Cardinal / Cardinal Clubman
1988 - 1998
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.
We are grateful to Blue Sky
Holdings for permission to reproduce the information above. www.blueskyholdings.co.uk
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
Setup Demonstration Cardinal:
Fold Away Demonstration Cardinal Clubman: