vouwcaravan

English translation: folding/collapsible caravan/trailer

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Dutch term or phrase:vouwcaravan
English translation:folding/collapsible caravan/trailer
Entered by: joeky janusch

14:41 Oct 11, 2006
Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Insurance
Dutch term or phrase: vouwcaravan
type of RV listed on insurance policy
Mary McCusker
Local time: 08:44
folding/collapsible caravan/trailer
Explanation:
American:folding/collapsible trailer
British: folding/collapsible caravan

For America also: tent trailer
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joeky janusch
Israel
Local time: 15:44
Grading comment
Thanks to you and Dave for making the distinction between trailer and caravan, not so easy for us non-campers!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3tent trailer
Tina Vonhof (X)
4 +3folding/collapsible caravan/trailer
joeky janusch


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
tent trailer


Explanation:
no further explanation required.


    Reference: http://tenttrailer.ca/
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 06:44
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Katrien De Clercq
4 mins
  -> Thanks Katrien.

agree  writeaway: folding caravan in UK and EU-as Dutch as a broodje kroket ;-)
26 mins
  -> Thanks writeaway.

agree  Francina
26 mins
  -> Thank you Francina.

agree  San Barto: Mmmmm, een broodje kroket!
41 mins
  -> Trust the Dutch to find a funny name for it.

disagree  Dave Calderhead: not vouwwagen, see www.marktplaats.nl/.../vouwwagens.htm?oudei=1290 shows tent trailers - tent tops folding out sideways - but vouwcaravan, www.struckman.nl/html/paradiso.html (hard top that raises + tent/hard sides complete it) caravan length + width
2 hrs
  -> You may be right Dave, but I would love to see a picture to understand the difference.

neutral  Henk Peelen: verhelderend plaatje: http://www.marktplaza.nl/Rapido-export-klapcaravan-plooicara...
5 hrs
  -> Thanks for the picture - never seen it before.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
folding/collapsible caravan/trailer


Explanation:
American:folding/collapsible trailer
British: folding/collapsible caravan

For America also: tent trailer

joeky janusch
Israel
Local time: 15:44
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks to you and Dave for making the distinction between trailer and caravan, not so easy for us non-campers!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: this includes all the options listed in Van Dale
26 mins

agree  Dave Calderhead: folding or collapsible caravan - don't go into the vouwwagen area, they are not the same
2 hrs

agree  Tina Vonhof (X): but I would specify 'camping trailer' because a folding/collapsible trailer can also mean a trailer to carry bikes, boats, etc.
6 hrs
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