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Z-bed
Camper equipmentA foldable bed that came on many models of VW buses, allowing for additional sleeping space.
- camper
- bed
Upper roof bed
VW Bus and camper partsThe folding or sliding sleeping platform fitted beneath a camper pop-up roof on equipped models. It is stowed when the roof is lowered and is distinct from the lower rear bench bed.
- camper
- bed
- interior
Rear bench bed
VW Bus and camper partsA camper's rear bench seat that folds or rearranges to form the lower sleeping surface. The conversion mechanism and dimensions depend on the interior layout.
- camper
- bed
- interior
Rear bench
Body and interiorA bench seat that folds into a bed
- seating
- bench
Pickup
Bus terminologyA model of bus that had a flat load bed with no fixed roof over the rear half of the vehicle. Optional canvas tents were available to cover the rear flat bed area. (See Single-cab and Double-cab .)
Pick-Up
Vehicle models and historyA model of Volkswagen vehicle with an open cargo bed
- pick-up
- model
- description
Pop-up roof
VW Bus and camper partsA hinged roof section that raises above a camper van to create extra headroom and, when equipped, access to an upper sleeping area. Roof construction, latches, and bed equipment vary among VW Bus and camper conversions.
- camper
- roof
- westfalia
Rialta
Bus terminologyWinnebago converts some EuroVans into mini-motorhomes, by adding Winnebago's own body (aft of the front doors) that's about 20"-24" wider than the normal EuroVan. Inside they install sink, stove, refridgerator, toilet, bed, & cabinets. The Rialta is sold through Winnebago's own network of RV dealers.
Camper
Bus terminologyA model of bus that contained interior features such as a bed, stove, cabinets, and in some versions, a refrigerator. some versions had a pop-up roof to allow extra room, ventilation, and sleeping room 'upstairs'. Some of the many companies making campers are Westfalia , Winnebago , Devon , Country Homes, Dormobile , and TRAKKA .
Weekender
Bus terminologyAn accessory package originally available on the Vanagon that bridged the gap between the passenger van and the camping-oriented Westfalia model. With the included rear bench that folded into a double-bed, fold-out table, and privacy curtains, an owner could easily move seven people during the week and provide sleeping space for two on the weekends. This idea and name have just been reintroduced as a model of the revamped Eurovan called the MV Weekender .