Vanmaster - Caravans of Distinction

Vanmaster specialises in designing and building luxury caravans to meet the exacting needs of our customers. Our philosophy is to combine the unique classical appeal with technological innovation.

The superior build quality of a Vanmaster caravan is recognised across the industry as being unsurpassed, each caravan is meticulously designed and constructed by our experts who typically devote more than 800 hours to the build of each caravan.

Our furniture is hand crafted from European Ash which gives the caravan a unique feel. All Vanmasters are built to withstand the rigours of year round caravanning all having the highest standards of insulation and heating. A Vanmaster caravan is not only warm and cosy in the winter, but the superior build quality ensures a cooler internal temperature during the summer months.

In 2012, Vanmaster launched their latest model, the Darwin 450. This new caravan which is priced at £23,950 has been named the Darwin in recognition of John and Cyril Darwin, the founders of the Company. This 2 berth model has been designed to provide spacious luxurious living with no compromise in build quality and equipment and can be towed by a medium sized family vehicle. As with all Vanmasters it is hand built and has Alde wet heating and under floor heating fitted as standard.

We are committed to manufacturing caravans that are structurally robust, reliable and safe. Our caravans are not mass produced and as such we can offer an individual service to our customers. How many times when considering a caravan have you had to resign yourself to compromise in both quality and design? Vanmaster are unique in that each caravan is designed and hand built specifically for you by our craftsmen to the highest standards.

The construction of a Vanmaster begins with the solid Ash furniture which is hand built by our dedicated craftsmen.

Over a two week period, the wood is cut according to the specification of the design and sanded using high quality specialist machinery. Once pressed it is then finished, giving the unique Vanmaster feel.

Once the heavy duty Al-Ko ATC chassis is built, the Alde under floor heating is fitted to the handmade floor which is treated for durability. The floor is cured for a period of 24 hours and is sealed to the underside to provide protection against the elements. The adhesives used in the construction of the floor have been tested to a temperature of 100 degrees showing no signs of delamination.

The aluminium panels are specially made for Vanmaster to a thickness of 0.7mm, being substantially thicker than the industry standard. They are insulated using Polyfoam and are pressed overnight. Once bolted to the floor the Alde wet heating is installed to Alde recommended standards. This ensures the most efficient heat circulation as Vanmaster are unique in that we construct a false floor under all furniture and all pipework is boxed in as per best practice.

A specialist team fits the hand built furniture using traditional, proven methods. Typically, over a five day period, the internal fixtures and fittings are completed. Over 5,000 screws are used in the construction of a Vanmaster caravan, all of which are pilot drilled to the correct size. The shower is unique to Vanmaster, having a more substantial base. All bed slats are constructed using Columbian Pine for strength and longevity.

The internal wooden roof, which is lined with velour, is then fitted to the sides and rear of the caravan. The electrical harness is installed above the internal roof allowing all wiring to be neatly hidden from view. A thick layer of environmentally friendly insulation is added before the one piece fibreglass roof is fitted, the design of which is moulded for strength and controlled water dispersal.

These proven construction techniques, and skills and materials used, ensure that a Vanmaster caravan is both incredibly strong and enduring. At Vanmaster, we are proud of the caravans we build.


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