed RCD.
Essential Habitation Equipment
Those items and fluids required for the safe and
proper functioning of the equipment for
habitation as defined by the manufacturer of the
caravan. This includes items such as the leisure
battery and gas cylinders, plus water contained in
the water heater etc.
Flyscreens
Mesh fittings for windows doors and roof vents,
to keep out insects etc.
Free-Standing Table
This is a table which, because of its leg design, can
be used inside or outside.
Full Service Pitch
This is a pitch which has individual provision for
fresh water supply and waste water disposal, in
addition to mains electricity and in some cases TV
aerial connection.
Gas Cylinder
This is a portable, pressurized container for the
storage of LPG.
Gas Cylinder Locker
Is the compartment on the caravan for the
storage of gas cylinders.
Gas Drop out Holes
These are not part of the ventilation. LPG is
heavier than air, so holes through the floor below
gas-powered appliances allow any leakage of gas
to exit the habitation area.
Grey Water
This is the waste water from sink/shower.
Gross Train Weight
This is also known as Combined Weight. The
maximum permitted weight of an outfit as
specified by the tow car manufacturer.
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 a owners manual, a guide to the workings
of your caravan.
Hardstanding
This is a pitch which has a hard surface made of
gravel, asphalt, concrete etc, instead of grass.
Hitch
This is the mechanism which allows a caravan to
be attached to a tow ball.
Hitch Lock
A security device that prevents the caravan hitch
being used.
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.