elddis Xplore 2014, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GLOSSARY
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.
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.
MIRO - Mass In Running Order
Weight of the caravan equipped to the
manufacturer’s standard specification
including essential habitational 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).
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.