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{{Disambiglink|For a similar looking van in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], see [[Camper]].}}
 
{{Infobox vehicles
  
{{Infobox vehicles
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| front_image = BFSurfer-Front-GTAV.png
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| front_image = SurferB-GTAV-front.png
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| rear_image = BFSurfer-Rear-GTAV.png
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| rear_image = SurferB-GTAV-rear.png
 
| image_size = 300
  
| image_size = 300
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| caption = A standard '''Surfer''' in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]].
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| caption = A standard '''Surfer''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
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| aka = <code>surfer2</code> <small>(Beater variant; Model name)</small>
 
| vehicle_class = Vans
  
| vehicle_class = Vans
 
| vehicle_type = Civilian van
  
| vehicle_type = Civilian van
 
| body_style = 4-door van
  
| body_style = 4-door van
 
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
  
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
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| price = $11,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><br><small>([[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]])</small>
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| price = $11,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><br><small>([[Southern San Andreas Super Autos]])</small>
 
| manufacturer = [[BF]]
  
| manufacturer = [[BF]]
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| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
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| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
 
| related = [[Camper]] <small>([[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|SA]])</small>
  
| related = [[Camper]] <small>([[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|SA]])</small>
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|front_image2 = BFSurferBeater-Front-GTAV.png|image_size2 = 300|caption2 = A beater '''Surfer''' in [[GTA V]].|rear_image2 = BFSurferBeater-Rear-GTAV.png}}
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|front_image2 = BFSurferBeater-Front-GTAV.png
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|image_size2 = 300
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{{Disambiglink|You may be looking for the [[Camper]], a similar looking van in [[GTA San Andreas]].}}
  
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|caption2 = A beater '''Surfer''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
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{{Quote|If you're looking to bang freshmen, haul surfboards, or run weed across the border, this is the camper for you. Membership to an elite group of dropouts, degenerates and dudes stuck in the past is only a few thousand bucks away|[[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] description.}}
  
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|rear_image2 = BFSurferBeater-Rear-GTAV.png
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}}
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{{Quote|If you're looking to bang freshmen, haul surfboards, or run weed across the border, this is the camper for you. Membership to an elite group of dropouts, degenerates and dudes stuck in the past is only a few thousand bucks away|[[Southern San Andreas Super Autos]] description}}
   
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The [[BF]] '''Surfer''' is a vintage van that appears in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
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The [[BF]] '''Surfer''' is a vintage camper van that appears in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''.
   
 
==Design==
  
==Design==
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[[File:Surfer badges.png|thumb]]
  
 
The van's design is heavily inspired by the styling of the [[wp:Volkswagen Type 2|VW T1 (Type 2)]] Bay Window and Splitscreen vans. The front section (front end and front doors) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen van, the second section (sliding doors) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van, the third section (square window and flat metal behind) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen (excluding the runners for the sliding doors) and the fourth section (rear end) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van.
  
The van's design is heavily inspired by the styling of the [[wp:Volkswagen Type 2|VW T1 (Type 2)]] Bay Window and Splitscreen vans. The front section (front end and front doors) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen van, the second section (sliding doors) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van, the third section (square window and flat metal behind) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen (excluding the runners for the sliding doors) and the fourth section (rear end) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van.
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In-game, the vehicle comes in a two-tone paintjob, with stripes of both colors on the middle section, where it starts in a V-shape stripes on the front end of the vehicle.
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The vehicle comes in two variants: a clean variant with small wheels with five-spoke aftermarket wheels, roof racks and, sometimes, a surf table mounted on the same; and a beater variant which it's rusty and uses medium-size wheels with centercaps.
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{{Clr}}
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===Current Design Gallery===
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<tabber>
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Standard=
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{{Vehicle Design Gallery
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| Front_quarter_imagename = BFSurfer-Front-GTAV.png
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| Top_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Top.jpg
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| Rear_quarter_imagename = BFSurfer-Rear-GTAV.png
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| Front_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-InFront.jpg
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| Side_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Side.jpg
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| Rear_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Behind.jpg
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| Engine_bay_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-EngineBay.jpg
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| Underside_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Bottom.jpg
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| Inside_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Interior.jpg
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| Badge_texture_imagename = Surfer badges.png
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| Damage_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-Open.jpg
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| Dashboard_view_imagename = BFSurfer-GTAV-FirstPerson.png
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}}
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|-|
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Beater=
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{{Vehicle Design Gallery
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| Front_quarter_imagename = BFSurferBeater-Front-GTAV.png
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| Top_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Top.jpg
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| Rear_quarter_imagename = BFSurferBeater-Rear-GTAV.png
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| Front_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-InFront.jpg
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| Side_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Side.jpg
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| Rear_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Behind.jpg
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| Engine_bay_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-EngineBay.jpg
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| Underside_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Bottom.jpg
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| Inside_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Interior.jpg
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| Badge_texture_imagename = Surfer badges.png
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| Damage_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-Open.jpg
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| Dashboard_view_imagename = BeaterSurfer-GTAV-FirstPerson.png
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}}
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</tabber>
   
