Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Camper Model History
Circa 1990 Volkswagen phased out the rear engined T25 / T3 Transporter. The replacement for the T25 was the front engined T4 Transporter. Autohomes used the new T4 Transporter as the base vehicle for a new model called the Autohomes Kompact Camper released circa 1992. The interior had kitchen and cupboards along the side behind the drivers seat and the rear seat converted into a 3/4 width double bed. The Autohomes Kompact had a low profile hightop roof which had a storage locker inside (making it a two berth) and a tailgate ladder leading to a rear roof locker with fibreglass lid. At the same time Autohomes released a similar model called the Koncord. The Autohomes Koncord had a higher profile hightop roof and internally had a fold out bed at the rear instead of the roof storage locker. It also had a tailgate ladder leading to an external rear roof rack.
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1) VW T4 Autohomes Kompact hightop roof version engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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Petrol Watercooled 2.0 Litre, 4 Cylinder, AAC Otto Motor (1968cc), 62 Kw 84 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £19526 (Price taken from Feb 1992 Magazine Pricelist)
Petrol Watercooled 2.5 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AAF Otto Motor (2461cc), 81 Kw 110 PS, 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.9 Litre, 4 Cylinder, 1X (1896cc) 45 Kw 61 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
Diesel Watercooled 2.4 Litre, 5 Cylinder, AAB (2370cc) 57 Kw 78 PS 5 speed manual gearbox, wheelbase 2920 mm, £?
2) Dimensions
Length 4775 mm
Height 2500 mm
Width 1840 mm
3) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Colour Options
As far as I know the VW Autohomes Kompact was available in 1 colour.
T7T7 Grey White R902 (Grauweiß) (with white roof)
4) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact layout consisted of:
Materials Used:
Upholstery - Caraline 540 - Colour R631 “Mascara”
Mattress - Tokyo
Curtains - Vienna Jade or Vienna Burgundy (dependent on graphics colour)
Roof Lining Material - Foam back and plain Snow
Wall board - Flax Grey
Furniture Board - Sierra Light Oak
Unit Work Tops - Resopal 3261Q
A) Fully adjustable swivelling captains cab seats upholstered in same material as rear seats. Seats had headrests and adjustable armrests.
B) and C) Overcab Front and Side Storage Lockers.
D) Two burner hob and grill with Electrolux RM 212F three way (gas / 12 volt / 240 volt operated) refrigerator (with electronic ignition system) below. Fridge has internal freezer compartment.
E) Sink and Drainer, F) Cutlery Draw and Storage below.
G) Wardrobe
H) Shelf storage cupboard with gas locker underneath (accessible through cupboard floor and tailgate). Gas locker holds two Camping Gaz 907 cylinders.
J) Removable storage / draw unit.
K) Sliding seat (that converts into double bed 1830 mm x 1168 mm) with toilet and storage below. Seat slides forward using rails in floor and can be used in three positions as well as being removed totally if required.
L) Removable table (stored behind rear seat back when not in use).
M) Jack Stowage Locker
Stainless steel ladder with external rear roof locker.
Other features include:
Full carpeting throughout.
CEC 225 (Plug In Systems) 240 volt mains electric hook up with safety protection via RCCD circuit breaker and two MCB’s (in rear cupboard).
Zig CF8 electrical control panel (optional extra) with built in charger for leisure battery, water level gauge, individual fuses for each electrical appliance, master switch for 12 volt water pump and a 12 volt outlet socket. Internal 240 Volt mains outlet socket.
78 litre (17 gallon) fresh water tank for pressurised water system with electrically pumped water tap via a self priming Shureflo water pump. Externally locking filler cap.
Opening sliding window behind sink and cooker and in sliding door.
Two twin fluorescent lights (2 x 8 Watt per fitting) and two (10 Watt) spot lights.
Rear seat restraint straps.
Head rests on both cab seats.
Fire extinguisher.
Intermittent wipe and two speed wipers.
Padded steering wheel.
Two courtesy lights.
Thermally lined curtains.
Tableware for four located in the front roof side locker.
Specially selected seat fabrics with fire retardant foam.
Heated rear window with wash wipe.
Wheel trims.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Carver Cascade 2GE water heater with mains hook up facility (located in kitchen cupboard).
Thermostatically controlled Propex blown air heating system which is flued to exterior of vehicle.
Heater is installed in unit under the rear seat at the side as can be seen in photo below.
Thermostat is located above the rear wardrobe.
28 Litre (6 gallon) wastewater tank.
Zig CF8 control panel and second auxiliary equipment battery (see pic above).
6) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Hightop Roof Specification
Fully insulated roof.
Opening roof vent for fresh air.
Rear roof storage locker
Opening double glazed plastic roof side windows.
7) Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Side Stripes and Logos
The coachline stripes on the front, side and rear were blue and red.
The rear also had a red Autohomes badge.
The roof had stripes at the front, rear and side and a Kompact logo on the front as shown below:
8) Links to Volkswagen T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T4 Autohomes Kompact Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Download November 1991 VW T4 Transporter Autohomes Koncord and Kompact Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Autohomes Kompact Price Lists Download
Buyers Guide VW T4 Autohomes Koncord and Kompact Pricelist From Magazine Feb 1992
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VW Volkswagen T4 Autohomes Kompact Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Download
1992 VW T4 Transporter Autohomes Kompact (and Koncord) Owners Instruction User Manual (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T4 Autohomes Kompact Magazine Reviews / Adverts Download
Download Nov 1991 Autohomes Koncord and Kompact Magazine Review (compares to Autosleeper Trident and Trooper and Holdsworth Villa and Vision)(PDF Format)
Download Feb 1992 Autohomes Koncord And Kompact Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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