KING PIN WEIGHT — The actual weight pressing down on the fifth wheel hitch by the trailer. The recommended
amount of King Pin Weight is 15%-25% of the GTW, also called Pin Weight.
LAMINATE — A sandwich of structural frame members, wall paneling, insuation and exterior covering, adhe-
sive-bonded under pressure and/or heat to form the RV's walls, floor and/or roof.
LANDING GEARS — See Leveling Jack.
LEVELING — Positioning the RV in camp so it will be level, using ramps (also called levelers) paced under the
wheels, built-in scissors jacks, or power leveling jacks.
LEVELING JACK — A jack lowered from the underside of trailers and motor homes for the purpose of leveling the
vehicle. A leveling jack is designed to bear a significant portion of the RV's weight.
LP GAS — Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly written as "LP Gas". Two examples of LP Gas are propane and bu-
tane. LP Gas is heavier than air in gas form and about half the weight of water in liquid form. LP gas is used to fuel ap-
pliances in the RV, such as the stove, oven, water heater and refrigerator. Propane tanks are usually rated as pounds
or gallons.
LOW POINT — The lowest point in the plumbing. Drains are paced here so that water will drain out of the lower
end of the camper when flushing or winterizing the water system. These drains must be closed when you fill the
water tank.
MOTORHOME (MH) — A motor vehicle built on a truck or bus chassis and designed to serve as self-contained
living quarters for recreational travel.
NET CARRYING CAPACITY (NCC) — The MAXIMUM WEIGHT of all personal belongings, food, fresh water,
propane, tools, dealer installed accessories, etc., that can be carried by the RV.
NONPOTABLE WATER — Water not suitable for human consumption.
OEM — This refers to the original equipment manufacturer of the individual appliance or component.
PARK MODEL — A travel trailer that requires park facilities to function. It acks holding tanks and dual-voltage ap-
pliances, requiring to be plugged into water, sewage, and electrical facilities. A park model is more of a small mobile
home than a recreational vehicle, in appearance and function.
PART TIMERS — The term used for people who use their RV more than usual (more than just a few weekend trips
a year), but who still use it less than full time.
PATIO MAT — Carpet or woven mat for use on ground outside of RV. Used whether or not a concrete patio pad is
avaiable where camping.
PAYLOAD CAPACITY — The maximum allowable weight that can be paced in or on a vehicle, including cargo,
passengers, fluids and fifth-wheel or conventional hitch loads.
GLOSSARY
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