Think You Know Your Caravans and Motorhomes?
Whether you’re new to caravanning and motorhoming or have years of touring under your belt, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test.
Each challenge gives you 15 questions chosen at random from our bank of over 400 questions, so no two attempts need to be the same. From touring and towing to campsite know-how, equipment and everyday life on the road, you never know what you’ll be asked next.
See how many you can get right, then have another go and try to beat your score.
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You’ll get 15 questions selected at random from our bank of over 400. Choose your answer to each question and see how well you score at the end.
#1. Under what condition will an AL-KO ATC (Trailer Control) electronic system apply the caravan brakes automatically?
ATC monitors lateral acceleration; if snaking oscillations start, it electronically applies the caravan brakes smoothly to pull the outfit straight.
#2. Why is a voltage-sensitive relay (VSR) or B2B (Battery-to-Battery) charger used when charging motorhome habitation batteries from the vehicle alternator?
VSRs and B2B chargers isolate the starter battery when the engine isn’t running, preserving engine starting power while enabling charging while driving.
#3. When using a damp meter during an annual habitation service, what percentage reading range generally indicates structural timber moisture levels requiring immediate investigation?
Moisture levels under 15% are normal; 15-20% warrants monitoring, while readings over 20% indicate water ingress requiring remedial work, and >30% signals active rot.
#4. When connecting a UK POL-type fitting high-pressure pigtail hose to a standard red Propane gas cylinder, what thread direction and sealing method apply?
Propane POL connections use a left-hand (reverse) thread and achieve a gas-tight seal via a soft metal bullnose or integrated rubber nose seal; jointing tape must never be used.
#5. When pegging an awning, at roughly what angle to the ground should guy lines be anchored?
About 45° gives both downward and lateral pull so pegs bed in and resist uplift.
#6. What type of awning rail lubricant should be used to make sliding an awning keder bead through aluminum channel easier without attracting dirt?
Dry silicone spray leaves a slick, non-tacky film that lubricates the aluminum channel without picking up road dust, grit, or staining awning fabric.
#7. A campsite pitch provides a restricted 6-amp 230V supply. What maximum total power wattage can be used simultaneously before tripping the pitch bollard breaker?
Power (Watts) = Current (Amps) x Voltage (Volts). Multiplying 6A by 230V gives a maximum available power limit of 1380W.
#8. A caravan has a stamped coupling limit of 100 kg. The towbar manufacturer specifies a maximum noseweight of 85 kg, and the tow car handbook lists a maximum noseweight of 80 kg. What is the maximum permissible noseweight for this combination?
The maximum permissible noseweight is always governed by the lowest specified limit among the tow vehicle, the towbar assembly, and the trailer hitch head.
#9. Why are drop-out vents located at floor level in UK caravan gas bottle lockers and beneath interior gas appliances?
LPG (both propane and butane) is denser than air. Floor-level drop vents ensure any leaking gas sinks and safely drains away outside the vehicle.
#10. What do the dynamic distance marker lines displayed on motorhome reversing camera screens indicate?
Overlay lines provide visual distance reference points behind the rear bumper, helping drivers gauge proximity to obstacles when maneuvering in tight spots.
#11. What mechanism automatically releases accumulated gas pressure from a waste cassette tank while it is slid into place inside the toilet housing?
When the cassette is fully inserted into its housing, a mechanical plunger depresses a spring-loaded automatic vent valve on top of the cassette to equalize tank pressure safely.
#12. If the DVSA weighs a motorhome during a roadside inspection and finds it is 8% over its legal Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM), what enforcement action is typically taken?
For overloads above 5%, DVSA officers routinely issue a prohibition notice preventing the vehicle from moving until downloaded to legal limits, alongside a fixed penalty fine.
#13. What does a breakaway cable do if a caravan becomes accidentally detached from the tow vehicle while in motion?
The breakaway cable is looped around the towbar; if decoupling occurs, the cable pulls the caravan handbrake on to stop the trailer, then snaps away.
#14. Which is the safest item to use on a small frying-pan grease fire in a caravan?
A fire blanket smothers a pan fire safely; water or a wet towel can spread burning grease and make the fire worse.
#15. A caravan owner notices fine cracks appearing in the tyre sidewalls (crazing/ozone cracking). What is the main environmental factor causing this condition?
Exposure to UV light and ambient ozone degrades the anti-oxidant chemicals embedded in tyre rubber compounds, leading to sidewall cracking, embrittlement, and structural weakening.
Results
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Got Caught Out by a Question? Learn More
The Caravan & Motorhome Knowledge Challenge covers the kind of practical knowledge that matters when you’re touring, towing and using your leisure vehicle.
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Caravan Safety & Servicing
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Gas, Electrics & Appliances
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Pitching & Campsite Skills
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