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