The world of camping is full of words and concepts that can be difficult for beginners. Which words do you really need to know? Here are a few words that you might want to know, so you don't feel completely confused when you're new to the world of camping and motorhomes...
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ShareGlossary for campers
- Semi-integrated: Motorhome built on a lorry chassis, where the original cabin is retained. In some cases, however, it is modified, for example with insulation and specialised cab seats.
- Fricamping: Setting up in the open air, but without violating rules and regulations. Can be in a clearing in the forest, by a lake or any other place that appeals at the moment.
- Entry-level model: Caravans and motorhomes aimed at first-time buyers, usually with more basic equipment and lower prices.
- Control panelThere are controls for many, sometimes all, of the carriage's functions in one place. May look different in different makes.
- Quick Stop: Offered by some campsites, and located directly adjacent to them. You can arrive no earlier than 21.00 and leave no later than 09.00.
- Service weight: Motor homes: weight of the vehicle without load but with driver (75 kg) and filled fuel tank, LPG filled to 90 per cent and electric cable (5 kg).
- Overhang: The distance between the centre of the rear axle and the ball centre of the drawbar. Too much overhang can cause instability, short overhang gives more stable road behaviour.
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Veiken says:
Everything has its own language. Unfortunately, I don't know the camping language very well! 🙁
28 January 2012 - 13:17
Jens Fylkner says:
Hi, thanks for the good example, it is indeed true that there are plenty of "industry terms" (or hobby terms, perhaps you should call them). When I started working with camping almost ten years ago, I reacted to a lot of terms, but as soon as you learn them, you don't reflect on them anymore. Then someone new comes in (for example, I was asked why we called a toilet on a campsite "unisex" - i.e. for both men and women) and then you are reminded of the funny lingo you are using.
Anyway, thanks for a great blog, perfect for us who are about to start a new business in the motorhome world (and there are probably a few concepts that can be good to pick up for those who know camping but have not previously dealt with motorhomes). Regards, Jens at Grand Tourismo
28 January 2012 - 16:22
Ama de casa says:
You don't have a dictionary for tents?
😉
28 January 2012 - 18:10
admin says:
Oh yes, that's right! As soon as you enter a new field, there is a whole new vocabulary!
Jens Fylkner, thank you for your comment and for nice comments about our blog! Also interesting to hear about your new company!
29 January 2012 - 12:33
Annika says:
What an interesting post. We've been talking about trying a camping holiday soon!
29 January 2012 - 12:38