Challenger
1986 - 2006
Although not quite as long lived as
larger sibling, the Cruiser, the Challenger was still in production for a total
of 20 years, from 1986 to 2006.
The Challenger was the entry level model of the Conway range, and
was Conway's answer to the Pennine Aztec, the entry level model, of the
time, from the Pennine stable.
A standard, rear entry four berth model, the main competitors of the
Challenger are the Aztec, Fiesta, Randger 415DL and fellow stable mate;
the Countryman. Of these, the closest comparisons are
with the Aztec and the Randger, as they are comparable, entry level models.
The Challenger featured a reasonable amount of storage, two burner hob,
with grill, and cold water fed sink. There was no heater, hot water or, even, a
fridge, but there are two excellent double beds, one of which converts to
a large and comfortable settee. In spite of their basic equipment levels, the
newer models, particularly, provide a spacious and comfortable interior for up
to four people (although, to be fair, these models are better suited to four
persons when utilising the additional awning, which, effectively, doubles
the living space.
Like the Cruiser, the Challenger underwent a large number of colour
changes in its 20 year history, starting with the brick (orange) and
beige canvas colour, peak canopy over the door, and single inner
bedroom tent of the 1986 / 87 models. Between 1988 and 1990, the design
remained the same, but the colour scheme changed to burgundy and grey. By the time
the 1991 /92 models had been introduced, the small peak canopy had disappeared,
there were now two inner bed tents, and the colour scheme had changed to the
imaginatively titled; brown and 'gazelle'.
Although interior trim and canvas colours continued to change, the basic
design and layout were to remain the same until the Challenger ceased
production in 2006.
From 1993 to 1995, the canvases left the factory in marine blue and
light grey, changing to bottle green and light grey from 1996 to 1998. For one
year only (1999) this changed to bottle green and metallic grey. Next, in 2000,
another one year colour scheme, this time; euro green and metallic grey. For
the last two years of Conway ownership (2001 - 2002) and the first year under
new owners, Pennine (2003) the colour scheme remained consistent, as
marine blue and beige. For 2004 to 2005, this was saule green and siegle (rye,
or a light grey colour). For 2006, the final year of production, the colour
scheme changed to marine blue and metallic grey.
Included below are the 20+ brochures and manuals for the Challenger.
We are grateful to Blue Sky
Holdings for permission to reproduce the information above. www.blueskyholdings.co.uk
Unit Type: Conway Challenger Folding Camper (Discontinued Model)
Berths: Four (Plus four in optional under bed pod)
Canvas Colours:
Year | 1986 | 1987 |
| Brick / Beige |
| 1988 | 1990 |
| Burgundy / Green |
1991 | 1992 |
| Brown / Gazelle | |
| 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | Marine Blue / Light Grey |
| 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | Bottle Green / Light Grey |
| 1999 |
|
| Bottle Green / Metallic Grey |
| 2000 |
|
| Euro Green / Metallic Grey |
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | Marine Blue / Beige |
| 2004 | 2005 |
| Saul Green / Siegle |
| 2006 |
|
| Marine Blue / Metallic Grey |
Setup Instructions: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Conway Brochures that include the Challenger:
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004/05 2006
User Manual: 1986 1993 1994 1995 1996 1998 1999 2003
Walkthrough Video: Challenger