by Holly Tribe
Last week we reported that Carlight Caravans, a brand that many thought had been consigned to the annals of caravanning history, made a surprising return to the market.
So, in celebration the firm’s illustrious past and promising future, our ‘Used Caravan of the Week’ this week is a shining example of what made Carlight Caravans such a cornerstone in British caravan design.
Click here to see an image gallery of the Carlight Casetta
The Casetta was the mainstay of Carlight’s 1960’s portfolio and took advantage of a number of advances in technology – featuring one of the first all-fibreglass bodies. It was promoted as being particularly suited to “long-term habitation at home and abroad and in all seasons of the year.”
This two berth Casetta has bags of character and has been used by its current owner to tour the country on classic car rallies. It showcases many of the firms trademark features including the lantern-style roof.
History
The current owner has been in possession of the caravan for six years, and has carried out a number of maintenance updates. New brake shoes and wheel bearings have been installed, and the road lights have been rewired. It comes with all the original documentation and manuals.
Kit & Caboodle
The end kitchen features a working gas fridge, cooker/ hob and sink, while the front dinette converts into two comfortable berths. It also comes with a custom made Protect caravan cover, along with a Zig Charger for a leisure battery, 12v water pump and 240v mains lights. The seller makes mention of ‘some minor dents typical with age’, and one of the rear windows had a damp issue which has now been professionally repaired.
The classic lantern-style roof and arching nose end give it the distinctive Carlight profile, and the exterior has been professionally coach painted in cream with burgundy which is sure to make it stand out from a crowd.
- Current bid: £600 (reserve not met)
- Axle: Single
- Berth: 2
- Listed gross weight: 833kg
- Listed length: 18 feet
