The Island Range - Bali, Java, Sumatra and Flores - 2001

2001 was Fleetwood’s 35th Anniversary of building touring caravans.  To mark this event Fleetwood produced a limited edition of special caravans which were marketed under the “Island” theme.  There were four layouts based on the best selling Colchester models and they were named after the four tropical islands, Bali, Java, Sumatra and Flores.  The Islands were launched on 7th June.

Bali 450-2EB

Technical Specifications: Unladen Weight: 1000kg User Payload: 205kg MTPLM: 1205kg
Measurements: Internal Length: 4.67m (15' 4") Shipping Length: 6.32m (20'9") Width: 2.21m (7' 3") Height: 2.40m Awning Size: 908cm

This caravan has an extremely practical layout. At the front, the spacious lounge area with two single beds or a large double utilising a pull out slat system mounted under the chest of drawers, which has a fold-out table. There is plenty of storage in the overhead aircraft style lockers and also under the seats which have access via doors at the front.

A well-appointed kitchen is positioned in the middle section. The kitchen has a four ring hob (gas), separate grill and oven and Electrolux 3-way fridge with ice box. There is ample food/utensil storage space and worktops.

The very spacious bathroom at the rear of the caravan has a large shower cubicle, Thetford cassette toilet, sink, mirror, cupboards and large wardrobe.

All windows are fitted with independent blinds, curtains and fly-screens.

The Truma blown air heating and space heater work off electric and gas. The Truma water heater can also be used with electric or gas.

There is an awning/exterior light and an external BBQ point. 

Java 560-EB

We know very little about the Java except that it also had an external BBQ point. One member owned one for a while and allowed us to take pictures, and we have found a few too. Specification 16.5 ft Length 1,340 kg MTPLM

		Note the domestic slot-in Spinflo oven in matching Oyster with flush fitting glass top, 4 burner hob, oven, grill pan storage, flame failure device and spark ignition and the worktops in red dust. Both introduced to the Colchester range in 2002

Sumatra - 500-5L

We don't know what the specifications were for the Sumatra but here are a few pictures we've managed to get hold of.

Flores - 500-ES

The Flores is a 4 berth caravan with the practical layout of a fixed bed and parallel seating in the lounge area, with wrap around option, that converts in to 2 single beds or a good size double.  Central fully equipped kitchen with cupboard space and drawers opposite. The fixed bed is to the rear with lots of storage space and an en-suite swivel cassette toilet, shower and sink unit. It comes complete with Fly-Screens and blinds, Blown air heating, Gas BBQ Point, Awning Warming Point and Large Heki roof light.

 Specifications

Length; 18ft

MTPLM: 1340 kgs

Here are a selection of pictures we've found.

Below is a copy of an advert that Fleetwood used at the time of the Island Range launch

FLEETWOOD TO LAUNCH          35th ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN JUNE

To celebrate thirty-five years of manufacturing touring caravans Fleetwood will be launching a special limited build of touring caravans linked to a Tropical Island theme.  Based on four of the most popular layouts the new models will be at the Fleetwood Dealerships from the beginning of June.
SUMATRA	Based on our 2001 Colchester 500-5L. The Sumatra is the ideal family tourer providing two full sized single beds or a large double bed at the front end.  An “L” shape seating at the rear that may be converted into a double bed area with a single Pullman bunk over.
FLORES	Based on our 2001 Colchester 500-ES, but now with a separate fixed double bed area with exterior and interior access.  Wraparound seating is provided at the front with a double bed facility.
JAVA	The classic four berth end wash/shower room. Two 6’1” singles at the rear have the capability to make up into a large double bed.  A centre dinette area can be converted into a 6’ single bed with Pullman bunk over.  The end washroom deserves special mention.  Ample storage in cupboards and shelves, large wardrobe, a wash hand basin with storage cupboard under and the new circular shower pod.
BALI	Based on the Colchester 450-2EB, this stylish two berth provides a washroom/shower room identical to the Java.  Modern style soft furnishings at the front convert easily to 2 x 6’1” single beds or a large double.
The Island range offers a completely new look to the 2001 Fleetwoods.  On the exterior there are bright modern graphics, banding and logo all in keeping with the tropical island theme.  The soft furnishings are designed in warm themes of cream, fawn and terracotta and this, together with stylish contouring of the furniture and seat cushions reflect the positive modern approach that is typical of Fleetwood today.