BMW/Mini have different models and makes even, coming along the same production line (photo shows a BMW following a Mini). The just-in-time supply system (and computerisation of stock control plus automated part collection from stores)means that vastly differing parts arrive at the production line at just the right moment. No longer does each "line" only produce one model. This approach has allowed BMW and Mercedes (amongst others) to produce yet more variety of car models - hence BMW adding 2** series and 4** series models without needing to build new factories...

What's often forgotten is that car making involves hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of vehicles and the capital involved in production facilities and support systems runs into £bns. Caravan manufacturing involves production of some hundreds, maybe the odd thousand of vehicles per year. The capital involved is minuscule by comparison and the return not large enough to justify spending more. So caravan makers are left in the middle between high volume, sophisticated car production lines and individually hand crafted specialist vehicles.
I've done the Bentley tour in Crewe where they have very disparate vehicles on the line, with all the relevant bits, many unique and hand made, arriving at the right point at the right time. I also went round the Bailey Bristol factory and their Clevedon panel plant this summer and whilst they have an enormous parts warehouse and sophisticated picking and distribution system to their three production lines (caravan, motorhome, campervan) the scale and automation is not on anywhere near the same scale.

I see there are no adverts for Leisure First in either the CMC or CCC magazines this month

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Erwin Hymer have authorised Leisure First to continue on their behalf supporting existing Leisure First customers throughout their manufacturer warranty period.

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I presume If LF have lost the Eriba dealership/workshop authority then any non LF customers getting their Eriba serviced will not be recognised by Hymer as a warranty stamp. At £549 for a service there will be no incentive to pay that kind of money if it isn’t recognised by Hymer?