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Volkswagen Based Motorhomes

The 2003 Range Includes Specifications & Extended Warranty Details

VOLKSWAGEN Motorhomes

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Introduction

For nearly half a century Vo lkswagen

has d o m i n a t e d the leisure vehicle

market. Indeed, our name alone

ep i tomizes bo th the m o t o r h o m e

and tou r ing t rad i t i on .

The popularity of theT4 Kombi as both

a chassis cab platform for coachbuilt

motorhomes or as a van conversion,

has ensured Volkswagen retains the

enviable position as one of the leading

vehicle options within an increasingly

competit ive and demanding industry.

Volkswagen supply theT4 to a number

of specialist converters. It is these

conversion companies that are

represented within this brochure.

Each has met the highest standards

of build, expertise and service to gain

Volkswagen's coveted endorsement.

This brochure has been produced

as a showcase for these converters.

Each finished vehicle is unique and

benefits from well-considered design,

build quality and a range of features that

add up to a package as individual as any

prospective owner.

So, whether you require a vehicle for

extended periods of touring or simply

days out; whether you need to cater for

family or friends; whether you want to

pack golf-clubs, a surfboard or a picnic

hamper, then a Volkswagen conversion

is available to meet your exacting needs.

Coachbui l t Conversions

The most popular and versatile design

of motorhome. A custom built body is

fitted to the chassis cab platform.

There are multiple variations of layout,

comfort and practicality to suit the

widest taste and needs.

H H H H H H B H H B H H H i f l H I

Van Convers ions

Versatility is the key to the success of

the Van conversion. A true multi-purpose

vehicle that can be used for leisure, as

an everyday runaround, or a holiday

home. Van conversions are furnished

and fitted out to suit the broadest

requirements and budgets.


AS Auto-Sleepers MOTORHOMES OF EXCELLENCE

For over 40 years, Auto-Sleepers and

Volkswagen have held their close

working relationship in high regard,

the results of which have been

superb award winning motorhomes

both nationally and internationally,

which are the envy of the industry

and the delight of our customers.

Top quality craftsmanship has always

been the hallmark of a Volkswagen

coachbuilt motorhome produced by

Auto-Sleepers and only the best materials

are selected and used to enhance the

look and feel of the product, which is

unique to Auto-Steepers.

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Auto-Sleeper Coachbuilt Conversions

The C lubman Anniversary

Described as the ultimate coachbuilt

vehicle, the Clubman incorporates a

one-piece glassfibre body for strength

and clean aerodynamic styling.

A luxury twin-berth motorhome, the

Clubman is one of Auto-Sleepers' most

prestigious models .

The Ga tcombe

A compact coachbuilt, the Gatcombe

has user-friendly controls and handles

superbly. The Gatcombe is a twin-berth

motorhome, with an extensive list of

standard features that include fridge/

freezer, sink and drainer, toilet/shower,

hot-water and heating system.


The design and build talents of

Auto-Sleepers combined wi th the

quality and reliability of Volkswagen,

has resulted in a range of motorcaravans

that guarantee comfort, enjoyment and

peace of mind. . '


Auto-Sleeper Van Conversions

The Trooper

Conceived as an all-rounder, the Trooper,

wi th its solid construction elevating roof,

is just as at home driving around town

as heading for those wide open spaces.

With a comprehensive options list, the

Trooper is a good "do it al l" vehicle

benefitting from versatility and practicality.

The Trident

The Trident, wi th its high roof, offers

superb living and sleeping accommodation

for up to 4 people. Generous internal

height provides a feeling of spaciousness,

while the layout of the vehicle allows for

all the fixtures and fittings you expect of

a truly compact dual purpose vehicle.

The Topaz

The most recent addition to the

Auto-Sleepers range, this high top

motorhome boasts luxurious accommodation

with a comprehensive specification

including hot water and a heating system.

The Topaz will impress you with its

ingenious layout and attention to detail.


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cs»mpass

Compass is a subsidiary of the

Explorer Group, the largest

combined manufacturer of caravans

and motorhomes in the UK. It is

this outstanding experience of

manufacturing and design that

has been used to produce the

Volkswagen based Calypso, a truly

outstanding motorhome that

simply oozes quality.

Quality is paramount to the success

of the Calypso and Compass have taken

great pride in designing a motorhome

that has the reliability you come to

expect from owning a Volkswagen,

coupled with the flair and imagination

of a living area that gives the feeling

of simply being at home on the move.

