The Vanagon Dictionary

System that adjusts power steering based on vehicle speed

• steering
• power

The amount of electrical power used by a device or system

• electrical
• power
• consumption

Speed-sensitive electrical power-assisted steering system

• steering
• convenience

A braking system that uses power assistance

• brakes
• vanagon
• t25

a tool used to remove air from the brake system

• brake
• bleeder

The exterior electrical inlet used to connect an equipped camper to campsite alternating-current power. Wiring, voltage, current rating, and supported appliances vary by market and model year.

• camper
• electrical
• exterior

Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels

• braking
• safety

Convenience and safety feature of electromechanical power steering

• steering
• safety

Axle that transmits power to the wheels

• axle
• drivetrain

Light-emitting semi-conductor with low power consumption

• lighting
• semiconductor

Sensors that require an external power source to operate

• sensors
• active

A container that holds the power steering fluid

• reservoir
• steering

Hydraulic Brake Assist system, providing full braking power in emergency situations.

• braking
• safety

Wolfsburg Editions are models with a higher level of trim, and are probably intended to stimulate sales late in the model year. In addition trim upgrades, they usually include some options without any extra charge (power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows, etc.) The true Weekender is usually also offered as a Wolfsburg Ed. (It's believed that the Westy Weekender only came as a Wolfsburg Edition.)

Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate

• sensors
• passive

The primary shaft that transmits power from the engine to the transmission

• transmission
• clutch

Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper

• wipers
• motor

Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox

• differential
• syncro
• gearbox

A hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir

• hose
• steering

A device that increases engine power by compressing air for combustion

• engine
• performance
• turbo

Camping without access to external power or water sources

• camping
• off-grid

The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle

• wiring
• electrical

A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power

• flame
• combustion

A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system

• piping
• steering