The Volkswagen Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Model History
Circa 1993 the VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour model was introduced. The Westfalia California Tour was similar to the California Coach but was based on the long wheel base “short nose” VW T4 Transporter (3.32m). The Westfalia California Tour was available in hightop roof version only.
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1) 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):
From 09/1992 price list. Prices are in German Deutschmark:
Volkswagen California Tour Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, 62 KW (84 PS) . 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2750 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 56,114 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS) . 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 58,794 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS) . Automatic Speed Gearbox, load weight 2690 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 61,876 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Diesel Motor 1.9 litre, 4 cylinder, 44 KW (60 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2750 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 54,775 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 57,385 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 60,467 DM
Volkswagen California Tour Diesel Motor 1.9 litre Turbo-D Kat, 4 cylinder, 50 KW (68 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2750 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm, 55,925 DM
2) 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Colour Options
The VW Westfalia California Tour 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)
3) 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Furniture Specification
The 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper layout consisted of:
1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Interior Photos
The Volkswagen Westfalia California Tour camper had light grey furniture with a blue speckle finish and blue edging. The upholstery had a grey / blue patterned woven fabric.
4) 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Upholstery Specification
The upholstery material in the VW Westfalia T4 California Tour camper for driver, passenger and rear seat/bed was a grey flat woven fabric with blue stripes and pattern known as “Flockwürfel” which translates to something like “Flock cubes”.
The curtains for sides and rear in the VW Westfalia T4 California Tour camper were grey.
5) 1993 - 1995 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper High Top Roof Specification
The high top roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Tour Camper is in the same colour as the vehicle.
The inside headroom of the vehicle with hightop was 205 cm.
Lockers left and right in hightop front.
Upper bed in hightop is 120 cm x 109 cm and bed cushion foam is 6.5 cm thick.
Two opening side windows in roof (one on each side) with mosquito nets and roller blinds.
6) 1993 - 1995 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Flooring and Carpeting Specification
The flooring in the rear of the VW Westfalia T4 California Tour camper was a hard wearing grey PVC material. The step is made from black plastic.
Velour carpet floor lining in drivers cab.
7) 1993 - 1995 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Door Trim Specification
Door interior trims made from grey plastic.
8) 1993 - 1995 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Standard Model Specification
Exterior Dimensions
Length - 5066 mm (long wheelbase).
Width - 1840 mm
Height - Hightop 2570 mm
Windows
Clear glass windows in rear living area. Sliding 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 (FVLS 0.01A). Hook up adaptor cable is included.
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 higher capacity for 5 cylinder engines).
12V socket in living area.
Fuses for electrical equipment in living area.
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 cool box / fridge, freshwater / waste water tank levels, push button adjustment for cool box / fridge temperature.
Single tone horn.
Halogen headlights with range adjustment.
Two reversing lights.
Rear fog light.
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 one three point automatic safety belt and one lap belt automatic safety belt.
Preparation for acceptance of headrests in rear seat.
Storage compartment under the seat bank.
Three storage compartments in the seat bank front.
Double bed is 194 cm x 117 cm and bed cushion foam is 8 cm thick.
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.
Spirit cooker with two burners (performance with strong flame approx 1100W, consumption at rated power approx 0.27 litre / hour).
Option to have gas cooker at extra cost.
Sink dimensions 27 cm long x 27 cm wide x 12 cm deep. Finished in enameled steel with single tap (with switch for water pump), flexible hose, and adjustable head for jet and shower.
Removable table (72 cm x 40 cm). Stored in rear seat bench.
Storage cupboard between cooker and fridge.
Fridge
40 litre Electrolux compressor fridge.
Freshwater and Wastewater
53 litre freshwater tank.
Filled using a rotating neck at the rear.
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.
Locking Fuel Cap.
Heated rear windscreen with rear wash wipe.
Bumpers in black.
Two front swivel seats with armrests and height adjustable head rests.
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.
Dipping rear view mirror.
Inner light (with separate reading light).
Locking storage under dashboard 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 passenger door.
Child lock on sliding door.
Floor heating with plastic safety cover.
Roof inner cladding with integrated curtain rails.
