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AIS-124
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD
Procedure for Type Approval and

Certification of Motor Caravans for
compliance to Central Motor Vehicles Rules
PRINTED BY
THE AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
P.B. NO. 832, PUNE 411 004
ON BEHALF OF
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARDS COMMITTEE
UNDER
CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLE RULES TECHNICAL STANDING COMMITTEE
SET-UP BY
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT and HIGHWAYS
(DEPARTMENT OF ROAD TRANSPORT and HIGHWAYS)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
July 2014
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INTRODUCTION
The Government of India felt the need for a permanent agency to expedite the
publication of standards and development of test facilities in parallel when the
work on the preparation of the standards is going on, as the development of
improved safety critical parts can be undertaken only after the publication of the
standard and commissioning of test facilities. To this end, the erstwhile Ministry
of Surface Transport (MoST) has constituted a permanent Automotive Industry
Standards Committee (AISC) vide order No. RT-11028/11/97-MVL dated
September 15, 1997. The standards prepared by AISC will be approved by the
permanent CMVR Technical Standing Committee (CTSC). After approval, the
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, being the secretariat of
the AIS Committee, would publish this standard. For better dissemination of this
information ARAI may publish this standard on their Web site.
The concept of Caravan Tourism has gained immense popularity across the globe
owing to the freedom and flexibility it provides, while holidaying vis--vis
itineraries and accommodation. This would include vehicles viz. Recreational
Vehicle (RV), Camper Vans, Motor Homes etc. Motor Caravans are a unique
tourism product, which promotes family oriented tours even in circuits /
destinations, which are not having adequate hotel accommodation. The specially
built vehicles being used for the purpose of travel, leisure and accommodation
would be termed as Caravan.
There is at present a growing demand for eco, adventure, wildlife and pilgrimage
tourism. This involves visiting and staying in remote areas, forests, deserts and
riversides. There is already shortage of accommodation at tourist destinations,
especially in remote areas and in certain cases at places where a permanent
construction may neither be permissible nor feasible. In such a scenario, Caravan
Tourism can effectively meet the growing demand, while ensuring adherence to
quality, standards and safety norms. Caravan Tourism would attract a wide range
of market segments including young people, families, senior citizens and
international tourists. The Caravan tourism policy is aimed to promote and
facilitate and incentivize development of the sector
This standard covers CMVR requirements for type approval of Special Purpose
Vehicle (SPV) - Motor Caravan. CMVR requirements for type approval of trailer
caravans would be formulated separately.
The AISC panel and the Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC)
responsible for preparation of this standard are given in Annex-E and Annex-F
respectively.
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CONTENTS
Clause
No.
0
Details
Page No.
Scope
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References
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Definitions
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CMVR Requirements
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Guidelines for Requirements in Living Accommodation
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Technical Information to be submitted by the Motor Caravan

Manufacturer
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Extension of Type Approval
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Conformity of Production (CoP)
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List of Annexes
Annex -A
References: List of AIS/IS referred in this standard
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Annex -B
Technical Information to be submitted by Motor Caravan

Manufacturer
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Details of Location of Motor Caravan Identification Number

and Code for Month and Year of Manufacture
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Annex - D
Guidelines for Registration of Motor Caravan
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Annex - E
AISC Panel Composition
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Annex - F
Automotive Industry Standards Committee Composition
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Annex - C
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Procedure for Type Approval and Certification of Motor Caravans for
compliance to Central Motor Vehicles Rules
0.0
SCOPE
This standard lays down the type approval requirements applicable to motor
caravans of category M.
This standard is applicable to:
a) Motor caravan manufactured by vehicle manufacturer.
b) Motor caravan which are built by motor caravan body builder on registered
vehicle which is not older than 3 years.
This standard does not cover type approval requirements for trailer caravans.
0.1
Any alteration or modification in already type approved vehicle to build motor

caravan shall be carried out in accordance with sound engineering practices and
in compliance with Central Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Central Motor
Vehicles Rule, 1989, as amended from time to time.
Alterations or modifications shall not be done to the already type approved
vehicle, vehicle systems and components e.g. chassis, suspensions, brakes, fuel
system, engine etc. while building motor caravan.
1.0
REFERENCES
The standards given in Annex - A contain provisions which through reference in
this text, constitute provisions of this standard.
2.0
DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this standard following definitions shall apply:
2.1
Special purpose vehicle (SPV) means a vehicle of category M, N or T having

specific technical features in order to perform a function which requires special
arrangements and / or equipment.
2.2
Motor caravan means a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of category M with

living accommodation space which contains the following equipment as a
minimum:
(a)
Seats and table;
(b)
Sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats;
(c)
Cooking facilities;
(d)
Storage facilities.
This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment. However, the
table may be designed to be easily removable.
2.3
Trailer caravan means a vehicle of category T, which is designed for road use
and provides living accommodation.
2.4
Motor vehicle or vehicle as defined in clause 3.1 of AIS-053:2005, as amended

from time to time.
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2.5
Base vehicle means any vehicle which is used at the initial stage of a subsequent
type-approval process
2.6
Complete vehicle means any vehicle which need not be completed in order to meet
the relevant technical requirements of this standard.
2.7
Incomplete vehicle means any vehicle which undergoes at least one further stage of
completion in order to meet the relevant technical requirements of this standard.
2.8
Completed vehicle means a vehicle, resulting from the process of

successive
type-approval, which meets the relevant technical requirements of this standard.
2.9
Motor caravan body builder means a firm engaged in manufacturing of motor

caravan body.
2.11
Motor caravan body means the portion of a vehicle with living accommodation
space which contains the following equipment as a minimum:
(a)
Seats and table;
(b) Sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats;

(c) Cooking facilities;
(d) Storage facilities.
This equipment shall be rigidly fixed to the living compartment. However, the table
may be designed to be easily removable.
2.12
Designated seat means the seat provided in the vehicle for normal use, when the
vehicle is travelling on the road.
2.13
Window means an aperture in the sides of the motor caravan to let in light and air.
The window need not necessarily be glazed.
2.14
Emergency window means a window, intended for use as an exit by passengers in

an emergency only.
2.15
Door means a sub system of a caravan body that permits boarding and alighting of
passengers. Door may or may not be with panel (hinged /sliding) for closing it.
2.16
Service door means a door intended for use by passengers in the normal
circumstances.
2.17
Emergency door means a door intended for use as an exit by passengers in an

emergency only.
3.0
REQUIREMENTS
3.1
Motor caravans shall comply with the provisions as specified in 3.0 and 4.0.
3.2
CMVR REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARAVANS
3.2.1 Motor caravan shall comply with the requirements of CMVR, as amended from time
to time, for type approval as given in Table 1.
3.2.2 Motor caravan which is built on already type approved vehicle shall comply the
requirements of CMVR, as amended from time to time, for type approval as given in
Table 1 below, after taking into consideration the provisions in Table 2.
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Table 1
CMVR requirements for Type Approval of Motor Caravans
Sr.
No
Subject
CMV Rule
Applicable standard,
as amended from time to time.
Axle loading
--
The permissible load on axle of

