Specifications

GLOSSARY
ABS
An acronym for anti-lock braking system
ACTUAL LADEN WEIGHT
The total weight of the motorhome 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 motorhome.
BATTERY CHARGER
Required to keep a leisure battery
charged. Most motorhomes 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 motorhome can accommodate
for sleeping.
BLOWN AIR HEATING
A method of heating the living quarters of
a motorhome by use of a fan pushing air
out through a number of outlets.
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 TOILET)
A form of chemical toilet found in modern
motorhomes, where the waste holding
tank can be accessed and emptied from,
outside.
CHEMICAL TOILET
Most modern motorhomes have them,
with more upmarket models having a fully
plumbed-in flushing version.
CONTROL PANEL
Used as the description for the panel of
electrical switches and gauges governing
12V and mains electricity systems.
CORNER STEADIES
The winding device built into each corner
of a motorhome chassis that is used to
stabilise the body once set up on a pitch.
DINETTE
A popular style of seating arrangement
where two seats or settees face each
other across a table.
EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER
ELCB Earth leakage circuit breaker – see
residual current device (RCD)
ELCB
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker. More
normally termed RCD.
END KITCHEN
A common term used to describe
floorplans which put the kitchen across
the rear, usually adjacent to a motorhome
door on one side and washroom on the
other.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)