elddis Crusader, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GLOSSARY
Jack
This is a device for raising the vehicle so that a
wheel can be changed, for instance. Not to be
confused with corner steadies which although
they are sometimes referred to as ‘corner jacks’
are steadying, not lifting devices.
Jockey Wheel
The small front wheel attached to the caravan A-
frame used to support the forward end of the
caravan, when detached from the towing vehicle.
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 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.
L-Shaped
This is a term where the seating area of a caravan
is indeed L-shaped.
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).