TECHNICAL TERMS EXPLAINED

› Kerbweight

As defined by EU Directive 95/48/ EC, the car or other vehicle’s weight with a 90% full fuel tank, all necessary fluids, 68kg for the driver and

7kg of luggage. This is the figure that is used to calculate a tow car match

› GTW

(Gross train weight)

The maximum allowable combined weight of the towing vehicle and the caravan, as specified by the maker of the towing vehicle

› Hook-up

Cable connection to the mains electrical supply at a campsite. Provides power to mains sockets and appliances

› Maximum towing limit The greatest weight that a car can legally tow, as specified by the manufacturer of the towing vehicle

› MIRO

(Mass in running order) The caravan’s weight, with all factory-fitted equipment, when it leaves the factory. MIRO replaces the old terms ‘ex-works weight’ and ‘unladen weight’

| JULY 2020