The Vanagon Dictionary

Supplemental heating unit for passenger area

• heating
• accessory

Structural components that provide additional support and stability

• safety
• structure

Digital Audio Broadcasting system that receives audio and additional data signals

• radio
• audio
• broadcasting

Valve that provides additional air to the engine

• air
• valve

A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction

• vw
• drivetrain
• traction

A liftable roof that provides additional sleeping space, often found in Westfalia campers

• vw
• camper
• poptop

Additional gear boxes used on swing-axle VW Buses to reduce transmission gearing

• gearbox
• swing-axle

A foldable bed that came on many models of VW buses, allowing for additional sleeping space.

• camper
• bed

A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.

• vanagon
• variant

System providing additional occupant safety in the event of a vehicle roll-over

• safety
• protection

A type of front windshield that tilts outward for additional ventilation. found only on Microbuses , and usually only on on those in equatorial/tropic countries.

A small radiator that transfers heat from engine coolant to air for the cabin heating system. Vanagons may have front and additional rear heat exchangers, depending on equipment and market.

• engine
• water-cooled
• heating