The 2023 iconic Westfalia James Cook campervan with remarkable slide out.
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- Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2022
- The Westfalia James Cook Mercedes campervan was introduced in 2018 and comes in three basic forms, the classic, high roof and pop top versions. What makes the Westfalia James Cook campervan stand out is the rear slide out which expands the six metre base vehicle into one which has a two metre lengthwise bed at the rear.
The original Mercedes version of the Westfalia James Cook offers four seats and two berths, the other two have four berths by using either the tent in the roof or the GRP high roof.
The slide out comes out fully within forty seconds, the unit moves out
backwards in the rear of the Westfalia James Cook, creating a bedroom that is 2.07 metres long and more than 1.40 metres wide - quite an achievement in a vehicle which is shorter than 6 metres. The whole unit retracts at the touch of a button.
The kitchen has a 90 litre compressor refrigerator with ice compartment, 12 volt and 230 volt sockets (with external power connection), a
two-burner hob and a chrome-plated mixer tap
There is an interactive control system which was introduced by Mercedes in 2020 which controls all functions of the campervan via a touchscreen in the cockpit or even via remote control on a mobile phone.
Wheelbase 3,665 mm
Length 5,932 mm
Width 2,050 mm
Base Mercedes Benz standard panel van
Diesel engine / gearbox 314 CDI 2.1 l 143 PS, Euro VI, 6-speed manual gearbox, options 143 PS, 163 PS or 190 PS (additional weight 40 kg)
Drive Rear-wheel drive
Length / width / height Classic: 5,932 mm x 2,050 mm x 2,850 mm
Pop-up roof: 5,932 mm x 2,050 mm x 2,915 mm
High roof: 5,932 mm x 2,050 mm x 3,375 mm
Wheelbase 3,665 mm
Mass in running order (VO (EU) 1230/2012)* 2,886 kg (Classic), 3,055 kg (PR), 3,053 kg (HR)
Permissible vehicle weight 3,500 kg
Payload** 614 kg (Classic), 445 kg (PR), 447 kg (HR)
Towing capacity (braked / unbraked) 2,800 kg / 750 kg
Berths / seats 2-4 / 4
Interior fittings 90 l compressor refrigerator,
temperature is regulated via central electronics
4.8 KW hot water heating system with 4 convectors
Isofix connectors for child seats
Freshwater and wastewater tank 100 l / 78 l
Height of Classic 2,850 mm
Height of PR 2,915 mm
Height of HR 3,375 mm
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These are brilliantly designed and inventive vans - as a parent with a 4-year-old, it's a rare example of a campervan where you could put the kid to bed and then carry on with your evening (something as far as I can see only the VW Grand California otherwise allows).
I just wish the price wasn't so eye-wateringly expensive. Puts it permanently out of my reach, sadly.
But 10/10 for the bathroom, for the way the slide-out works and an amazing kitchen and fridge for the size of van.
I have no experience with four year olds Robin but I suspect that there are others - such as Globe Traveller for example which offers seating space with enough height under the bed to continue at the table.
Great Job Sir Jee 👍🙏🌺🌹🍫
Is this model named after the James Cook who crossed the Sahara in a VW van? In the 1970s?
I assumed that it was named after the explorer James Cook (1728 - 1779) who made three voyages to the Pacific. I did not know of the James Cook that crossed the Sahara in a VW but that does sound to me like a fortunate coincidence!
Actually, the James Cook I knew was SPONSORED by Volkswagen to attempt the crossing, and suceeded, as much as I can recall. I will try to contact the company itself to confirm--but you can do that as well on your own. Fingers 🤞, it would make perfect sense--as the famous explorer was a SAILOR, not a DRIVER. 🤔😎🐳
Very good van, but the price... Jesus, it's very expensive. I really love that van.
Weight up high takes more fuel. Is that significant?
Approximately one litre per 100km extra per additional 7cm over 270cm - it that makes any sense.
What overall fuel consumption will you het from a 4x4 Campervan ?
That is a really hard question John! It depends on the terrain. I can tell you on the road, if I were driving with only the forward axle engaged but I don't think that is your question.
@@VanlifewithAlan Ah didn’t realise you could opt for 2 wheel drive thought the 4x4’s were permanently in 4 wheel drive👍.
Just sold my boat and thinking of buying a Campervan so currently doing my research and trying to get an idea of the running costs, so my question is more about motoring on main roads rather than off road when I realise the consumption will be different?
@@johnferguson5875 I would expect to get around 8 litres to 100km but I am a careful driver. In my experience, fast driving is what really consumes fuel in heavier vehicles - much more so than in cars. However, fuel price is really something very small compared to the other costs - in fact I would consider it so neglible to be hardly worth considering. Insurance alone will cost far more than fuel for most people.
I see they have bikes by them but couldn't see how you could carry them!
There’s bike carriers which swing to the side allowing the slide out to work.
An invisible carry rack is all the rage.
@@dtollemache9441 They match my invisible dog.
Noice
Bikes on the back?... Parked in a car park...slide out out...someone will drive into it. Just get back to the proper Westy James Cook layouts with the L Shaped kitchens.