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CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION
CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION -
MAIN COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of the
main components used in your caravan.
More comprehensive descriptions can be
found in the equipment manufacturers
literature held in the Owner’s Information
Pack.
BPW CHASSIS
BPW are one of the largest producers of
caravan chassis in Europe. The chassis is
galvanised special steel fitted with neidhart
axles and suspension system. Xplore utilises
the new BPW V-TEC Chassis System.
Please note: Holes must not be drilled into
the chassis. When purchasing a stabiliser,
consult your retailer who will advise on the
correct type to fit.
BRAKING SYSTEM
The Braking System comprises a rod
operated overrunning device with expander
mechanism and adjuster box. An automatic
reversing system with a spring loaded
reverse lever is attached to the adjuster box.
The system also incorporates a link device,
which gives added safety to the handbrake
operation when parking on a reverse slope or
steep hill. Brake adjustment instructions are
given in the maintenance section of this
guide.
SOLID CONSTRUCTION BODY SHELL
Xplore Caravan Bodies are constructed from
the highest quality materials. The fully
insulated floor is a constructed timber frame
with plywood internal floor and a GRP
underskin for added water resistance and
insulation laminated together for strength.
The walls comprise an insulated foam
sandwich having pre-coated aluminium
exterior surface and vinyl coated plywood
internal finish. Wooded framing is positioned
within the sandwich to add strength. The
latest technology is used to produce the
extremely well insulated and robust, yet
lightweight sections.
WINDOWS
Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic
construction and the door frames are
extruded aluminium.
INSULATION
Xplore touring caravans are built in
accordance with the European Standard
BSEN 1645 part 1. This states that an
average temperature difference of at least
20ºC between inside and outside
temperatures should be achieved when the
outside temperature is 0ºC.
FRONT PANEL AND GAS BOTTLE
LOCKER DOOR
These are constructed from Acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene commonly known as ABS
which gives strength and lightness.
AWNING CHANNEL
Each caravan is fitted, as standard, with an
awning channel as an integral part of the
near- and/or off-side aluminium roof and
body side moulding. If it is found necessary
to fit additional attachments, care must be
taken to ensure that any holes which are
drilled in the outside of the body are correctly
sealed. Awnings which employ rubber sucker
attachments rather than screw fixings are
recommended.
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