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1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach 

 

The Volkswagen Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Model History

Towards the end of 1995 the original VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach model was given an update. The new Westfalia California Coach had a similar interior layout to the original but the furniture was a different colour and the upholstery fabric was also changed. The new Westfalia California Coach was available in both hightop and  poptop roof versions as before but now a new type of roof was introduced to the range called the “Compact” roof. This was a solid roof that was lower than a standard hightop and did not have an integral bed but had extra storage compartments.

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1) 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):

From 07/1995 (1996 model year)  price list. Prices are in German Deutschmark:

California Coach with Poptop Roof:

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, 62 KW (84 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 52,820 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 56,270 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), Automatic Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 59,536 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 54,786 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 58,052 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 1.9 litre Turbo-D Kat, 4 cylinder, 50 KW (68 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 52,619 DM

California Coach with Compact Roof:

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, 62 KW (84 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 55,154 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 58,604 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), Automatic Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 61,870 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 57,121 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 60,387 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 1.9 litre Turbo-D Kat, 4 cylinder, 50 KW (68 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 54,953 DM

California Coach with Hightop Roof:

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, 62 KW (84 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 57,132 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 60,582 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), Automatic Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 63,848 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 59,099 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 62,365 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 1.9 litre Turbo-D Kat, 4 cylinder, 50 KW (68 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 56,931 DM

 

2) 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Colour Options

The VW Westfalia California Coach Camper was available in 5 colours.

H3H3 Marsala Red (LH3D) (Marsalarot)

C1C1 Silver Grey Metallic (LD7V) (Silbergrau Metallic)

M2M2 Caribbean Green (LP6M) (Karibikgrün)

K4K4 Jamaica Blue Metallic (LL5V) (Jamaikablau Metallic)

T7T7 Grey White (L902) (Grauweiß)

MarsalaRed

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3) 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Furniture Specification

The 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper layout consisted of:

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1) Swivel Seats.

2) Table.

3) Sliding Seat.

4) Sink.

5) Gas cooker, removable.

6) Compressor fridge.

7) Wardrobe (upper) / Auxiliary battery (lower).

8) Bed extension (upper) / Luggage compartment (lower).

9) Storage (upper) / Cubby hole for gas bottle (lower).

10) Freshwater tank (lower).

 

1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Interior Photos

The Volkswagen Westfalia California Coach camper had grey / multicoloured speckle furniture with a beech wood colour edging. The upholstery had a grey with multicoloured cactus patterned fabric.

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4) 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Upholstery Specification

The upholstery material in the VW Westfalia T4 California Coach camper for driver, passenger and rear seat/bed was a Jacquard  woven design using a grey material with multi coloured cactus pattern known as “Kactus”.

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The curtains for sides and rear in the VW Westfalia T4 California Coach camper were grey.

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5) 1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper High Top Roof Specification

The high top roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Coach Camper is in the same colour as the vehicle.

The inside headroom of the vehicle with hightop was 203 cm.

Lockers left and right in hightop front.

Vehicle with high top roof can potentially have sleeping space for four people.

Two opening side windows in roof (one on each side) with mosquito nets and roller blinds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upper bed in hightop is 190 cm x 109 cm and  bed cushion foam is 6.5 cm thick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Compact Roof Specification

The compact roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Coach Camper is in the same colour as the vehicle.

The inside headroom of the vehicle with the compact roof was 182 cm.

Roof air vent.

Fixing points for awning.

Vehicle with compact roof can potentially have sleeping space for two people (not in roof but in rock n roll bed below).

Additional storage lockers at rear.

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When vehicle with compact roof is ordered it includes the following as standard:

Laminated glass front screen and  drivers cab door windows in tinted glass.

Side and rear windows in living area in tinted glass.

Alloy wheels 7J x 15.

Tyres 205/65 R 15 C100 T.

Front and rear bumpers in same colour as vehicle (with integrated spoiler).

 

 

1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Pop Top Roof Specification

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The pop top roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Coach Camper is in the same colour as the vehicle.

The inside headroom of the vehicle with poptop was 135 cm.