Motor Caravan shall
comply
provisions laid down in Central
Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989
Registration marks
50
---
Overall dimension
93
---
Size and ply rating of

tyres
95
IS: 15633-2005 or IS: 15636-2005
Brakes
96
IS:11852 (Part 1 to 9 ): 2001
Steering gears:
98
IS: 12222-1987
Turning circle diameter

Steering efforts
IS: 11948-1999
Forward and backward

motion
99
---
Safety glass
100
IS: 2553-Part 2-1992.
Windscreen wiper
101
AIS-019:2001 or AIS-011:2001
10
Signalling devices,
direction indicators and
stop lamps
102
----
11
Position of the direction

indicator
103
----
12
Retro-reflectors
104
AIS-057:2005
Retro-reflective
Markings (tapes)
AIS-090:2005
13
Lamps
105
---
14
Deflection of light
106
---
15
Use of red, white or blue

light
108
---
16
Parking amp
109
---
17
Prohibition of spot
lights, etc
111
---
18
Exhaust gases
112
---
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Sr.
No
Subject
CMV Rule
19
Location of exhaust
pipes
113
---
20
Emission
115
---
Engine power
Diesel smoke
21
Speedometer
117
IS: 11827-1995
22
Horn
119
IS 1884:1993 and AIS-014:2001
23
Silencers (Noise emitted

by moving vehicles)
120
IS 3028:1998
24
Painting of motor
vehicles
121
---.
25
Vehicle Identification
Number
122
AIS-065:2005
26
Automotive lamps
124 (1) (1)
AIS-034:2004
27
Hydraulic brake hose
124 (1) (2)
IS 7090:1995
28
Hydraulic brake fluid
124 (1) (3)
IS 8654:1986
29
Steering impact
124 (1) (5)
IS 11939:1996
30
Side door impact
124(1) (6)
IS 12009:1995
31
Fuel Tanks :
Non plastic fuel tanks
124 (1) (7)
IS:12056-1987 or
Plastic fuel tank
IS 15547:2005
32
Wheel rim
124 (1) (8)
IS 9436:1980 and IS 9438:1980
33
Exterior projection
124 (1) (11)
IS 13942:1994
34
Bus window retention
124 (1) (12)
IS 13944:1994
35
Wheel guards
124 (1) (13)
IS 13943:1994
36
Wheel nuts , wheel discs

& hub caps
124 (1) (14)
IS 13941:1994
37
Accelerator control
system
124 (1) (15)
IS 14283:1995
38
Door locks and retention

components
124 (1) (16)
IS 14225:1995
39
Hood latch system
124 (1) (17)
IS 14226:1995
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No
Subject
CMV Rule
40
Identification of
controls, indicators and
tell-tales
124 (1) (19)
AIS-071 (Part 1 & 2)-2009
41
Installation and
performance of lighting
and light signaling
devices
124 (1) (20)
AIS-008 (Rev.1):2010 and AIS012:2004
42
Electromagnetic
radiation
124 (1) (21)
AIS-004 (Part 1):1999 and

AIS-004 Part 3 -2009
43
Gradeability
124 (1) (23)
AIS-003:1999
44
Test for fuel

consumption
124 (1) (31)
Measurement on the basis

of
driving cycle used for emission
testing as per carbon balance method
or IS 11921:1993
45
Field of vision
124 (1) (34)
AIS-021:2004
46
The strength of
superstructure of
passenger vehicles
124(1) (36)
AIS-031:2004
47
Flammability
124 (1) (37)
IS:15061: 2002
48
Interior fittings
Rule 124 (1) IS 15223:2002 or AIS-047:2009

(38)
49
Interior noise
Rule 124 (1) AIS-020.

(40)
50
Bumper
124 (1) (41)
AIS-006:2005
51
Handholds
124 (1) (42)
AIS-046:2005
52
The arrangement and

mode of operation of
foot controls
124 (1) (45)
AIS-035:2006
53
Defrost and/or demist

system
124 (1) (46)
AIS-084 (Part1):2008 and /or AIS084(Part2):2008
54
Rear under run

Protective
124(1-A)
IS 14812:2000
Lateral
protection (side guards)
IS 14682:1999
55
Type Approval and

Conformity of
Production
124 (4)
AIS-037:2004.
56
Safety-belts assembly
125(1A)
IS 15139-2002
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No
Subject
CMV Rule
57
Safety-belt anchorages
125(1A)
IS 15140:2003
58
Rear view mirror

specification and
installation
125 (2)
AIS-001:2001 and AIS-002:2001
59
Seats, seat anchorages

and Head restraints (For
M1)
125(5)
IS 15546-2005
60
Seats, seat anchorages

and Head restraints (For
other than M1)
125(6)
AIS-023:2005
61
Warning Triangles
And Spare Wheel
138 (4) (C)
AIS-022:2001
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Table 2
Provisions for consideration for CMVR approval of motor caravan built on already type approved vehicle (see clause 3.2.2)
Item
Subject
M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
M2
M3
Guidelines for Test Applicability

***
Registration marks
NA
Overall dimensions
As per CMVR. Change in

dimension
Size and Ply rating of Tyres.
Change in tyre size, speed

rating, load index.
Brakes
Change in GVW, F/R ratio, tyre

size, gear ratio and final drive
ratio, wheel base.
Turning circle diameter/Steering gear
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in overall length, width,

front overhang, track width,
steering geometry.
Steering effort/ Steering gear
Change in tyre size, front axle

weight, GVW, track width,
steering geometry.
Forward and backward motion
NA
Safety glass
G+ N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in safety glass at

component and installation
level, front windshield, side
glass and rear glass at
component level, wind shield
installation angle.
Windscreen wiper
G+ N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in windscreen wiper at

component and installation level,
wiper blade dimension, H point,
wiper blade installation.
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Item
Subject
M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
M2
M3
Guidelines for Test Applicability

***
10
Signalling devices, direction indicators and

stop lights
Test is only physical verification in

case of change in signalling device
at component and installation
level.
11
Position of the direction indicator
Test is only physical verification in

case of change in position of
direction indicator at component
and installation level.
12
Retro-reflectors and tape
Test is only physical verification.

in case of change in retro-reflector
and tape respect to size and
location
13
Lamps
Test is only physical verification.
14
Deflection of light
15
Use of red, white or blue light
16
Parking lamps
17
Prohibition of spot light etc
18
Exhaust gases
19
Location of exhaust pipes
20
Emissions
G+Q
G+Q
G+Q
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Change
in
fuel
injection
equipment, change in overall gear
ratio. Change in intake and exhaust
system.
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Item
Subject
M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
M2
M3
Guidelines for Test applicability

