Volante 2003 - 2005
Manufactured by Fleetwood in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Models by Year
2003 | 470-2EB | 520-4EB | 560-4 | |||
2004 | 470-2EB | 520-4EB | 560-4 | |||
2005 | 460-2EB | 520-EB | 560-4 | 560-EK |
2003 The Volante |
Click to read: David Webb of Fleetwood Caravans says the Volante is "basically a Heritage on a single axle" |
Introducing the new Volante, combining all the ease of a single axle with the spacious luxury usually found within a twin axle model. Comfortable, luxurious and elegant, for those with an eye for quality and a desire for unlimited touring, Fleetwood has once again provided the answer.
Offering a choice of three models, all with ‘L’ shaped lounge and centre kitchens, from the compact 2 berth 470-2EB with end bathroom to the spacious 560-4 with forward entrance door and separate twin (or optional double) bedroom at the rear. With a choice of three exquisite chenille soft furnishing options, co-ordinating cushions and curtains and elegant furniture – the Volante continues the Fleetwood magic.
The Volante boasts a luxury washroom suite with co-ordinated worktops complete with built-in mirrors, matching vanity unit with integral storage and separate shower cubicle all with chrome lever taps and shower fittings. With Fleetwood’s meticulous attention to detail, traditional build skills are expertly combined with the latest technology to offer you all the comforts of home, the luxury of a hotel and the freedom loved by caravanners.
Selected New Features for 2003
- Soft furnishing theme in luxurious contrasting tones offered in three options with matching scatter cushions.
- Luxury washroom suite with built in wall mirrors and matching vanity unit with integral storage. Chrome lever taps and shower fittings.
- ‘L’ Shaped Seating to the front end.
- Spinflo Caprice 20/40 oven in brushed satin stainless steel. The hob offers a dual facility with 3 Gas burners and 1 electric hotplate and incorporates spark ignition and a flame failure device. Integral grill, pan storage and a flush fitting glass top.
- Electrolux Power Fridge with full width freezer compartment.
- Argent sink bowl and drainer in stainless steel with swan necked stainless steel tap with swivel facility and single lever hot/cold operation.
- Satellite television connection and a Radio/CD player linked to twin speakers.
- Status 530 TV aerial and booster box. Sophisticated electrical control panel with ELCB.
- White frame, double glazed Seitz windows incorporating integral night blinds and flyscreen except on front windows where the blinds/flyscreens are mounted on the interior face of the windows.
- Fleetwood “Protect” Wireless Security System with key fob operation.
- Luxurious, upholstered seating with sculptured corner and armrest cushions for added comfort.
- Fitted cocktail cabinet, free-standing table with dedicated storage area and overhead front locker for extra storage.
- Full exterior door cassette flyscreen, exterior door retaining catch and one key operation throughout.
- Full width Remis rooflight mounted at the forward end and with a ‘Tilt and Slide’ facility.
Side elevation of a 2003 Volante 560-4 |
2003 Logo |
Reviewed in the Caravan Club Magazine in May 2003 by Tony Bradford To access the link Click Here |
Specification
2003 MODELS | 470-2EB | 520-4EB | 560-4 |
Berths | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Internal Length | 4.66m | 5.13m | 5.68m |
Overall Length | 6.32m | 6.79m | 7.34m” |
Overall Width | 2.21m/ | 2.21m | 2.21m |
Internal Height | 1.94m | 1.94m | 1.94m |
Overall Height (including aerial) | 2.72m | 2.72m | 2.72m |
Mass in running order (incl. 3%) | *1065kg | *1150kg | *1210kg |
Essential habitation equipment | 81kg | 81kg | 81kg |
Personal effects payload | 104kg | 129kg | 134kg |
Optional equipment payload | 25kg | 65kg | 35kg |
Total allowable payload | 220kg | 275kg | 265kg |
Maximum technical permissible mass | 1275kg | 1425kg | 1460kg |
Awning length ground to ground | 9.00m | 9.35m | 10.25m |
Tyre size | 195x65 R14 | 165x14 – 8 ply | 165x14 - 8ply |
Load speed index | 93N | 97P | 97P |
Tyre pressure (psi) | 42 | 62 | 65 |
Note: A build tolerance of 3% has been added to the mass in running order figure.
* Denotes estimates.
2004 The Volante
Offering you the space and comfort of the Heritage but with the ease of a single axle, the Volante continues last years successful launch with the introduction of a new luxurious soft furnishing theme “Cirrus” in plush chenille with matching scatter cushions and curtains/ties, giving a warm yet subtle look in keeping with the elegant furniture.
Three models are available all with an ‘L’ shaped lounge at the front and fully fitted centre kitchens complete with Power fridge/freezer, microwave and the latest dual fuel oven with flush fitting glass top, single 230v hot plate, 3 LPG burners with flame failure device and spark ignition, oven, grill and pan storage. |
Select from the compact 2 berth – 470-2EB or 4 berth – 520-4EB, both with end bathrooms complete with luxury washroom suites, matching vanity unit and separate showers, or the spacious 560-4 with “L” shaped lounge, front and rear bedroom where a choice of fixed twin beds or double bed is available.
