With a history spanning more than 75 years, this German manufacturer is the oldest campervan builder on the European mainland—and possibly in the world. Westfalia produces popular converted vans for several major automotive brands, and in recent years, they have also developed their own range of campervans, built to the same strict quality standards as their sister models.
Westfalia
Westfalia is the most iconic brand in the camper world! Who isn’t in love with the VW T1 & T2 camper vans from the 1960s and ’70s? When Westfalia launched its own range in 2011, Vanomobil was immediately chosen to distribute these gems in Belgium. In addition to the famous mini campers, Westfalia also produces phenomenal campervans on Ford, Fiat, MAN, and Mercedes—each one a highly coveted masterpiece!
Specialty
For decades, Westfalia has been building mini campers and campervans for major automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes and Ford. All Westfalia campers are the only ones in Europe to meet the strictest automotive quality standards. Westfalia stands for quality, durability, safety, and above all, a lifelong partnership. They build their high-quality vans on a wide range of chassis, including Volkswagen, Fiat, Mercedes, and MAN. This year, they are launching the Kipling, the first mini camper with a fixed bed!
Philosophy
Solid and unconventional! Westfalia is the maverick of the camper industry, approaching everything like an automotive manufacturer. This is especially evident in the finish and quality of their campervans. Westfalia develops everything in-house, including their patented and ingenious seat and bed systems! At Westfalia, they are 100% committed to German Gründlichkeit.
History
On October 1, 1844, Johan Bernard Knöbel founded a blacksmith workshop, producing horseshoes, wagons, and carriages. In 1927, the Knöbel company developed its first trailer, and in 1935, the ball coupling—still used worldwide today. It wasn’t until 1950 that the name Westfalia was first used, delivering the very first camping box for the newly released Volkswagen T1. In 2011, the company was acquired by the French Rapido Group. In addition to its original production facility in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, this iconic brand also operates production sites in Gotha (D) and Bénet (F).
