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campmobile1975 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·

#442409
Hi all, I have a kombi annex and since I haven't really seen many others around I'm trying to figure out if it is likely to be an original VW kombi annex (if such a beast exists).

I can provide photos if anybody would like to see but it is blue and orange canvas with an orange rubber floor and snaps on to the side of my kombi (which has the campmobile sticker on the rear). There is a side door to the annex as well as a door that aligns with the sliding door of the kombi. The annex itself has a VW Campmobile stencil sprayed onto it. I don't know if this would have been a factory or after market job.

Does this description sound familiar to anyone?

Thanks,
Tay

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#442413
The description sounds the same as others offered (here, ebay etc.) as factory kit, despite the rather amateurish stencils. Whether it was a VW part, delaer-supplied or aftermarkewt I can't confirm.

This page might help:
http://www.supernet.net/~jclark/vw/loaves.html


hth

[ Edited on 30-12-05 by modulus ]
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

VolksFolks Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,869 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#442415
wicked site, some nice examples there ay!
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campmobile1975 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·

#442417
Thanks very much for that link, it was indeed helpful. A couple look similar but my poles all go on the inside of the tent. I'll keep digging around!

Tay

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#442424
campmobile1975 wrote:I'll keep digging around!
Good! I propose that you become the "tent/annexe authorisation guru" for the aussiekombicampers.com website. To that end, keep track of any useful links you find, any helpful authentication photos, markings etc., take photos of your annexe and we'll put it all together some time in the near future (for my sins, I'm the webmesiter of that site).

Thanks in anticipation,
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#442428
on the topic, anyone else got an annex/tent that will set up in 30sec - 1min, has 3 walls (open on car side) and simply folds back onto roof when done or am i the only one? (probably the only one, but from memory it was made in clayton 😎 )
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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#442429
Hey guys.. sorry to hijack, but on the subject of campers...

Modulus, you were asking about Buttercup's camper kit... whether it was a Sopru... I have reason to believe it may be a Trakka job... I put some pix of the interior fitout and open poptop up in the Member Rides post about Buttercup if you wanna check it out for the purposes of the AKC site... I'd be intereted to find out for certain the make of my conversion. 🙂

As I said... it sems to fit the desription and rather sketchy visual depiction of the Trakka one almost to the letter... :thumb

Unhijack... back to you guys 😂
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#442432
Hi Schmoburger,
I might have some other unpublished Trakka photos to compare with, so I'll have a look tonight to see if I can get a better guess at Buttercup...no manufacturers plates left, perchance...?
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#442435
Nah.. none that I can see mate... 🙂

What kinda places would I find them... the plates that is?
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#442439
I think comparing yours with 'baybuscamperkid's' example, known to be a Trakka, that at least the camper roof is Trakka, based on:
a. the general shape and layout of the roof sections
b. the location relative to the 'b' pillar
c. the location relative to the vents
d. the cruciform supports and mechanism.

Here's the two best comparo photos:

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Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#442442
So I guess I'll add it to the Trakka examples, unless baybuscamperkid can see some differences.

hth
Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#442448
Hmm.. I think if nothing else, the roof is definitely Trakka... almost identical to Baybus camperkid's... and the description of the interior layout seems to suggest Trakka too... marine ply... bad fabric patterns and such 😀

Buttercup has that zipdown flap on the front of the poptop too.

Your quite welcome to add her to the Aussie Kombie Camper site if you like... :thumb
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

campmobile1975 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·

#442611
I'll try to post a photo of my annex

campmobile1975 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Dec 2005 ·

#442613
Well that obviously didn't work!! :S

grouch Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#442695
Heres a couple of pics of the annexe that came with my 74 Kombi. Don't think its genuine VW but seems to be made for the kombi.