The Dandy models commenced production in 1963. At this point, they were manufactured in a dark green colour scheme on the camper walls, and, uniquely, the canvas part of the camper was constructed in PVC. This was a characteristic that was to continue throughout the life span of the range, and makes them the only brand that can, safely, be packed away wet, and left for longer periods, unlike their canvas contemporaries, that can only be packed away wet for some 48 hours or so, before mould and mildew start to become an issue.

 

By the early 70's, the green PVC walls  had been replaced by orange, and, towards the end of the 70's, in 1978, this was, again, superceded, this time by brown PVC. During the 1980's, there were various colour cobinations, including brown and white, brown and mushroom, and all mushroom. During the 1990's (the last years of the original Dandy company) the walls were, again, changed, this time, to a light blue and white (pictures 6 and 7). In 1994, double glazing was introduced in all models. The light blue and white colour scheme continued until 2003, when Ian Smith, an employee of the original company, acquired the business, and transferred it to his new company; Riva Leisure Products Limited. During the period from 2003 to 2008, the new company continued to manufacture the Dandy models, in the dark blue and white colour scheme, shown in the 'Additional Images' section below. The business ceased trading in 2008, and Riva Dandy Sales came into being. The latter is still very actively involved in spares and repairs for existing Dandy units.