The Volkswagen Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper Model History

In 1997 the VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker model was introduced. The Westfalia California Joker was a special  limited edition bus. The Westfalia California Joker was available in poptop version only. The basic model equipment was the same as the 1996 California Coach but it also had some extra equipment fitted as standard and was available in only two exterior colours. The base vehicle for the VW California Joker was the short wheel base “long nose” version of the VW T4 Transporter.

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1) 1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):

From 04/1998 (1998 model year) price list. Prices are in German Deutschmark:

California Joker with Poptop Roof (4 seats and 4 sleeping places):

Volkswagen California Joker Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI Turbo-D Kat, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  66,132 DM

California Joker with Poptop Roof (6 seats and 4 sleeping places - removable seat in living area behind driver and passenger seat):

Volkswagen California Joker Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI Turbo-D Kat, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  67,193 DM

2) 1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper Colour Options

The VW Westfalia California Joker Camper was available in 2 colours.

9537 Arctic Blue (LF5D) (Arktikblau)

9628 Pistachio (LD6D) (Pistazie)

3) 1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper Furniture Specification

The 1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper layout consisted of:

1) Swivel Seats.

2) Table.

3) Slideable 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).

1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper Interior Photos

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

4) 1997 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Upholstery Specification

The upholstery material in the VW Westfalia T4 California Joker 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”.

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

5) 1997 - 1998 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Pop Top Roof Specification

The pop top roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Joker Camper was 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 windows with mosquito nets in the sides of pop top roof canvas.

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

6) 1997 - 1998 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Flooring and Carpeting Specification

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

Grey velour carpet floor lining in drivers cab.

7) 1997 - 1998 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Door Trim Specification

Door interior trims made from grey plastic.

8) 1997 - 1998 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Standard Model Specification

Exterior Dimensions

Length - 4789 mm (short wheelbase).

Width - 1840 mm

Height - Poptop 1990 mm

Windows

Laminated Windscreen in tinted glass.

All windows in tinted glass. (Double glazed windows in rear available at extra price).

Opening window (plastic double glazed) in front left above kitchen opposite the sliding door.

Sliding window (tinted glass) in 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 cool box / fridge, freshwater / waste water tank levels, push button adjustment for cool box / fridge temperature and control and timer for Eberspacher night heater.

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.

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 on the inside of the door.

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.

Removable gas cooker.

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.

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

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

Rev counter and digital clock.

Airbags for driver and passenger.

ABS / EDS system

Radio / Cassette “Gamma” and 6 loudspeakers (2 in dashboard, 2 in the door pockets and 2 in the rear roof locker).

Front windscreen antenna.

Two swivelling and folding sunvisors.

Make up mirror with light on passenger side sun visor.

Additional storage under the dashboard in the centre.

Central locking.

Interior light with turn off delay and contact switch on cab doors.

Electric front windows.

Double tone horn.

Electrically adjustable heated outside mirrors.

Light in the sliding door step.

“California Joker” lettering.

Power Steering.

Wheel trims.

Bike rack for 3 cycles on rear tailgate.

Sliding door on right hand side to access living area.

Locking Fuel Cap.

Rear windscreen with rear wash wipe.

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

Height adjustable automatic three point safety belts.

Cigarette Lighter.

Ashtray.

Fresh air supply with 4 speed fan.

Heating with mechanical control.

Drivers cab roof is lined.

Dipping rear view mirror.

Inner light (with separate reading light).

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.

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 Joker Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from 04/1998 (1998 model year) price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:

Towbar. Cost 1026 DM

Preparation for fitting of towbar. Cost 220 DM

Stronger battery (92 Ah 450 Amp instead of 72 Ah 380 Amp). Cost 220 DM

Cruise control. Cost 876 DM

Night heater:

with timer, including stronger auxiliary battery (135 Ah instead of 80 Ah) outlet only in living area, thermostat and timer in central control unit in the middle of the dashboard. Cost 3526 DM

Climate control with mechanical control and vents in drivers cab.  Cost 3555 DM

Air filter (dust protection) with filter saturation indicator. Cost 261 DM

Make up mirror with light for drivers side. Cost 122 DM

Front fog lights. Cost 441 DM

Alloy wheels (Block design). (7 J x 15 H2). Cost 1160 DM

Alloy wheels (BBS design). (7 J x 15 H2). Cost 1728 DM

All year tyres 205/65 R 15 C 100 T. Cost 81 DM

Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 C 100 T. Cost 278 DM

Headlight wash / wipe system. Cost 563 DM

Rear mud flaps. Cost 139 DM

Front mud flaps. Cost 139 DM

Front and rear mud flaps. Cost 278 DM

Seats:

Lumbar support for right swivel seat. Cost 110 DM

Lumbar support for left swivel seat. Cost 110 DM

Anti tamper speedometer (with seal). Cost 55 DM

Underbody protection for extreme conditions. Cost 429 DM

10) Accessories available at extra cost included:

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

Extra Seat Bank

11) 1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Joker Camper Front and Rear Logos

VW Westfalia T4 California Joker front and rear logos.

12) Links to Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Joker 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.

1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download

Sept 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Sales Brochure Prospekt (6 Pages Colour).

1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Accessories Zubehör Download

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1997 - 1998 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Camper Price Lists Preisliste Download

April 1998 VW Westfalia T4 California Joker Price List Preisliste (5 Pages Colour).

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