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Bedford Dormobile

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The Dormobile is a campervan conversion from the 1950s onwards, manufactured by the coachbuilder Martin Walter of Folkestone in Kent. Initially based on the Bedford CA van, the name is associated more with those and subsequent Bedford CF conversions than with other vehicles converted. The first Bedford CA based Dormobile motorhome, complete with a gas stove, a sink and cupboards and seats which converted into beds, appeared in 1957. The elevating roof, hinged on one side and featuring a red and white striped canopy, was quickly evolved to make it possible to stand within the vehicle.

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Van or Kei Truck 1
Year
1957 1
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manufactured by the coachbuilder Martin Walter of Folkestone in Kent
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1. Bedford Dormobile (Wikipedia)
  • History
    appeared in 1957
  • Lead
    campervan (motorcaravan, motorhome) conversion
  • Lead, country of origin
    manufactured by the coachbuilder Martin Walter of Folkestone in Kent
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