Specifications

LEVEL
The process of ensuring that a
motorhome is level when sited on a pitch.
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.
L-SHAPED
A term where the seating area of a
motorhome is indeed L-shaped.
MAINS HOOK-UP
A campsite facility where you can plug
into a mains electricity supply.
MAXIMUM USER PAYLOAD
The maximium payload available for the
user inculding essential habitional
equipment.
MINDER
Your motorhome is fitted with MINDER
the security scheme operated by HPI
Limited
MIRO - MASS IN RUNNING ORDER
Weight of the motorhome equipped to the
manufacturer’s standard specification.
i.e. the condition in which it leaves the
factory. Note that this does not include
any part of the user payload, including the
essential habitation equipment.
MTPLM - MAXIMUM TECHNICALLY
PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS
The techical maximum permissable laden
weight of the motorhome which must not
be exceeded..
NATIONAL CARAVAN COUNCIL
The only trade association representing
manufacturers, retailers and suppliers
within the motorhome industry.
NUMBER PLATE
Motorhomes must display a legal number
plate showing the same registration
number of their vehicle.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT PAYLOAD
The payload required for equipiment to
enabkle the motorhome to be used for
habitation purposes.
OWNERS’ CLUB
A group of people who usually own the
same brand of motorhome and enjoy
meeting up for rallies.
PAYLOAD
The amount you can put into a
motorhome. Specifically the difference
between the Maximum Technical
Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM) and
the Mass In Running Order (MIRO).
PDI
Pre-Delivery Inspection.
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. Usually
supplied in red cylinders.
RCD
Residual Current Device. Part of the
electrical system which will ‘trip’ if there is
an electrical fault.
REGULATOR
Safety device fitted between the gas
cylinder and the gas system of a
motorhome, which controls the pressure
of gas being released from the cylinder.
ROAD LIGHTS
The external lights used while the vehicle
is travelling.
ROOF LIGHTS
See Roof Vent.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)