elddis encore, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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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.
NCC (National Caravan Council)
The only trade association representing
manufacturers, retailers and suppliers within
the motorhome industry.
Optional Equipment Payload
The payload provided by Elddis for any
factory fitted options that may be available.
Owners’ Club
This is a group of people who usually own
the same brand of 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.