***
21
Engine power
Change in fuel injection

equipment, intake and exhaust
system.
22
Diesel smoke
Change in fuel injection

equipment, intake and exhaust
system.
23
Speedometer
G+N
G+N
G+N
G +N
Change in tyre size, speedo

ratio, speedometer installation.
24
Horns
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in horn at component

and installation level.
25
Silencer
G+H
G+H
G+H
Test
is
only
physical
verification in case of change in
exhaust system routing
26
Painting of Motor Vehicle
Test is only physical

verification
27
Vehicle Identification Number
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
NA
28
Automotive lamps (Bulbs)
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in lamp (bulb)at

component and installation
level
29
Hydraulic brake hose
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in brake hose.
30
Hydraulic brake fluid
G+N
G+N
G+N
change in brake fluid
31
Steering impact
G+N
N/A
N/A
GVW is less than 1500 kg,

change in steering wheel
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Item
Subject
M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
M2
M3

***
32
Side door impact
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
33
Fuel tanks (Component)
Change in fuel tank (including

fuel tank cap) at component and
installation level.
34
Wheel rims
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in size, material and

designation.
35
Exterior projections
T+A
T+ A
T+A
T+ A
Change and addition in external

protruding parts
36
Bus window retention
N/A
N/A
G+N
G+N
NA
37
Wheel guards
N/A
N/A
Change in wheel guard, tyre

sizes
38
Wheel nuts, wheel discs and hub caps
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in wheel nut, disc and

hub cap
39
Accelerator control system
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in control pedals,

H point.
40
Door lock and retention components
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in door lock and its

child parts
41
Hood latch
N/A
N/A
Change in hood latch, locking

arrangements.
42
Identification of controls, tell- tales and

indicators
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change or addition in control.
43
Installation requirements of lighting and

light- signalling devices
Change in geometric visibility

and installation.
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Item
Subject
M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
M2
M3

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44
Performance requirements of lighting and

light- signalling devices
Change at component level
45
Electromagnetic radiation
46
Gradeability
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
47
fuel consumption
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Change or addition of active

electronics parts which may
create confusion to driver or
pedestrian.
Change in overall gear ratio,
change in tyre size and wheel
base.
NA
48
Field of vision
G+N
G+N
49
N/A
N/A
N/A
G+N
50
The strength of superstructure of passenger

vehicles.
Flammability
51
Interior fittings
G+N+B
Change in interior, H point.
52
Interior noise
N/A
N/A
G+N
G+N+
B
G+N
53
Bumper
G+N
G+N
N/A
N/A
54
Handholds
N/A
N/A
G+N
G+N
Change in bumper at
component level and its
mounting points.
NA
For all designated seats in
living accommodation two
points lap belt shall be
provided.
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Change in H point, addition of

device in driver forward vision.
Change in related to vehicle
structure
NA
NA
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M1 2500
kg
M1 >2500
kg
N/A
N/A
NA
56
The arrangement and mode of operation of

foot control
Defrost/demist
N/A
N/A
57
Rear protective devices
N/A
N/A
G+N
G+N
58
N/A
N/A
N/A
60
Lateral
N/A
protection (side guards)
Type approval and Conformity of Production T
for safety critical components
Safety-belts assembly
D+M
Change in defrost and demist

devices, change in volume,
addition of seating capacity.
Change in RUPD at component
level and its mounting points
Change in LUPD at component
level and its mounting points.
NA
G+D+M
G+D+M
G+D+
M
Change in seat belt
61
Safety belt anchorages
G+D+L
G+D+L
62
Rear view mirror specification and
G+D+
L
T
63
Seat, seat strength, seat anchorages
G+D
G+D
G+D
G+D
64
Head restraints
G+D
G+D
G+D
G+D
65
Warning Triangles
G+N
G+N
G+N
G+N
Change in seat belt anchorage

points.
Change in mirror at component
level and its mounting points.
Change in seat at component
level and mounting location.
Change in head restraint at
component level, head restraint
adjustment points.
Change in warning triangle at
component level.
Subject
Items
55
59
M2
M3

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*** These guidelines are general in nature. However individual IS, AIS and TAP document shall be referred to evaluate the test applicability,
extension parameters & worst case criteria.
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Meaning of letters:
N/A:
A:
C:
D:
F:
G:
H:
L:
M:
N:
Q:
T:
This requirement is not applicable to this vehicle.

Exemption permitted where special purposes make it impossible to fully comply with the desired requirements/ performance. The
manufacturer shall demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the testing agency that the vehicle cannot meet the requirements.
Test is applicable for limited part of designated seating area which comes in head impact zone when vehicle is travelling on the
road
Application limited to seat designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. Seats which are not designated for
use when the vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly identified to the users either by means of pictogram or a sign with an
appropriate text.
Modification to the routing and length of the refueling duct and re positioning of the approved tank inboard is permissible.
Requirements for the corresponding category of the base vehicle, based on the maximum mass,(complete/incomplete vehicle of
either M or N according to the respective category of base vehicle
Modification of exhaust system length after last silencer not exceeding 2 m is permissible without any further test.
Application limited to the seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least anchorages for lap
belts are required in the all rear seating position of caravan area. Seats which are designated for use when the vehicle is travelling
on the road shall clearly identify to the users either by means of pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text.
Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is travelling on the road. At least lap belts are required in
all rear seating positions. Seats which are not designated for the use when vehicle is travelling on the road shall be clearly
identified to users either by means of pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text.
During successive stage of vehicle completion, test shall be applicable in case of change (addition or deletion) from earlier
approved test specific technical parameters and safety critical components.
Modification of exhaust system length after last silencer not exceeding 2m is permissible without any further test. CMVR approval
issued to the most representative base vehicle remains valid irrespective of change in the reference weight.
No exemption except those specified in the CMVR and /or applicable standard
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3.4
Fire extinguishers
3.4.1
The motor caravan shall be equipped with two fire extinguishers, one being
near to the drivers seat.
3.4.2 Type and the minimum number of extinguishers to be provided shall be as

follows:
Motor Caravan
M12500 kg
M1>2500 kg
M2
M3
Minimum
two
fire extinguishers
of 2 kg each,
totaling to 4kg
Minimum two
fire extinguishers
of
2 kg each,
totaling to 4kg
Minimum
two
fire extinguisher
of 2 kg each,
totaling to 4kg
Minimum
two
fire extinguisher
of 2 kg each,
totaling to 4kg
Note: Fire extinguishers shall comply with IS: 13849 or IS: 2171 as
amended from time to time, as may be applicable.
3.4.3
Halogenated hydrocarbon
extinguishant.
type of
extinguisher
shall not be used as
3.5.4
The Fire extinguishers shall be secured against tampering and shall be kept
in lockers or behind breakable glass. The location shall be marked clearly.
3.5
Electrical wiring
3.5.1
All electrical wiring in motor caravan shall be properly installed, taped,

clipped or contained in a loom along its length
3.5.2
Electrical wiring shall conform to IS: 2465-1984 as amended from time to

time
3.5.3
Living accommodation shall not be occupied during travel mode of motor

caravan except in designated seating position.
4.0
GUIDELINES FOR REQUIREMENTS IN LIVING ACCOMMODATION
Requirements for the equipment are in the living accommodation space

which is provided as per clause 2.2.
4.1
Seats and Table

a) Are required to be an integral part of the living accommodation area, and
mounted independently of other items.
b) The table shall be capable of being mounted directly to the vehicle floor
and/or side wall.
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c) The table mounting arrangement shall be secured as a permanent feature,

