After joining the Volkswagen Converter Recognition Scheme earlier this year, Clarks Vehicle Conversions has now developed its first welfare vehicle, based on the Volkswagen Crafter.
The converted Crafter will be used to support mobile workforces, such as motorway maintenance crews, and offers self-contained facilities to support the workers while on the road.
Alongside seven seats, the welfare vehicle includes a cassette toilet with a modesty screen, 2kW diesel heater, 700W boiler, 400W microwave, and double-tap handwashing facilities in the front and rear. An optional eco solar pack is also available.
The welfare Crafter has achieved N1 type approval, allowing it to benefit from commercial vehicle excise duty and saving buyers £1,970 in the first year compared to equivalent M1 vehicles.
Volkswagen Converter Recognition Scheme
As part of its Converter Recognition Scheme, Volkswagen completes a rigorous certification process to ensure all recognised converters meet the stringent quality and technical criteria required and, with 30 years in the industry, the Doncaster based firm fits the bill.
All conversions completed by any of the recognised converter partners are fully covered by a warranty that matches the term of the base vehicle warranty, with full servicing and aftersales support available locally for customers.
“We are delighted that the first welfare Crafter is now available from Clarks Vehicle Conversions,” explains Nick Axtell, specialist sales manager for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. “At Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, we are committed to providing the best bespoke and off-the-shelf conversions and with our Converter Recognition Scheme, we are able to work with our customers and cater to their bespoke needs.”
David Chilvers, head of sales from Clarks Vehicle Conversions
, added: “It has been great working with the VW team and becoming a preferred converter. Our team at Clarks Vehicle Conversions have worked tirelessly to develop the welfare VW Crafter and we’re pleased to now offer it to customers across the UK. We’re delighted to have also achieved N1 type approval meaning a huge saving for customers.”
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