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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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| ADD-A-ROOM |
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A
structure consisting of three walls that can be attached
to an RV awning to create an additional room. They are sometimes
available in hard-walled versions called "Florida rooms".
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| ADJUSTABLE
BALL MOUNT |
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Allows
the ball to be raised, lowered and tilted in small increments
to allow fine tuning of the spring bar setup and to compensate
for tow vehicle ”squat”, which occurs after the
trailer coupler is lowered onto the ball.
French:
Boule de remorquage amovible
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| ANODE
ROD |
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When
used in a water heater, attracts corrosion causing products
in the water. These products attack the anode rod instead
of the metal tank itself. The anode rod should be inspected
yearly and changed when it is reduced to about 1/4 of its
original size. The rods are used only in steel water heater
tanks.
French:
Barre anode
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| ARCTIC
PACKAGE |
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An
RV that has been equipped with extra insulation and heat
pads for holding tanks during winter time use.
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| AWNING |
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The
canvas or aluminum shade which is mounted on an RV. They
may be automatic, in which case the awning is installed
on a spring-loaded roll-up, or they may be manually propped
up by a pole.
French:
Auvent
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| AWD |
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All-wheel
drive.
French:
Transmission intégrale
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| AWR |
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Axle
Weight Rating.
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| AXLE
RATIO |
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The
ratio between the pinion and ring gears in the differential
that multiply the torque provided by the engine. It is the
number of driveline revolutions required to turn the axle
one time.
French:
Rapport de pont
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