by Holly Tribe
It has been almost a decade since the last Carlight caravan rolled off the production line, but thanks to renewed interest in the badge from a mystery investor, brand new models will be returning to the sales rooms once again.
The marque has received a new lease of life after a successful local businessman and long-time Carlight enthusiast purchased the trade name, patterns, moulds and plugs, putting this iconic British brand back in business.
A new updated range of Commander models is already in production; details of which are not yet available, but a spokesperson from the firm has confirmed that traditional hand-built methods will still be at the heart of the business: “Tradition means that solid oak beads are used on all the locker doors, and as the new lockers are bowed, each curved-end bead needs making by hand.”
The new owner has expressed a desire to keep the business true to its roots in Lincolnshire, and the sales operations will initially run from Heath Farm, near Sleaford, but as production levels increase a new Lincolnshire site will be sought. The operation will be run by a skilled team of caravan builders, including involvement from former Carlight employees.
The new owner has been a committed fan of the brand for over four decades, and owns a large private collection of Carlights which he intends to display in a dedicated museum section of the new factory.
Details of production methods and modernisation plans are not yet available, but check back soon for more information.
