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GLOSSARY
Road Lights
The external lights used while the vehicle is
travelling.
Roof Lights - See Roof Vent.
Roof Vent
Is an opening unit in the ceiling which lets in
ventilation and light, these vary in size, but the
best ones will have integral blinds and flyscreens
and are also called rooflights.
Semi-Rigid Pipe work
Is water pipes made of a semi rigid plastic.
Single Axle
This is a caravan with a single pair of wheels on
one axle. See also twin axle.
Slats
Sometimes used for beds and can improve
ventilation to mattress cushions.
Space Heater
This is a type of heating equipment for the living
quarters. Modern units fitted offer gas and mains-
operation.
Speed Rating
This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may
be used, as marked on its sidewall.
Stabiliser
A safety device which helps to prevent instability,
this is done by increasing the friction between
the caravan hitch and the tow ball.
Steady Winder
A handle for operating the corner steadies.
Torque Wrench
A form of spanner used to set nuts and bolts to a
specified degree of tightness. It is recommended
for adjustment of wheel fixings on caravans.
Towing Limit
See manufacturer’s braked towing limit and
manufacturer’s unbraked towing limit.
Towing Mirrors
Additional rear vision mirrors added to a towing
vehicle to provide a greater width of view to see
past a caravan.
Train Weight
The maximum permissible combined weight of
tow car and touring caravan.
Twin Axle
Is a caravan with two pairs of wheels, on two
axles which are located close together. These are
usually the larger, heavier caravans, where the
second axle helps carry the greater weight more
easily, and also makes a longer caravan more
stable to tow. See also single axle.
User Payload
The weight of all items carried in the caravan.
U-Shaped Settee
Usually a reference to seating that literally is ‘U’
shaped.
Vehicle Kerb weight
The weight of the tow car often indicated in the
manufacturers specifications..
VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
This is a unique serial identification number for a
vehicle. All Cars and motor caravans should carry
a VIN. Caravans are not obliged to, but most of
those sold in recent years in the UK do as a
result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme.
Warranty
Is the terms and conditions that spell out your
rights with regard to servicing, repair or
replacement of parts as provided by the
manufacturer.
Wild Camping
Term used for staying overnight away from a
campsite. Illegal in many countries, but permission
may be granted by individual landowners.