(bolted, riveted, screwed or welded), although the table may be
detachable or folding type.
d) Permanently secured seating shall be available for use at the table.
e) The seats shall be secured directly to the vehicle floor and/or side wall.
f) The seats shall be secured as a permanent feature (bolted, riveted,
screwed or welded).
4.2
Sleeping Accommodation
a) Shall be an integral part of the living accommodation area.
b) Either beds or a bed converted from seats (to form a mattress base)
c) Secured as a permanent feature, with base structures bolted, riveted,
screwed or welded to the vehicle floor and/or side wall, (unless the
sleeping accommodation is provided as a provision over the drivers cab
compartment).
d) Sleeping arrangement provided over the drivers seating area or on upper
level can be fixed or sliding or removable in nature (bunk beds).
4.3
Cooking Facilities
a) Cooking area can be inside or outside the vehicle as per design and
layout of living area.
b) Cooking facility provided inside the vehicle should be secured to the
vehicle floor and/or side wall as a permanent feature (bolted, riveted,
screwed, or welded).
4.4
Storage Facilities
a) Storage facilities may be provided by a cupboard or locker or by drawer
systems.
b) The facility shall be an integral part of the vehicle living accommodation
c) The storage facility shall be a permanent feature (bolted, riveted,
screwed or welded).
d) Storage area for cooking vessels and food items to be done separately.
4.5
Some or all of the following facilities may be provided in motor

caravan:
4.5.1
Wash area
a) Toilet fitting: Toilets may be of permanently fixed or portable type.
b) Bath fitting / shower: Fixtures may be of permanent or portable type.
c) Wash basin may be provided inside or outside the vehicle, depending
on layout design.
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4.5.2
Water storage facilities

a) Fresh water tank can be provided inside or outside the vehicle in
a place/location for easy maintenance.
b) Separate gray water tank storage to be provided. (Used water from
shower/ wash basin).
c) Separate black water storage to be provided in case of fixed toilets and
flexible drainage pipe to be attached while draining them in the
prescribed area.
d) Water pump may be provided for fresh water near cooking area.
4.5.3 Electricals
a) The living area electrical requirements have to be fulfilled by using
a generator or battery back-up of minimum 24 hrs.
b) All electrical appliances to have a safety fuse systems in place.
c) There shall be a provision made for direct 230V input system in the
vehicle connecting to the battery backup system powering the living
areas electrical system/appliances.
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MOTOR CARAVAN FLOOR PLANS WITH INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT

(AN ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE)
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5.0
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY MOTOR

CARAVAN MANUFACTURER
5.1
The motor caravan manufacturer shall submit the necessary technical

details to the test agencies as per Annex - B of this standard.
5.1.1
Motor caravan body builder who builds motor caravan on earlier type
approved vehicle, shall submit details of technical changes carried on the
earlier type approved vehicle as per Table 8, 9, 10, 12 and 12 A of AIS-007
(Revision 4), as amended from time to time.
5.2
The motor caravan manufacturer shall submit the details of motor caravan
identification number as per Annex-C. It shall be punched at the readily
accessible position on a part which is normally not likely to be replaced
during use.
5.3
Motor caravan body builder shall submit vehicle certificate number along
with date of already type approved vehicle on which motor caravan is built
to the testing agency.
5.4
Motor caravan body builder who builds motor caravan on earlier type
approved vehicle, may submit photocopies of type approval certificate and
brief technical specifications of the said vehicle.
6.0
EXTENSION OF TYEPE APPROVAL
6.1
Every modification pertaining to the information declared in accordance

with para 5.0 shall be intimated by the motor caravan manufacturer to the
Testing Agency.
6.2
If the changes are in parameters not related to the provisions, no further

action need be taken.
If the changes are in parameters related to the provisions, the Testing
Agency shall then consider, whether,
a) The model with the changed specifications still complies with
provisions or
b) Any further verification is required to establish compliance.
For considering whether any further verification is required or not,
guidelines given in respective standard shall be used.
6.3
In case of 6.2 (b), verification for only those parameters which are affected
by the modifications needs to be carried out.
6.4
In case of fulfillment of criterion of para 6.2 (a) or after results of further

verification as per para of 6.2 (b) are successful, the approval of
compliance shall be extended for the changes carried out.
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7.0
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION (CoP)
7.1
Whole Vehicle CoP procedures, as and when formulated and notified shall
be applicable.
7.2
Motor caravan approved under this standard shall be so manufactured as to

conform to the type approved specifications.
8.0
GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION OF MOTOR CARAVANS
8.1
Motor caravan built on earlier type approved vehicle (Incomplete vehicle).

For registration purpose of such motor caravan procedure as per CMVR
Rule 47 sub clause g shall be followed.
8.2
Motor caravan built on already registered vehicle (Completely built

vehicle).
For registration purpose of motor caravan which is built on already
registered vehicle, the vehicle owner shall apply to the concerned
registering authority within 14 days of undertaking the alteration as
required under Section 52 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, for endorsement of
particular alteration in registration certificate mentioning place and date of
alteration and alteration certificate number. This shall also be ensured by
the motor caravan body builder.
8.3
Guidelines for type approval and registration of motor caravan are given in
Annex- D.
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ANNEX-A
(See 2.0)
REFERENCES
LIST OF AIS/IS REFERRED IN THIS STANDARD
Sr.
No
as amended from
time to time
Title of AIS/IS
1.
AIS-053
Automotive Vehicles Types Terminology
2.
IS: 15633-2005
Automotive vehicles Pneumatic tyres for passenger car

vehicles Diagonal and radial ply specification
3.
IS: 15636-2005
Automotive vehicles Pneumatic tyres for commercial vehicles

Diagonal and radial ply Specification
4.
IS:11852 (Part 1): 2001
Automotive vehicles - Brakes and braking systems - Part 1 :

