The VW campervan based on pioneered the use of side-loading doors that allowed access from the rear. The 1951 model featured 21 or 23 windows including skylights, a canvas sunroof, paint and chrome trim and full instrument panel including a clock. Factory modified 80 different model body configurations. The most memorable among them became the camper. Two forward-facing benches were replaced with a single bench that could fold down to a double bed. Two seats that faced rearward and the seats offered supplementary comfort cabinets and a mirrored closet offered space for storage in the. Next to the door, a miniature kitchen including a sink and refrigerator offered possibilities for basic food preparation. Some VW Camper Vans included tents or awnings that could extend the available living space.
