Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper (Mark 3) Camper Model History
Circa 1984 Autohomes introduced the latest version of the T25 / T3 Volkswagen Autohomes Kamper. This was an updated and improved version of the Autohomes Kamper Mark 2 and it was offically called the Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 although generally it was just called the Authomes Kamper. As with the Mark 2 version 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 improvements over the Autohomes Kamper Mark 2 included a spoiler on the front of the roof rack and restyled roof rack, new soft furnishings, mains electric hook up with earth leakage circuit breaker, 12 volt socket, enamelled cooker and sink with a hinged glass top over the cooker, separate drainer, simplified and strengthened conversion of the rear sear to a double bed, centre leg table, cutlery draw, larger vanity unit with mirror, water gauge, special wheel trims and a large (approx 2 cubic foot) Electrolux RM212 fridge (gas, electric, 12 volt) with freezer compartment and electronic ignition.
This version of the Autohomes Kamper was fitted with the new water cooled engines.
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1) VW Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Poptop engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 4 speed manual gearbox £10,995
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS automatic gearbox £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Turbo Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre JX (1588cc) 51 Kw 70PS 5 speed manual gearbox £? (Circa 86 onwards)
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Height (roof down) 2293 mm
Width 1850 mm
3) Volkswagen T25 Autohomes Kamper (Mark 3) Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Autohomes Kamper (Mark 3) was available in 4 colours.
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweiss) (with white roof)
B5B5 Bamboo Yellow (LH1B) (Bambusgelb) (with white roof)
D6D6 Timor Beige (LH8T) (Timorbeige) (with white roof)
H3H3 Marsala Red (LH3D) (Marsalarot) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 layout consisted of:
Materials Used:
Upholstery - Crystal copper 950 with crystal beige plain
Mattress - Concord mushroom
Curtains - ATP 2614 colour 32
Carpet - Symposium
Wall fabric - Medium flax FMC 223
Furniture board - Alkor PVC 643/ 09 Light Oak
Worktops - Tatami-Ecru preformed
Roof lining - Calico P2945
A) Adjustable cab seats with covers that match the rear upholstery.
Extensive storage in wardrobe, cupboards, lockers and drawers including a unit to take an optional (at extra cost) Thetford Porta Potti 235 flushing toilet. Furniture is finished in a very attractive wipe clean wood grained laminate with heat resistant work tops that fold away to reveal the cooker, sink, drainer, cutlery storage and vanity unit complete with mirror.
C) Enamelled sink and cooker unit with grill. Hinged glass top over cooker and sink / drainer / vanity unit covered with a heat resistant work top.
Electrolux RM 212 three way (gas / 12 volt / 240 volt operated) refrigerator (with electronic ignition system) below sink. Fridge has internal freezer compartment.
D) Drainer Unit.
E) Vanity Unit with mirror.
F) Storage
G) Rear wardrobe.
H) Rear Draw Units
I) Rear bench seat converts to a large double bed (185.5 cm a 122 cm). New strengthened and simplified method for converting from seat to bed.
J) Pole mounted removable table (stowed behind rear bench seat on top of the cushion when not in use).
Multi position, swivel, sliding and reclining seat behind front cab passenger seat which converts to a single or double rear facing seat for dining or a single forward facing seat for travelling.
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 cabs seats to provide more room for all those items required close at hand.
In all the Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 can seat up to 6 people in forward facing seats utilising the forward facing bench seat, the versatile multi position, sliding , revolving and reclining seat and the two cab seats.
Side storage unit with cupboard underneath that can hold the optional Thetford 235 Porta Potti and two Camping Gas 907 gas cylinders.
Rear seat can be folded down and with the cushions and rear drawer unit removed the Kamper Mark 3 is transformed into a roomy estate car with forward facing seating for three.
Roof rack with aero dynamic spoiler 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 submersible water pump with foot operated isolating switch.
Cupboard storage for two Camping Gas 907 cylinders.
Opening sliding window on offside above cooker / sink.
Fluorescent lighting above kitchen and in the upper bed area.
Spot light next to rear roof locker (12 volt, 10 Watt).
Courtesy lights.
All the windows are fully curtained with velcro strips at bottom for added privacy.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Thetford Porta Potti 235 flushing toilet.
Childs cab bunk.
Option pack includes all of the following:
Propex thermostatically controlled blown air heating system.
Second battery.
Zig CF6 / CF8 Control panel incorporating battery charger, fuses and battery condition indicator.
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 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 Mark 3 Front, Side Stripes and Logos
Side And Front Stripes
Autohomes Logo
8) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1984 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Poptop Elevating Roof Kamper Mark 3 (and Kameo and Karisma) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Price Lists Download
Download Oct 1985 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper MK3, Karisma MK2, Kameo MK2 (and Autosleeper VT20 and VHT) Price List From Magazine Article (PDF Format)
Download March 1986 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper MK3, Karisma MK2, Kameo MK2 (and Bedford Midihome, Talbot Camelot, Bedford Motorhome, Bedford Travelhome, Talbot Excalibur and Talbot Merlin) Price List (PDF Format)
Download Sept 1987 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper, Karisma, Kameo and Komet, Autosleeper VT20, VHT and VX50, Holdsworth Villa Mk3 and Holdsworth Vision Price List From Magazine Article (PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper 3 (and Karmeo 2 and Karisma 2) Owners User Instruction Manual (PDF Format)
VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper 3 (and Komet and Karmeo 2 and Karisma 2) Owners User Instruction Manual (PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mark 3 Magazine Articles / Review Download
July 1984 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper and Karisma Motor Caravan SMTT Test Day Report (also includes Autosleeper VT20, Holdsworth Villa and Variety, Diamond RV Autostrada and Autocruiser and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
Jan 1985 VW T25 / T3 1984 Earls Court Show Report including Autohomes Kamper, Kameo and Karisma (also includes Holdsworth Villa Mk2 and Variety, Diamond RV Popular Autostrada and Autocruiser and some other non VW models - (PDF Format)
July 1985 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk3, Kameo Mk2 and Karisma Mk2 Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
July 1985 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk3, Kameo Mk2 and Karisma Mk2 Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Sept 1985 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Open Weekend Magazine Article featuring Autohomes Kamper, Kameo and Karisma (as well as Bedford Midihome) - (PDF Format)
Download April 1995 Magazine Review of 50,000 mile 1987 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Mk3 (PDF Format)
Download Feb 1986 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper, Kameo and Karisma Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download Feb 1986 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper, Kameo and Karisma Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Oct 1988 VW T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Owners Modifications Magazine Article (PDF Format)
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