The Vanagon Dictionary

A type of battery charger that maintains a constant current

• battery
• charger

A type of battery charger that gradually reduces the current

• battery
• charger

To convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

• electrical
• conversion

Electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction

• electrical
• components

A stationary component of an alternator that generates electrical current

• electrical
• components

A device that increases the current flow

• amperage
• amplifier
• electrical

An electromagnetic device that controls the flow of electrical current

• starter
• component

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit

• electrical
• measurement
• ammeter

a type of corrosion caused by electrical currents

• galvanic
• corrosion

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

A unit that contains resistors to control the electrical current

• resistor
• unit

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path

• electrical
• measurement
• shunt

A type of electrical system that uses three alternating currents to generate a smoother flow of power

• electrical
• alternators

In Gerry’s preserved FAQ alignment article, “Camper model” refers to the heavier Vanagon Syncro camper configuration, with separate alignment values from lighter non-camper vehicles. A Gerry discussion on 15 October 2003 about the “official” Syncro alignment specs quotes the chart for 1986–1991 Syncro campers with dual batteries up front; a 1999 thread separately asks about an almost-empty 1986 Syncro. These historical sources show why the exact load and configuration matter, not a current alignment specification. Use service data for the specific vehicle.

• model
• variant