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Kombi caravan arrives in Oz
Groovy baby! Retro-style Dub-Box caravan now available through NSW importerThe UK-built Dub-Box – a cross between a vintage Kombi camper and classic fibreglass caravan – is now available down under through a NSW import specialist.
Goulbourn, NSW-based Stephen Kennard, who also brings in larger British vans, says he's now the Australian distributor for the two-berth Dub-Box van which was introduced in the UK about five years ago.
So far Kennard has imported two Dub-Box display vans: a bright red, standard-size Trekker and a slightly smaller, blue and white Dub-Box Shortie.
The 13ft 11in (4.25m) long Trekker has a Tare weight of 600kg, 150kg payload and 60kg (Tare) ball weight, while the Shortie is 12ft 6in (3.81m) long, with a Tare of 550kg, 210kg payload and 60kg ball weight.
Both have an insulated fibreglass body shell with internal dinette that converts to a double bed, kitchenette with sink, pump-action tap and small fridge, a 12V battery system and LED lighting. The two-gas burner cooker in UK versions has not been fitted to either.
Kennard says there are at least two other privately imported Dub-Box vans in Australia, but he says the difference with his is that they will be sold fully Australian compliant and registered.
Priced from $37,000, he expects most interest from Kombi or Volkswagen enthusiasts.
“My main target is Kombi owners who might want a matching unit. We’ve had a lot of interest because they’re so unique,” he said.
Each Dub-Box is custom built for its owner, with a choice of modern or retro colours for the fibreglass body to complement interior finish and fabrics.
“Every one is made to the customer’s spec, right down to the colour of the floors and walls,” he said.
“I can imagine if some-one spent 80 or 90,000 dollars on the Kombi of their dreams, this is an add-on that they can match exactly (to their tow vehicle).”
Kennard plans to display the Dub-Box at a number of local events, including the upcoming 2016 Volkswagen Spectacular around Coffs Harbour.
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Written byChris Fincham
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