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1996 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach 

 

The Volkswagen Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Model History

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.

At the same time the above changes were made Westfalia updated the T4 Transporter California Coach model. The external colour and engine options were updated and the standard equipment specification improved (when compared with the 1995 - 1996 version). The new Westfalia California Coach was available in hightop, poptop  and compact roof versions as on the previous version.

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1) 1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper engine options and approx price (inclusive tax when new in standard form):

From 07/1996 (1997 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, 54,700 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS) (circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 58,150 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), (circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 61,416 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 63,152 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS) circa 2001 changes to 150 kW (204 PS), Automatic Gearbox,  load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 66,418 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre SD, 5 cylinder, 55 KW (75 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  (available from 1997- Cost 62,309 DM in 1999 and then not an option circa 2001 for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  55,936 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

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,  54,499 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre Turbo-D Kat, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  59,674 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 65 KW (88 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, (Introduced 05/1999 price list 64,038 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  66,143 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  (Introduced 05/1999 price list 69,501 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 111 KW (150 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm,  (Introduced 01/2001 price list 73,440,634 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, 57,034 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  60,484 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  63,750 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 65,487 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS), circa 2001 changes to 150 kW (204 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 68,753 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre SD, 5 cylinder, 55 KW (75 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, (available from 1997 - Cost 62,309 DM in 1999 and then not an option circa 2001 for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 58,271 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

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, 56,833 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre Turbo-D Kat, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 62,008 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 65 KW (88 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, (Introduced 05/1999 price list 64,038 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  66,143 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  (Introduced 05/1999 price list 69,501 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 111 KW (150 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm,  (Introduced 01/2001 price list 74,336 DM)

California Coach with Hightop:

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, 59,012 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  62,462 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.5 litre, 5 cylinder, 81 KW (110 PS), circa 1997 changes to 85 kW (115 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  65,728 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 67,465 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Petrol Otto Kat Motor 2.8 litre VR6, 6 cylinder, 103 KW (140 PS), Automatic Gearbox,  load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 70,731 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre SD, 5 cylinder, 55 KW (75 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  (available from 1997 up to circa 2001 - Cost 66,746 DM in 1999 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder, 57 KW (78 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 60,249 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

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, 58,811 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre Turbo-D Kat, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, 63,986 DM (available up to circa 2001 and then not an option for California Coach).

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 65 KW (88 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm, (Introduced 05/1999 price list 68,474 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  70,580 DM

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 75 KW (102 PS), Automatic Gearbox, load weight 2800 kg, wheelbase 2920 mm,  (Introduced 05/1999 price list 73,938 DM)

Volkswagen California Coach Diesel Motor 2.5 litre TDI, 5 cylinder, 111 KW (150 PS), 5 Speed Gearbox, load weight 2890 kg, wheelbase 3320 mm,  (Introduced 01/2001 price list 78,828 DM)

 

2) 1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Colour Options

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

T7 Grey White (L902) (Grauweiß)

X8 Friesian Green (LL6T) (Friesengrün)

E9 Island Blue Metallic (LL5Z) (Islandblau Metallic)

SK9098 Soft Green Metallic (LB6P) (Softgrün Metallic)

E1 Hot Chilli Red Pearl Effect (LC3L) (Hotchilired Perleffekt)

GreyWhite

FriesianGreen

IslandBlueMetallic

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1997CaliforniaCoachBlueHigh

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SoftGreenMetallic

HotChilliRed

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1988 the colours Friesian Green, Island Blue Metallic, Soft Green Metallic and Hot Chilli Red Pearl Effect seem to have been replaced by new colours:

6U Ontario Green (LH6J) (Ontariogrün)

G2 Tornado Red (LY3D) (Tornadorot)

N7 Elegance Green Metallic (LB6N) (Elegancegrün Metallic)

K9 Techno Blue Pearl Effect (LW5Y) (Technoblau Perleffekt)

Q7 Colorado Red Pearl Effect (LB3Y) (Coloradorot Perleffekt)

OntarioGreen

TornadoRed

EleganceGreenMetallic

1998 VW T4 California Coach Green Compact Roof

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2002CaliforniaCoachGreenCom

 

1999CaliforniaCoachRedHigh

 

