Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GLOSSARY
12N & 12S
Between towing vehicle and caravan
there can be one or two electrical jack
plugs. The black plug and socket is called
the 12N and supplies power to the
caravan rear fog light, indicators, stop
lights and riding lights and an earth return.
The second plug and socket can be
coloured white or light grey. This is called
the 12S and supplies power for the
caravan’s reversing lights, fridge, battery
charger and interior lights and has two
earth connections. Because the 12S plug
is virtually a mirror image of the 12N plug
the 12N plug can’t be plugged in to the
12S socket or vice a versa.
A FRAME
The triangular part at the front of the
caravan’s chassis, in between the main
body and the hitch. Also called the
drawbar.
ABS
An acronym for anti-lock braking system.
ACTUAL LADEN WEIGHT
The total weight of the caravan when
loaded ready for use by the end user.
AQUAROLL
Brand name used generically for a water
container that rolls so you don’t need to
lift it.
AWNING
A tent-like structure of fabric over a
supporting framework, which can be
attached to the side of caravan.
BATTERY CHARGER
Required to keep a leisure battery
charged. Most caravans include a
charging facility which operates via the
mains hook-up, and also has the ability to
recharge from the towcar’s alternator
while travelling.
BERTH(S)
Sleeping place - Refers to the number of
people a caravan can accommodate for
sleeping.
BLOWN AIR HEATING
A method of heating the living quarters of
a caravan by use of a fan pushing air out
through a number of outlets.
BREAKAWAY CABLE
A thin steel cable linking the caravan
handbrake to the vehicles tow bar- In the
event of the caravan becoming detached
from the car, the cable will pull the
caravan handbrake on before snapping.
BUNK BED
A sleeping place, usually higher up than a
conventional bed. Often (but not always)
this can be folded or removed to provide
additional living space.
BUTANE
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) which
usually comes in blue cylinders. Most
commonly used in the UK, although a
switch to propane is advised in severely
cold weather conditions.
CALOR
The main supplier of propane (red) gas
cylinders and significant seller of butane
(blue) gas.
CAMPINGAZ
Trade name of Butane gas.
CASSETTE BLIND
A roller blind which is fitted as part of the
window assembly, often along with a
flyscreen, thus giving a neat installation.
CASSETTE TOILET
(CHEMICAL LOLLET)
A form of chemical toilet found in modern
caravans, where the waste holding tank
can be accessed and emptied from,
outside.
Frequently
Asked Questions (F
AQs)
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