# Vanagon.com

> Vanagon Community United - The premier resource for VW Vanagon, T3, and Westfalia enthusiasts.

## About

Vanagon.com is a free, non-profit community resource dedicated to helping VW Vanagon owners maintain, repair, and enjoy their vehicles. We provide comprehensive maintenance guides, parts directories, technical documentation, and community connections.

## Key Information

- **Website**: https://vanagon.com
- **Preview**: https://vanagon.platphormnews.com
- **Phone**: 888-250-8139
- **Email**: ken@vanagon.com
- **Vehicle Years**: 1980-1991 (VW Vanagon T3)
- **Variants**: Vanagon, Westfalia, Syncro, Transporter
- **Community Size**: 50,000+ enthusiasts worldwide
- **Resources**: 500+ technical guides and articles

## Content Areas

### Shop (/shop)
Trusted parts suppliers:
- VanAgain Parts: https://vwparts.platphormnews.com (Featured Partner)
- TheSamba Classifieds: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds
- Shipping Calculator: https://shipping.vanagain.com

### Maintenance Guides (/resources/maintenance)
Step-by-step DIY guides covering:
- Engine & Drivetrain
- Electrical Systems
- Cooling & HVAC
- Brakes & Suspension
- Interior & Westfalia
- Body & Rust Prevention

### Parts Directory (/resources/parts)
Trusted suppliers including:
- VanAgain (Featured Partner) - 888-250-8139
- GoWesty (California)
- Bus Depot (Colorado)
- Van Cafe (California)
- Rocky Mountain Westy (Colorado)
- Pelican Parts (California)

### Ask KenAI (/ask)
AI-powered Vanagon assistant (Coming Soon)
- Maintenance help
- Parts identification
- Troubleshooting
- Westfalia-specific info

### Technical Documentation (/resources/technical)
- Factory service manuals
- Wiring diagrams
- Technical specifications
- Service bulletins

### Community (/community)
- Events calendar
- Member stories
- Photo gallery
- Forum links

### Travel Stories (/travel)
Adventures from Vanagon owners worldwide

### Support Us (/support)
Ways to support this free resource:
- GitHub Sponsors: https://github.com/sponsors/mbarbine
- Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mbarbine
- PayPal: https://paypal.me/mbarbine
- Crypto: 0x30589F2e1B8E9a48BBb2c66Ac012FE7ED2A7eB85

## PlatPhorm News Network

Vanagon.com is part of the PlatPhorm News Network ecosystem:
- Main Hub: https://www.platphormnews.com
- VanAgain Parts: https://vwparts.platphormnews.com
- Van Life: https://vanlife.platphormnews.com
- Shipping API: https://shipping.vanagain.com
- Network Monitor: https://monitor.platphormnews.com

## External Resources

- TheSamba.com Forums: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=7
- Vanagon Wiki: https://t3wiki.org/wiki/Main_Page
- Club 80-90 (UK): https://www.club8090.co.uk/
- Westfalia T3 Info: https://westfaliat3.info/

## Contact

Phone: 888-250-8139
Email: ken@vanagon.com
Website: https://vanagon.com

## Documentation

Full documentation available at: https://vanagon.com/llms-full.txt