 
==Performance==
  
==Performance==
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===''Grand Theft Auto V''===
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Much like its real life counterpart, the Surfer is very slow due to its small 1200cc 4-cylinder engine. However, acceleration is not that bad, and handling is average, but overall, it is sluggish and is not a good choice for pursuits due to its weak resistance against heavy collisions. Its beater variant has higher suspension compared to the clean one, making it a good vehicle on bumpy, flat terrain. However, its beater variant is significantly inferior in terms of overall performance.
  
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Much like its real life counterpart, the Surfer is very slow due to its small 4-cylinder {{fact}} engine. However, acceleration is not that bad, and handling is average, but overall, it is sluggish and is not a good choice for pursuits due to its weak resistance against heavy collisions. Its beater variant has higher suspension compared to the clean one, making it a good vehicle on bumpy, flat terrain. However, its beater variant is significantly inferior in terms of overall performance.
   
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====GTA V Overview====
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==Locations==
  
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===GTA V and Online===
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{{GTA V Vehicle Stats
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|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time defined =
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====Standard====
  
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|Top speed defined = 100 / 161 <small>(Handling.dat)</small>
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*Spawns on the side of a road, along with a [[Radius]] in [[Blaine County]].
  
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|Engine defined =
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*Parked behind [[Ursula]]'s house near the [[El Gordo Lighthouse]].
  
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|Drivetrain defined = RWD <small>(Handling.dat)</small>
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*A uniquely colored Surfer is seen abandoned near the [[Sandy Shores Airfield]] on [[Smoke Tree Road]] in the [[Grand Senora Desert]], near [[Harmony]] and Sandy Shores during the [[Random Events|abandoned vehicle Random Event]]. When approaching on foot, an unknown man will hit the protagonist with a [[tazer]]. The player can obtain this by either towing the van, or as Trevor only, can use the special ability so the [[Stun Gun]] has no effect, and then the enemy can be killed.
  
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|Gears defined = 4 <small>(Handling.dat)</small>
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*The Surfer's clean version can also be found randomly near the first bridge north of [[Fort Zancudo]]. Coming up from the south side of the map, drive through the tunnel under the fort, and the player will come to a right-left series of turns in the [[Great Ocean Highway|highway]]; after these turns will be the bridge. A dirt trail branches off the eastern side of the road, marked by a roadside parking lot and a shack. Turn down it, and follow the trail as it wraps around back under the bridge. The dirt path lets out onto a beach with a party going on. If no cars appear at first, keep driving and they should spawn. If the Surfer does not spawn, get back on the road and drive a good distance before returning. Repeat as many times as needed and one will show up. This is also a good way to get the [[Journey]], the [[Sandking]] SWB, and the [[Regina]], which all spawn here more commonly than the Surfer.
  
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|Mass defined = 2500 / 5512 <small>(Handling.dat)</small>
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*Can be bought at [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for [[$]]11,000. (GTA Online)
  
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|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time observed =
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* Can be found modified near the [[Del Perro Beach]], or outside [[Burton]]'s [[Los Santos Customs]], usually pre-modified (enhanced version only).
  
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|Top speed observed =
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====Beater====
  
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|Engine observed =
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*Inside the [[Dignity Village]], crossing the small bridge.
  
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|Drivetrain observed = RWD
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*For some odd reason only the beater version spawns driving around in [[Free Mode|free-roam]] in [[Grand Theft Auto Online|GTA Online]]. The normal well-kept Surfer can be found on various beaches, usually with a parked [[Rebel]] next to it.
  
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|Gears observed = 4}}
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*In the parking place of the [[Derelict Motel|abandoned motel]] in [[Sandy Shores]].
  