Upper bed in poptop is 184 cm x 106 cm and  bed cushion foam is 4.5 cm thick.

Ventilation window in the front canvas of the pop top with mosquito net.

Vehicle with pop top roof can potentially have sleeping space for four people.

6) 1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Flooring and Carpeting Specification

The flooring in the rear of the VW Westfalia T4 California Coach camper was a hard wearing grey PVC material with multi coloured speckles. The step is made from black plastic.

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Velour carpet floor lining in drivers cab.

7) 1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Door Trim Specification

Door interior trims made from grey plastic with cloth material insert.

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8) 1995 - 1996 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Standard Model Specification

Exterior Dimensions

Length - 4655 mm (short wheelbase).

Width - 1840 mm

Height - Poptop 1990 mm / Hightop 2570 mm / Compact Roof 2385 mm

Windows

Clear glass windows in rear living area. Opening window (bonoplex double glazed) in front left above kitchen opposite the sliding door.

Curtains

Grey curtains all round for the living and cab area.

Electrical

220 volt External CEE Hook Up socket on the outer wall at the rear left with one internal outlet socket in living area and safety trip cut out.

Automatic battery charger.

Leisure battery 12V 80 Ah (maintenance free) with split charge relay for equipment in living area (freezer / fridge etc). Charged by alternator or battery charger.

Alternator 90 Amp (or 100 Amp for 2.4 litre diesel motor).

12V socket in living area.

Fuses for electrical equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central electronic control unit in drivers cab above the mirror with LCD display for outside temperature, charge level of the batteries, operating status of the fridge, freshwater / waste water tank levels, push button adjustment for fridge temperature.

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Single tone horn.

Halogen headlights with range adjustment.

Two reversing lights.

Rear fog light.

Immobilizer device (for Otto petrol engines).

Preparation for immobilizer device (for diesel engines).

Adjustable instrument panel lights.

Warning light for hand brake, brake circuit failure and brake fluid level.

Windscreen wipers with intermittent, two speed and wash / wipe functions.

Two 11 Watt transistor lights.

One swan neck 5 Watt halogen light.

Living / Bedroom Area

Two person seat bench that slides and folds to make a double bed in conjunction with rear bed cushion.

Rear seat bench has two three point automatic safety belts.

Two headrests in rear seat.

Storage compartment under the seat bank.

Three storage compartments in the seat bank front.

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Double bed is 194 cm x 117 cm and bed cushion foam is 8 cm thick.

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Wardrobe on the left hand side.

Storage cabinet at the rear left hand side.

Roof storage locker in the rear with a mirror.

 

Kitchen

The kitchen cupboard is opposite the sliding door with a sink / cooker combination with an adjustable cover, cutlery drawer and storage for tableware and provisions.

 

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Removable gas cooker.

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Sink dimensions 27 cm long x 27 cm wide x 12 cm deep. Finished in enamelled steel with single tap (with switch for water pump), flexible hose, and adjustable head for jet and shower.

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Removable table (72 cm x 40 cm). Stored in rear seat bench.

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Fridge

40 litre Electrolux compressor fridge.

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Freshwater and Wastewater

53 litre freshwater tank.

Filled using a rotating neck at the rear.

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Emptied outside under the vehicle. Cleaning opening on tank.

Freshwater tank has a submersible pump.

Freshwater line with separate emptying.

27 litre wastewater tank (frost protected inside vehicle). Emptied using tap accessible in kitchen cupboard.

Standard Equipment

Power Steering.

Front Spoiler.

Laminated Windscreen.

Adjustable outside mirrors with drivers side flat and passenger side convex.

Sliding door on right hand side to access living area.

Closed window aperture for the living area at the rear left.

Locking Fuel Cap.

Rear windscreen with rear wash wipe (not when double glazing is specified).

Bumpers in black.

Two front swivel seats with armrests and  height adjustable head rests.

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Height adjustable automatic three point safety belts.

Speedometer with resettable mileage trip and analogue clock (rev counter and digital clock with automatic gearbox).

Cigarette Lighter.

