Post by johnbluerio on Jun 21, 2006 21:09:49 GMT
On its introduction into the UK and European market in the early 70s the Hi-ace became a suitable platform for severeal of the Motor Caravan companies
one of the first was Caravans International Motorised which became CI Motorhomes .
the 'CAMPER' as it was called had simulated burmese teak interior very 70s with a Ferndown elevating roof or 'Poptop.
Danbury conversions from Essex also used the early Hi-Ace as a base model with the Danbury Toyota Mark1 and the Hunter delux with elevation roof. notice in the adverts of the period the adults are always same-- just the dogs and kids are different.
Danbury continued with the new hiace in the late 70s simplicity and comfort, a poptop with a nice low roof line & 12R motor
Iam lacking information on the Dormobile versions if anyone has any? all I know is that they were 25% more expensive than their competitors
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Motorhomes International from the Isle of Man produced the Rio and Riogrande with the 12R and 18R motors
With a spacemaker roof side hinged with an overhang when open giving easy access to the two upper bunks.
Sold in France Switzerland and Germany as well as the UK.
Walker Bodywork from Watford were really into the Hi Ace as a base vehicle for many of there various specialist bodies .
the Suntrekker was really a demountable caravan similar to the Multicruiser made in Bradford.
Two variations produced for Europe by International Motor Company SA were the Colibri , Dreamliner and Motor-home Star in the early 80s the diesel 2.2litre versions were made available
On all Non UK vehicles the bumpers are all painted and not CHROME otherwise they are identical the same applies to all commercial versions.
TO BE COTINUED if anyone is interested.
one of the first was Caravans International Motorised which became CI Motorhomes .
the 'CAMPER' as it was called had simulated burmese teak interior very 70s with a Ferndown elevating roof or 'Poptop.
Danbury conversions from Essex also used the early Hi-Ace as a base model with the Danbury Toyota Mark1 and the Hunter delux with elevation roof. notice in the adverts of the period the adults are always same-- just the dogs and kids are different.
Danbury continued with the new hiace in the late 70s simplicity and comfort, a poptop with a nice low roof line & 12R motor
Iam lacking information on the Dormobile versions if anyone has any? all I know is that they were 25% more expensive than their competitors
i45.photobucket.com/albums/f86/rivereau/dormabile.jpg[/IMG]
Motorhomes International from the Isle of Man produced the Rio and Riogrande with the 12R and 18R motors
With a spacemaker roof side hinged with an overhang when open giving easy access to the two upper bunks.
Sold in France Switzerland and Germany as well as the UK.
Walker Bodywork from Watford were really into the Hi Ace as a base vehicle for many of there various specialist bodies .
the Suntrekker was really a demountable caravan similar to the Multicruiser made in Bradford.
Two variations produced for Europe by International Motor Company SA were the Colibri , Dreamliner and Motor-home Star in the early 80s the diesel 2.2litre versions were made available
On all Non UK vehicles the bumpers are all painted and not CHROME otherwise they are identical the same applies to all commercial versions.
TO BE COTINUED if anyone is interested.
