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Contents

Introduction

Auto-Sleepers

Compass

Bilbo's Design

Reimo

Conversion Floor Plans & Specifications

Volkswagen Base Vehicle Specifications

Volkswagen Warranties

Contacts - Converters


Introduction

For nearly half a century Volkswagen

has dominated the leisure vehicle

market. Indeed, our name alone

epitomizes both the motorhome

and touring tradition.

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

competitive 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.

Coachbuilt 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.

Van Conversions

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.


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 Sherbourne

A luxury coachbuilt example of the

converters craft. The interior is airy, spacious

and elegant, whilst the exterior, sleek and

stylish. Day time accommodation

is planned around an 'L' shaped lounge

area, whilst at night it provides luxurious

accommodation for 4 people.

The Ga tcombe

A compact coachbuilt, the Gatcombe

has user-friendly controls and handles

superbly. The Gatcombe is a twin-berth

motorhome, wi th an extensive list of

standard features that include fr idge/

freezer, sink and drainer, toi let/shower,

hot-water and heating system.


Auto-Sleepers

The design and build talents of

Auto-Sleepers combined with 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 ail-rounder, the Trooper,

with it's 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 a l l " vehicle

benefitting from versatility and practicality.

The Trident

The Trident, with it's 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 al lows 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

ncluding hot water and a heating system.

The Topaz will impress you with its

ingenious layout and attention to detail.


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.


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 it's kitchen equipment

and storage facilities to the large

comfortable bed, the Calypso will

prove an absolute delight.


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,

lifestyles 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

accommodation 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

wi th versatility and driver friendliness.

The Nektar

This latest edition of the Nektar was

ntroduced in September 1999. Almost

immediately, it won the Caravan Industry's

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 City Van _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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.



The range of Vo lkswagen Key

convers ions is des igned and

equ ipped to give t h e cus tomer • Seat ing

the essentials for comfor tab le • Refrigerator/Coolbox

and relaxed tou r ing . S ink /Dra iner

However, when you order your motorhome. >jo Cooker

you will be offered a range of standard

items and optional extras that will allow • Shower/Toi let

the manufacturer to produce a vehicle • Wardrobe/Storage

suited to your needs and individuality.

1 Single Bed /Doub le Bed

/ST Auto-Sleepers kulo-Sieepets

Mr.

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

Sherbourne Dimensions Length: 6287

Height: 2896

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: 1905 x 1346

single: 1842 x 660

(offside)

single: 1867 x 711

(nearside)

optional

overcab: 1765 x 1016

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 2057x 1346 overcab: 1765 x 1016

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x1346

single: 1842 x 660

(offside)

single: 1867x 711

(nearside)

optional

overcab: 1765 x 1016

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1118

optional

overcab: 1549x1168

Automotive engine: 2.5 litre TDI


Automotive engine: 2.5 litre TD


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Seating

Refrigerator/Coolbox

Sink/Drainer

Cooker

Shower/Toilet

Wardrobe/Storage

Single Bed/Double Bed

JBSt Auto-Sleepers

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

Topaz


Calypso


Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x 1118 optional overcab: 1727 x 1168

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1788 x 1473 single: 1788 x 559 (offside) single: 1854 x 560 (nearside) optional overcab: 1753 x 1118

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1940x1560 single: 1830 x 660 (offside) single: 1830 x 6 6 0 (nearside)

Automotive engine: 2.5 litreTDI


Night


Night



All vehicles come with a Volkswagen

2.5 litre engine, either a Petrol or Diesel

dependent on the conversion. The choice of

transmission will again be dependent on the

vehicle type. Volkswagen's reliable, tried and

trusted running gear provides the assurance

and peace of mind required when touring.

K e y

Seating


Sink/Drainer

Cooker

Shower/Toilet

Wardrobe/Storage


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: 1880 x 1400 engine: 2.5 litreTDI upper bed: 1830 x 1245 (elevating roof]

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

Automot ive engine: 2.5 litre TDI

mu LL Day


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

Night


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


Night


Key

Seating


|Q|̂| Sink/Drainer

Cooker

Shower/Toilet

Wardrobe/Storage


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Weekender Dimensions Length: 4676 Height: 2000 Width: 1840 (mitrots folded)

Lucky Dimensions Length: 4675 Height: 2000 Width: 1840 (mirtors folded)

City Van Dimensions Length: 4675

Height: 2000

Width: 1840

(mirrors folded)

Miami II

Bed Sizes (LxW) Automotive double: 1905x1480 engine: 2.5 litreTDI upper bed: 1885 x 1090 (option)

Bed Sizes (LxW) double: 1905x1170 upper bed: 1885 x 1090 (option)


Bed Sizes (LxW) Automotive double: 1905x1300 engine: 2.5 litre TDI upper bed: 1885 x 1090

(option)

Dimensions Length: 4675

Height: 2700

Width: 1840

(mirrors folded)

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


Night


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,

ncluding side

impact protection

• Lockable fuel filler cap

• Visible Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN)

• Steel monocoque body

" Van Conversions only

Paint Colours

White T7T7

Sari Yellow 4T4T

Tornado Red G2G2

Ontario Green 6U6U

Surf Blue 1C1C

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 representation, nor can it reproduce the full intensity and brilliance of the paint finishes.

Dragon Green pearl* W7W7

Nebio Blue metall ic* E2E2

Elegance Green metall ic* N7N7

Diamond Black pearl* Z4Z4

Spice Green pearl* 9L9L

ndigo 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 Ass is tance provided

by Volkswagen Emergency Assistance is

subject to terms and conditions. Further

details available on request.

apply to the paint

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Contacts - Converters

jfiT Auto-Sleepers MOTOR HOMES OF EXCELLENCE

Auto-Sleepers

Auto-Sleepers Ltd.

Orchard Works

Wil lersey

Nr. Broadway

Worcestershire

WR12 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 8 J Q

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

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.

Coll ingham 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 5AN

Website: www.volkswagen.co.uk

Whilst the details shown in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, Volkswagen are unable to guarantee that changes in specification have not taken place-It is therefore the responsibility of the reader to confirm vehicle specifications with the appropriate conversion manufacturer.

Some images may show optional accessories not included as part of the standard specification. Owing to the limitations of the printing process, actual colours may vary slightly from those depicted.


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