Countryman
1995 - 1997 and 1999 - 2003
The Conway Countryman first came into existence in 1995, and is one
of only two Conway models that remain in production today (albeit as part of
the Pennine range of folding campers).
Initially, the Countryman was introduced in 1995, and continued for
three years, until 1997, after which it ceased for just one year. It was re
introduced, in 1999, when it was re branded as the Countryman II. This
continued for a further two years, and, by 2001, it was back to, simply, the
Countryman. This model continued until 2003, when production moved to The
Pennine Group (now Pennine Outdoor Leisure Limited). Details, specifications
etc of the Pennine manufactured version of the Countryman can be found here.
On introduction, the Countryman was available in a bottle
green and light grey canvas, which continued until 1996. This changed to bottle
green and beige for 1997. When reintroduced, in 1999, the colour scheme had
changed to a tri colour format of saule, bottle green and gazelle.
This continued for a further two years, until 2001, when it underwent its final
change to marine blue and beige. This colour scheme continued until production
was transferred to Pennine in 2003. Dimensions did not change significantly, but
there were some changes, particularly in awning size. In the dimensions
section, above, the higher figure, where applicable, represents the dimensions
when the Countryman was first introduced. The lower figures are the post 1999
Countryman / Countryman II.
The Countryman was, originally, introduced to fill the middle ground
between the entry level Challenger and the higher specification Cruiser. At the
time, it was, also, pitched as a direct competitor to the Pennine Fiesta, which
is ironic, as the modern day Fiesta and Countryman are now built on an
identical trailer base, with identical canvas, and are only, in fact, different
internally.
The Countryman was a four berth, rear entry model, with a fixed settee
on either side, and well equiped kitchen unit on the front wall. Behind each
bed was a permanently made up double bed. This was different from fellow four
berth model, the Challenger, which used one of the double beds to create a
settee. On the plus side, the Countryman was more convenient, as both beds
could be left permanently made up. On the down side, the permanent settees did
eat into available floor space considerably, but the Coutryman did
benefit, significantly from its own three way fridge.
Included below are three of
the Conway brochures that included the Countryman as well as the specific
setup instructions for this model. We have included the first (1995) last
(2003) and middle (1999) brochures.
Also, at the bottom of the page, are some further images, and a
setup video of a slightly later Countryman model.
We are grateful to Blue Sky
Holdings for permission to reproduce the information above. www.blueskyholdings.co.uk
Unit Type: Conway Countryman Folding Camper
Berths: Four (Plus four in optional under bed pod)
Canvas Colours:
Year | 1995 | 1996 |
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| Bottle Green / Light Grey |
| 1997 |
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| Bottle Green / Beige |
** | 1999 | 2000 |
| Saule / Bottle Green / Gazelle | ||||
2001 | 2002 | 2003 |
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| Marine Blue / Beige | |
| 2004 | 2005 |
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| Saul Green / Seigle |
| 2006 |
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| Green / Cream |
| 2008 |
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| Green / Beige |
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | Green / Cream |
** Countryman II
Conway Brochures that include the Countryman: 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000
2001 2002 2003 2004/05 2006 2008 2012 2014/15 2016
User Manual: 1996 1998 1999 2000 2002 2003
Specifications:
Floor Plan:
Setup Demonstrations: Countryman
2015
2011
2008
Images: