This page has a list of common caravan terms and their meaning. These are especially important when considering which car and caravan combination is safest for towing. If you have any other words or phrases that you think would be useful to other caravan users please contact us with your suggestion.
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The weight of the towcar often indicated in the manufacturers specifications..
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Maximum Permissible Towing Weight
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The maximum weight that the vehicle is allowed to tow.
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The weight of the empty caravan.
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The weight if all tems carried in the caravan. |
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The total weight of the caravan and the user payload.
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Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass ( M.T.P.L.M) -
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The maximum permissable actual laden weight of the caravan.
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The weight exerted on the towbar. Special scales are available from accessory shops for calculating this weight. |
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The maximum permissable combined weight of towcar and tourer. |
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