Coachman Caravans - News

The Scots triumph once again!

Jackie Shipley — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:00:34 +0000

On the 16^th May, the teams met at Thirsk racecourse in Yorkshire to settle the score, after meeting last November at kelso racecourse in Scotland. With the tally set at two wins to each team, the Yorkshire side was confident they would be the overall winners – especially with the competition taking place on their home turf. However, it was the Scottish side that triumphed and took the cup home – for the second time in a row!

The winner of the cup is based on a points system and is decided by the team who picks the most first, second and third placed horses in each race. The Coachman team (representing Yorkshire) is made up of Marketing Manager Verle Hibbs, Sales Executive martin Winfield and his wife Gwen Winfield. Crossburn’s team is made up of owners Colin and Loraine Chisholm and honorary member Jim Hibbs, Coachman’s Managing Director (who isn’t allowed to be in the Yorkshire team because of his West Bromwich roots!)

Needless to say, the Yorkshire team was disappointed with the result however intend to raise their game for the next competition – which will most likely be at Beverley races on the 4^th July.

“Well, as an honorary member of the Scottish team I’m delighted with the result!” said Jim. “Our race days are always great fun and we really enjoy meeting up with the team from Crossburn. The score is now 3-2 to the Scots and we don’t intend to let the Yorkshire team equalize any time soon!”

New Model 560/4

Jackie Shipley — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:39:35 +0000

Our new 560/4 layout offers the best in caravan luxury on a single axle – from a large lounge to relax, unwind and socialise in to a big kitchen that offers plenty of space to prepare and cook your culinary creations. This four berth layout even boasts a good sized end bathroom too!

At Coachman, we believe that quality, design and comfort should come as standard – and our new layout certainly delivers in all three of these areas! If you are looking for a relaxing holiday in a home from home environment – this spacious van is the right choice for you.

Our Pastiche 560/4 will be launched at the Lawns Show in Cottingham this September and the Amara 560/4 will be unveiled the following month at the NEC Caravan & Motorhome Show. Pay us a visit at one of these upcoming events to find out what our new layout has to offer!

Leading Coachman dealer celebrates milestone

Jackie Shipley — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:46:35 +0000

The new offices and sales area was built after the company outgrew its existing facilities, and will enhance Wandahome’s impressive 14 acre site. Wandahome is one of Coachman’s largest dealers and stocks the Coachman Wanderer – a special edition model exclusive to Wandahome.

Jim Hibbs, Managing Director of Coachman, comments on the developments at Wandahome: “We were delighted to be invited to the opening of Wandahome’s new facilities. The opening was well attended by Coachman and several other manufacturers. ‘Perfect Pitch’ playwright John Godber – who I understand is a proud Coachman owner – also attended!”

“The requirement for new offices at the Wandahome South Cave site is testament to the company’s continued success. The new facilities are fantastic and reflect Wandahome’s commitment to customer service and continued improvement. It’s great to see Wandahome grow – they are one of our top dealers and we wish them the best for the rest of the 2009 season.”

Wandahome South Cave is one of the UK’s leading caravan dealerships, having been voted ‘Dealer of the Year’ in the 2009 Which Caravan magazine awards. Wandahome South Cave is situated within eight miles of the Coachman factory and its unique Coachman Wanderer is available in seven layouts.

Yorkshire manufacturer appointed by Coachman

Jackie Shipley — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:24:59 +0000

Alan Roberts, Production Director of Coachman, takes up the story:

“Unfortunately, in early February, our shower cubicle supplier went into receivership and we had to shut down production. We are always keen to use Yorkshire suppliers whenever possible, so decided to appoint Plas-tech Thermoforming Limited. Our initial concern was the amount of time it would take to get production back up and running. We do not use standard shower cubicle models, so we had to wait for prototypes to be developed and approved.” Manufacturing of the one-piece shower cubicles then had to be immediate.

“Plas-tech Thermoforming Limited pulled out all the stops and worked round the clock to ensure our production was not halted for too long. We were delighted with the speedy service they offered. We were up and running with enough shower cubicles that met our strict quality standards to start production again in just one week after Plas-tech’s appointment!”

“Their commitment, support and determination ensured we did not suffer a long break in production during difficult economic times, and we look forward to establishing a long working relationship with the Plas-tech team for many years to come.”

NEC success for Coachman

Jackie Shipley — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:06:15 +0000

The popularity of this model, along with Coachman’s best-selling Amara range, reflects the increasing trend for British families opting to holiday closer to home. However, despite the success Coachman experienced at the NEC in February, Jim Hibbs, Managing Director, continues to remain cautious in this uncertain economic climate:

“We are delighted with the success we experienced at the NEC. Even during these difficult economic times where prices have been slashed by many manufacturers, our customers are still prepared to pay extra for Coachman quality. The response to our new Amara 570/6 flexible family layout was very encouraging. In fact, family layouts proved to be extremely popular at the show, as did end bathroom models.”

“Despite the difficult market conditions, we are optimistic about the future and continue to focus upon product innovation and first class customer service. Whatever the economic conditions, we will never compromise on the quality of our vans and are proud of our reputation as the best quality manufacturer in the industry.”

Coachman’s new Amara 570/6 is a 6 berth family van that has the option of a 2, 3, or 4 bed layout at the rear. Designed and built with families in mind, this new model is ideal for those who want practicality, the best quality available and well thought-out design.

The Amara 570/6 is a spacious, single axle model that has two living and sleeping areas – one for the adults and one for the children. A dedicated section at the rear of the caravan has two fixed bunks and a seating area, together with its own TV point. This part of the caravan can be completely closed off – offering children their very own room. The caravan also features a spacious washroom with separate shower, and a comprehensive equipment level which comes as standard in the Amara range.

As with all Coachman caravans, the Amara 570/6 has a five year manufacturers’ warranty in addition to a six year water ingress and body delamination guarantee.