1999CaliforniaCoachPopGreen

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TechnoBlue

ColoradoRedPearlEffect

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2003CaliforniaCompactRed

1999CaliforniaCoachHighBlue

1999 VW T4 California Coach Colaorado Red  Hightop

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By 2000 it was possible at extra cost to specify a two tone finish (called “ton in ton” translating to “tone on tone”) with a base colour with a darker lower stripe in the following combinations:

N76V Elegance Green Metallic (Elegancegrün metallic) (LB6N) / Dark Elegance Green (Darkelegancegrün metallic) (LV6W)

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K95V Techno Blue Pearl Effect (Technoblau Perleffekt) (LW5Y) / Dark Techno Blue (Darktechnoblau Perleffekt) (LV5U)

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Q73V Colorado Red Pearl Effect (Coloradorot Perleffekt) (LC6P) / Dark Colorado Red (Darkcoloradorot Perleffekt) (LV3Z)

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By 2001 Ontario Green was no longer an option and the following colours had been added to the range.

8E Reflex Silver Metallic (LA7W) (Reflexsilber Metallic)

E2 Nebio Blue Metallic (LL5Y) (Nebioblau Metallic)

W7  Dragon Green Pearl Effect (LC6P) (Dragongreen Perleffekt) - Only for Poptop roof option.

Z4 Black Magic Pearl Effect (LC9Z) (Blackmagic Perleffekt) - Only for Poptop roof option.

 

ReflexSilver

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DragonGreenPearl

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Also the following two tone options (called “ton in ton” translating to “tone on tone”) were added to those previously specified:

8E2V Reflex Silver Metallic (Reflexsilber Metallic) (LA7W) / Dark Reflex Silver (Darkreflexsilber Metallic) (LV7B)

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E24V Nebio Blue Metallic (Nebioblau metallic) (LL5Y) / Dark Nebio Blue (Darknebioblau Metallic) (LV5W)

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3) 1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Furniture Specification

The 1996 - 1999 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).

Circa 1999 there was a small change to the interior layout as the freshwater tank (10) is moved to the left hand side of the van. It was filled using a filler cap outside the van:

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1996 - 2003 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 (kaktus design) until 06/1999 when a new grey material with coloured cubes (Step by Step design) was added to the range.

Cactus Interior (Flannellgrau WL)

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Step By Step Interior (Flannellgrau UC)

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4) 1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Upholstery Specification

Initially 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” (Flannellgrau WL).

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After 06/1999 the upholstery material in the VW Westfalia T4 California Coach camper for driver, passenger and rear seat/bed was a grey material with multi coloured square pattern known as “Step by Step” (Flannellgrau UC).

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Then from 2001 onwards it was possible to specify either the “Kaktus” design or the “Step by Step” design.

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

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1999 VW T4 Westfalia California Coach Curtains

 

5) 1996 - 2003 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 205 cm.

Lockers left and right in hightop front.

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Roof air vent.

Fixing points for awning.

Roof rack on rear of hightop (max load 20kg).

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

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

Two swan neck halogen lights in hightop.

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

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1996 - 2003 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).

 

1996 - 2003 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Pop Top Roof Specification

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After 06/1999 the pop top roof incorporated 2 telescopic struts making it easier to open and close.

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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 was 184 cm x 106 cm and bed cushion foam was 4.5 cm thick until 06/1999 and was then 194 cm x 106 cm and  bed cushion foam was 5.5 cm thick.

Ventilation window in the front canvas of the pop top with mosquito net up to circa 1997 and then this was changed to ventilation windows with mosquito nets in the sides of the roof canvas.

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

6) 1996 - 2003 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 grey plastic.

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Velour carpet floor lining in drivers cab.

7) 1996 - 2003 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Door Trim Specification

Door interior trims made from grey plastic with cloth material insert. From circa 2001 it is possible that drivers door pocket was lockable.

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8) 1996 - 2003 Volkswagen Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Standard Model Specification

Exterior Dimensions

Length - 4789 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 (except Compact roof - see above). Opening window (bonoplex double glazed) in front left above kitchen opposite the sliding door.

From year 2001 onwards the pop top model came with tinted glass in the drivers and living area and the hightop / compact roof versions came with tinted glass in the drivers cab and double glazing in the living area.

Curtains

Grey curtains all round for the living and cab area (clip on using press studs).

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 (FI/LS 0.01/13A).

