Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner Camper Model History
Circa 1980 Devon introduced the T25 / T3 Volkswagen Devon Sundowner. A practical vehicle that could carry up to 8 people in comfort. It had a side elevating “Double Top” pop top roof .The interior had rear bench seat for 2 or 3 people with a single seat adjacent to it on the nearside. It also had a two seater front bench seat that had a reversible backrest so passengers could face the front or rear. It was possible to slide this seat backwards or forwards. The engine options for the earlier versions used either the 1600 cc or the 2000 cc CU air cooled engines. Circa 1982 the Devon Sundowner was available with the new water cooled diesel engine option and circa 1983 the petrol air cooled engine options were replaced with petrol water cooled engine options.
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1) VW Devon Sundowner Poptop engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
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From circa 1980:
Petrol Aircooled 1.6 litre CT Motor (1584cc) 37 KW 50 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £?
Petrol Aircooled 2 litre CU Motor (1970cc) 51 KW 70 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £?
From circa 1982:
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
From circa 1983 water cooled engines replaced aircooled options:
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS automatic gearbox £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 speed manual gearbox £?
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 5 speed manual gearbox £?
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1850 mm
Side Elevating “Double Top” Poptop Roof
Height (roof down) 2210 mm
Height (roof up) 2970 mm
3) Volkswagen T25 Devon Sundowner Colour Options
In 1980 the VW Devon Sundowner was available in 3 colours.
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweis)
H4H4 Orient Red (LH3B) (Orientrot)
E1E1 Brilliant Orange (L20B) Leuchtorange)
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner layout consisted of:
Daytime Layout:
Nightime Layout:
1) Drivers seat.
2) Passenger seat.
3) Double seat (forward or rear facing) with storage under.
4) Forward facing seat with storage underneath. Seat pulls out to make a large double bed (?? mm x ?? mm)
5) Single seat with storage behind and below.
6) Adaptable dining table for inside and outside use. For inside use the table top is located below the offside window and supported by a single screw in leg.
7) Portable two burner cooker. When not in use the gas bottle is stored behind the backrest of the single seat in a storage cupboard vented to the outside.
8) Daytime storage area. Cushion is seated on a fibreglass plinth.
9) Rear wardrobe with hanging rail.
10) Two water carriers each holding 11.5 litres (2 1/2 gallons).
11) Patterned vinyl floor covering..
Side sliding door.
Other features include:
Opening sliding window on offside.
Interior lighting.
Courtesy lights.
All the windows are fully curtained.
Carpet style trim to walls and ceiling.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
Childs safety seat (Kangol Universal).
Fire Extinguisher.
Side Step.
Cab Hammock Bunk.
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner “Double Top” Poptop Side Elevating Poptop Roof
Devon “Double Top” fibreglass roof runs full length of the vehicle.
Gas filled struts assist with raising roof, hold the roof in place and take weight when lowering.
Roof light with fly screen provides variable ventilation.
Fully upholstered bed in roof (?? cm x ?? cm).
Two solid based bed mattresses.
Can be used as twin beds for children or pushed together to make double bed.
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner Side Stripes and Logos
Devon Sundowner Side Stripe And Door Logo
8) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Devon Sundowner Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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