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Compass Coachbuilt Conversion

Calypso

A truly refined vehicle, built to the

highest standards, boasting a stylish and

beautifully constructed exterior, with an

interior planned in close liaison with the

customer. The comprehensive list of

standard items is only surpassed by the

optional extras available.

Whether in its daytime guise, or

converted for night use, the homeliness

of the Calypso is apparent in its style

and comfort. From its kitchen equipment

and storage facilities to the large

comfortable bed, the Calypso will

prove an absolute delight.


Bilbo's D E S I G N

Bilbo's have been building

Volkswagen motorhomes for over

25 years and are proud of their

reputation for delivering innovative

and unique conversions. Their

attention to detail make these

Volkswagen based vehicles an

extremely popular choice for the

discerning motorcaravan user.

Constantly listening to its customers,

Bilbo's are keen to respond to

suggestions and ideas on how to

improve their product. Flexibility in

design and manufacturing has resulted

in a range developed to suit all ages,

ifestyles and budgets.


Bilbo's Design Van Conversions

The Kompak

The newest addition to Bilbo's range,

the Kompak is targeted at the budget

conscious traveller. Bilbo's have

developed a vehicle that fulfils a wide

range of customer requirements and

anticipate that the Kompak will quickly

establish its own credentials.

The Breakaway

The next model up from the Kompak,

the Breakaway, boasts spacious

accommodat ion with a modern, fully

equipped kitchen. An extensive list of

options is available to guarantee that the

Breakaway will appeal to people of all

ages, pockets and tastes.

The Celeste

The Celeste is the result of years of

development and response to customer

feedback. It is the most popular vehicle

in the Bilbo's range and understandably

so. The Celeste is the complete multi

purpose vehicle combining functionality

with versatility and driver friendliness.

The Nektar

This latest edition of the Nektar was

ntroduced in September 1999. A lmost

immediately, it won ihe Caravan Industry

Motorcaravan of the Year Award. Bilbo's

continue to refine their production

methods and quality, resulting in a

vehicle that just gets better and better.


^ R E l M O

Reimo motorcaravan convers ions

give you the very best of German

innovat ion and technology, comb ined

w i t h the k n o w - h o w and skil ls of

Brit ish converters.

Reimo give you the choice of four

standard conversions, which can be

modified to suit your particular requirements.

So, whether you are looking for a truly

innovative multi-purpose vehicle or a

luxury motorcaravan, Reimo can supply

the solution. All models are available

wi th the option of extra seating and

either elevating or high top roofs.


Reimo Van Conversions

The Weekender

A true multi-purpose 5 seater, the

Weekender 's appeal is in its adaptability.

Whilst a comfortable and practical

retreat for weekend excursions, in its

alternative guise as a loader or 7 seater

the Weekender is perfect in the city or

on the school run.

The Lucky A versatile leisure vehicle, the Lucky

is available with either the high top or

elevating roof option. The internal

planning follows the classic format of

side kitchen, extensive storage units

and sliding, removable seating, which

converts easily into a double bed.

The CitvVan

Known as 'the flexible van', the CityVan

is truly a stylish all-rounder. Useful for

business as well as leisure, the CityVan

is kitted out with all the essentials, to

provide a smart and comfortable home

from home.

The Miami II

Designed for travelling and everyday

use. As a tourer, the Miami 's smart

interior is planned to maximise the

available space and for everyday use,

Miami can be turned into an optional

6 seater.


Conversion Floor Plans & Specifications

The range of Volkswagen

conversions is designed and

equipped to give the customer

the essentials for comfortable

and relaxed touring.

However, when you order your motorhome,

you will be offered a range of standard

items and optional extras that will allow

the manufacturer to produce a vehicle

suited to your needs and individuality.

Key

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•

Seating

Refrigerator/Coolbox

Sink/Drainer

Cooker

Shower/Toilet

Wardrobe/Storage

Single Bed/Double Bed

jfiT Auto-Sleepers Clubman Anniversary Dimensions Length: 5537 Height: 2864 Width: 2172 (mirrors folded)

Gatcombe Dimensions Length: 5537 Height: 2864 Width: 2172 (mirrors folded)

Trooper Dimensions Length: 4807 Height: 2083 Width: 1949 (mirrors folded)

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1346 single: 1 8 4 2 x 6 6 0 (offside) single: 1867 x711 (nearside) optional overcab: 1765 x 1016

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1346 single: 1842 x 660 (offside) single: 1867x 711 (nearside) optional overcab: 1765 x 1016

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1118 optional overcab: 1549 x 1168

