The Vanagon Dictionary

Louvered windows found on Westfalias or other VW campers

• windows
• louvered
• westfalia

Windows that can be removed or popped out of their frames

• windows
• seals
• frames

Windows that slide open on the side of the vehicle

• window
• side
• sliding

Mechanisms for rolling up or down vehicle windows

• windows
• winders

Larger window replacing standard roll-up and wing window

• window
• slang

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.

The metal structure surrounding the window glass

• windows
• frames
• rust

A flexible, waterproof material used for seals and gaskets

• windows
• seals
• rubber

Aluminum rods to prevent luggage from hitting rear windows

• deluxe
• bus
• rear

A model of early buses that had the highest level of interior features and trim levels. Usually with the small sight-seeing windows in the roof and either 21 or 23 side windows. Also a HUGE fabric sunroof was available as an option.

Usually refers to the Microbus Deluxe Station Wagen, with 21 or 23 Windows and a Sunroof.

A model of bus that has no side windows behind the front doors. usually a commercial model.

Side windows that are hinged to swing out for ventilation.

• window
• ventilation

Term referring to smaller window sizes used in VW vehicles from 1958-1964

• vw
• windows

Basic Bus model without seats or windows in the rear compartment, often used for commercial purposes.

• bus
• model
• variant

A bar that divides the door window, for fixed vent windows

• door
• window
• vanagon

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

• vanagon
• variant

The horizontal line defined by the lower edges of a vehicle's windscreen, rear and side windows and pillars.

• body
• interior

Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.

• bus
• window
• hinge

A type of clear plastic material used for corner windows in Barndoor era deluxe buses before glass was used.

• material
• window
• barndoor

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1980-1991, distinguished by squarer body contours and extremely large windows and windshield. Also known as T3 Transporters , or Caravelle.

Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.

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.)