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Camper equipment
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A fabric cover for the roof of a camper van

Body and interior
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A seal for the roof spoiler on a Vanagon or T25

Body and interior
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A strap for finishing the roof of a Westfalia camper van

Body and interior
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Innovative fully automated roof system with glass design and integrated sliding/tilting glass sunroof

Body and interior
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A rubber seal for the tilt roof on a Vanagon or T25

Tools and maintenance terminology
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Manufacturer of roof racks and ladders

VW Bus and camper parts

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.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference
Body and interior
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joints that connect the roof to the bus body

Camper equipment
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VW Bus camper conversion with square-shaped raised roof

Body and interior
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Roof support metal on either side of front windshield

Camper equipment
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arms that support the roof when it is raised

VW Bus and camper parts

The folding or sliding sleeping platform fitted beneath a camper pop-up roof on equipped models. It is stowed when the roof is lowered and is distinct from the lower rear bench bed.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference
Body and interior
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a rack for storing luggage on the roof of the bus

Body and interior
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A roof opening system with at least two glass elements

VW Bus and camper parts

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.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference
Body and interior
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Hardtop vehicle with the roof permanently removed

Bus terminology

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

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Camper equipment
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A VW Bus camper conversion with a square-shaped raised roof

Camper equipment
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Sloped roof rack version used on pre-1961 Westfalia models

Camper equipment
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A camper roof section that lifts above the body, usually with a flexible fabric enclosure when raised, adding standing room while keeping a lower profile when closed. Gerry’s 1998 camper-conversion discussion contrasts pop-top layouts with the fixed high-roof Adventurewagen conversion; they are different body configurations, not interchangeable names. Roof design and interior details vary by builder and model year.

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