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Electrical systems
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Mode for vehicle transportation, requiring specific procedures to exit

Bus terminology

Vanagon model Transporters . Any VW bus or Transporter .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Vehicle models and history
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Version of the VW Transporter produced in Mexico

Bus terminology

The 3 rd generation of Transporters , from 1980-1991, known in North America as Vanagon , and elsewhere as Caravelle or just Transporter .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

Any Volkswagen Transporter of any model and any year. Specifically those VW Transporters from 1968 to 1979, distinquished by a large one-piece windshield and rounded body contours. all had double-jointed independent rear suspension. also called T2 Transporter .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1980-1991, distinguished by squarer body contours and extremely large windows and windshield. Also known as T3 Transporters , or Caravelle.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

The 4 th generation of Transporters , from 1992 to the present, known in North America as the EuroVan , and elsewhere as Caravelle or just Transporter .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Community slang
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Acronym for North East Atlantic Transporter Organization

Bus terminology

An affectionate name for Transporter . An American slang term for 'transmission'.

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Bus terminology

Any of Volkswagen smaller trucks and vans. known as Type 2 , they evolved through four (4) 'generations': T1 , T2 , T3 , and T4 , but the entire line of vehicles has always been called ' Type 2 '.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

The first generation of Transporters , from 1949-1967. Note that this is not Type 1, but just T1 (for Transporter 1 ). Strictly speaking, it should be Type 2 , T1 . Known as the Station Wagon or Microbus .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

A Transporter model with a raised roof, allowing for greater area within the van.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Tools and maintenance terminology
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A container used to store and transport fuel

Camper equipment
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A table that can be folded up for storage or transport

Body and interior
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Nickname for 1949-1967 VW Transporter with a two-piece divided windshield

Bus terminology

The 2 nd generation of Transporters , from 1968-1979, known as the Station Wagon or Bus .

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1949 to 1967, characterized by a split (two-piece) windshield and rounded body contours. all were powered by beetle Type 1 engines and all had 'reduction gears' on the half-axles. known also as T1 Transporters . This term is also used by VW SA for the present 5 Cyl. (Vanagon-style) van without exclusive options.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Camper equipment
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Westfalia is a camper-conversion brand, not a Transporter generation. Gerry’s preserved FAQ describes Westfalia as one of several companies that converted VW Transporters and says it was generally the camper version imported and sold through Volkswagen dealers in the United States at that time. Roof, interior, and equipment depend on the specific vehicle and year.

Bus terminology

Another name for camper versions of the VW Transporter . For whatever reasons, this term seems to have been dropped for the Vanagons , except in Canada.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Bus terminology

Department of Transportation. an agency of the U.S. Federal Government that has authority over some aspects of auto- mobile construction, especially in the safety-related areas.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited

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