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Camper
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A 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 .
Westphalia Camper
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A camper conversion option for Volkswagen vans
- camper
- vanagon
- westphalia
Tin Top
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A non-pop top Westfalia Camper
- westfalia
- camper
Grawomobil
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
VW Bus camper conversion with square-shaped raised roof
- camper
- conversion
- roof
Amescador
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A third-party aftermarket camper conversion made in the Netherlands
- camper
- conversion
- netherlands
Arcomobile
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A VW Bus camper conversion with a square-shaped raised roof
- camper
- conversion
- bus
Camper dinette table
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A removable or swiveling table fitted to a camper dining area. The 1983 Vanagon Westfalia manual describes separate passenger-compartment and cab tables; mountings and storage differ across camper layouts.
- camper
- interior
- furniture
Poptop
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A liftable roof that provides additional sleeping space, often found in Westfalia campers
- vw
- camper
- poptop
Lagwagen
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
German term for mobile home or RV
- camper
- rv
Camper sink drain
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The drain pipe and outlet that carry used sink water out of the camper sink. Some vintage camper layouts discharge through an open outlet rather than a grey-water tank, so the installed arrangement should be checked on the vehicle.
- camper
- water-system
- plumbing
Camper refrigerator
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A refrigerator installed as part of a camper interior. The documented Vanagon Westfalia appliance supports gas and electric operation; exact power sources and operating requirements depend on the refrigerator model and its manual.
- camper
- appliance
- electrical
Enders
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Maker of stoves found in early Westfalia campers
- stove
- westfalia
Camper water pump
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The small electric pump that moves water from an onboard camper tank to the sink faucet when the tank-water mode is selected. It is separate from the engine's coolant-circulation pump.
- camper
- water-system
- electrical
Camper propane tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A fuel container and supply connection serving propane appliances fitted to some camper conversions. Tank location, capacity, regulator, lines, and supported appliances are installation-specific; use the vehicle and appliance documentation for operation or service.
- camper
- appliance
- fuel-system
Swamp Cooler
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of cooling system used in campers
- cooling
- accessories
Refrigerator
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cooling device for food and drinks in a camper van
- vanagon
- refrigeration
Camper 12-volt battery
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
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
Water Alarm Kit
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit for detecting water presence in camper
- water
- alarm
- kit
Jalousie Windows
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Louvered windows found on Westfalias or other VW campers
- windows
- louvered
- westfalia
Roof canvas
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fabric cover for the roof of a camper van
- canvas
- roof
- westfalia
Rotating grills
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Grills that can be rotated to direct airflow in the camper
- ventilation
- accessories
Pop-up roof
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A 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
Z-bed
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A foldable bed that came on many models of VW buses, allowing for additional sleeping space.
- camper
- bed
Rear bench bed
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A 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