by Holly Tribe
The Italian built range from Rimor Caravans has been restricted from entering the British market in the past due to domestic width restrictions. But in April 2010 legislation changed to increase the legal width of British touring caravans from 2.3m to 2.55m, bringing the UK in line with the rest of Europe.
And now, after thirty years in the leisure vehicle industry, the Continental brand may be able to make bigger waves in the UK market. With widths just over the previously restricted 2.30 metre threshold, the New Polaris range brings bigger beds and better storage to the British caravan market.
New Polaris
For the 2011 season, Rimor’s focus has been on comfort and space optimisation. The living areas have been revised and interiors have been restyled to help strengthen brand identity. Generously sized family lockers create useful storage areas and particular attention has been paid to creating large and comfortable dinettes.
Built on an Al-Ko chassis, each model comes equipped with all the mod cons the modern caravanner has come to expect including a blown air heating system, cassette toilet and Heki rooflights. With six layouts in the range, there are options to suit couples and families.
New Polaris 420FL
- MTPLM: 1,280kg
- Berths: 4
- External Width: 2.34m
- Price: £11,995
New Polaris 450CL
- MTPLM: 1,280kg
- Berths: 4
- External Width:2.34m
- Price: tbc
New Polaris 460LF
- MTPLM: 1,280kg
- Berth: 4
- External Width:2.34m
- Price: £12,955
New Polaris 480LM
- MTPLM: 1,280kg
- Berths: 4
- External Width: 2.34m
- Price: £12,995
New Polaris 530LG
- MTPLM: 1,450kg
- Berths: 4
- External Width:2.34m
- Price: tbc
New Polaris 530CDM
- MTPLM: 1,450kg
- Berths: 6
- External Width: 2.34m
- Price: £13,995
The New Polaris range is available from 3 Counties Caravans and the full model line-up is on display at their dealership in Worcestershire.