Terminology
5.
IS:11852 (Part 2) : 2001

General functions and features
6.
IS:11852 (Part 3) : 2001

Performance requirements and evaluation
7.
IS:11852 (Part 4) : 2001
Automotive vehicles - Brakes and braking systems -Part 4 :

Compressed air and air assisted brakes - Special requirements
8.
IS:11852 (Part 5) : 2001

Compressed air and air assisted brakes - Pressure test connections
9.
IS:11852 (Part 6) : 2001

Vacuum braking systems - Special requirements
10.
IS:11852 (Part 7) : 2001

Inertia dynamometer test method for brake lining
11.
IS:11852 (Part 8) : 2001
Automotive Vehicles - Brakes and braking systems - Part 8 : Test

procedures
12.
IS:11852 (Part 9) : 2003

Requirements for vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking
systems
13. IS: 12222-1987
Method of measurement of turning circle of automotive vehicle
14.
IS: 11948-1999
Automotive vehicles - Steering effort - Method of evaluation
15.
IS: 2553-Part 2-1992.
Safety Glass - Specification - Part 2 : For road transport
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16.
as amended from
time to time
AIS-011:2001
Title of AIS/IS
17.
AIS-019:2001
Automotive vehicles Windscreen wiping and washing system

for M1 category of vehicles
18.
AIS-057:2005
Performance requirements for retro-reflecting devices for powerdriven vehicles and their trailers
19.
AIS-090:2005
Approval of Retro-Reflective Markings

for Heavy and Long Vehicles, their Trailers and Semi-Trailers
20.
IS: 11827-1995
21.
AIS-018:2001
Automotive Vehicle - Calibration of speedometer - Method of

evaluation
Automotive vehicles - Speed limitation devices - Specifications
22.
IS 1884:1993
Automotive vehicles - Electric horns - Specification
23.
24.
AIS-014:2001
IS 3028:1998
25.
AIS-065:2005
26.
27.
AIS-034:2004
IS 7079:1995
Automotive vehicles - Horn installation requirement

Automotive vehicles - Noise emitted by moving vehicles Method of measurement
Statutory plates and inscriptions for motor vehicles, their location
and method of attachment Vehicle identification numbering
system
Automobile lamps
Automotive vehicles -Hydraulic brake hose - Specification
28.
IS 8654:1986
Automotive hydraulic brake fluid, heavy duty - specification
29.
IS 11939:1996
30.
IS 12009:1995
31.
IS:12056-1987
32.
IS 15547:2005
Automotive vehicles - Steering control systems - Impact

protection requirements and methods of measurement
Automotive vehicle - Safety requirements for side door of
passenger cars - Recommendations
Recommendations for safety requirements for fuel tank assembly
of automotive vehicles
Automotive vehicles - Plastic fuel tank for four wheelers
33.
IS 9436:1980
32.
IS 9438:1980
33.
IS 13942:1994
34.
IS 13944:1994
35.
IS 13943:1994
Automotive Vehicles - Testing procedure for windscreen

wiping
system for 4 wheelers other than M1 category of
vehicles
Performance requirements and methods of tests for wheels for

passenger cars
Performance requirements and methods of tests for wheels/rims
for trucks
Automotive vehicles - External projections - Performance
requirements
Automotive vehicles - Window retention and release systems for
buses - Safety requirements
Automotive vehicles - Wheel guards for passenger cars Performance requirements
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No
36.
as amended from
time to time
IS 13941:1994
37.
IS 14283:1995
38.
IS 14225:1995
39.
IS 14226:1995
40.
Safety Standard No.12.1
41.
AIS-008 (Rev.1):2010
42.
AIS-012:2004
43
AIS-004 (Part 1):1999
44
AIS-003:1999
45
AIS-021:2004
46
AIS-031:2004
47
48
49
IS:15061: 2002
IS 15223:2002
AIS-047:2009
50
AIS-020
51
52
AIS-006:2005
AIS-046:2005
53
AIS-035:2006
Title of AIS/IS
Automotive vehicles - Wheel fasteners and hub caps - General

requirements
Automotive vehicles - Accelerator control systems - General
requirements
Automotive vehicles - Locking systems and door retention
components - General requirements
Automotive vehicles - Hood latch system - Method of test
Tell Tale Systems and Controls for all Motor Vehicles other than
3 Wheeled Vehicles up to Engine Capacity 500cc, 2 Wheeled
Vehicles and Tractor
Installation Requirements of Lighting and
Light-Signaling
Devices for Motor Vehicle having more than Three Wheels,
Trailer and Semi-Trailer excluding Agricultural Tractor and
Special Purpose Vehicle
Performance Requirements of Lighting and Light-Signaling
Devices for Motor Vehicle having more than Three Wheels,
Trailer and Semi-Trailer
Electromagnetic radiation from automotive vehicle - Permissible
levels & methods of tests
Automotive vehicles - Starting gradeability -Method of
measurement and requirements
Field of vision of motor vehicle drivers for
M1 category
Automotive vehicles - The strength of superstructure of large
passenger vehicles
Automotive vehicles - Flammability requirements
Automotive vehicles - Interior fittings - Specification
Automotive vehicles - Interior fittings - Specifications for other than
M1 category vehicles
Automotive vehicles - Interior noise - Method of measurement and
requirements
Automotive vehicle: bumper fitment on M1 vehicles - test methods.
Automotive Vehicles - Hand-Holds for three, four and more than
four wheeled motor vehicles-specification
Automotive Vehicles - The Arrangement of Foot Controls of
Vehicles
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54
as amended from
time to time
AIS-084 (Part1):2008
Title of AIS/IS
55
AIS-084(Part2):2008
Automotive Vehicles - Performance requirements of Defrosting

Systems of Glazed Surfaces (Wind Screen) of Motor Vehicles
56
IS 14812:2000
Automotive vehicles - Rear under run protective device General requirements (First Revision)
57
IS 14682:1999
Automotive vehicles -Lateral protection (side guards) -Technical

requirements (First revision)
58
AIS-037:2004
Procedure for Type Approval and Establishing Conformity of

Production for Safety Critical Components
59
60
61
62
IS 15139-2002
IS 15140:2003
AIS-001:2001
AIS-002:2001
63
IS 15546-2005
Automotive vehicles - Safety belt anchorages - Specification

Automotive vehicles - Safety belt assembly -Specification
Automotive vehicles Rear View mirrors - Specification
Automotive vehicles - Rear - View mirrors - Installation
requirements
Automotive vehicles -Seats, their anchorages and head restraints
for category Ml -Specification
64
AIS-022:2001
Automotive Vehicles - Performance requirements of Demisting

