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The tent version of the old-faithful VW Kombi.

CarsGuide team

19 May 2011

1 min read

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Make fellow campers do a double-take in this full-sized replica of the cult classic 1960’s Volkswagen camper van.

Just like the original VW Kombi, an average person can stand up inside it. It’s also generous in size – sleeping up to four adults. All that's left to do is bust out the incense and dream of paisley.

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