The Vanagon Dictionary

Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V

• gauges
• voltage
• meter

a resistor used to reduce voltage

• resistor
• voltage

A device that measures electrical voltage

• volt
• meter
• electrical

Electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts.

• electric
• potential

high-voltage system in hybrid and electric vehicles

• electric
• safety

A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator

• electrical
• regulation

A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power

• electrical
• 12v

Procedures and guidelines for safely working with high-voltage hybrid systems

• vw
• safety

The 12-volt battery supply used for camper electrical loads such as interior lighting, the water pump, and controls on the documented Vanagon Westfalia. Whether a particular vehicle has a separate auxiliary battery depends on its model and later modifications.

• camper
• electrical
• battery

A process to balance battery cell voltages

• batteries
• maintenance

component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders

• ignition
• distributor

Batteries connected in series to increase voltage

• batteries
• configuration

Component that generates the high voltage needed for the ignition system

• ignition
• coil

Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder

• ignition
• engine

Wires that carry the high-voltage spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs

• ignition
• wiring

Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• electrical

System responsible for generating the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• engine

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