Automatic battery charger (13.8V / 10 A).

Leisure battery 12V 80 Ah (maintenance free) (12V 135 Ah with night heater) with split charge relay for equipment in living area (fridge etc). Charged by alternator or battery charger.

Alternator 90 Amp (or 120 Amp for 2.5 litre TDI motor).

12V socket in living area.

Fuses for electrical equipment.

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Central electronic control unit in drivers cab above the mirror with LCD display for outside temperature, charge level of the batteries, 220 V connection, operating status of the fridge, freshwater / waste water tank levels, push button adjustment for fridge temperature and operation of the night heater.

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Single tone horn (dual tone horn was an optional extra until circa 1998 when it became standard).

Halogen headlights with range adjustment.

Two reversing lights.

Rear fog light.

Anti theft system with immobilizer “Transponder”.

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. After 06/1999 the cooker sink combo was updated with a stainless steel cooker / sink to replace the enamelled ones used in the earlier models.

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Removable gas cooker with two burners (performance between 1100W and 1800W, consumption at rated power approx 0.40 litre / hour), powered using “Campinggaz” Bottle 907 (2.8 Kg), safety gas bottle vent, gas pressure regulator, with quick release connection with shut off valve.

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After 06/1999 the wooden edging used for the furniture used Maple finish instead of the earlier Beechwood finish.

Also the right hand cupboard has a taller door and the cutlery draw was now inside the cupboards.

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Gas bottle is stored in special rear cupboard.

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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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After 06/1999 the cooker sink combo was updated with a stainless steel cooker / sink to replace the enamelled ones used in the earlier models and an electric tap instead of the flexible shower head.

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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

Initially had a 53 litre freshwater tank located on the right hand side  at the rear but after 06/1999 the tank is relocated to the left hand side as shown in layout diagram above and the capacity reduced to 25 litres. This change was made to give more storage space in the luggage area,

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Initially filled using a rotating neck at the rear until after 06/1999 change and then filled through filler cap on left hand side of vehicle.

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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.

Laminated Windscreen.

Airbags for driver and passenger.

Screw on front wings (cheaper to repair).

Front indicators in white.

Heated windscreen washer.

Slide rail for sliding door in black.

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

Electrically adjustable and heated side mirrors (optional extra until 1988 then fitted as standard).

Electric drivers cab windows (optional extra until 1988 then fitted as standard).

Central locking with remote control (optional extra until 1988 then fitted as standard).

Sliding door on right hand side to access living area.

Warning buzzer for switched on electrical equipment.

Locking Fuel Cap.

Heated rear windscreen with rear wash wipe.

Reversible bumpers in black (on models with Compact roof bumpers are in same colour as vehicle).

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

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After 06/1999 the seats had a pocket in the rear for additional storage.

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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 TDI and VR6 motor and also with automatic gearbox can be ordered at extra cost for other engine models until 1988 then fitted as standard).

Padded dashboard.

Fuel and temp gauge.

12V outlet with cigarette lighter.

Ashtray.

Fresh air supply with 4 speed fan.

Heated and fresh air ventilation with dust and pollen filter.

Heating with mechanical control.

Two swivelling and folding sunvisors.

Make up mirror with light on passenger side sun visor.

Drivers cab roof is lined.

Dipping rear view mirror.

Inner light (with separate reading light).

Switchable light in the sliding door step.

Open storage under dashboard on left hand side.

Storage trough in the dashboard on the right hand side.

Storage pocket below dashboard in centre.

Grab handle on the sliding door side left.

Strap on the sliding door side right.

Grab handle in roof frame on the right hand side.

Storage pocket on driver and passenger doors.

Velour carpet in cab area.

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.

Radio suppression kit to prevent interference (Only Otto motor).

ABS / EDS system standard on VR6 motor option (can be ordered at extra cost on other engine models). Until 1997 when it became standard on all models.

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (available 2001 onwards) Standard only on VR6 model and optional extra on other models.

Separate heating and ventilation control for the living area located next to light above kitchen block (Introduced circa 1999).

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Vehicle jack was relocated to be stored in the side cladding in vans after 06/1999 to create more storage space in the seatbank.

