The Vanagon Dictionary
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hinges
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
joints that connect the roof to the bus body
- door
- roof
Bump stop
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that limits the movement of a door or panel
- bump
- stop
B-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vertical structural element between the front and rear doors
- vanagon
- t25
- pickup
Central Locking
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system for locking and unlocking doors and luggage compartment
- security
- convenience
Armrest
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A support for the arm, typically located on a door or seat
- interior
- comfort
Side impact bars
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Structural components that enhance door rigidity and energy distribution
- safety
- structure
Easy Entry
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Feature for convenient access to rear seats in two-door models
- seats
- access
- convenience
Panel
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A model of bus that has no side windows behind the front doors. usually a commercial model.
Double-cab
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The VW pickup truck characterized by seating for five or six and three doors. A ½-ton vehicle.
Guide roller bearing
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bearing that supports and guides a moving part, such as a sliding door
- vanagon
- t25
- bearing
Chop-top
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Practice of lowering the roof on the body of the vehicle by cutting portions of the frame and door frames
- chop-top
- custom
Rialta
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Winnebago 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.
Wolfsburg
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Wolfsburg Editions are models with a higher level of trim, and are probably intended to stimulate sales late in the model year. In addition trim upgrades, they usually include some options without any extra charge (power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows, etc.) The true Weekender is usually also offered as a Wolfsburg Ed. (It's believed that the Westy Weekender only came as a Wolfsburg Edition.)
VIN
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN