Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO
Built: 1982-1989 · Series: 253-609
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Volkswagen 253-609 – camper conversions on the VW Transporter type code 253-609, including Joker, Kampeerwagen and Wohnmobil, four-cylinder, 1,660 to 1,790 kg unladen weight, up to 2,460 kg gross weight
This collective page gathers vehicles recorded in the Dutch vehicle register under the type code 253-609 of the Volkswagen Transporter. The model names 253-609 CAMPINGWAGEN, 253-609 JOKER, 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO, 253-609 KAMPEERWAGEN and 253-609 WOHNMOBIL show that these are throughout camper conversions on the VW Transporter chassis – kampeerauto and kampeerwagen are the Dutch terms for a camper vehicle, Joker is the conversion name of one motorhome builder.
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The register lists here five versions with displacements of 1,888 to 1,957 cm³ from four cylinders, unladen weights from 1,660 to 1,790 kg, gross weights from 2,310 to 2,460 kg and widths from 1,830 to 1,850 mm.
Camper conversions on the VW Transporter were for decades among Europe's most-built motorhome bases, as the chassis, with its wide workshop network and manageable vehicle size, was especially attractive to conversion builders.
On a used example, check for damp and rot in the conversion, the condition of the pop-top roof and furniture fittings, the seal of windows and roof hatches, and the technical condition of engine and running gear under the added conversion weight, and the gas and electrical installation in the living area; parts for the base vehicle run through the VW network, for the conversion through specialist camper workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen 253-609, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten RDW (Niederlande)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,850 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,460 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,790 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,460 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,790 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO?
2,460 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO built?
Production years: 1982-1989.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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