The Volkswagen Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Model History
Towards the end of 1994 the VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway model was introduced. The Westfalia California Highway was a special edition bus to celebrate Westfalia’s 150 year Jubilee. The Westfalia California Highway was available in poptop roof version. Also a new type of roof was available 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. The basic model equipment was the same as the 1994/ 95 California Coach but it also had some extra equipment fitted as standard and was available in only two exterior colours.
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 and headlights. The changes were made to increase the engine bay size in order to accommodate the new VR6 engine option. The first California Highways were made using the “short nose” T4 as a base and then models after circa 1996 were made using the “long nose” T4 version as a base.
1) 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):
From 07/1994 (1995 Model Year) price list. Prices are in German Deutschmark:
California Highway with either Poptop Roof or Compact Roof:
Volkswagen California Highway Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder, 62 KW (84 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 53,561 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 56,948 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), Automatic Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 60,151 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Diesel Motor 1.9 litre, 4 cylinder, 44 KW (60 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 52,170 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 55,488 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 58,690 DM
Volkswagen California Highway Diesel Motor 1.9 litre Turbo-D Kat, 4 cylinder, 50 KW (68 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2725 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 53,366 DM
2) 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Colour Options
The VW Westfalia California Highway Camper was available in 2 colours.
T7 Grey White (L902) (Grauweiß)
SK9035 Montana Green Metallic (LB6Z) (Montanagrün Met)
3) 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Furniture Specification
The 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper layout consisted of:
1) Swivel Seats.
2) Table.
3) Slideable Seat.
4) Sink.
5) Gas cooker, removable.
6) Compressor fridge.
7) Wardrobe (upper) / Auxillary battery (lower).
8) Bed extension (upper) / Luggage compartment (lower).
9) Storage (upper) / Cubby hole for gas bottle (lower).
10) Freshwater tank (lower).
1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Interior Photos
The Volkswagen Westfalia California Highway camper had grey / multicoloured speckle furniture with a beech wood colour edging. The upholstery had a grey with multicoloured cactus patterned fabric.
4) 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Upholstery Specification
The upholstery material in the VW Westfalia T4 California Highway 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 Highway camper were grey.
5) 1994 - 1997 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Compact Roof Specification
The compact roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Highway Camper is in the same colour as the vehicle.
The inside headroom of the vehicle with the compact roof was 182 cm.
Vehicle with compact roof can potentially have sleeping space for two people (not in roof but in rock n roll bed below).
1994 - 1997 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Pop Top Roof Specification
The pop top roof outside finish for the VW Westfalia California Highway 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) 1994 - 1997 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Flooring and Carpeting Specification
The flooring in the rear of the VW Westfalia T4 California Highway camper was a hard wearing grey PVC material with multi coloured flecks. The step is made from black plastic.
Velour carpet floor lining in drivers cab.
7) 1994 - 1997 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Door Trim Specification
Door interior trims made from plastic with cloth material insert.
8) 1994 - 1997 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Standard Model Specification
Exterior Dimensions
Length - 4655 mm (short wheelbase).
Width - 1840 mm
Height - Poptop 1990 mm / Compact Roof 2385 mm
Windows
Laminated Windscreen in tinted glass.
Drivers cab driver and passenger windows in tinted glass.
Sliding door window in tinted glass.
Rear left and right windows in tinted glass.
Rear tailgate window in tinted glass.
Opening window (plastic 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 behind drivers seat.
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.
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.
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
Speedometer with resettable mileage trip, rev counter and digital clock.
Preparation for radio installation with windscreen antenna and 6 loudspeakers (2 in dashboard, 2 in the door pockets and 2 in the rear roof locker).
Two swivelling and folding sunvisors.
Make up mirror with light on passenger side sun visor.
Central locking.
Interior light with turn off delay and contact switches on doors.
Electric windows.
Side cladding with cloth material insert.
Furniture surface finish with “Kactus” design.
Furniture front finish in multicoloured speckle design.
Double tone horn.
Electrically adjustable heated outside mirrors with drivers side flat and passenger side convex.
Bumpers pained in same colour as vehicle.
Tyres 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced.
Wheel trim covers.
Black finish to B and C posts in area of door triangle.
Black stripe under the windscreen.
“Highway” lettering.
Jubilee badge.
Power Steering.
Front Spoiler.
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).
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).
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.
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 Highway Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from 07/1994 (1995 model year) price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:
Towbar (various options). Cost between 794 and 995 DM
Anti lock braking system (ABS). Cost 2530 DM
Stronger battery (various options dependent on engine spec.). Cost between 70 and 196 DM
Second auxiliary battery 80 Ah for the living area for fridge etc. Cost 575 DM.
Stronger alternator:
120 Amp (not for diesel engine models and only for 2.0 l when climate control specified). Cost 234 DM
Windows in living area:
Double glazing instead of tinted glass, rear window not heated (apart from opening window front left and sliding part of sliding window. Cost 1075 DM.
Sliding window (tinted glass) with insect net, front right. Cost 397 DM.
Cruise control (not for 1.9 l diesel motor). Cost 817 DM
Night heater:
without timer, outlet only in living area, thermostat in roof frame (only with 2 additional batteries). Cost 3490 DM
with timer, outlet only in living area, thermostat and timer in roof frame (only with 2 additional batteries). Cost 3766 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, not with 1.9 l diesel and turbo diesel motor or 2.4 l diesel motor with automatic gearbox). Cost 3393 DM
Metallic paint. Cost 2162 DM
Air filter (dust protection) with filter saturation indicator. Cost 241.50 DM
Make up mirror with light for drivers side. Cost 114 DM
Alloy wheels. (7 J x 15), Cost 1518 DM
All year tyres 195/70 R 15 97 S reinforced. Cost 71.30 DM
Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 99 S reinforced. Cost 265 DM
Radios (stereo):
Heated windscreen washers. Cost 71 DM
Headlight wash / wipe system. Cost 523 DM
Rear mud flaps. Cost 129 DM
Front mud flaps. Cost 129 DM
Front and rear mud flaps. Cost 259 DM
Stabilisers - front (strong) and rear. Cost 472 DM
Anti tamper speedometer (seal with seal wire). Cost 51 DM
Anti tamper speedometer (with paint). Cost 51 DM
Underbody protection for extreme conditions. Cost 408 DM
10) Accessories available at extra cost included:
There were many accessories available at extra cost for your Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper. Below is a list of some of them taken from xx/xx price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark
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11) 1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Front and Rear Logos
VW Westfalia T4 California Highway front and rear logos.
150 Year Jubilee badges on vehicle front wings.
12) Links to Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Highway 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.
1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Aug 1994 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour).
Nov 1994 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour).
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1994 - 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Highway Camper Price Lists Preisliste Download
July 1994 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Highway Camper Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).
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