Specifications

ESSENTIAL HABITATION EQUIPMENT
Those items and fluids required for the
safe and proper functioning of the
equipment for habitation as defined by
the manufacturer of the motorhome.
This includes items such as the leisure
battery and gas cylinders, plus water
contained in the water heater etc.
FLYSCREENS
Mesh fittings for windows doors and
roofvents, to keep out insects etc.
FREE-STANDING TABLE
A table which, because of its leg design,
can be used inside or outside.
FULL SERVICE PITCH
A pitch which has individual provision for
fresh water supply and waste water
disposal, in addition to mains electricity
and in some cases TV aerial connection.
GAS CYLINDER
A portable, pressurised container for the
storage at LPG.
GAS CYLINDER LOCKER
Compartment on the motorhome for the
storage of gas cylinders.
GAS DROP OUT HOLES
Part of the ventilation. LPG is heavier
than air, so holes through the floor below
gas-powered appliances allow any
leakage of gas to exit the habitation area.
GREY WATER
Waste water from sink/shower.
GROSS TRAIN WEIGHT
Also known as Combined Weight. The
maximum permitted weight of an outfit as
speciifed by the towcar manaufacturer.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW)
The weight ol the vehicle laden to its
maximum, as defined by the
manufacturer. See also MTPLM.
GRP
Glass-reinforced plastic, but more
commonly known as glass fibre (not
fibreglass, which is a trade name).
HANDBOOK
Owners manual, a guide to the workings
of your motorhome.
HARDSTANDING
A pitch which has a hard surface made of
gravel, asphalt, concrete etc, instead of
grass.
HOOK-UP
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
A device for raising the vehicle so that a
wheel can be changed, for instance. Not
to be confused with corner steadies,
which although they are sometimes
referred to as ‘corner jacks’ are steadying,
not lifting devices.
KERB WEIGHT
The empty weight of a motor vehicle as
defined by the manufacturer.
LAYOUT
Interior design. Where furniture units are
placed in relation to each other.
LEISURE BATTERY
Sometimes termed auxiliary battery.
Supplies the power for the motorhome
electrical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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