Good evening!

I am new on the forums and need some advice. I am looking to buy a T3 Wesfalia diesel and I've been looking into the different interiors. Because I want to use the van also to carry people and loads I think the Weekender interiors would suit my needs best. But I have a few specific questions regard the different interior configurations and options.

Does anybody know of any links or resources specifically for the weekender interior?

Apart from the visually very obvious what are the subtle differences between the normal full on camper interior and the weekend interior?

Can I assume that the outboard rear seats on the weekender can be fitted with 3 point belts (and the centre with a lap belt)?

Can the rear facing seat behind a LHD drivers seat be fitted with a 3 point belt?

I have seen some weekender interiors with the rear cupboard installed (behind) the left rear seat. Was this an option. If not can a genuine Westfalia cupboard be made to fit?

Were there any cupboard or unit options behind the passangiers front seat (LHD)?

Can the weekender be retrofitted with captain seats?

Is the weekender pop-top offer 2 beds for the kids like the full-on interior?

My main objection to the standard Westy interior is that the stove/basin fridge looks very cramped and I know we would prefer to cook outside. With the weekender interior I assume I could quite easily remove the rear facing seat in order to carry large loads.

I would be interested to hear any other comment our experiences. Downsides and upsides of both interiors.

Thanks,

Stuart

Never heard much about weekenders in the T3 Westfalia range. I spend perhaps too much time on French forums where most of the westies are Californias, Jokers and Multivans. Some multivans did come out of the factory equipped with a pop top but are no so common and perhaps more difficult to find.

Edited by MacAdiane - 27 Aug 10 at 00:41

MacAdiane wrote: Never heard much about weekenders in the T3 Westfalia range. I spend perhaps too much time on French forums where most of the westies are Californias, Jokers and Multivans. Some multivans did come out of the factory equipped with a pop top but are no so common and perhaps more difficult to find. As far as furniture is concerned anything can be manufactured but you should probably look for a suitable vehicule first and plan this a bit later.  Try searching mobile.de. There is usually a good range of choice of westies at a reasonable price, and the import procedure is very easy in this country. And yes, you can fit three point belts if you so wish. This type of furniture which would be suitable for your needs is still available from Gunzl... click Brochures

Thanks for the link. I'm based in Holland so importing a Westy from Germany would be easy for me. Except I haven't seen many weekenders. I think they my be more popular in the states / UK.

So actually they are not Westfalias at all then?

Did Westfalia make them?

On mobile.de I've been searching using Westfalia terminology with not much coming up.

MacAdiane wrote:   here And stop calling those weekenders. It is a bit of terminology that is'nt used very much, and you'll just confuse those who are trying to help you.

thats just a Whitestar with a Reimo roof and some Reimo Cupboards???

I have heard of Westfalia Weekenders and as I understand it theyre Multivans which were specced with pop up roof from conception... so they have the westy roof pressing with a multivan interior

later design a little more aerodynamic maybe, but also allowed for a sunroof to be fitted at the expense of the luggage rack

MacAdiane wrote: But that's what we are looking for here...a Multivan...

but with a factory pop top?

thats my understanding of a "weekender"

If your looking for a pop top then search using "Aufstelldach" or "Aufstd"  there's a few on mobile.de.  Here's a nice one click

OK, so I'm after a LHD 1985 /1986 VW Multivan with pop-top. Preferably Magnum edition. Diesel.

Hmmm, Sounding a bit too specific.

As an alternative, a 1981 - 1986 Westfalia pop-top to convert with a Multivan interior.

Well, at least I don't need it next week.