Hercberg International Ltd. and Kip Caravan Launch the Shelter Caravan in the UK

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07 Apr, 2015, 10:05 GMT

WHITBY, England and HOOGEVEEN, the Netherlands, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Yorkshire-based Hercberg International Ltd. and the Dutch manufacturer Kip Caravan have signed a distribution agreement for the Kip Shelter in the UK.

As of this camping season, the compact and quirky Shelter model with a pop-top can now be bought in the UK. Owner and importer of German manufactured Carthago motorhomes and Knaus touring caravans for the UK, Mr. Peter Hercberg, is delighted with the agreement: "We think it is a welcome addition to our current product portfolio and think the Kip Shelter is a distinctive model which the UK camper has been waiting for."

Niche model

Manufacturer Kip Caravan, based in Hoogeveen, The Netherlands, just celebrated its 80th birthday last year. They have been a forerunner in innovation within the caravan market for many years and have a renowned name. In 2012, Kip introduced the Shelter, a compact pop-top caravan, in its home market. Since then it has been sold in China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Israel and Germany. Now it's time to get the UK camper acquainted with this niche model.  

"We see a trend within the camping market whereby more luxury is being traded for having a more outdoor feeling," says Kip Export Manager Ivar van der Leij. "Tent and folding caravan campers who would like to have a bit more comfort, but do not want to camp in a 'white box' caravan, are the main target group."

With its low weight (maximum laden mass of 750 kg) and a width of only 1.85 meters, it can be parked easily on the drive and towed by almost any car. Cooking can be done both inside and outside, with the variable kitchen.

A Basic model of the Shelter is available from £8,995.

Distribution in the UK 

Mike Lake, Head of Sales and Marketing responsible for the dealer network of Hercberg International Ltd., explains: "The Shelter is a product without comparison in the UK at this moment. Therefore, it is an ideal product to add to our product portfolio. Together with our knowledge of the UK market and the quality that Kip Caravan offers, I think that the hip Shelter will be a success among the British camper."

More information can be found on http://www.kipshelter.com