Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Camper Model History
Circa 1980 Danbury introduced the T25 / T3 Volkswagen Danbury Series II (Series 2). It had a fully automatic side elevating pop top roof called the “Autoroof”. The Series II was advertised as being a six seater. The layout consisted of a middle seat with reversible back rest and a rear seat that folded to create a double bed. The Series II had cupboards along the offside wall. Incorporated into the side cupboards were a 2 burner stove and grill, sink and drainer and a fridge. The engine options were either the 1600 cc or the 2000 cc CU air cooled engines. Note that during the production period of this model various changes were made to the specification including changes to upholstery materials, electrical control panels, furniture design etc. Where possible I will try and show examples of any updates and the approximate date of any change in the descriptions below.
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1) VW Danbury Series II engine options and approx price (inclusive road tax and VAT when new in standard form):
Prices shown are from Jan 1981 pricelist
From circa 1981:
Petrol Aircooled 1.6 litre CT Motor (1584cc) 37 KW 50 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £??
Petrol Aircooled 2 litre CU Motor (1970cc) 51 KW 70 PS 4 Speed Manual Gearbox £8467
Petrol Aircooled 2 litre CU Motor (1970cc) 51 KW 70 PS Automatic Gearbox £8827
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1850 mm
Side Elevating Poptop Roof
Height (roof down) 2083 mm
Height (roof up) ?? mm
3) Volkswagen T25 Danbury Series II Colour Options
In 1981 the VW Danbury Series II was available in 4 single colours.
Other colours may have been available so if you see a Danbury in another colour please send me a photo ;-)
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweis)
B5B5 Bamboo Yellow (LH1B) (Bambusgelb)
D6D6 Timor Beige (LH8T) (Timorbeige)
H3H3 Marsala Red (LH3D) (Marsalarot)
As an extra price option the VW Danbury Series II was also available in 4 duo-tone colour combinations.
E1E1 Brilliant Orange (L20B) Leuchtorange) / B9B9 Ivory Beige (L567) (Elfinbein)
T1T1 Agate Brown (L86Z) (Achatbraun) / B9B9 Ivory Beige (L567) (Elfinbein)
T6T6 Assuan Brown (LH8B) Assuanbraun) / Samos Beige (LH1N)
B5B5 Bamboo Yellow (LH1B) (Bambusgelb) / B9B9 Ivory Beige (L567) (Elfinbein)
4) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Camper Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II layout consisted of:
Initial Layout:
Upholstered in latest easy clean fabric from USA.
102 mm high density foam cushions.
Units made from pine with matching hessian door inserts, trim panels and hard wearing Warerite laminated top surfaces.
All cupboard doors have crank hinges so they fold back flush against units.
Cutlery drawer.
1) Drivers seat.
2) Passenger seat.
3) Forward facing seats. Seats can be repositioned to create a large double bed.
4) Double seat with reversible back rest that could be flipped to make the lounge. A dinette can be created by locating the removable table using the central leg.
5) Cupboard directly behind drivers seat contains Lytham Adventurer two burner stove with grill.
6) Sink and drainer located in unit adjacent to cooker. Tap is switched on and off via a retractable foot pump.
7) Depending on year either an Electrolux RM 122 Fridge or an Italian BOB 35 litre three way chest fridge were fitted.
8) The windows are fully curtained.
Other features include:
Jacket length rear wardrobe.
Three two gallon water containers (six gallons of water storage in total).
240 volt hook up / plug socket.
Start inhibitor to prevent vehicle being started when hook up plugged in.
Zig CF6 Electrical control panel with fuses, battery condition indicator and vehicle battery recharging facility.
12 Volt television socket.
Two fluorescent lights.
Fully carpeted floor.
Side step.
Sliding window.
Ashtray in rear.
5) Options available at extra cost included:
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Poptop Side Elevating Poptop Roof
Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Fully Automatic Poptop Side Elevating Poptop Roof Specification
The Danbury Series II was the first ever motorised caravan to have an electrically operated fully automatic elevating roof called the “Autoroof”.
Danbury fibreglass elevating roof runs full length of the vehicle.
Fully upholstered bed in roof (1829 mm x ?? mm).
Fluorescent light and bedside table in roof.
Switch for roof is in a lockable cupboard.
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Side Stripes and Logos
Side Stripe And Door Logo
Tailgate Logo
Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Download Feb 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series II (Series 2) Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download May 1981 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series II (Series 2) And Family Estate Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Price Lists Download
Download Jan 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Camper And 12 Seater Pricelist (PDF Format)
Download Jan 1981 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Camper Estate, Executive Estate, Series II (Series 2), Series II Hire, Showman And 12 Seater Pricelist (PDF Format)
Download June 1982 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Camper Family Estate, Series II (Series 2) And Diamond Magazine Pricelist (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Wiring Diagram Download
Download 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series II (Series 2) Camper Owners User Instruction Manual (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Danbury Series II Magazine Article / Adverts / Review Download
Download March 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series 2 Magazine Advert Featuring Danbury Autoroof Elevating Roof (PDF Format)
Download May 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series 2 Magazine Advert Featuring Danbury Autoroof Elevating Roof (PDF Format)
Download May 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Series 2 Magazine Article Featuring Danbury Autoroof Elevating Roof and Pine Cabinets (PDF Format)
Download July 1980 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Camper National Motor Caravan Fair Brands Hatch Show Report (also includes Holdsworth, Motorhomes International, Devon, Cavalier and some other VW LT models - (PDF Format)
Download Aug 1980 VW T25 / T3 MI Xxplorer Magzine Advert Featuring Danbury Elevating Roof (PDF Format)
Download June 1982 VW T25 / T3 Danbury Diamond (and Travelette and Series II) Magazine Review (PDF Format)
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