   
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==Gallery==
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==Modifications==
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===''Grand Theft Auto V''===
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<gallery>
  
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{| class="wikitable"
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!Type
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!Upgrade
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!Cost (Story)
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!Cost ([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])
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|-
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|rowspan="5"|Armor
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|Armor Upgrade 20%
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| style="text-align: center;" |$500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,500
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|-
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|Armor Upgrade 40%
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,250
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| style="text-align: center;" |$7,500
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|-
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|Armor Upgrade 60%
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$12,000
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|-
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|Armor Upgrade 80%
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$21,000
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|-
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|Armor Upgrade 100%
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$30,000
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|-
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|rowspan="3"|Brakes
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|Street Brakes
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,000
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|-
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|Sport Brakes
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,700
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,400
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|-
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|Race Brakes
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$7,000
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|-
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|rowspan="4"|Engine
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|EMS Upgrade, Level 1
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| style="text-align: center;" |$900
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,800
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|-
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|EMS Upgrade, Level 2
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,250
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,500
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|-
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|EMS Upgrade, Level 3
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,800
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,600
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|-
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|EMS Upgrade, Level 4
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,350
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| style="text-align: center;" |$6,700
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|-
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| rowspan="2" |Lights
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|Xenon Lights
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| style="text-align: center;" |$300
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,000
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|-
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|<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%">
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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{{Main|Los Santos Customs/Lights}}
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</div>
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</div>
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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|-
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|rowspan="2"|Loss/Theft Prevention
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|Tracker
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| style="text-align: center;" |N/A
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,000
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|-
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|Full Coverage
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| style="text-align: center;" |N/A
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,375
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|-
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|Respray
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|<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%">
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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{{ResprayColorsExpand}}
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</div>
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</div>
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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|-
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|Sell
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|Sell Vehicle
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| style="text-align: center;" |N/A
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,100
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|-
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|rowspan="4"|Suspension
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|Lowered Suspension
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| style="text-align: center;" |$500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
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|-
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|Street Suspension
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,000
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|-
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|Sport Suspension
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,700
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,400
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|-
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|Competition Suspension
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,200
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,400
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|-
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|rowspan="3"|Transmission
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|Street Transmission
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,950
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,900
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|-
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|Sports Transmission
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,250
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| style="text-align: center;" |$6,500
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|-
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|Race Transmission
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$8,000
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|-
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|Turbo
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|Turbo Tuning
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$30,000
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|-
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|Wheels
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|<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%">
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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{{WheelsExpand}}
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</div>
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</div>
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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| style="text-align: center;" | -
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|-
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|rowspan="3"|Windows
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|Light Smoke
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| style="text-align: center;" |$200
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,500
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|-
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|Dark Smoke
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| style="text-align: center;" |$450
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,500
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|-
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|Limo
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| style="text-align: center;" |$700
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,000
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|}
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==Image Gallery==
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<gallery position="center">
 
BFSurfer-Front-GTAV.png|Clean version (<small>[[:File:BFSurfer-Rear-GTAV.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
  
BFSurfer-Front-GTAV.png|Clean version (<small>[[:File:BFSurfer-Rear-GTAV.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
 
BFSurferBeater-Front-GTAV.png|Beater version (<small>[[:File:BFSurferBeater-Rear-GTAV.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
  
BFSurferBeater-Front-GTAV.png|Beater version (<small>[[:File:BFSurferBeater-Rear-GTAV.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
 
BF Surfer Beater Front.jpg|A brown and white Surfer (<small>[[:File:BF Surfer Beater Rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
  
BF Surfer Beater Front.jpg|A brown and white Surfer (<small>[[:File:BF Surfer Beater Rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
 
Bfsurferv.jpg|[[Michael De Santa|Michael]] driving a beater Surfer (<small>[[:File:Bfsurferv2.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
  
Bfsurferv.jpg|[[Michael De Santa|Michael]] driving a beater Surfer (<small>[[:File:Bfsurferv2.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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SurferModified.jpg| An NPC-modified Surfer near the Del Perro Beach.
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Surfer GTAVe Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]]. (<small>[[:File:Surfer_Rusty_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|Beater interior]]</small>).
  
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BF Surfer no surfboard.jpeg|A standard Surfer lacking surfboard rack.
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SurferModified.jpg| A modified Surfer near the Del Perro Beach
  
