The Vanagon Dictionary
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Vacuum source
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.
- vacuum
- source
FLAPS
Mailing list slangEnglish · source definition
Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source
AUX-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources
- audio
- multimedia
Propane gas
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel source for the refrigerator
- fuel
- propane
Active sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- active
Passive sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- passive
Dry camping
Camping and van lifeEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Camping without access to external power or water sources
- camping
- off-grid
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
Camper model
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
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