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Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Camper Model History
Circa April 1983 Diamond R.V. introduced the T25 / T3 Volkswagen Diamond RV Autocruiser. It had a high top fibreglass roof. The interior configuration could be changed to several layouts for traveling, dining, lounging and sleeping The layout was unusual in that included a shower / toilet cubicle and a kitchen at the rear. It also came with a high specification including a heater for hot and cold running water. If you find the site useful please consider making a small donation to help pay towards the site running and development costs by clicking the Paypal button on the left (You don’t need a Paypal account to make a donation) ;-) 1) VW Diamond RV Autocruiser engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form): Prices shown are from Oct 1984 pricelist Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 4 speed manual gearbox £11316 (* with elite package as detailed below £12139) Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 5 speed manual gearbox £11520 Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 4 speed manual gearbox £11568 Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 5 speed manual gearbox £11772 Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS automatic gearbox £12130 Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 speed manual gearbox £12017 Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 5 speed manual gearbox £12221
2) Dimensions Length 4570 mm Width (excl mirrors) 1850 mm Height 2380 mm (needs confirming as a magazine review says 2510 mm)
3) Volkswagen T25 Diamond RV Autocruiser Colour Options All the Diamond RV Autocruiser’s I have seen are in the following colour: R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweis)
It was possible to order your new Diamond RV Autocruiser in other colours from the VW paint range of the day so if you have one in a different colour please send photos and I will add them to the page.
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Camper Furniture Specification The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser layout consisted of: Travelling:
Dining:
Lounging:
Sleeping:
Key to drawings above: 1) Swivel Cab Seats 2) Rear Seats (Together) 3) Rear Seats (Apart) 4) Seats in Single Beds Configuration 5) Shower / Toilet Cubicle 6) Electrolux 122 Fridge 7) Vitreous Enamelled Sink 8) Optimus 8340 Stove Hob Unit 9) Wardrobe 10) Table 11) Overhead Locker 12) Rear Storage Area (Boot)
Front seats swivel and rear front facing seats slide together for dining with a removable table in between. Table top is stored using brackets above the kitchen area when not in use.
Front seats fold flat and rear front facing seats slide apart and reconfigure to create two single beds. There was an option to buy extra parts in order to create a double bed.
In the rear is a shower / toilet cubicle. The porta potty loo is stored in a cubby hole when the shower is in use. Photo also shows the vitreous enamelled sink and the Electrolux 122 fridge above it.
Kitchen unit with built in vitreous enamelled sink (with cover that can be used as worktop or cutting board when sink is not in use) and the Optimus 8340 2 burner cooker with grill and hot plate .
Rear tailgate storage area behind kitchen unit. Access also to the Paloma or Vaillant Gas Fired Water Heater. Behind the heater is a wardrobe.
Two way Electrolux RM122 two way (gas / 12 volt) refrigerator above sink. Fridge has a built in ice cube tray.
Optimus 8340 2 burner stove with warming plate and grill. Photo also shows table top stored above kitchen area. Held in place by brackets.
Zig CF-8 Charging & distribution unit in roof above living area. Photo also shows fluorescent light and freshwater tank water level indicator.
Other features include: 12 gallon fresh water tank 12 gallon grey water tank Freahwater tank water level indicator Porta Potti chemical flushing toilet. All the windows are fully curtained. Fully insulated walls and roof. Tinted windows. Fully carpeted Various lights including fluorescent in living area, bathroom and kitchen and a spot light above stove. Two camping gas cylinders stored in ventilated compartment below inboard rear forward facing seat.
5) The Elite Autocruiser Version Circa January 1984 it was possible to purchase an “Elite” version of both the Autocruiser and Autostrada models. The “Elite” models came with extra equipment including front and rear spoilers, side skirts, full width front grills, twin head lights, special wheel trims, matching paintwork, cab drinks tray and a sunroof.
6) Options available at extra cost included: Mains electric hook up including earth leakage trip - £290 Propex “Hot Box” warm air gas heating system - £387 Eberspacher diesel or petrol heater - £483 Tinted double glazing - side windows and tailgate - £544 Sliding window - £73 Adjustable rooflight including flyscreen - £42 Interior rear roof locker - £22 Exterior roof storage pod - £169 Extra equipment to convert two single beds into one double bed - £103 Extra equipment to convert two single beds into one kingsize double bed incorporating extra seat - £236 Cab hammock bunk - £70 Highback captains cab seat - £341 (Listed in price list as suitable for Autocruiser but I doubt it was an option for the Autocruiser as the cab seats form part of the beds and I dont think you could make the bed with high back seats ? Contact me if you know different ;-) Rear lap seat belt - £18 Winterizing kit - £121 Diamond 3 year aftercare insurance - £199 Interior decor colour choice. Second battery. Side Awning.
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Fixed Hightop One Piece Glassfibre Roof Specification
Top locker at the front inside the roof above cab area. Roof is insulated. Roof vent with extractor fan Hightop has a built in external rear roof rack
8) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Logos Front panel has Autocruiser logo and rear tailgate has Diamond RV logo. I dont have any photos yet so if you do please send me a copy and I will add it to the site.
9) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists If you find the site useful please consider making a small donation to help pay towards the site running and development costs by clicking the Paypal button on the left (You don’t need a Paypal account to make a donation) ;-) VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Sales Brochures Prospekt Download Download Feb 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Sales Brochure (PDF Format) Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Sales Brochure (PDF Format) Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Specification (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Price Lists Download Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Pricelist (PDF Format)
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Article / Adverts / Review Download Download January 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Magazine Article (PDF Format) Download February 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download March 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download April 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Article (PDF Format) Download May 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Article (PDF Format) Download June 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser (& Autostrada) Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download August 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser (& Autostrada) Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download August 1996 VW T25 / T3 Magazine Review about 1983 Diamond RV Autocruiser (PDF Format) Download August 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download October 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download November 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Review (PDF Format) Download December 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Review (PDF Format) Download December 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download January 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Elite Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download March 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Elite Magazine Article (PDF Format) Download April 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download May 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Magazine Advert (PDF Format) Download July 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Advert (PDF Format) Download January 1985 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV & Pioneer Merge Company Announcment Advert (PDF Format) Download March 1985 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
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