Volkswagen 253-609
5 models in this series
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)
Models compared
5 of 5 models.
| 253-609 CAMPINGWAGEN1986 | 253-609 JOKER1988 | 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO1982-1989 | 253-609 KAMPEERWAGEN1980 | 253-609 WOHNMOBIL1981 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,888 cm³ | – | – | – | 1,957 cm³ |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm | 2,470 mm | 2,460 mm | 2,460 mm | 2,460 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,710 kg | 1,750 kg | 1,790 kg | 1,660 kg | 1,770 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,340 kg | 2,460 kg | 2,460 kg | 2,310 kg | 2,310 kg |
Models
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253-609 CAMPINGWAGEN
With the 253-609 CAMPINGWAGEN, Volkswagen offers a model from the 253-609 series. Production: 1986. The engine has 4...
253-609 JOKER
The 253-609 JOKER from Volkswagen is part of the 253-609 series. Production: 1988. The engine has 4 cylinders. The...
253-609 KAMPEERAUTO
The 253-609 series from Volkswagen includes the 253-609 KAMPEERAUTO. Production: 1982-1989. The engine has 4...
253-609 KAMPEERWAGEN
The Volkswagen 253-609 KAMPEERWAGEN belongs to the 253-609 series. Production: 1980. The engine has 4 cylinders. The...
253-609 WOHNMOBIL
The Volkswagen 253-609 WOHNMOBIL is a model in the 253-609 series. Production: 1981. The engine has 4 cylinders,...
