Once back home, we began the process of registering it in the UK. Happy with it, we agreed a price, I flew back, transferred the money from our bank to his and flew back a few days later with my wife and a couple of sleeping bags! We had to sort out the export paperwork at the local equivalent of a vehicle tax office, paid about 30 euros for the export number plates - which included 30 days insurance - and drove it back via The Tunnel. I contacted the seller and arranged to fly over and check it out. We searched German websites and EBay and eventually found one at a dealers north of Hamburg. Eventually we decided that the California was the one to have. We imported our 2001 Westfalia California Generation in 2007 after looking at a number of aftermarket conversions over here, but none of them were of a suitable or good standard. Until the introduction of the T5, all the "factory" conversions were carried out by Westfalia for VW. Westfalia camper vans are genuine conversions. No I'm not associated with them, nor did I buy my van from them, but they sorted out my mysterious engine problem. The expensive conversion parts are the fridge, the central control unit above the cab area, and the 240/12v charge unit. Yes they their problems, but when running within spec, they are a joy to drive. Certainly 12 months ago there were a few dodgy Californias about, and dodgy sellers. Watch out for scams on the bay and autoloader. If you can get service history that will help. The EGR was cleaned out during the period when Corky wasn't running right. Starts on the button, no smoke whatsoever. Reason I keep an eye on the mpg was the result of the injector pump failing.
Our Corky is standard, no blanked EGR, or after market exhaust etc.
#VW T4 WESTFALIA INFO FULL#
I haven't got under 600 miles on a full tank. I've been keeping an eye on my fuel consumption over the past year, from fill to refuel.
It's good quality canvas, so should be waterproof - but can be re-proofed if necessary using tent proofing, either brush on or spray.ĭon't worry about LHD - you'll quickly get used to it as soon as you stop changing gear with the window winder I. NO rips or tears: particularly, look at it above the windscreen, where it usually gets trapped in the closing latch when lowering - then check that it hasn't been trapped in the 'scissors' hingeing. Check that the roof canvas is serviceable, i.e. Westies really are well built and the interior layout is very well designed - I wouldn't change anything on mine. There's usually a few for sale in UK - Start by looking up Eastfalia in Surrey (Google it). As for price, have a look round on t'interweb to see what prices are being asked. I've got a '92 model with the 5 cylinder non-turbo 2.4 diesel, so can't help with the mpg. We will gladly equip the camper as you like so all you bring is the desire for adventure and discovery.You've already got some answers which are relevant. If you are traveling in from out of the area, we are happy to pick this van up at the Chicago or Michigan (DTW) airport. See the natural beauty of the Great Lakes Region with this VW Eurovan Camper rental available near the Minneapolis/St. We will gladly equip the camper as you like so all you bring is the desire for adventure and discovery.
#VW T4 WESTFALIA INFO DRIVER#
Cooler/Mini-Fridge (12vDC) while driving or 120AC Campground Power -Fold Down Rear Queen Bed -Kids/youth sleeping cot across the front seats -Pull-out Interior Table -Enough seating for 7 total adults! 3 in the rear bench seat, 2 in rear facing jump seats, and of course the driver and passenger seats. This Camper Van is fully setup with anything needed to live on the road: Fuel Efficient (-20+ mpg) and comfortable tin-top campervanĦ cyl Gas Engine with ample power to climb most any mountain road, automatic transmission.
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