VW T25 / T3 Autohomes CI Kamper

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Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Camper Model History

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Poptop

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Elevating Roof Camper

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Poptop

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:

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Layout

Nightime Layout:

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Layout

Interior Layout showing the two different types of upholstery material used.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Layout

Adjustable cab seats.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Front Seats

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Front Seats

Electrolux RM 122 two way (gas / 12 volt operated) refrigerator (with electronic ignition system) below. Fridge has internal ice cube tray.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Fridge

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Fridge

Integral stainless steel sink and Leisure Princess cooker unit with grill. The whole covered with a heat resistant work top.

VW Autohomes Kamper Cooker And Sink

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Sink Unit and Stove

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.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Furniture

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.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Side Facing Se

Swivel sliding and reclining seat behind front cab passenger seat.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Buddy Seat

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Buddy Seat

Rear seat converts to a large double bed (185.5 cm a 122 cm).

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Lower Bed

Rear storage unit with two drawers (accessible from tailgate)

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Rear Storage

Free standing removable table can also be used outside for meals (stowed behind rear seat and acts as luggage cover when not in use.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Removable Table

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.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Stool

Roof rack above the drivers cab is standard equipment.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Roof Rack

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Roof Rack

Side sliding door.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper 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.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper MK1 Gas Bottle Storage

Opening sliding window on offside.

Fluorescent lighting above kitchen and in the upper bed area.

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Light

Spot light on the forward face of the wardrobe (12 volt, 10 Watt).

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Spot Light

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).

1980 VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Heater Vent

6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Autohomes Kamper Elevating Roof Specification

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Poptop Roof1

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).

VW T25 Autohomes Kamper Upper Bed