Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Camper Model History
Circa 1981 Autohomes introduced the T25 / T3 Volkswagen Autohomes Kamper. It had an elevating pop top roof with rigid sides. The interior had cupboards along the side behind the drivers seat and the rear seat converted into a 3/4 width double bed. The engine options used either the 1600 cc or the 2000 cc CU air cooled engines.
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1) VW Autohomes Kamper Poptop engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Aircooled 1.6 litre CT Motor (1584cc) 37 KW 50 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £?
Petrol Aircooled 2 litre CU Motor (1970cc) 51 KW 70 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £?
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Height (roof down) 2255 mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1844 mm
Width (incl mirrors) 2082 mm
3) Volkswagen T25 Autohomes Kamper Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Autohomes Kamper was available in 2 colours.
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweiss) (with white roof)
B5B5 Bamboo Yellow (LH1B) (Bambusgelb) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper layout consisted of:
Daytime Layout:
Nightime Layout:
Interior Layout showing the two different types of upholstery material used.
Adjustable cab seats.
Electrolux RM 122 two way (gas / 12 volt operated) refrigerator (with electronic ignition system) below. Fridge has internal ice cube tray.
Integral stainless steel sink and Leisure Princess cooker unit with grill. The whole covered with a heat resistant work top.
Extensive storage in wardrobe, cupboards, lockers and drawers including a unit to take an optional (at extra cost) Thetford Porta Potti 230 flushing toilet. Furniture is finished in wood grained Melamine - attractive in appearance, wipe clean, heat and scratch resistant.
In all the Autohomes Kamper can seat up to 7 people utilising the forward facing bench seat, a side facing seat, the versatile multi position, sliding , revolving and reclining seat and the two cab seats.
Side facing seat with cupboards underneath that can hold the optional Thetford 230 Porta Potti and two Camping Gas 907 gas cylinders.
Swivel sliding and reclining seat behind front cab passenger seat.
Rear seat converts to a large double bed (185.5 cm a 122 cm).
Rear storage unit with two drawers (accessible from tailgate)
Free standing removable table can also be used outside for meals (stowed behind rear seat and acts as luggage cover when not in use.
Rear seat can be folded down and with the cushions and rear drawer unit removed the Kamper is transformed into a roomy estate car with forward facing seating for three.
Stool / Storage Seat - could be used as a stool when raising or lowering the roof, and a support for extending the dinette seating. It has a hinged top so it can be used as a storage unit and when travelling it can be positioned between the cab seats to provide more room for all those items required close at hand.
Roof rack above the drivers cab is standard equipment.
Side sliding door.
Other features include:
Full carpeting including cab area.
Caravan body sides are insulated up to window level.
Built in 54.5 litre (12 gallon) freshwater tank with external lockable filler cap. Electric water pump with foot operated isolating switch.
Cupboard storage for two Camping Gas 907 cylinders.
Opening sliding window on offside.
Fluorescent lighting above kitchen and in the upper bed area.
Spot light on the forward face of the wardrobe (12 volt, 10 Watt).
Courtesy lights.
All the windows are fully curtained.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Thetford Porta Potti 230 flushing toilet.
Option pack includes all of the following:
Remotron thermostatically controlled blown air heating system The heater is linked to the VW fresh air heating duct and by operating a dashboard switch warm air is directed to the Kamper interior through the rear heater outlets at floor level. Heater unit, air intake and exhaust are safely fitted outside the living area of the vehicle.
Second battery.
Zig CF6 / CF8 Control panel.
As well as the Remotron heater option above some models were fitted with a Riviera heater in the rear floor by the sliding door (not sure if this was supplied by Autohomes or an aftermarket fitment).
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Elevating Roof Specification
Fully insulated double skinned roof.
Adjustable side panels in roof for added ventilation. One of the side panels can also be lowered completely to give a grandstand view when at sporting events.
Windows in side panels of roof.
Roof light with fly screen provides variable ventilation.
Elevation of roof is assisted by gas filled struts.
Fully upholstered bed in roof (183 cm x 122 cm).
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Side Stripes and Logos
Side Stripe
Tailgate Logo
8) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1981 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Poptop Elevating Roof Kamper Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
1982 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Poptop Elevating Roof Kamper South African Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Price Lists Download
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Owners User Instruction Manual and Wiring Diagram (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Magazine Article / Adverts / Review Download
Download 1981 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk 1 Magazine Advert (from Autohomes World 1981 Magazine) (PDF Format)
Download July 1981 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes CI Kamper Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download 1981 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes World Magazine features Autohomes Kamper Mark 1 and other makes such as Bedford CF, Ford Transit, Fiat Pandora and Sherpa (PDF Format)
Download Feb 1981 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes CI Kamper Earls Court Caravan, Camping and Holiday Show Report (also includes Holdsworth Hi Flyer and Villa Super Two and Family Five, Autosleeper Camping Car VT20, some LT based models such as Pampas and Cavailer Coachman and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download 1982 VW T25 / T3 Vanguard VAG Card Owners Magazine features an article about VW T25 Camper including Autohomes Kamper Mark 1, Devon Moonraker, Danbury Diamond and other articles include VW Polo and VW Scirocco (PDF Format)
Download Sept 1982 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes CI Kamper Brands Hatch National Motor Caravan Fair Report (also includes Westfalia Continental, Holdsworth Villa, Autosleeper VT20, Cavalier Coachman and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Download 1983 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk 1 Magazine Review (from Autohomes World 1983 Magazine) (PDF Format)
Download 1983 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk 1 Magazine Advert (from Autohomes World 1983 Magazine) (PDF Format)
Download 1983 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes World Magazine features Autohomes Kamper Mark 1 and other makes such as Bedford CF, Ford Transit, Fiat Pandora and Sherpa (PDF Format)
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