HemBil campers

Introduction

No doubt you’ll have heard of CMC (Concept Multi-Car), as it’s an established campervan converter that’s been around for donkey’s years.

It first introduced Reimo campervans and the German company’s market-leading components, including bench/bed systems and pop-top and high-top roofs, to the UK back in 1988.

The company was formed by Alf and Hilary Shortland, who are still involved, but day-to-day running of the business has now passed to sons, Sam and Toby.

Under Sam’s direction, CMC has also developed its own HemBil range alongside proven Reimo designs.

HemBil is Scandinavian (Swedish), and roughly translates as ‘home car’, so these campervans are inspired by modern Scandi design – you can expect light and airy, neutral tones and natural woods, and innovative design features that make excellent use of space, of course. The HemBil range includes the Escape, Escape-SL, Urban, Urban-S, Dune and Drift on Volkswagen, Ford and Renault base vehicles.

Importantly, CMC puts safety as a top priority. It uses the Reimo Variotech 3000 seat system, which has passed European safety tests for seatbelt anchorage, seat strength and Isofix, and Reimo roofs that meet strict German TÜV standards. Its conversions also come with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty.

The HemBil range is available direct from Concept Multi-Car, based in Hythe, Kent, although you will see these campers at both NEC caravan and motorhome shows (February and October), as well as some other exhibitions.

The HemBil Escape

Come bedtime, the Reimo bench converts to a large double bed, with a further double available in the roof, if required. Roof options include the choice of a pop-top or high-top.

On the conversion front, there’s everything you’d need in this side kitchen layout camper, such as a double-burner gas hob, Smev grill, sink, choice of a front-loading or top-loading fridge, on-board fresh water container, Porta Potti and space for two Campingaz 907 cylinders, among other things.

Choose your HemBil Escape on a VW T6.1 (SWB or LWB), Renault Trafic (SWB or LWB), or Ford Transit Custom SWB. There’s also the Escape-SL which has a slimmer kitchen unit and wider seat/bed.

The HemBil Drift

The unit is completely independent, too. Here, you get a top-loading fridge (which is not part of the swing-out system) and a two-burner hob and sink, as well as plenty of storage space in the cupboards. A couple of fold-down flaps create extra workspace, too.

Inside the camper, there’s plenty of room for everyone to relax, with twin swivel cab seats and a comfy Reimo bench. As it’s on rails, this can be slid forwards so that everyone can reach the table, which attaches to the bench via a swing-out bracket.

The HemBil Drift is also available on the VW T6.1 or Renault Trafic in short-wheelbase or long-wheelbase form, and the Ford Transit Custom SWB.

The HemBil Urban-S