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Volkswagen has announced the first campervan converters to be awarded certification through its new Motorhome Qualification Scheme

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Hillside Leisure, Jerba Campervans and Rolling Homes have all joined Volkswagen’s new approval scheme after meeting the strict criteria required in the chassis manufacturer’s new standard. These converters can now display official certification on their website and when marketing their campervans.

Hillside Leisure, based in Derby, was founded in 2004 and converts both the Transporter and the larger Crafter van. Jerba Campervans is based in North Berwick, Scotland, and specialises in VW Transporter conversions, while family-run Rolling Homes has been converting Volkswagen T5s and T6s for over a decade from its base in Shropshire.

Volkswagen launched its Motorhome Qualification Scheme this year to ensure high standards are followed by aftermarket converters, giving customers confidence in the quality of these conversions.

The scheme’s criteria requires converters to meet National or European Type Approval, pass stringent National Caravan Council standards, have a three-year trading history, register on the

Body Builder Database, and provide a minimum of £5 million liability insurance cover. In addition, converters must offer the same warranty to match the base vehicle.

Nick Axtell, Specialist Sales Manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said, “Since the recent launch we are pleased to formally announce that the first three qualifying converters have officially joined the scheme. This certification builds on long-standing relationships with each of these converters and it is great to be able to formally recognise the investment they have made bringing Volkswagen campervans to the market.”