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The Casetta, Cosmopolitan, Carribbean and Continental...the
mainstay of the 1960's production. Advances in technology
and glass fibre techniques lead to the introduction of one
of the first all fibreglass caravans within the introduction
of the Carlight Casetta.
Glass fibre laminates were adopted for the Casetta body exterior
while “hidden” fixing screws and beading resulted
in clean, stylish lines. As with many Carlight predecessors,
unique double-walling kept the cold at bay and the Casetta
was promoted as being particularly suitable for “long-term
habitation at home and abroad and in all seasons of the year”.
A radiant heat gas fire, cocktail cabinet and unusually good
soundproofing added to the luxury feel of the Caribbean, the
most outstanding 2 berth caravan of its time.
The four-berth Cosmopolitan was marketed as ideal for the
“family man with a modest sized car and children who
are rapidly growing up”. It was effectively divided
into two rooms because the kitchen area and units were placed
in the middle of the caravan, enabling beds to be set up at
either end to maximise privacy and minimise noise disturbance.
A fridge was available as an optional extra.
Accommodating four people at ease was no problem in the Continental.
Two spacious wardrobes and a full height room divider provided
ample storage and privacy for four adults. Designed for long
periods of continuous use the Continental also offered a fridge
as an optional extra and could be towed by cars with 3 litres
capacity.
Superlative living comfort coupled with impeccable road performance
put the Carlight Caravans of the 1960s into a class of their
own.
A 1965 model 4 berth Continental cost £1,495 while
a butane gas fridge cost an extra £39.
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