| ext">There's no denying that a good condition | | | | and 2.5 inches wider. This increased space made it |
| splitscreen or bay camper is perhaps the more | | | | more practical though no harder to drive thanks to |
| romantic choice, but there's something about the Type | | | | increased visibility all round. Perhaps the biggest change |
| 25, T25 or 'wedge' that has gained it it's own cult | | | | in terms of dimensions was the lowering of the rear |
| status. Some may say it's down to cost as good | | | | deck by 5.7 inches and the moving of the spare wheel |
| condition bays break the £10k mark and splitties can | | | | from inside the vehicle to under the front of the cab. |
| reach twice that. Although with the prices of quality | | | | The combination of which resulted in more usable |
| converted T25's creeping up that may no longer be | | | | internal space, something which camper conversion |
| the case. | | | | companies soon made the most of. |
| We think there’s more to it than that
perhaps | | | | Volkswagen also made improvements to the ride and |
| it's best to start at the beginning. | | | | handling with the addition of coil springs and telescopic |
| Introduced in 1979 as a replacement to the Bay | | | | shock absorbers all round. Much like the production |
| window, the T25 retained the classic overall layout and | | | | cars of today, this development also meant the turning |
| was to become the last of the rear engine | | | | circle was reduced. |
| Volkswagen vans. Launched with the same air-cooled | | | | Production of the T25 finally ceased in 1992 where it |
| flat-four engine that had powered earlier VW vans, | | | | made way for the T4 with Volkswagens new |
| within three years they were to make way for the | | | | direction of front engine layout vans. |
| more powerful water-cooled flat-four units to | | | | But what does all this mean to you and me? |
| compliment the already optional straight-four diesel | | | | Well in our view the Type 25 holds a well deserved |
| options. While the water-cooled engines may not | | | | classic status in terms of its looks and heritage. A |
| appeal to the die hard air-cooled fraternity, they do | | | | status that cleverly hides an altogether more modern |
| tend to be more powerful yet still retain the same | | | | and easier vehicle to live with. Through a combination |
| distinctive VW noise. | | | | of its iconic looks, flexible engines, improved suspension |
| Larger than the earlier vans, the T25 is no taller than | | | | and greater internal space, we feel that the T25 really |
| the bay that proceeded it although is 5 inches longer | | | | is the ideal choice for classic VW camping. |