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The Volkswagen EuroVan has been sold all over the world and similar versions of it are still sold overseas today. In the US, VW sold EuroVans which were known as the Transporter T4. Also known as just the "T4" or "Type 4".
It seems like almost every day we hear from a brand new EuroVan owner who is just beginning on their journey to learning and loving their van. If you are a newbie to the EuroVan life and didn't grow up in it (like I did), it can be confusing getting to know the ends and outs of the different model EuroVans. If you don't know that there is a difference between a Weekender and a Camper, you might not be ordering the correct parts for your model. Read on for a brief overview of the EuroVan models that were sold in the United States and it should help you when navigating the VW lifestyle. You can also use the chart we created as a quick reference guide to find your model. As always, reach out to us with any questions; we love to help a fellow VW enthusiast!
EuroVan CL, GL, & GLS
The EuroVan CL, GL, and GLS are the traditional passenger models that are a slightly larger version than a traditional minivan. These were most often used as a daily driver and could transport up to 7 passengers. The CL and GL models were sold only in 1993, but the GLS was sold from 1999 to 2003.
EuroVan MV
The MV (short for Multivan) is not quite a passenger van and not quite a camper. Sure, it can seat 7 people, but it also has a table that pops up from the interior wall and has a row of 2 rear-facing seats which is great to use while sitting around the table on a quick weekend getaway. The MV was introduced in 1999 and discontinued in 2003.
EuroVan MV Weekender
The EuroVan MV Weekender took the MV's weekend warrior status to the next level. This Westfalia version kept the cool table and rear-facing seats, but added a pop-top tent, screens for the passenger area windows, and a cooler underneath one of the seats. The MV Weekender is unique, and while it has a pop-top tent and is designed for camping, it is very different from the EuroVan Camper.