Why are Westfalia vans so expensive?
The Westfalia is a utility and a symbol of freedom, exploration, and independence. Plus, it lacks the ‘creep’ factor of old Chevy, Ford, and Dodge vans. Over 50 years of culture drives the reputation of the Volkswagen van, and as a result, the price.
Can you stand up in a Westfalia?
Living in a van may be simpler, but it doesn’t have to be annoying. The cost to install a high-top is around $5k, and a cheap tin-top 2wd van is around $3k-$7k. In the high-top, we can both stand up and even walk around without issue. Let’s talk storage.
What is a VW Campmobile?
The Volkswagen Type 2, known officially (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Bus (US), Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), is a forward control light commercial vehicle introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model.
When did they stop making VW Westfalia?
Westfalia has recently returned to making their own conversions of Volkswagen Transporter vans, in direct competition with the Volkswagen California. On 28 January 2010, Westfalia-Werke filed for bankruptcy, citing a 40 percent drop in sales.
Are Westfalia vans reliable?
The suspension to the Vanagons are perfectly reliable, and the transmission will outlast the engine by 10-to-1. (manual) The electrical system on these older VW vans are on par with US built vans, they tend to rust easy tho, and parts are $$$$.
Are vanagons worth it?
Vanagons can be relatively affordable, reliable and fun to drive but it really, really helps if you’re willing to get your hands dirty and learn how to do some repairs on your own.
What is the difference between a Westfalia and a Vanagon?
The Westfalia camper conversion was offered in the USA up to and including the 1991 year-model. Vanagons are rear engine, rear wheel drive (or four wheel “Syncro”) vehicles with lots of ground clearance. The Eurovan is a front engine, front wheel drive vehicle with much less ground clearance.
Do vanagons have toilets?
The enclosed Porta-Potti is a compact two-chamber toilet: open the lid and do yer bidness, pull the front handle to open the bowl valve, and give the unit a couple of flush pumps to rinse the bowl clean; then close the valve.
What is the last year Westfalia made?
Many Volkswagen Campers were purchased by American servicemen and sent home in the 1950s and 1960s. From 1979 until 1992 Westfalia Vanagon were built, also called VW Campmobile.
What is a Westfalia Weekender?
The Volkswagen Westfalia Weekender is the lighter leaner cousin of the full camper. However many fans prefer the weekender over the camper due to the fact it has more room downstairs, usually has five stock seatbelts and is a bit lighter overall. The Weekenders usually come with the Wolfsburg trim package as well.
What is the best Westfalia year?
Typically, it is wise to stick to the 1986-1991 models only. Every once in a great while you come across a 1983-1985 model that is worthy of upgrading to the newer 1986-1991 systems so it becomes, essentially, as good as the later models. The Vanagon was available in a full camper, and also a simpler “Weekender” model.
Are Westfalias AWD?
The fabled Syncro. These originally came with all wheel drive, but there are endless options to how you can upgrade and configure the drive systems.
What’s the difference between a Westfalia and a Syncro?
Westfalia Syncros. A Weekender or Full Camper syncro is going to generally run a buyer almost twice as much as a 2wd Westfalia. As an example, a decent 2wd Vanagon Westfalia may fetch $15k, whereas the same van in a syncro might fetch close to $30k. The syncros were available in the United States between 1986 and 1991.
Is the VW Vanagon Westfalia for sale in California?
Below is a list of various VW Vanagon Westfalia vans for sale in California that I’ve posted about on the daily Westys portion of this website. Nice! Westy Camper w/ Subaru EJ22 Engine – $27k – Los Angeles, CA
How does a Syncro work on a Westfalia camper?
Most upgraded syncros come with “knobs” on the dashboard that control locking differentials and “deocuplers”, which disengage the all wheel drive when it is not needed. A Weekender or Full Camper syncro is going to generally run a buyer almost twice as much as a 2wd Westfalia.