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Canvas Fabric
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Portion of a Single Cab or Double Cab tilt assembly
- canvas
- cab
Roof canvas
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fabric cover for the roof of a camper van
- canvas
- roof
- westfalia
Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
jerry can
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container used to store and transport fuel
- tool
- container
- fuel
CAN data bus
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle networking system that allows electronic control units to communicate with each other
- electronics
- networking
Child's Cot
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Canvas attached to 2 metal poles at each end with hooks at each end of the poles
- canvas
- cot
Pop-top canvas
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The flexible fabric enclosure between a raised camper roof and the fixed vehicle roof. Depending on the design, it may include screened or closable openings; it is an enclosure, not a roof support or fall-protection device.
- camper
- roof
- canvas
Roller
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for a chassis that can be towed
- slang
- chassis
Swivel seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seats that can rotate to face different directions
- seats
- upholstery
Folding table
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A table that can be folded up for storage or transport
- furniture
- interior
Rotating grills
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Grills that can be rotated to direct airflow in the camper
- ventilation
- accessories
exchange units
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-assembled units that can be swapped with faulty ones
- maintenance
- parts
Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
Multi-adjustable seats
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
seats that can be adjusted in multiple ways for comfort
- seats
- comfort
Ramp Angle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Maximum angle at which the vehicle can drive over a ramp without underbody touching
- vehicle
- capability
Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
Ratchet pliers
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of pliers that can be used to grip and twist objects.
- tool
- pliers
pop-out windows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Windows that can be removed or popped out of their frames
- windows
- seals
- frames
Flexible exhaust pipes
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system
- exhaust
- emissions
Silica dropout
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant
- corrosion
- contaminant
Cat
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Catalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.