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 Tour Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from 02/1993 price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:
Towbar (various options). Cost between 794 and 995 DM
Preparation for fitting of towbar. Cost 202 DM
Anti lock braking system (ABS). Cost 3670 DM
Electrically adjustable and heated outer mirrors:
on drivers side flat and on passenger side convex. Cost 459 DM
on driver and passenger side convex. Cost 459 DM
Stronger battery (various options dependent on engine spec.). Cost between 70 and 198 DM
Second auxiliary battery (only with night heater). Cost 574 DM
Cup holder in drivers cab. Cost 39 DM
Stronger shock absorbers (front and rear). Cost 315 DM
Dual tone horn. Cost 89 DM
Stronger alternator:
100 Amp (only for 2.4 l diesel with 5 speed gearbox). Cost 36 DM
120 Amp (only for 2.0 l and 2.5 petrol). Cost 191 DM
Rev counter and digital clock (standard with automatic gearbox). Cost 238 DM
Stronger suspension:
stronger suspension front. Cost 467 DM
stronger suspension rear. Cost 733 DM
stronger suspension front and rear. Cost 1197 DM
Windows (in drivers cab) heat protective tinted glass instead of clear glass. Cost 315 DM
Windows (in living area) heat protective tinted glass instead of clear glass. Cost 363 DM
Windows (in living area) double glazed instead of clear glass (except sliding part of sliding window and replaces heated rear screen). Cost 1078 DM
Windows (in living area) sliding window in clear glass front right (not with tinted or double glazed option). Cost 399 DM
Windows (in living area) sliding window in tinted glass front right (only with tinted glass option). Cost 399 DM
Electric windows in drivers cab. Cost 797 DM
Cruise control (not for diesel motors). Cost 818 DM
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). Cost 3242 DM
Gas cooker installation instead of spirit cooker 2 burners (performance with strong flame approx 1800W, consumption at rated power approx 140g / hour). Supplied by “campinggaz” cylinder 907 (2.8kg), cylinder not included, authorisation as a special mobile home. Cost 204 DM
Height adjustable headrests for rear seat. Cost (per headrest) 114 DM
Metallic paint. Cost 2163 DM
Make up mirror with light for passenger side. Cost 114 DM
Make up mirror with light for drivers side. Cost 114 DM
Engine bay light. Cost 40 DM
Front fog lights. Cost 423 DM
Wheel Trims. Cost 133 DM
Tyres 205/65 R 15 98 S reinforced (only with steel wheels). Cost 438 DM
Alloy wheels. (7 J x 15):
with tyres 205/65 R 15 98 S reinforced Cost 1954 DM
All year tyres 195/70 R 15 97 S reinforced. Cost 128 DM
Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 98 S reinforced instead of 195/70 R15 97 S reinforced. Cost 703 DM
Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 98 S reinforced only with alloy wheels. Cost 284 DM
Radio:
radio “Alpha” (Stereo) with rod aerial and 2 speakers in the dashboard. Cost 439 DM
radio “Alpha” (Stereo) with front screen aerial and 2 speakers in the dashboard. Cost 664 DM
radio “Beta” (Stereo with cassette deck) with rod aerial and 2 speakers in the dashboard. Cost 674 DM
radio “Beta” (Stereo with cassette deck) with front screen aerial and 2 speakers in the dashboard. Cost 901 DM
radio “Gamma” (Stereo with cassette deck) with rod aerial and 4 speakers (2 in the dashboard and 2 in roof locker in living area at rear). Cost 1281 DM
radio “Gamma” (Stereo with cassette deck) with front screen aerial and 4 speakers (2 in the dashboard and 2 in roof locker in living area at rear). Cost 1505 DM
Heated windscreen washers. Cost 71 DM
Headlight wash / wipe system. Cost 526 DM
Rear mud flaps. Cost 129 DM
Front mud flaps. Cost 129 DM
Front and rear mud flaps. Cost 258 DM
Stabilisers - front (strong). Cost 302 DM
Stabilisers - rear. Cost 169 DM
Night heater:
without timer, vents in drivers cab, thermostat in roof frame (only with second additional battery). Cost 3491 DM
with timer, vents in drivers cab, thermostat and timer in roof frame (only with second additional battery). Cost 3769 DM
Second heater outlet (in living area) with control in drivers cab. Cost 489 DM
Underbody protection for extreme conditions. Cost 407 DM
Central locking. Cost 831 DM
10) Accessories available at extra cost included:
There were many accessories available at extra cost for your Westfalia T4 California Tour 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) 1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Front and Rear Logos
VW Westfalia T4 California Tour front and rear logos.
12) Links to Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Tour 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.
1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
1993 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Tour Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour).
Dec 1993 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Range including Tour Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (32 Pages Colour).
1993 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Range including Tour Camper Technical Information Prospekt (4 Pages Colour).
1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Accessories Zubehör Download
Jan 1993 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Accessories Zubehör Catalogue (10 Pages Colour).
1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Camper Price Lists Preisliste Download
Sept 1992 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).
Feb 1993 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).
Jan 1993 VW Westfalia T4 California Tour Accessories Catalogue Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Black and White).
July 1993 VW Westfalia T4 “The New Radio Generation” Alpha, Beta and Gamma Information and Pricelist Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).
Jan 1994 VW Westfalia California Coach, Tour, Club Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).
1993 - 1995 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Magazine Article / Magazine Advert / Magazine Review Download
1993 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach, California Club, California Tour Magazine Advert (2 Pages Colour).
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