National Association Of Caravan Owners

A Frame - This is the triangular structure that is at the front end of the caravan. It is usually covered by a piece of molded plastic. It also houses the parking brake and electric son.

ABS - most caravans are now built with ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) as it is light, bright and repairable.

Aquaroll - A wheeled cart along the freshwater that connects to your water supply caravans using a submersible pump.

Awning - similar to a three-sided tent that attaches to your caravan awning through the rail, located on the side of the caravan. Awnings from either a large canopy, which extends over the entire length of the caravan, porch awning which fits over the door caravan.

Awning Rail - The rail on which the son awning that runs along the sides and top of the caravan.

Beds - The number of people sleeping in the caravan.

Breakaway Cable - A steel cable is permanently attached to the lower end of the handbrake lever with a clip at the other end that attaches to your trailer. This cable would be to use the caravan brakes if, for example, the caravan is now out of the car.

Butane Gas - The gas sold in blue bottles. It burns at a slightly slower pace so that it is a supplier of heat more efficiently, which normally makes the preferred choice of caravans. It can not be used to freezing temperatures and heavier than propane. If you switch from propane to butane, you may need for regulation.

Casso - Caravan Storage Site Owners Association - using a site recognized Casso often you get discounts on your insurance caravan.

Corner stabilizes - legs that curl down the corners of the caravan which ensure the stability of the trailer while it is mounted.

Headstock - Also referred to as the coupling "- the part of the caravan which couples to the ball on your car and lock on.
CRIS - the acronym for "Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme" and is the national register of caravans in the UK.

Delamination - When gluing layers of soil caravan off, allowing the soil layers to begin to crack and become spongy.

Full Service Pitch - A land that has water and electricity supply, and a connection to the sewerage system. You can also have a direct link to the TV aerial. May also be known as a multi-site service.
Berths Garage - Part of the caravan, which typically fold back when not in use, opening up the outside so you can put in storage for large items, such as bicycles.

Gross Weight Train - The maximum allowable combined weight of the trailer and the car loaded, States law should not be exceeded.

GRP - glass reinforced plastic used for the construction of caravan panels (not used on new homes).

Hitch Head Stabilizer - Works by applying the friction of the ball, thus stabilizing the trailer.

Hitch Lock - The lock rod is a metal lock that fits on the caravan coupling head, which prevents the trailer from being stolen. This is essential for most insurance policies.

Hook-Up Lead - The lead that connects the trailer to the power network site.

Jockey Wheel - The small wheel at the front of the caravan "A-frame, you can use to maneuver the trailer and supporting the front end.

Towing Weight - The maximum weight that the manufacturer will allow the car to pull in all circumstances and should never be exceeded.

MIRO - means "marching orders" - is the weight of the trailer when fitted with the standard specification of the manufacturer (before being loaded with all your equipment).

MTPLM - "technically permissible mass" - is the upper limit of the manufacturer which can weigh a caravan when it is fully loaded with all your equipment trailer.