The Vanagon Dictionary

Base type for a light bulb, often used in vehicles

• base
• bulb

Base type for turn signal bulbs in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• base

A VW-based kitcar manufactured in Gainsville, Florida

• kitcar
• vw-based
• florida

Mirror arm used on Buses from 1955 to mid-1958

• mirror
• arm

Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines

• cooling
• engine

Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management

• engine
• management

Type of turn signal bulb base in Vanagon/T25 models

• vanagon
• t25
• type

sensor that regulates windscreen wiper speed based on rain intensity

• safety
• weather

Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum

• ignition
• engine

Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines

• engine
• fuel
• tsi

System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed

• steering
• power

System that adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed

• audio
• volume

( Automotive Services Inc. ) A U.S.-based camper conversion company out of Washington state. Manufactured a Vanagon camper conversion called the Riviera with a straight-up pop-top.

Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.