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hitch or extended fifth wheel pin box can result in damage to the truck cab or breaking out
the back window of the truck cab from the truck and fifth wheel "colliding".
KING PIN — The pin by which a fifth wheel trailer attaches to the truck. It slides into the
fifth wheel hitch and locks in place.
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, insulation and ex-
terior covering, adhesive-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 level-
ers) placed 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 butane. 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 appliances in the RV, such as the stove, oven,
water heater and refrigerator. Propane tanks are usually rated as pounds or gallons.
LoW P oINT — The lowest point in the plumbing. Drains are placed 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.
NoNP oTABLE WATER — Water not suitable for human consumption.
oEM — This refers to the original equipment manufacturer of the individual appliance or
component.
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