With so much wilderness to explore VW Campervans and motor homes have always been big business in the USA and Canada. Westfalia Campers had been available since 1956 and by 1961 the introduction of SO 34, demand far exceeded supply. This prompted VW of America and Canada to manufacture DIY kits that could be used on new or used vehicles. The Campmobile was the US version and the Canadian version was knows as the Canadiana.
The Campmobile
There were six Campmobile kits available that could be fitted to existing panel vans, Kombis and Microbuses. For each model there was a basic and deluxe version which included some very interesting accessories. One was a huge pull out sun awning which had roll down sides which could be mounted above the loading doors. There was another option of an 8 foot square free standing Cabana tent. The roof rack with ladder doubled as a sun deck and there was an option of a tent fitted onto this for penthouse style sleeping known as the Campette option. Another option was a shower enclosure and shower unit.
They continued to market the Campmobile until 1972.
The Canadiana
From 1963 similar to the American version although more basic VW Canada retailed is own campers called the the Canadiana Vacationer. A distinctive feature however was on the cupboards where bakelite handles and chrome hinges were used. Also there was a scalloped wood trim pelmet running around at curtain track height. It did however have a very useful feature of a pull out slide step and also fitted as standard was a Hupp gas heater which was a necessity for the cold Canadian winters. It was marketed as affordable with no frills and built for those who wanted to tackle the Canadian wilderness. If you are interested in buying a vw campervans then visit vw campervans for sale.
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