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Surfer-GTAV-RSC.jpg|The '''Surfer''' on the [[Rockstar Games Social Club]].
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Surfer2-GTAV-RSC.jpg|The '''Surfer Beater''' on the Rockstar Games Social Club.
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
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==Locations==
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===''Grand Theft Auto V''===
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;Standard
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*Spawns on the side of a road, along with a [[Radius]] in [[Blaine County]].
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*Parked behind [[Ursula]]'s house near the [[El Gordo Lighthouse]].
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*Throughout the game's progress, the player may find an abandoned Surfer near [[Sandy Shores Airfield|Trevor's Airfield]] during an abandoned vehicle [[Random Events|Random Event]].
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*A uniquely colored Surfer is seen abandoned near the [[Sandy Shores Airfield]] on [[Smoke Tree Road]] in the [[Grand Senora Desert]], near [[Harmony]] and Sandy Shores during the [[Random Events|abandoned vehicle Random Event]]. When approaching on foot, an unknown man will hit the protagonist with a [[tazer]]. The player can obtain this by either towing the van, or as Trevor only, can use the special ability so the [[Stun Gun]] has no effect, and then the enemy can be killed.
  +
*The Surfer's clean version can also be found randomly near the first bridge north of [[Fort Zancudo]]. Coming up from the south side of the map, drive through the tunnel under the fort, and the player will come to a right-left series of turns in the [[Great Ocean Highway|highway]]; after these turns will be the bridge. A dirt trail branches off the eastern side of the road, marked by a roadside parking lot and a shack. Turn down it, and follow the trail as it wraps around back under the bridge. The dirt path lets out onto a beach with a party going on. If no cars appear at first, keep driving and they should spawn. If the Surfer does not spawn, get back on the road and drive a good distance before returning. Repeat as many times as needed and one will show up. This is also a good way to get the [[Journey]], the [[Sandking]] SWB, and the [[Regina]], which all spawn here more commonly than the Surfer.
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;Beater
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*Inside [[Dignity Village]], crossing the small bridge.
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*In the parking place of the [[Derelict Motel|abandoned motel]] in [[Sandy Shores]].
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===''Grand Theft Auto Online''===
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;Standard
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*Can be bought at [[Southern San Andreas Super Autos]] for [[$]]11,000. (GTA Online)
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* Can be found modified near the [[Del Perro Beach]], or outside [[Burton]]'s [[Los Santos Customs]], usually pre-modified (enhanced version only).
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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===General===
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*It is impossible to do a burnout with the Surfer because of the underpowered engine, even with upgrades.
  
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*This vehicle is named the Surfer because its inspiration, the Volkswagen T1, is famous for its association with the 1960s surf culture. In reference to this, it often spawns with a surfboard on the roof.
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*When damaged enough, the sliding doors open outwards like normal doors.
  
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===''Grand Theft Auto V''===
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*Unlike its real life counterpart, the Surfer has 4 doors instead of 3 (some VW T1 vans came out of the factory with two sliding doors), but oddly, it can fit only two. If the player tries to get 2 other players in the vehicle, one of them will not enter the van. The same applies to the [[Youga]] van, and, while it has four doors, it can only fit two, despite the description of [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] claiming that it's a 4 seater vehicle.
  
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[[File:Surfer-RighteousSlaughter7.jpg|thumb|The Surfer as it's seen in Righteous Slaughter 7.]]
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*When damaged enough, the sliding doors open outwards like normal doors. Even though there are door railings on the sides.
 
*A red Surfer appears in the game play video for [[Righteous Slaughter 7]].
  
*A red Surfer appears in the game play video for [[Righteous Slaughter 7]].
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*Throughout the game's progress, the player may find an abandoned Surfer near [[Sandy Shores Airfield|Trevor's Airfield]] during an abandoned vehicle [[Random Events|Random Event]].
  
 
*The clean Surfer has five-spoke aftermarket wheels and a lowered suspension compared to the beater Surfer. This causes the license plate to clip through the geometry on rough terrain.
  
*The clean Surfer has five-spoke aftermarket wheels and a lowered suspension compared to the beater Surfer. This causes the license plate to clip through the geometry on rough terrain.
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*This vehicle is named the Surfer because its inspiration, the Volkswagen T1, is famous for its association with the 1960s surf culture. In reference to this, it often spawns with a surfboard on the roof.
  
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==See Also==
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*The beater version's front turning signals are white instead of orange, due to fading.
  
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*[[Camper]] - A similar vehicle which was previously a camper van.
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*Unlike other vehicles, when you attempt to brake, the front wheels will lock up and the steering would almost completely disappear. This is caused because this is a pretty old vehicle, and doesn't have [[wp:Anti-lock braking system|ABS]].
  
   
 
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Revision as of 13:34, 14 April 2016

For a similar looking van in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, see Camper.

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“
If you're looking to bang freshmen, haul surfboards, or run weed across the border, this is the camper for you. Membership to an elite group of dropouts, degenerates and dudes stuck in the past is only a few thousand bucks away
”
— Southern San Andreas Super Autos description

The BF Surfer is a vintage camper van that appears in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.

