Cardinal / Cardinal Clubman

1988 - 1998


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In 1987, production of the hard top models, Laser and Tardis ceased, and they were replaced, in 1988 by the Cardinal and its higher spec sibling, the Cardinal Clubman. The layout of the Cardinal was the same as the later versions of the Tardis it replaced.

 

These newer models were designed around the newly introduced full perimeter chassis, with new, sleeker designed and moulded front cowl, incorporating the gas and storage locker. As a result of this new front cowling, the roof winding mechanism was now relocated to the rear of the unit.

 

The Cardinal models offered full width L shaped seating at the front, giving extra seating space over and above a traditional dinette. Behind the dinette was a kitchen, on one side, and a long storage unit / wardrobe on the other. The model also featured two large, slide out, double beds, in addition to the third double, made up from the dinette seating.

 

The 1988 version of the model was introduced with a burgundy and grey colour scheme, with matching upholstery. This colour scheme was continued, into the 1989 model, also. The Cardinal Clubman also offered velour upholstery, with matching accessories, a three way fridge, 240V electric system, with charger, inner bed tents and a lockable steel security box.

 

In 1990, the colour scheme changed to bottle green and beige, which continued for a further two years, until 1992. A more subtle change ocurred in 1993, when the colour scheme became bottle green and grey. The final change was in 1996 and 1997, when the canvas colour was, once again, changed, this time to petrol blue and beige.

 

Production of the model, in it's existing format, ceased in 1998, however, the name Clubman continued for another five years, until the eventual demise of the company. It was, however, a much ammended layout, more akin to the Conway Crusader. Indeed, it is probably fair to say that it was, effectively, a hard top version of the Crusader.

 

The later Clubman is dealt with, separately, in this guide.

 

Below are the Conway brochures that included the Cardinal as well as the specific setup instructions for this model. 


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Unit Type: Conway Cardinal / Cardinal Clubman Folding Camper (Discontinued Model)

Berths: Six

Canvas Colours:

 Year 

 1988

  1989


   Burgundy / Grey

 

 1990

  1991

  1992

   Bottle Green / Beige                                               

 

 1993

  1994

  1995

   Bottle Green / Grey

 

 1996

  1997

 

   Petrol Blue / Beige

 

 1998

  

 

   Violin / Beige

Setup Instructions: 1988  *1994

Conway Brochures  that include the Cardinal / Cardinal Clubman:  1988/89  1990
1991  1992  1993  1994  1995  1996  1997  1998 

User Manuals:  1986  1993  1994  1995  1996  1998  1999

Specifications: .

Floor Plan:
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Setup Demonstration Cardinal:

Fold Away Demonstration Cardinal Clubman:

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