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a-frame
The frame at the front of a caravan, home to the jockey wheel, tow hitch, handbrake and breakaway cable.
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abs
Plastic used to make caravan panels; short for acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene.
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actual laden weight
The total weight of a caravan and its contents when towed. Must not exceed the MTPLM.
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al-ko atc
An anti-snaking control system for caravans that monitors lateral movement. If snaking is detected, it briefly applies the brakes to re-establish control.
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bpw idc
Another anti-snaking system, compatible with the BPW chassis (as used by Elddis).
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breakaway cable
A thin steel cable linking the caravan hand brake to the tow car. In the event of the caravan becoming detached, this will operate the caravan hand brake, bringing it to a rapid halt.
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corner steady
The stabilising legs built into the corners of a caravan.
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cris check
Like a car HPI check, Central Registration and Identification Scheme can tell if your potential purchase has had any problems such as theft, outstanding finance or caravan insurance issues.
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delamination
The separation of the bonded layers of a sandwich construction panel. Check for this on the floors of used caravans, in particular.
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exterior locker
A plastic-lined storage area accessed from the outside of the caravan, ideal for dirty or muddy items.
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