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15 facts about VW Campervan
Well the Volkswagen Campervan, from the famous T1 and the T2 to the latest T6, this stunning movement is there with the greatest and most famous VW ever, including the Beetle.
Given the growing trend of campervan vacations, and I find it only fitting that an article was written paying homage to VW.
Here, we will look at 15 facts about this driving and camping logo.
You can often judge a car's success and reputation by the number of famous owners it has and the VW Camper doesn't disappoint, with its members including celebrity chef Jamie Oliver,
If all the tents that were ever built were finally placed, it would have spread across the world easily.
When the original VW Campervan was first released it was priced between $ 1250- $ 1900 (£ 850- £ 1300), today one will set you back close to $ 44,000- $ 58,700 (£ 30,000- £ 40,000).
About 20% of T2 Campervans are light blue, which is also the most popular color in the VW range.
The original T2 featured an engine that was just 0.2 liters larger than the tiny VW Up!
The original VW car had a top speed of 104 km / h (65mph), the new California T6 could nearly double the speed of about 193km / h (120 mph).
On the popular TV show Lost, a group called ‘DHARMA Initiative’ uses a number of Volkswagen class 2 trucks to transport people and supplies around the Island.
In 2011, a special edition Lego camping set complete with split front screen, surf-style trim, and rock & roll bed was unveiled by those magic at Lego.
The last factory in the world produces T2 much later than you might think.
In 1968, ‘Splittie’, the camper's first design, ceased production when its successor, ‘Bay’, was introduced.
The first Class 2 Campervan went on sale in March 1950 after being revealed in November 1949 at the Geneva motor show.
On September 5, 2015, 50 people squeezed their feet into a world-record VW Campervan.
A new Volkswagen Campervan, or T6, will set you back around $ 55,000 (£ 38,000) for the lower priced California Beach model.
Campervan even occupies a central position in literature, being the main character in a book called "Colin the Campervan".
Volkswagen's are often decorated in some very interesting ways, nothing more than the camping truck that has the concept of 'flower' as a heart, covered entirely with flowers!
Whether you love the idea of outdoor activities, blending in with nature or a lot of people who love to go to the city, the Volkswagen Camper can be loved and used by everyone, with adjustments for every need.
Personally I've never been a camper, or at least a 2-person tent at a festival camper, but own a VW and travel across the country and stop by hotspots for the wonders
They are quite expensive these days, but who can blame them?
The charm, like a kitten, permeates even the coldest of hearts and I plead with each of you to at least hire one, give them a try.
They're really fun - and that comes from a man who prefers marble over muddy floors, showers to sandy beaches, and a large double bed to fold on wheels.
