by Joe Jeffrey
Record-breaking sales for Coachman at national caravan show
Coachman Caravans has had its best year yet at the national Motorhome and Caravan Show, selling more than 450 caravans with a retail value of over£10 million.
The company’s factory on Hull’s Sutton Fields Industrial Estate is now working close to capacity to meet the high demand for Coachman’s luxury touring caravans as orders continue to come in through caravan dealerships nationwide.
Coachman took its full 2016 collection to the show, held at the NEC Birmingham from 13 – 18th October. The business’s biggest-selling model was the VIP 575, a luxury four-berth caravan with fixed transverse island bed in the main bedroom, an end bathroom, high-specification kitchen and ALDE programmable central heating and hot water system.
Like all models in Coachman‘s 2016 collection, the VIP 575 has undergone an internal redesign, with updated soft furnishings and upgraded features, to give the interior a true ‘home from home’ feel.
The entire 2016 collection is now also lighter, sturdier and more accessible than ever before.
Martin Henderson, Coachman’s managing director, said: “This year is turning out to be the best in our 29-year history. I suspect all the manufacturers at this year’s show will be reporting good results, as it was very busy, very animated, and the atmosphere was wonderful – almost a holiday mood.
“People are investing in their leisure time again. When they go caravanning, they want to do it properly, with comfortable beds, luxury bathrooms, beautiful interior design and high-end fixtures and fittings. We’ve thrown all our efforts into innovation and improvements, while keeping prices down at the same time, and we’re now seeing the results of that investment and dedication.”
Coachman’s caravans were also recognised in the Caravan Club’s annual Caravan Design Awards at the Motorhome and Caravan Show, with one model in each range being singled out for an accolade, as previously reported here.