Selected New Features for 2004
- Satellite television connection and a Radio/CD player linked to twin speakers.
- Fleetwood “Protect” Security System with single key fob operation.
- Status 530 TV aerial and booster box. Sophisticated electrical control panel with ELCB.
- Truma 3002 3kW Space Heater with Ultraheat ducted blown air system linked to an additional “awning warmer” vent.
Side elevation of a 2004 Volante 560-4 |
The rear of this 2004 Volante has been personalised |
2004 Logo |
Specification
2004 MODELS | 470-2EB | 520-4EB | 560-4 |
Berths | 2 | 4 | 4 (optional 6) |
Internal Length | 4.66m | 5.13m | 5.68m |
Overall Length | 6.32m | 6.79m | 7.34m |
Overall Width | 2.21m | 2.21m | 2.21m |
Internal Height | 1.94m | 1.94m | 1.94m |
Overall Height (including aerial) | 2.72m | 2.72m | 2.72m |
Mass in running order (incl. 3%) | *1065kg | *1150kg | *1225kg |
Essential habitation equipment | 81kg | 81kg | 81kg |
Personal effects payload | 104kg | 129kg | 134kg |
Optional equipment payload | 25kg | 65kg | 20kg |
Total allowable payload | 220kg | 275kg | 235kg |
Maximum technical permissible mass | 1275kg | 1425kg | 1460kg |
Awning length ground to ground | 9.00m | 9.35m | 10.25m |
Tyre size | 165x65 R14 | 165x14 – 8 ply | 165x14 – 8ply |
Load speed index | 97P | 97P | 97P |
Tyre pressure (psi) | 42 | 65 | 65 |
Note: A build tolerance of 3% has been added to the mass in running order figure.
* Denotes estimates.
2005 the Volante Range
Offering you the space and comfort of the Heritage but with the ease of a single axle, the 2005 Volante has two new layouts including the addition of an end kitchen model. With the soft furnishings in plush ‘Cirrus’ chenille, co-ordinating scatter cushions and curtains / ties and the superb finish of the furniture you can rely on a very warm welcome.
Four models are available this year – all with an “L” shaped lounge at the front and fully fitted kitchens complete with integral power fridge/freezer, microwave and 2005 Caprice LPG cooker with flush fitting glass top, hot plate, oven, grill, pan storage, flame failure device and spark ignition.
Select from the newly designed compact 2 berth – 460-2EB or 4 berth – 520-4EB, both with end bathrooms complete with luxury washroom suites, matching vanity unit and separate showers or the spacious 560-4 with an end bedroom, where a choice of fixed twin beds or a fixed double bed is available, or the 560-4EK with an end kitchen and separate shower keeping everything within easy reach.
Selected Features for 2005
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Satellite television connection and a Radio/CD player linked to twin speakers.
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Thiefbeaters Theft Deterrent System.
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Fleetwood “Protect” alarm system with key fob operation.
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Status 530 TV aerial and booster box,
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Sophisticated electrical control panel with ELCB.
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Fitted Microwave Oven.
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Alde Compact 3000 Total Heat System, dual fuel operation, programmable thermostat control & floor mounted radiators.
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Remis transverse roof-light with “Tilt & Slide” facility, inset 12v lighting and Blind/Flyscreen facility.
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Chinchilla glass sink/drainer cover, ideal for food preparation and additional workspace.
Side elevation of a 2005 Volante 560-4 |
2005 Logo |
2005 MODELS | 460-2EB | 520-EB | 560-4 | 560-EK |
BERTHS | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
DIMENSIONS | ||||
Internal Length | 4.66 m | 5.13 m | 5.68 m | 5.68 m |
Overall Length | 6.32 m | 6.79 m | 7.34 m | 7.34 m |
Overall Width | 2.21 m | 2.21 m | 2.21 m | 2.21 m |
Internal Height | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | 1.94 m |
Overall Height (incl aerial) | 2.72 m | 2.72 m | 2.72 m | 2.72 m |
GENERAL INFORMATION | ||||
Mass in running order. (incl. 3%) | 1090 kg | 1185 kg | 1235 kg | 1205 kg |
Total allowable payload | 210 kg | 275 kg | 225 kg | 255 kg |
Max. technical permissible laden mass | 1300 kg | 1460 kg | 1460 kg | 1460 kg |
Awning length ground to ground | 900 cm | 935 cm | 1025 cm | 1025 cm |
TYRE INFORMATION | ||||
Tyre size | 165 X 14 8ply | 165 X 14 8ply | 165 X 14 8ply | 165 X 14 8ply |
Tyre pressure (psi) | 56 | 65 | 65 | 65 |