Folding Camper & Trailer Tent Definitive Guide
Model Summary: Dandy Dimension
Travelling / Stored:
Folding Camper (Discontinued Model)
Berths:
Setup / On Site:
Width
Height
Length
Width
Awning Size
Gross Weight
Wheel Size
Tyre Size
Tyre Pressure
Paperwork
Gallery:
Six
Blue Sky Recreation Limited. Freephone: 0800 069 9601, Freefax: 0800 069 9602, Email: info@blueskyholdings.co.uk
352cm
205cm
135cm
198cm
462cm
750kg
1,000kg
165 x 13
13"
32PSI
Model Summary:
Unit Type:
The Generic Dandy Bit
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By the early 70's, the green PVC walls had been replaced by orange, and, towards the
end of the 70's, in 1978, this was, again, superceded, this time by brown PVC.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. 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.
The Dandy Dimension
The Dandy Dimension was the last model to be added to the Dandy range, and was
introduced as a more compact version of the Dandy Destiny. It was, effectively, introduced in order to compete with the likes
of the Pennine Sterling and Conway Cruiser. As with all models, production then continued until 2008, when current owners,
Riva Leisure Products Limited ceased manufacturing them. The Dimension was a standard six berth layout, with side
door, kitchen opposite, and a double bed, either end. In front of the rear double bed was a double dinette, which converted to
the third double bed. The front bed was a fixed double. The rear bed could be made up into a large settee, when not being used
as a bed, thereby creating a spacious U shaped seating area around the dining table.
The Dimension was, effectively, a re
branded Dandy Destiny. The Destiny had, previously, had the same layout, but, in the later years, the Destiny was significantly larger,
and had the addition of a toilet / wash room, and the old style Destiny then became the Dimension.
The Dimension had a kitchen
unit with dual burner hob and grill, plus cold water fed sink. However, unlike the four berth models, there was a three
way fridge installed, as well as a wardrobe, and plenty of additional storage. The Dimension also featured solid walls all around,
meaning that it had three caravan style double glazed windows and a solid, caravan style door.
Included in the Paperwork section
above is the Riva Dandy brochure for the Dimension, as well as the Riva Dandy accessories catalogue. Because it is a newer model,
it does not feature in the older Dandy sales brochures. We are, also, yet to find a video of this particular model.
410cm x 188cm (PVC)
462cm x 250cm (Acrylic)
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