Ashtray.

Fresh air supply with 4 speed fan.

Heating with mechanical control.

Two swivelling and folding sunvisors.

Make up mirror on passenger side sun visor.

Drivers cab roof is lined.

Dipping rear view mirror.

Inner light (with separate reading light).

Locking storage under dashboard with cup holder / parking coin holder / light on right hand side.

Open storage under dashboard on left hand side.

Storage trough in the dashboard on the right hand side.

Grab handle in roof frame on the right hand side.

Storage pocket on driver and passenger doors.

Child lock on sliding door.

Two warm air vents in living area supplied by engine temp (ie not night heater).

Floor heating vents with plastic safety covers.

Roof inner cladding with integrated curtain rails.

Side cladding with cloth material insert on the sliding door panel and rear right panel.

Radio suppression kit to prevent interference.

9) Options available at extra cost included:

There were many options available at extra cost for your Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from 06/1995 (1996 model year) price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:

Storage pocket under dashboard middle (standard when airbags specified for driver and passenger side). Cost 82 DM

Airbag on drivers side. Cost 552 DM

Airbags for driver and passenger side and additional storage in the middle under the dashboard (replaces glovebox, cup holder). Cost 1007 DM

Towbar (various options). Cost between 817 and 1012 DM

Preparation for fitting of towbar. Cost 207 DM

Anti lock braking system (ABS). Cost 2582 DM

Electrically adjustable and heated outer mirrors:

    on drivers side flat and on passenger side convex (standard with Comfort package). Cost 460 DM

    on driver and passenger side convex. Cost 460 DM

Stronger battery (various options dependent on engine spec.). Cost between 71 and 201 DM

Second auxiliary battery 80 Ah for the living area for fridge etc (only with night heater). Cost 587 DM

Dual tone horn (standard with Comfort package). Cost 90 DM

Stronger alternator:

    120 Amp (standard for 2.4 l diesel, only for 2.0 l when climate control specified, not for 1.9 l diesel). Cost 242 DM

Rev counter and digital clock (standard when automatic gearbox specified). Cost 242 DM

Windows in cab area:

    Tinted glass instead of clear glass (not with Optik package). Cost 322 DM

Windows in living area:

    Tinted glass instead of clear glass (not with Optik package). Cost 368 DM

    Double glazing instead of clear glass (apart from opening window in living area), rear window not heated (not with Optik package). Cost 1098 DM.

    Sliding window (clear glass), front right not with tinted or double glazed options (not with Optik package). Cost 403 DM.

    Sliding window (tinted glass), front right only with tinted glass option (not with Optik package). Cost 403 DM.

    Sliding window with fly net (tinted glass), front right only with tinted glass option or Optik package. Cost 529 DM.

    Sliding window (double glazed apart from sliding part of sliding window), front right only with double glazing option or Optik package. Cost 403 DM.

Electric cab windows (standard with Comfort package). Cost 817 DM

Cruise control. Cost 834 DM

Night heater:

    without timer, outlet only in living area, thermostat in roof frame (only with 2 additional batteries). Cost 3559 DM

    with timer, outlet only in living area, thermostat and timer in roof frame (only with 2 additional batteries). Cost 3841 DM

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Climate control with mechanical control and vents in drivers cab (only with 2.0l and 2.5l otto, with 5 speed must have 60A battery, only with 120A alternator, not with 1.9 l diesel and turbo diesel motor or 2.4 l diesel motor with automatic gearbox).  Cost 3456 DM

Comfort Package. Cost 1530 DM:

    Electrically adjustable and heated outer mirrors on drivers side flat and on passenger side convex.

    Central locking.

    Electric windows in drivers cab.

    Make up mirror with light for driver and passenger side.

    Preparation for radio installation with front screen aerial, 6 loudspeakers (2 in dashboard, 2 in the door lining and 2 in the living area).

    Dual tone horn.

    Courtesy light with switchable delay and contacts on the cab doors.

    Switchable light for the step on the sliding door.