Automotive engine: 2.5 litre TDI




Key

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Refrigerator/Coolbox

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Cooker

Shower/Toilet

Wardrobe/Storage

Single Bed/Doub le Bed

Auto-Sleepers

Day

Compass

Dimensions Length: 4807 Height: 2565 Width: 1940 (mirrors folded)

Topaz

Dimensions

I Length: 5194

i Height: 2555

I Width: 1949

I (mirrors folded)

Calypso

Dimensions

Length: 5390

Height: 2910

Width: 2070

(mirrors folded)

Bed Sizes (LxW)

double: 1905 x 1118 optional

overcab: 1727 x 1168

Bed Sizes (LxW)

double: 1788x 1473

single: 1788 x 559

(offside)

single: 1854 x 560

(nearside)

optional

overcab: 1753 x 1118

Bed Sizes (LxW)

double: 1940x 1560

single: 1830x 660

(offside)

single: 1830 x 660

(nearside)

Automot ive engine: 2.5 litreTDI

Automot ive

engine: 2.5 litre TDI

Automot ive

engine: 2.5 litre TDI


Conversion Floor Plans & Specifications

All vehicles come with a Volkswagen Key

2.5 litre engine, either a Petrol or Diesel

dependent on the conversion. The choice of • Seating

transmission will again be dependent on the • Refrigerator/Coolbox

vehicle type. Volkswagen's reliable, tried and

trusted running gear provides the assurance Sink/Drainer

and peace of mind required when touring. Cooker

• Shower/Toilet

• Wardrobe/Storage

• Single Bed/Double Bed

Bilbo's Kompak

Dimensions Length: 4789/5189 Height: 1995 (elevating roof down) Height: 2400 (high top) Width: 1840 (mirrors folded)

Breakaway


Bed Sizes (LxW) Automotive double: 1880x1400 engine: 2.5 litre TDI upper bed: 1830x 1245 (elevating roof)

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1880 x 1400 upper bed: 1830 x 1245 (elevating roof)


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Day



Bed Sizes (LxW) Automotive double: 1880x1270 engine: 2.5 litre TDI upper bed: 1830 x 1245 (elevating root)

Bed Sizes (LxW) twin: 1830 x610 upper bed: 1830 x 1245 (elevating roof)



Key

Seat ing

Refr igerator/Coolbox

S ink/Dra iner

Cooker

Shower/Toi let

Wardrobe/Storage

Single Bed/Doub le Bed

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Weekender Dimensions Length: 4675 Height: 2000 Width: 1840 (mirrors foided)

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1480 upper bed: 1885 x 1090 (option)

Automot ive engine: 2.5 litre TDI

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Dimensions Length: 4675 Height: 2000 Width: 1840 (mirrors folded)

CityVan Dimensions Length: 4675 Height: 2000 Width: 1840 (mirrors folded)

Miami II Dimensions Length: 4675 Height: 2700 Width: 1840 (mirrors folded)

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1170 upper bed:1885 x 1090 (option)

Automot ive engine: 2.5 litre TDI

Night

Bed Sizes (LxW) Automot ive double: 1905x 1300 engine: 2.5 litre TDI upper bed :1885x 1090 (option)

Night

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1170 upper bed: 1885 x 109 (option)

Automot ive engine: 2.5 litreTD

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Volkswagen Base Vehicle Specifications

Build Features Brakes Safety & Security

• Electric cab door w indows

and exterior convex

door mirrors*

• Driver and front passenger

seat arm rests*

• Colour coded moulded foam

filled bumpers*

• Intermittent windscreen wipe

• Heated windscreen

washer jets

• Dipping rear view

interior mirror

• Split v iew driver's mirror

• Anti-corrosion treatment

including bitumen wax

undersealing and cavity

protection (for details, see

Volkswagen Warranties on

page 21)

• Entry step inside cab doors

• Front and rear towing eyes

• Factory fitted wheel tr ims*

• All steel unitary construction

• Hydraulic dual-circuit braking

system, with servo assistance

• Front and rear disc brakes

• Handbrake operating

rear wheels

• Load dependent brake

pressure limiter

Steering

• Power assisted steering

• Maintenance free rack

and pinion

Suspension & Running Gear

• Independent front

suspension with torsion bars,

upper and lower wishbones

and anti-roll bar

• Independent rear suspension

with mini coil springs and

semi tracking arms

• Telescopic, double acting

shock absorbers

• Engine immobil iser

• Central locking*

• Steering lock with 'slipping

clutch' anti-theft device

• Collapsible steering column

• Height adjustable seat belts

for the driver and

outer passenger

• Height adjustable

head restraints

• 3-point inertia reel seat belts

• Laminated windscreen

• Safety cell construction,

including side

impact protection

• Lockable fuel filler cap

• Visible Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN)