Systems of Glazed Surfaces (Wind Screen) of Motor Vehicles
Automotive vehicles - Advance-Warning triangles and

conspicuity marking tape - Specifications
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ANNEX - B
(See clause 5.1)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY MOTOR
CARAVANS MANUFACTURER / BODY BUILDER
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.8
1.8.1
1.9
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.9.3
1.9.4
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
2 .0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Details of Motor Caravan manufacturer

Name & Address :
Telephone No :
Fax. No. :
E mail address :
Contact person :
Name of model :
Name of variants, if any:
Type and General commercial
description (s) :
Plant/(s)of manufacture :
Name and address of engine manufacturing
plant In case of imported vehicles, above
details shall be supplied for importer also.
Importers Name and address
Telephone No.
Fax. No.
E mail address
Contact person
Details of the base CMVR
Compliance Certificate issued to the Chassis
(Certificate Number and date )
Vehicle type:
Type of vehicle (Rigid / others)
Drive (4x2 or 4x4 or 6x2 or 6x4 or others)
Vehicle Performance:
Max. recommended gradeability (Standstart) in degrees
Max. design speed (km/h)
Vehicle Chassis Characteristics
Chassis types approved for Body installation
Type of Control (normal control/Full
forward control etc.):
Number of Axles and wheels :
Chassis (overall drawing) :
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2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
2.8.4
2.8.5
2.8.6
2.9
2.9.1
2.9.2
3.0
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.4
3.5
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5.0
5.1
Frame Type :
Cross sectional view :
Position and arrangement of engine:
Dimension (in mm) (Specify drawing
reference) :
Length mm :
Width mm :
Height (Unladen) mm :
Wheel base mm :
Wheel track mm :
Front :
Rear :
Body overhang mm :
Front end :
Rear end :
Category of vehicle as per AIS-053:
Base vehicle
Completed vehicle
Body :
Type of Body :
Dimension drawing and photograph of the
vehicle with representative body :
Passenger capacity :
Maximum (Including driver) :
Number of designated seats
Number of non designated seats
Seat layout
Number of Service doors :
Number of emergency exits :
Clearance
Minimum road clearance :
Approach angle :
Departure Angle :
Ramp-over Angle :
Weights
Vehicle kerb weight kg :
Front axle :
5.2
Rear axle :
Total :
Gross vehicle weight kg :
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5.3
Maximum permissible axle weights kg
5.4
6.0
6.1
Front axle:
Rear axle:
Reference mass kg :
Tyres
No. and arrangement of wheels :
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.1.3
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3
6.4
Front :
Rear :
Other :
Tyre type (Radial/cross ply) (with Tube /
Tube less), size designation including ply
rating, speed rating, Load rating or Load
index.Use symbols as per IS 15633 / IS
15636 as may be applicable.
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Spare wheel
Dynamic rolling radius, mm
Inflation pressure Unladen :
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.5
Front :
Rear :
Other
Inflation pressure Laden :
6.5.1
Front :
6.5.2
6.5.3
7.0
7.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.4
7.4.1
Rear :
Other :
Body Panels
Outer Panels :
Material :
Thickness :
Inner Panels :
Material :
Thickness :
Roof Panels :
Material :
Thickness :
Floor Panels :
Material :
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7.4.3
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
9.0
9.1
9.2
9. 3
10.0
10.1
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
11.0
11.1
11.2
11.3
12.0
12.1
12.2
Thickness :
Type of anti-slip coating :
Service Doors
No. of Service Doors :
Position of Service Doors :
Dimension of Service Door :
Height :
- Front
Width :
-Rear
Height :
Width :
-Middle Height :
Width :
Emergency Exit
No. of Emergency Doors :
Position of Emergency Doors :
Dimension of Emergency Door :
- Ist
Height :
Width :
- IInd
Height :
Width :
Window
Window (other than Emergency exit)
Dimension of Window aperture along with
the detailed drawing showing the dimensions
Height of upper edge of window aperture
from gangway floor (mm)
Type of window
Emergency Windows
No. of Emergency Windows :
Position of Emergency Windows :
Area (HxW in sq. m) :
Steps
Height of Ist Step :
Height of Other Steps :
Depth of steps :
Floor :
Floor Height from the ground (unladen):
Slope of floor :
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13.0
13.1
13.1.1
13.1.2
13.1.3
13.1.4
13.2
13.2.1
13.2.2
13.2.3
13.2.4
13.2.5
13.2.6
13.2.7
13.2.8
13.2.9
13.2.10
13.2.11
13.2.12
13.2.13
13.2.14
13.2.15
13.2.16
13.2.17
13.2.18
14.0
14.1
14.1.1
14.1.2
15.2
15.2.1
15.2.2
16.0
16.1
16.1.1
Seats
Driver/Co-driver or Front Passenger
Seat
Make
Type
Identification Number
Seat Drawing no.
Passenger Seats :
Make
Type
Identification Number (S)
Seat Drawing no.
Seat Layout(S) :
Enclose the Layout Drawings
Seat width :
Width of available space for one seating
position :
Height of backrest :
Width of Armrest :
Depth of Seat cushion (base) :
Seat Pitch :
Seat base height :
Torso angle :
Seat base thickness :
Seat back thickness :
Clearance space for seated passengers facing
partition :
Free Height over seating position :
Seat anchorage layout drawing (with
anchorage cross section and hardware used
details)
Door locks and hinges
Door lock :
Name of Manufacturer :
Identification mark :
Door hinge :
Identification mark :
Safety glass
Front wind shield (laminated) :
Make
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16.1.2
16.1.3
16.1.4
16.1.5
16.1.6
16.2
16.2.1
16.2.2
16.2.3
16.2.4
16.2.5
16.3
16.3.1
16.3.2
16.3.3
16.3.4
16.3.5
17.0
17.1
17.1.1
17.1.2
17.1.3
17.1.4
17.2
17.2.1
17.2.2
17.2.3
17.2.4
17.3
17.3.1
17.3.2
17.3.3
17.3.4
17.4
18.0
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.3.1
Identification :
Type (flat/curved, clear/tinted) :
Thickness mm :
No. of pieces :
Radius of curvature (If curved) :
Side Windows:
Make
Identification
Type (flat/curved, clear/tinted, toughened) :
Thickness mm :
Rear Window:
Make
Identification
Type (flat/curved, clear/tinted, toughened) :
Thickness mm :
Rear view mirror
Left :
Type :
Dimension & radius of curvature :
Identification Mark:
Right :
Type :
Inside :
Type :
Sketch showing mounting arrangement of
mirrors
Wiping system
Type :
No. of wipers :
Wiper motor :
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18.3.3
18.3.4
18.4
18.4.1
18.4.2
18.4.3
18.5
18.5.1
18.5.2
18.5.3
18.6
18.6.1
18.6.2
Type and identification :