Metallic paint. Cost 2202 DM

Air filter (dust protection) with filter saturation indicator. Cost 247 DM

Make up mirror with light for drivers side (standard with Comfort package). Cost 117 DM

Make up mirror with light for passenger side (standard with Comfort package). Cost 117 DM

Front fog lights. Cost 431 DM

Optik Package.

Optik package with tinted glass in living area and drivers cab (standard when vehicle with compact roof option is ordered). Cost 2335 DM:

    In this case the optik package has:

    Laminated front windscreen with tinted glass, windows in drivers cab with tinted glass, front right side windows in living area in tinted glass, rear windows left and right in living area in tinted glass, heated rear window in tinted glass, Alloy wheels 7J x 15 with 205 / 65 R 15 S reinforced tyres, Bumpers and integrated spoiler in same colour as vehicle.

Optik package with double glazed windows in living area, Cost for California with potop or hightop roof 3151 DM or for California with Compact roof 817 DM:

    In this case the optik package has:

    Laminated front windscreen with tinted glass, windows in drivers cab with tinted glass, front right side windows in living area with double glazing, rear windows left and right in living area with double glazing,  non-heated rear window with double glazing,  Alloy wheels 7J x 15 with 205 / 65 R 15 S reinforced tyres, Bumpers and integrated spoiler in same colour as vehicle.

 

Alloy wheels. (7 J x 15) with 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced tyres (standard with optik package and also with California when Compact roof specified). Cost 1995 DM

Wheel trims (not with alloy wheels, optik package or California with Compact roof). Cost 136 DM

Tyres 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced (standard with optik package and also with California when Compact roof specified). Cost 443 DM

All year tyres 195/70 R 15 97 S reinforced (not with optik package or California with Compact roof). Cost 72 DM

Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced instead of tyres 195/70 R 15 97 S reinforced (not with optik package or California with Compact roof). Cost 713 DM

Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced - only with alloy wheels or with optik package (standard on California with Compact roof) . Cost 270 DM

Radios (stereo):

    radio “Alpha” (Stereo radio cassette), 2 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 667 DM

    radio “Beta” (Stereo radio cassette), 4 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 989 DM

    radio “Gamma” (Stereo radio cassette) 6 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 1242 DM

    radio “Gamma” (Stereo radio cassette) when ordered with Comfort package. Cost 834 DM

Heated windscreen washers. Cost 72 DM

Headlight wash / wipe system. Cost 535 DM

Rear mud flaps. Cost 132 DM

Front mud flaps. Cost 132 DM

Front and rear mud flaps. Cost 264 DM

Stabilisers - front (strong) and rear. Cost 483 DM

Bumpers in same colour as vehicle (standard with Optik package). Cost 575 DM

Anti tamper speedometer (seal with seal wire). Cost 52 DM

Anti tamper speedometer (with paint). Cost 52 DM

Underbody protection for extreme conditions. Cost 414 DM

Central locking (standard with Comfort package). Cost 851 DM

10) Accessories available at extra cost included:

There were many accessories available at extra cost for your Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from xx/xx price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark

Coming soon !

11) 1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Front and Rear Logos

VW Westfalia T4 California Coach front and rear logos.

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12) Links to Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Sales Brochures (Prospekt) and Price Lists (Preisliste)

Please note that some of the links take you to an external site called vwpix.org, which is an excellent source of sales literature for all versions of VW camper van. Most of the brochures are in German language as this was the main market.

1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download

March 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (28 Pages Colour).

 

1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Accessories Zubehör Download

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1995 - 1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Price Lists Preisliste Download

July 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Price List Preisliste (5 Pages Colour).

May 1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Catalogue Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White).

 

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13) What came next ?

Circa 1996 Volkswagen made changes to to the base model T4 transporter. The old model became known as the “short nose” version and the new model as the “long nose”. Although both versions look fairly similar the main changes related to the front doors, front wings, bonnet, front grills, indicators and headlights. The changes were made to increase the engine bay size in order to accommodate the new VR6 TDI engine option.

When the changes were made an updated version of the VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach model was introduced. The external colour and engine options were updated and the standard equipment specification improved.

 

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