• Steel monocoque body

• Van Conversions only

Paint Colours

White

Sari Yellow 4T4T

Tornado Red G2G2

Ontario Green 6U6U

Surf Blue 1C1C

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Paint colours are under constant review. The illustrations of paint colours above are only intended as a general indication of colours available. The printing process cannot be relied upon for accurate colour representat ion, nor can it reproduce the full intensity and brilliance of the paint f inishes

Dragon Green pearl* W7W7

Nebio Blue metall ic" E2E2

Elegance Green metall ic* N7N7

Diamond Black pearl* 2424

Spice Green pearl* 9L9L

Indigo Blue pearl* 7D7D

Colorado Red pearl* Q7Q7

Reflex Silver metall ic* 8E8E

Techno Blue pearl* K9K9

* Metallic and pearl effect paint are chargeable extras


Volkswagen Warranties

The base vehicle for all Volkswagen

approved 'Specialist Converters' is

the Transporter T4. This is supplied, in

the case of coachbuilt vehicles as a

chassis cab platform, or in the case

of van conversions as a Kombi

window van.

With the exception of modifications

undertaken and products supplied by

converters, vehicles are covered by

Volkswagen's own warranties.

Volkswagen Specialist Converters can

supply details of their own warranties

on request.

Volkswagen's 3-Year Whole Vehicle

Warranty consists of 2 years unlimited

mileage manufacturer's warranty and

one year Van Centre warranty. In the

third year the warranty continues up to a

maximum of 100,000 miles. Third year

warranty is only available on vehicles

purchased and registered in the UK

through an approved Volkswagen

'Specialist Converter', an approved

Volkswagen motorhome dealer or a

Volkswagen Van Centre. Warranty

excludes wear and tear items such as

brakes and clutch linings.

Volkswagen's 3-Year Paintwork

Warranty*

There is no special condition attached

and defects to paintwork caused

during manufacture will be rectified

without charge. Naturally, during the

warranty period the vehicle should be

cared for in compliance with the

operating instructions.

Volkswagen's 8-Year Body Protection*

Special rust proofing treatment of

internal body sections and panels,

applied at the time of manufacture,

guard against rusting through from the

inside. Should this occur during the

warranty period, rectification will be

made free of charge and is not subject to

compulsory inspections as, with other

'anti-corrosion' guarantees.

UK Roadside Assistance

3-year UK Roadside Assis tance provided

by Volkswagen Emergency Assis tance is

subject to terms and conditions. Further

details available on request.

* These warranties only apply to the paint finish and body panels manufactured and suppl ied by Volkswagen.


Contacts - Converters

Auto-Sleepers MOTORHOMES OF EXCELLENCE

Auto-Sleepers

Auto-Sleepers Ltd.

Orchard Works

Wil lersey

Nr. Broadway

Worcestershire

W R 1 2 7QF

Tel: 01386 853338

Fax: 01386 858343

www.auto-sleepers.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Bilbo's D E S I G N

Bilbo's

Bilbo's Design

Eastbourne Road

South Godstone

Surrey

RH9 8JQ

Tel: 01342 892499 Fax: 01342 893793 www.bilbos.com Email: [email protected]

compass

Compass

The Explorer Group Ltd.

Explorer House

Delves Lane

Consett

Co. Durham

DH8 7PE

Tel: 01207 699000

Fax: 01207 699001

www.explorer-group.co.uk

^__RE?MO Reimo

Kent

C M C (Reimo) Ltd.

Unit 4a/b

Pennypot Industrial Estate

Hythe

Kent

CT21 6PE

Tel: 01303 261062

Fax: 01303 261063

www.conceptmulti-car.co.uk


Manchester

M C C (Reimo) Ltd.

Collingham Street

Cheetham

Manchester

M 8 8 R Q

Tel: 0161 839 1855

Fax: 0161 839 1838

www.reimo.co.uk



VOLKSWAGEN Motorhomes

Volkswagen Motorhomes

Yeomans Drive, Blakelands,

Milton Keynes MK14 SAN

Website: www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk

Whi lst the details s h o w n in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, Volkswagen are unable to guarantee that changes in specif ication have not taken place, t is therefore the responsibil ity of the reader

10 confirm vehicle spec f cations with the appropriate convers ion manufacturer.

S o m e images may s h o w optional accessor ies not included as part of the standard specification. O w i n g to the l imitations of the printing process, actual colours may vary slightly from those depicted.


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