Folding Camper & Trailer Tent Definitive Guide
Model Summary: Dandy Discovery
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:
Five
Blue Sky Recreation Limited. Freephone: 0800 069 9601, Freefax: 0800 069 9602, Email: info@blueskyholdings.co.uk
300cm
188cm
115cm
198cm
415cm
395kg
500kg
145 x 10
10"
30PSI
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By the early 70's, the green PVC walls had been replaced by orange, and, towards the
end of the 70's, in 1978, this was, again, superceded, this time by brown PVC.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 Discovery
The Dandy Discovery started life, in 1963, as the Dandy Regency. It was, later,
renamed the Dandy 5, and, finally, the Discovery. As with all models, production then continued until 2008, when current
owners, Riva Leisure Products Limited ceased manufacturing them. The Discovery was a variation on the standard four
berth layout, with rear door, kitchen opposite, on the front wall, and a double bed, either side. The left hand bed (viewed from the
door) was a fixed double. The right hand bed could be made up into a large settee, when not being used as a bed. Unlike most standard
four berth models, however, instead of a small bench in front of the left hand bed, there was, actually, much larger settee, which
converted to a single bed, thereby turning it into a five berth model.
The Discovery was slightly larger than siblings; the Dart andDelta, in order to accommodate the larger settee. Unlike those models, it, also, featured integral wheels, rather than external wheel
arches. Externally, it was identical to the Dandy Designer. Both models offered five berth accomodation, however, whilst the Designer
achieved this using a single dinette, the Discovery replaced the dinette with a single bed settee.
The equipment levels in the
Dandy's tend to be fairly basic. The Discovery had a kitchen unit with dual burner hob and grill, plus cold water fed sink. Like many
entry level models, there was no fridge in this model.
Included in the Paperwork section above are a couple of brochures,
from 1980 and 1996. Two further brochures are, also, included below, along with a couple of sets of assembly instructions, from The
Dandy Forum. We also have one video; a promotional video, from Campers and Leisure. The title for this one states that it
is a Designer, but, as correctly pointed out, in the comment below, it is, in fact, a Discovery, as it has the bed settee, arrangement,
rather than the single dinette.
Additional Paperwork
Dandy Discovery
Walkaround Video
Walkaround Video
395cm x 188cm (PVC)
Additional Images
415cm x 250cm (Acrylic)
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