Design

The van's design is heavily inspired by the styling of the VW T1 (Type 2) Bay Window and Splitscreen vans. The front section (front end and front doors) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen van, the second section (sliding doors) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van, the third section (square window and flat metal behind) resembles the VW T1 Splitscreen (excluding the runners for the sliding doors) and the fourth section (rear end) resembles the VW T1 Bay Window van.

In-game, the vehicle comes in a two-tone paintjob, with stripes of both colors on the middle section, where it starts in a V-shape stripes on the front end of the vehicle.

The vehicle comes in two variants: a clean variant with small wheels with five-spoke aftermarket wheels, roof racks and, sometimes, a surf table mounted on the same; and a beater variant which it's rusty and uses medium-size wheels with centercaps.

Current Design Gallery

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Performance

Grand Theft Auto V

Much like its real life counterpart, the Surfer is very slow due to its small 4-cylinder [citation/verification needed] engine. However, acceleration is not that bad, and handling is average, but overall, it is sluggish and is not a good choice for pursuits due to its weak resistance against heavy collisions. Its beater variant has higher suspension compared to the clean one, making it a good vehicle on bumpy, flat terrain. However, its beater variant is significantly inferior in terms of overall performance.

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Modifications

Grand Theft Auto V

Type Upgrade Cost (Story) Cost (Online)
Armor Armor Upgrade 20% $500 $4,500
Armor Upgrade 40% $1,250 $7,500
Armor Upgrade 60% $2,000 $12,000
Armor Upgrade 80% $3,500 $21,000
Armor Upgrade 100% $5,000 $30,000
Brakes Street Brakes $2,000 $4,000
Sport Brakes $2,700 $5,400
Race Brakes $3,500 $7,000
Engine EMS Upgrade, Level 1 $900 $1,800
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 $1,250 $2,500
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 $1,800 $3,600
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 $3,350 $6,700
Lights Xenon Lights $300 $3,000

Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights

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Loss/Theft Prevention Tracker N/A $2,000
Full Coverage N/A $1,375
Respray

Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors

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Sell Sell Vehicle N/A $1,100
Suspension Lowered Suspension $500 $1,000
Street Suspension $1,000 $2,000
Sport Suspension $1,700 $3,400
Competition Suspension $2,200 $4,400
Transmission Street Transmission $2,950 $5,900
Sports Transmission $3,250 $6,500
Race Transmission $4,000 $8,000
Turbo Turbo Tuning $2,500 $30,000
Wheels

Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels

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Windows Light Smoke $200 $1,500
Dark Smoke $450 $3,500
Limo $700 $5,000

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Locations

Grand Theft Auto V

Standard
  • Spawns on the side of a road, along with a Radius in Blaine County.
  • Parked behind Ursula's house near the El Gordo Lighthouse.
  • Throughout the game's progress, the player may find an abandoned Surfer near Trevor's Airfield during an abandoned vehicle Random Event.
  • A uniquely colored Surfer is seen abandoned near the Sandy Shores Airfield on Smoke Tree Road in the Grand Senora Desert, near Harmony and Sandy Shores during the abandoned vehicle Random Event. When approaching on foot, an unknown man will hit the protagonist with a tazer. The player can obtain this by either towing the van, or as Trevor only, can use the special ability so the Stun Gun has no effect, and then the enemy can be killed.
  • The Surfer's clean version can also be found randomly near the first bridge north of Fort Zancudo. Coming up from the south side of the map, drive through the tunnel under the fort, and the player will come to a right-left series of turns in the highway; after these turns will be the bridge. A dirt trail branches off the eastern side of the road, marked by a roadside parking lot and a shack. Turn down it, and follow the trail as it wraps around back under the bridge. The dirt path lets out onto a beach with a party going on. If no cars appear at first, keep driving and they should spawn. If the Surfer does not spawn, get back on the road and drive a good distance before returning. Repeat as many times as needed and one will show up. This is also a good way to get the Journey, the Sandking SWB, and the Regina, which all spawn here more commonly than the Surfer.
Beater

Grand Theft Auto Online

Standard

Trivia

General

  • This vehicle is named the Surfer because its inspiration, the Volkswagen T1, is famous for its association with the 1960s surf culture. In reference to this, it often spawns with a surfboard on the roof.

Grand Theft Auto V

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The Surfer as it's seen in Righteous Slaughter 7.

  • When damaged enough, the sliding doors open outwards like normal doors. Even though there are door railings on the sides.
  • A red Surfer appears in the game play video for Righteous Slaughter 7.
  • The clean Surfer has five-spoke aftermarket wheels and a lowered suspension compared to the beater Surfer. This causes the license plate to clip through the geometry on rough terrain.

See Also

  • Camper - A similar vehicle which was previously a camper van.

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