What is a dormobile camper?
Dormobile is a 1960s-era onwards campervan (motorcaravan, motorhome) conversion manufactured by the coachbuilder Martin Walter of Folkestone in Kent. Initially based on the Bedford CA van, the name is associated more with those and subsequent Bedford CF conversions than other companies converted.
What does dormobile mean?
/ (ˈdɔːməʊˌbiːl) / noun. trademark a vanlike vehicle specially equipped for living in while travelling.
What is a dormobile?
In its simplest terms, a Dormobile is a motor caravan (camper) conversion made from parts manufactured or sold by Martin Walter Ltd. Some Dormobile conversions had as little as a pop up top or seats that fold down into a bed.
Do they still make Westfalia vans?
In 2008, a management buyout occurred and Westfalia Van Conversion is now an independent entity. It still converts some vehicles for major car manufacturers to sell through their own networks, such as the Ford Nugget, but also markets conversions through its own network of recreational vehicle dealers.
When did Westfalia start making Camper Box conversions?
Between 1951 and August 1958, approximately 1,000 Camper Box conversions were made by Westfalia, official builder of Volkswagen camper conversions. In August 1958, the SO (German: Sonderausführung, German for “special model”) models were introduced. Westfalia special models included the SO-23, -33 -34, -35, -42, -44, and -45.
What kind of window did the Westfalia camper have?
Early bay-window tent. When Volkswagen transitioned to the bay-window or breadloaf model with large, single curved windshield and sliding side door, the Westfalia camper was modified to include an angled poptop.
Are there any variants of the VW camper?
Production of Volkswagen camper variants continued to 2003, and was based on the Kombi, then the Vanagon, then the LT Mk 1, then the Transporter. Other coachbuilders, including Dormobile, EZ Camper, ASI/Riviera, Holdsworth, Danbury Motorcaravans, and VW Sun-Dial, also built campers based on the Transporter.
What was the biggest tent in the Westfalia camper?
The framed tent (1965–1967). This is the largest and most colorful of the Westfalia side tents.