 

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 07/1996 (1997 model year) price list. Prices include tax and are in German Deutschmark:

Towbar. Cost 978 DM

Preparation for fitting of towbar. Cost 213 DM

Anti lock braking system (ABS) (standard only on VR6 motor option until 1997 when it became standard on all models). Cost 1840 DM

Electrically adjustable and heated outer mirrors:

    on drivers side aspherical and on passenger side convex (standard with Comfort package otherwise optional extra until 1988 then standard). Cost 472 DM

Stronger battery (various options dependent on engine spec.). Cost between 72 and 207 DM

Dual tone horn (standard with Comfort package up to circa 1998 when it became standard on all models). Cost 92 DM

Stronger alternator:

    120 Amp (standard for 2.5 l TDI, not with 1.9 l turbo diesel). Cost 247 DM

    Additional second 90 Amp alternator supplying current to added electrical equipment (not with climate control or 1.9 l turbo diesel motor). Cost 1915 DM 

Rev counter and digital clock (Standard with TDI and VR6 motor and also with automatic gearbox until 1988 then standard on all models). Cost 247 DM

Windows in cab area:

    Tinted glass instead of clear glass (only when tinted glass or double glazing ordered in living area, not with Optik package, standard with compact roof option). Cost 328 DM

Windows in living area:

    Tinted glass instead of clear glass (not with Optik package, standard with compact roof option). Cost 385 DM

    Double glazing instead of clear glass (apart from opening window in living area), rear window not heated (not with Optik package). Cost 1121 DM.

    Sliding window (clear glass), front right not with tinted or double glazed options (not with Optik package). Cost 443 DM.

    Sliding window (tinted glass), front right only with tinted glass option (only with tinted glass in living area or with Optik package). Cost 443 DM.

    Sliding window with fly net (tinted glass), front right (only with tinted glass in living area or with Optik package). Cost 569 DM.

    Sliding window (double glazed apart from sliding part of sliding window), front right only with double glazing option or Optik package. Cost 443 DM.

Note: Windows with tinted glass (standard on pop top from 2001 onwards).

Note: Double glazed windows in living area including 10mm thick insulation in side walls  (standard on high top / compact from 2001 onwards).

Electric cab windows (only when electric / heated mirrors specified, standard with Comfort package otherwise optional extra until 1988 then standard). Cost 817 DM

Cruise control. Cost 851 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 electronic control unit below rear view mirror. Cost 3427 DM

Climate control with mechanical control and vents in drivers cab (only 2.5 l otto, with 5 speed must have 60A battery, with 2.5 l otto, 2.4 l diesel and 2.8 VR6 must have stronger 120 Amp alternator, not with 2.0 l otto or 1.9 l turbo diesel motor).  Cost 3456 DM

Comfort Package. Cost 1558 DM:

    Electrically adjustable and heated outer mirrors.

    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.

Metallic paint. Cost 2243 DM

Air filter (dust protection) with filter saturation indicator. Cost 253 DM

Make up mirror with light for drivers side (standard with Comfort package). Cost 118 DM

Make up mirror with light for passenger side (standard with Comfort package). Cost 118 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 H2) (standard with optik package and also with California when Compact roof specified). Cost 1127 DM

Wheel trims (not with alloy wheels, optik package or California with Compact roof). Cost 138 DM

All year tyres 205/65 R 15 C 100 T. Cost 76 DM

Mud + Snow tyres 205/65 R 15 C 100 T. Cost 276 DM

Radios (stereo):

    radio “Alpha” (Stereo radio cassette), 2 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 679 DM

    radio “Beta” (Stereo radio cassette), 4 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 1006 DM

    radio “Gamma” (Stereo radio cassette) 6 loudspeakers, front screen antenna (not with Comfort package). Cost 1265 DM

    radio “Gamma” (Stereo radio cassette) when ordered with Comfort package. Cost 851 DM

Headlight wash / wipe system. Cost 547 DM

Rear mud flaps. Cost 135 DM

Front mud flaps. Cost 135 DM

Front and rear mud flaps. Cost 270 DM

Stabilisers - front (strong) and rear. Cost 495 DM

Anti tamper speedometer (with seal). Cost 53 DM

Underbody protection for extreme conditions. Cost 420 DM

Central locking with remote control (standard with Comfort package otherwise optional extra until 1988 then standard). Cost 868 DM

Heated drivers cab seats (Introduced 05/1999 price list 696 DM).

Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (available as an optional extra 2001 onwards) Standard on VR6 model.

Radio navigation system with monochrome display. (Introduced 05/1999 price list 4130 DM)

    Multi function display (LCD monchrome)

    Visual route display using the icons in the display screen.

    Acoustic driving recommendations.

    GPS Antenna.

    Stereo radio installation (with radio “Beta) together with Traffic Information Memory (TIM) and fader.

    6 loudspeakers (2 in the dashboard, 2 in the drivers cab doors and 2 in the living area).

    CD drive (can also play music CD’s).

    CD-Rom for Germany.

    Front screen antenna.

Radio navigation system with With colour Multifunction Display (MFD). (Introduced 01/2001 price list 5627 DM)

     Visual route display both using the icons in the display screen in the direct view of the driver (MFA) and also on the map navigation display (swivel) in the middle of the dashboard.

    Dynamic route guidance via RDS TMC

    Acoustic driving recommendations.

    GPS Antenna.

    Front screen antenna.

    Stereo radio installation (with radio “Gamma” but without cassette deck).

    6 loudspeakers (2 in the dashboard, 2 in the drivers cab doors and 2 in the living area).

    CD-Rom for Germany.

Winter package 3 (Introduced 05/1999 price list 3,944 DM)

    Heated drivers cab seats

    Night heater (4 KW output) with timer.

Preparation for telephone installation (Introduced 05/1999 price list 435 DM)(only with Radio “Beta” or “Gamma” and only for California with Poptop).

Telephone installation -as above but includes Nokia 3110 mobile phone (Introduced 05/1999 price list 1688 DM)(only with Radio “Beta” or “Gamma” and only for California with Poptop).

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) 1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Front and Rear Logos

VW Westfalia T4 California Coach front and rear logos.

CaliforniaCoachLogoFrontW

CaliforniaCoachLogoRearW
1998CaliforniaCoachLogoFG

DragonGreenLogoRear

 

2002CaliforniaCoachLogoRG

 

1999CaliforniaCoachLogoRB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Sales Brochures Prospekt Download

Feb 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter Der Neue California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (4 Pages Colour).

April 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Technical Data Prospekt (12 Pages Colour).

April 1996 VW Range including Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Colour  Chart and Seat Material Brochure Prospekt (8 Pages Colour).

June 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (23 Pages Colour).

Aug 1997 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Technical Data Prospekt (12 Pages Colour).

August 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (26 Pages Colour).

August 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Technical Data Prospekt (12 Pages Colour).

Dec 1998 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt - Dutch (8 Pages Colour).

Jan 1999 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Technical Data Prospekt (12 Pages Colour).

Jan 1999 VW Westfalia Internal Product Information Brochure For VW Staff Detailing Model Changes For California Coach After 06/1999 (8 Pages Colour).

May 2000 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (24 Pages Colour).

May 2001 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (28 Pages Colour).

May 2001 VW Westfalia California Coach Technical Information Prospekt (12 Pages Colour).

April  2002 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Sales Brochure Prospekt (28 Pages Colour).

April 2002 VW Westfalia California Coach Technical Information Prospekt (10 Pages Colour).

 

1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Accessories Zubehör Download

September 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör (8 Pages Colour).

December 1999 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör (20 Pages Colour).

October 2000 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör (24 Pages Colour).

 

1996 - 2003 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Camper Price Lists Preisliste Download

Jan 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (4 Pages Colour).

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

July 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (5 Pages Colour).

Nov 1996 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (7 Pages Colour).

Sept 1997 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (5 Pages Black and White).

Feb 1999 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White).

May 1999 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (12 Pages Colour).

Sept 1999 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (10 Pages Colour).

Dec 1999 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages B;ack and White).

October 2000 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Colour).

Jan 2001 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (11 Pages Colour).

April 2001 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (11 Pages Colour).

April 2001 VW Dealer Price List Preisliste For Kombi, Caravelle, California, Colorado, Missouri and Caddy (27 Pages Colour).

May 2001 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Accessories Zubehör Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Black and White).

Nov 2001 VW Westfalia T4 Transporter California Coach Camper Price List Preisliste (11 Pages Colour).

August 2002 VW Westfalia T4 California Coach Price List Preisliste (6 Pages Colour).

 

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