Folding Camper & Trailer Tent Definitive Guide
Model Summary: Dandy Delta
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:
Four
Blue Sky Recreation Limited. Freephone: 0800 069 9601, Freefax: 0800 069 9602, Email: info@blueskyholdings.co.uk
300cm
147cm
102cm
198cm
396cm
275kg
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By the early 70's, the green PVC walls had been replaced by orange, and, towards the
end of the 70's, in 1978, this was, again, superceded, this time by brown PVC.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 Delta
The Dandy Delta started life as the Dandy Four / Five Berth, in 1963, and production
continued until 2008, when current owners, Riva Leisure Products Limited ceased manufacturing them. During the whole manufacturing
period, the basic layout of the Four / Five Berth / Delta remained unchanged. It was a 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,
with small bench in front. The right hand bed could be made up into a large settee, when not being used as a bed.
The Delta was
an identical layout to the
Dandy Dart, but, at 147cm, the Delta is 25cm wider than the Dart. This additional space seems to have been
used to extend the size of the bench seat, which could be used, in conjunction with the additional back rests, to create a second
settee.
The equipment levels in the Dandy's tend to be fairly basic. The Delta 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 set of
original assembly instructions from
The Dandy Forum. We also have two, owner produced, videos, the first for a 1982 model,
and the second for a 1996 example.
Additional Paperwork
Dandy Delta Walkaround Videos
396cm x 188cm (PVC)
Additional Images
180cm (Incl Wheel Arches)