Rated voltage :
Frequency of wiping :
Wiper arm :
Length :
Wiper blade :
Length :
Rubber material :
Type of fixing (As per IS:7827) :
Drawing indicating the seat back
angle, seat travel, H point, Rake
angle ,F dimension And steering
wheel position as per AIS-011
19.0
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
20.0
20.1
20.1.1
20.1.2
20.1.3
20.1.4
20.2
20.2.1
20.2.2
20.2.3
20.3
20.3.1
20.3.2
20.4
20.4.1
20.4.2
20.4.3
Wind Screen Washer

Name of Manufacture: :
Type :
Number of nozzles :
Spray Area :
Identification Number:
Equipment for occupant's safety
Driver Seat belt :
Type :
Number :
Identification Number:
Driver Seat belt anchorage :
Type :
Number :
Head restraint :
Type :
Passenger Seat :
Type :
Frame structure Material :
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21.0
21.1
21.2
21.3
21.4
22.0
22.1
22.2
23.0
23.1
23.1.1
23.1.2
23.2
23.2.1
23.2.2
23.3
23.3.1
23.3.2
23.4
23.4.1
23.4.2
23.5
23.5.1
23.5.2
23.6
23.6.1
23.6.2
23.7
23.7.1
23.7.2
23.8
23.8.1
23.8.2
23.9
23.9.1
23.9.2
23.10
23.10.1
Section size:
Fire Extinguisher
Number :
Type :
Capacity :
First Aid Equipment
Number :
Contents :
Automotive bulbs :
Head lamp bulb (main and dip)
Make and Country of origin (if imported)
Designation as per AIS-034
Parking Lamp bulb Front
Parking Lamp bulb - Rear
Direction indicator lamp bulb front
Direction indicator lamp bulb rear
Direction indicator lamp bulb side
Front Position Lamp bulb
Make and Country of origin ( if imported )
Rear Position Lamp ( tail lamp )Bulb
Stop lamp bulb
Number plate lamp bulb
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23.10.2
23.11
23.11.1
23.11.2
23.12
23.12.1
23.12.2
23.13
23.13.1
23.13.2
23.14
23.14.1
23.14.2
23.15
23.15.1
23.15.2
23.16
23.16.1
23.16.2
24.0
24.1
24.2
24.3
25.0
25.1
25.2
25.3
26.0
26.1
26.1.1
26.1.2
26.1.3
26.2
26.2.1
26.2.2
26.2.3
27.0
27.1
27.2
27.3

End out Marker bulb
Reversing lamp bulb
Stop Lamp Bulb (S3)
Front Fog Lamp Bulb
Make and Country of origin(if imported)
Rear Fog Lamp Bulb
Side Marker Lamp Bulb
Head Lamp
Type and Identification :
Number and colour :
Tail lamp
Number and colour :
Parking lamp
Front :
Number and color :
Rear :
Number and colour
Stop lamp
Number and colour :
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28.0
28.1
28.2
28.3
29.0
29.1
29.1.1
29.1.2
29.1.3
29.2
29.2.1
29.2.2
29.2.3
29.3
29.3.1
29.3.2
29.3.3
29.4
30.0
30.1
30.2
30.3
31.0
31.1
31.1.1
31.1.2
31.1.3
31.2
31.2.1
31.2.2
31.2.3
31.3
31.3.1
31.3.2
31.3.3
32.0
32.1
32.1.1
32.1.2
32.1.3
Reversing lamp
Number and colour :
Direction indicator lamp
Front :
Number and colour :
Rear :
Number and colour :
Side :
Number and colour :
Type of flasher :
Number Plate Lamp
Number and colour :
Emergency signaling equipment
Front :
Number and colour :
Rear :
Number and colour :
Side :
Number and colour
Reflector
Rear :
Number and colour :
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32.1.4
32.2
32.2.1
32.2.2
32.2.3
32.2.4
33.0
33.1
33.2
33.3
34.0
34.1
34.1.1
34.1.2
34.1.3
34.1.4
34 .2
34.2.1
34.2.2
34.2.3
34.2.4
34.3
34.3.1
34.3.2
34.3.3
34.3.4
35.0
35.1
36.0
36.1
36.2
36.3
37.0
37.1
37.2
38.0
38.1
38.2
39.0
39.1
Area :
Side :
Number and colour :
Area :
Top light
Name of Manufacturer: :
Number and colour :
Internal Lighting & Illumination
Driver Cab lighting :
Type :
Number :
illumination intensity :
Passenger Compartment Lighting
Type :
Number :
Illumination intensity :
Other Area Lighting
Type :
Number :
Illumination intensity :
Electrical Circuit
Circuit Diagram (attach details):
Electrical Cables
Conductor Cross section :
Insulation Class :
Fuse
Type & Make :
Master switch for electrical :
Type & Make :
Seat
Seat and its accessories
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39.1.1
39.1.2
39.1.3
39.1.4
39.1.5
39.1.6
39.2
39.2.1
39.2.2
39.2.3
39.2.4
39.2.5
39.2.6
39.3
39.3.1
39.3.2
39.3.3
39.3.4
39.3.5
39.3.6
39.4
39.4.1
39.4.2
39.4.3
39.4.4
39.4.5
39.4.6
39.5
39.5.1
39.5.2
39.5.3
39.5.4
39.5.5
39.5.6
39.6
39.6.1
39.6.2
39.6.3
39.6.4
39.6.5
Material Grade
Material Type
Component Part No. and Batch No.
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Interior lining of the roof
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Interior lining of side walls
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Interior lining of rear walls
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Separation walls
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Floor
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
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39.6.6
39.7
39.7.1
39.7.2
39.7.3
39.7.4
39.7.5
39.7.6
39.8
39.8.1
39.8.2
39.8.3
39.8.4
39.8.5
39.8.6
39.9
39.9.1
39.9.2
39.9.3
39.9.4
39.9.5
39.9.6
40.0
Drawing No.
Luggage racks
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Heating and ventilation pipe
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Luminaries.
Material Grade
Material Type
Identification Code
Drawing No.
Interior Fittings as per AIS-047, as
applicable
40.1
Instrument Panel (Dash Board)
40.2
Make
40.3
Identification No. / Part No.
40.4
Material
40.5
Drawing showing the mounting details, over
all size and all control switches with
dimensions
40.6
Additional details for interior fitting tests to
be given (if test is already conducted, this
information need not be submitted).
Instrument Panel Variants with photographs
40.6.1
(With / without Airbag, Music system, AC )
40.6.2
Material used for instrument Panel
40.6.3
Drawings
40.6.3.1 Instrument Panel mounting (With hardware
details)
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40.6.3.2
40.6.3.3
40.6.3.4
40.6.3.5
40.6.3.6
40.6.3.7
40.6.4
40.6.4.1
40.6.4.2
40.6.4.3
40.6.4.4
40.6.4.5
40.6.4.6
40.6.4.7
40.6.4.8
40.6.4.9
40.6.4.10
41.0
41.1
41.2
42.0
H point co-ordinates for each seating

