Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Camper Model History
Circa January 1983 Diamond R.V. introduced the Volkswagen T25 / T3 model called the Diamond (with poptop roof). Around June 1983 they renamed it the Diamond RV Autostrada and that was available with both hightop and poptop roofs. The poptop version of the Autostrada was then rebranded the Diamond RV County circa Oct 1984. So to clarify the Diamond RV County is the same as the poptop Diamond RV Autostrada. It is a four berth camper as it has a bed in the poptop roof.
The layout was fairly typical of the day with furniture along side the offside behind the driver and a rock n roll seat/bed across the rear centre.
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1) VW Diamond RV County 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 £10819 (* with elite package as detailed below £11642)
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DF Otto Motor (1913cc) 44 Kw 60PS 5 speed manual gearbox £11023
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 4 speed manual gearbox £11071
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS 5 speed manual gearbox £11275
Petrol Watercooled 1.9 Litre DG Otto Motor (1913cc) 57 Kw 78PS automatic gearbox £11634
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 4 speed manual gearbox £11520
Diesel Watercooled 1.6 Litre CS (1588cc) 37 Kw 50PS 5 speed manual gearbox £11724
2) Dimensions
Length 4570 mm
Width (excl mirrors) 1850 mm
Poptop
Height 2210 mm (Diamond RV Autostrada Poptop at some point rebranded as Diamond RV County)
3) Volkswagen T25 Diamond RV County Colour Options
Most of the Diamond RV County I have seen are in the following colour:
R1R1 Pastel White (L90D) (Pastellweis)
It was possible to order your new Diamond RV County 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 County Camper Furniture Specification
The Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Elevating Roof Model layout consisted of:
Day:
Night:
Key to drawings above:
1) Swivel Cab Seats
2) Optimus 8340 Cooker
3) Vitreous Enamelled Sink
4) Drainer With Wooden Cutting Board Cover
5) Storage Locker
6) Hanging Wardrobe
7) Forward Facing Bench Seat
8) Storage
9) Lounge Dining Table
10) Double Bed
Front seats swivel and for dining with a removable front table in between. Also removable rear table for rear seat.
Rear rock n roll seat / bed
Rock n roll seat bed reconfigures to to create a double bed 1220 mm x 1830 mm.
Kitchen unit with built in vitreous enamelled sink and drainer and the Optimus 8340 two burner cooker with grill and hot plate. Drainer has wooden cutting board cover.
Two way Electrolux RM122 two way (gas / 12 volt) refrigerator below stove. Fridge has a built in ice cube tray.
Rear Wardrobe And Storage Unit.
Rear tailgate area. Photo also shows an optional Paloma or Vaillant gas fired water heater. which has been installed where the rear storage unit would have been.
Zig CF-8 Charging & Distribution Unit above side unit. Photo also shows fluorescent light.
Other features include:
12 gallon fresh water tank
All the windows are fully curtained.
Fully insulated walls and roof.
Tinted windows.
Fully carpeted
Various lights including two fluorescent lights and a reading light in rear.
Removable small table between front seats and larger rear table in front of rear seat on island legs.
5) 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
Hot water system - £300
Waste water tank 12 Gallons - £103
Water level indicator gauge - £33
Tinted double glazing - side windows and tailgate - £544
Sliding window - £73
Adjustable rooflight including flyscreen - £42
Cab hammock bunk - £70
Extra swivel and side seat - £151
Highback captains cab seat - £341
Rear lap seat belt - £18
Winterizing kit - £121
Diamond 3 year aftercare insurance - £199
Interior decor colour choice.
Second battery.
Side Awning.
6) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Poptop Elevating Glassfibre Roof Specification
Side hinged elevating roof.
Gas filled struts aid lifting.
Lined GRP roof cap.
Roof bed (1067 mm x 1830).
7) Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Logos
Front panel has County 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.
8) Links to Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Owners Instruction Manuals, Sales Brochures and Price Lists
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Sales Brochures Prospekt Download
Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Sales Brochure (PDF Format)
Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Specification (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Price Lists Download
Download October 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Pricelist (PDF Format)
VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County Owners Instruction Manual Handbook Wiring Diagram Download
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VW Volkswagen T25 / T3 Diamond RV County 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 Poptop Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download March 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Elevating Roof Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download June 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser (& Autostrada Poptop) Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download August 1983 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autstrada (& Autocruiser Poptop) Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download April 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Poptop Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download May 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Poptop Magazine Advert (PDF Format)
Download May 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autostrada Elevating Roof Magazine Review (PDF Format)
Download July 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Model Range Advert (PDF Format)
Download November 1984 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV Autocruiser & Autostrada Factory Tour Magazine Article (PDF Format)
Download January 1985 VW T25 / T3 Diamond RV & Pioneer Merge Company Announcment Advert (PDF Format)
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