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Vacuum source

Tools and maintenance terminology
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

FLAPS

Mailing list slang

Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited

AUX-IN

Electrical systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Multimedia socket for connecting external audio sources

Propane gas

Engine and fuel systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

A fuel source for the refrigerator

Active sensors

Electrical systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Sensors that require an external power source to operate

Passive sensors

Electrical systems
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate

Dry camping

Camping and van life
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary draft

Camping without access to external power or water sources

Camper refrigerator

VW Bus and camper parts

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.

Vanagon Dictionary editorial reference

Camper model

Vehicle models and history
Machine-assisted source-grounded glossary 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.

Gerry community context

Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.

  • Riviera canvas?

    Historical mailing list · Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:09:16 -0700

    ...Riviera canvas? Source besides PLF's Dawn? Is there a need for a source? (I was asked by a potential 'source.') Jim

  • Re: Red line tranny oil and cheap source

    Historical mailing list · Thu, 18 Apr 2002 14:22:37 -0700

    ...not sure on the source though. Mark Watts wrote: > > Which Tranny oil weight should I use and where is a cheap source? > > Thanks, > Mark...

  • Dual Carbs (help w/source)

    Historical mailing list · Fri, 12 May 1995 20:30:12 -0700 (PDT)

    Is there a source for for parts to the Dual carbs on the 72 - Bus? Just about exausted my resources trying to find either...

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