What does RV stand for?
AnswerRecreational vehicle
RVs, such as motorhomes and campervans, combine transport with living space.
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The basics
What is a campervan?
AnswerA van fitted with basic living space for travel
Campervans usually include somewhere to sleep and often a small kitchen.
Going deeper
What was a caravan originally?
AnswerA group of travellers, such as merchants, journeying together
The word comes from Persian and first described groups travelling together through deserts.
What is a vehicle's wheelbase?
AnswerThe distance between the front and rear axles
A longer wheelbase usually means more cargo or cabin space between the axles.
Why are tall, boxy vans more affected by strong crosswinds?
AnswerThey have a large flat side area for wind to push
A large side profile catches more wind, pushing the van sideways.
Expert level
The old term 'pantechnicon', for a furniture removal van, was named after what?
AnswerA London building used to store goods
The Pantechnicon in Belgravia became a furniture warehouse, and its removal vans took its name.
How does a diesel engine ignite its fuel?
AnswerBy the heat of highly compressed air
Diesel engines squeeze air until it is hot enough to ignite fuel injected into the cylinder.
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