position
Cross sectional drawings for each
projection more than 3.2
Cross sectional Drawing of Gear shift lever
Drawing of Grab handle with cross section
Drawing of Sunvisor with details of metal
wire used
Drawing of lamp assembly mounted at roof
Name of manufacturer of the Interior
fitting components
Instrument Panel
Sun Visor
Roof Light
Grab Handle
Gear Lever
Hand Brake Lever
Seats (Need not be specified if done
already)
Seat Belts (Need not be specified if done
already)
Music System (if provided)
Cigarette lighter (if provided)
Battery
Type & number
Voltage & Capacity (Ah)
Any other additional information the
Motor Caravan manufacturer / body
builder would like to declare
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ANNEX-C
(See 5.2)
DETAILS OF LOCATION OF MOTOR CARAVAN IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER AND CODE FOR MONTH AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
Name of the Motor Caravan Manufacturer &
Address :
Name of the basic model :
Name of variants, if any :
Place of embossing or etching the motor caravan
identification number
(Supporting details by drawing or pictures may be
provided if necessary )
Position of the code for month of production in the
motor caravan identification number
Position of the code for year of production in the
motor caravan identification number
Height of the motor caravan identification number Min. 7 mm
Illustrative example
Code for month and year of production

Code for month of production:
Code for year of production:
Month
Year
Code
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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Code
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Example:
Subject
Manufacture digit
example
Remark
1
2
3
Can be WMI letter
if available
Year
4
Month
5
As per
declaration
above table
6
As per
declaration
above table
Serial no of
vehicle
7
8
9
As per
manufacture
production
vehicle per year
Note:
1. Wherever possible number shall be marked on a single line. The use of the
letters I, O and Q and dashes, asterisks and other special signs, is not permitted.
2. The minimum height of the letters and numerals shall 7 mm for characters
marked.
3. It is advised caravan manufacturer may take reference of AIS-065 while
deciding motor caravan identification number.
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ANNEX- D
(See 8.3)
Guidelines for Type Approval and Registration of Motor Caravan
Type approval and Registration for Motor Caravans
Submission of
Specification &
Drawings
Approved Test Agency
Component Testing
Performance /
Compliance Tests
Certificate Of
Type Approval
Independent Motor Caravan Registration

by Transport Authorities after necessary
verification of documents
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ANNEX- E
(See Introduction)
COMPOSITION OF AISC PANEL ON MOTOR CARAVAN *
Name
Organization
Convener
Mr. P. K. Banerjee
Tata Motors Ltd. (SIAM)
Members
Representing
Mr. A. S. Bhale
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
Mr. D. P. Saste
Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT)
Mr. U.K. Bhat
International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)
Representative from
Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)
Mr. K. Kamraj
Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE)
Mr. K. K. Gandhi
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
Mr. Sanjay Tank
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (SIAM)
Mr. Sanjeev Mandpe
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd. (SIAM)
Mr. Sumit Sharma
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (SIAM)
Mr. S. Arun
Ashok Leyland Ltd. (SIAM)
Mr. Mansingh Jagdale
Tata Motors Ltd. (SIAM)
Mr. T. C. Gopalan
Tractor Manufacturers Association (TMA)
Mr. Uday S. Harite
ACMA Centre for Technology (ACMA)
Caravan Manufacturers
Mr. A. K. Roy
JCBL limited (SIAM)
Mr. Daulat Deshmukh
Overlanders Specialty Vehicles Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Raju Babbar
Babbaraju Mobile
Mr. J. Venkataramana
Caravan Voyagers (p) Ltd.
Mr. Mallikarjun Machnoor
M. M. Associate
Mr. Senthil Kumar
SPACE-TECH
* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)
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ANNEX- F
(See Introduction)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION*
Automotive Industry Standards Committee
Chairman
Shri Shrikant R. Marathe
Director,
The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune
Members
Representing
Representative from
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

(Dept. of Road Transport & Highways), New Delhi
Representative from
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises

(Department of Heavy Industry), New Delhi
Shri S. M. Ahuja
Office of the Development Commissioner, MSME

Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, New Delhi
Shri P. C. Joshi
Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
Director/ Shri D. P. Saste

(Alternate)
Director , Central Institute of Road Transport, Pune
Director
Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehra Dun
Director
International Centre for Automotive Technology
Director
Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, Ahmednagar
Representatives from
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)
Shri T. C. Gopalan
Tractor Manufacturers Association, New Delhi
Mr. Uday S. Harite
Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India,

New Delhi
Member Secretary
Mrs. Rashmi Urdhwareshe
Sr. Deputy Director
The Automotive Research Association of India, Pune
* At the time of approval of this Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)
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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY STANDARD

Procedure for Type Approval and

Guidelines for Requirements in Living Accommodation

Technical Information to be submitted by the Motor Caravan

Extension of Type Approval

Conformity of Production (CoP)

References: List of AIS/IS referred in this standard

Technical Information to be submitted by Motor Caravan

Details of Location of Motor Caravan Identification Number

Guidelines for Registration of Motor Caravan

AISC Panel Composition

Automotive Industry Standards Committee Composition

Any alteration or modification in already type approved vehicle to build motor

Special purpose vehicle (SPV) means a vehicle of category M, N or T having

Motor caravan means a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of category M with

Seats and table;

Sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats;

Motor vehicle or vehicle as defined in clause 3.1 of AIS-053:2005, as amended

Completed vehicle means a vehicle, resulting from the process of

Motor caravan body builder means a firm engaged in manufacturing of motor

Seats and table;

(b) Sleeping accommodation which may be converted from the seats;

Emergency window means a window, intended for use as an exit by passengers in

Emergency door means a door intended for use as an exit by passengers in an

CMVR REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARAVANS

The permissible load on axle of

Size and ply rating of

IS: 15633-2005 or IS: 15636-2005

IS:11852 (Part 1 to 9 ): 2001

Turning circle diameter

Forward and backward

IS: 2553-Part 2-1992.

Position of the direction

Use of red, white or blue

IS 1884:1993 and AIS-014:2001

Silencers (Noise emitted

124 (1) (1)

Hydraulic brake hose

124 (1) (2)

Hydraulic brake fluid

124 (1) (3)

124 (1) (5)

Side door impact

124 (1) (7)

Plastic fuel tank

124 (1) (8)

IS 9436:1980 and IS 9438:1980

124 (1) (11)

Bus window retention

124 (1) (12)

124 (1) (13)

Wheel nuts , wheel discs

124 (1) (14)

124 (1) (15)

Door locks and retention

124 (1) (16)

Hood latch system

124 (1) (17)