Bespoke luxury recreational vehicles, business vehicles, and special vehicles in German manufacturing quality
VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau GmbH
49163 Bohmte (DE)New on Amplifa
Manufacturer for Recreational Vehicles and Special Vehicles
Since 1981, VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau GmbH has been manufacturing custom recreational vehicles, business vehicles, and special bodies in individual production in Bohmte. The manufacturing operation covers the entire value chain in-house: planning and design, modeling, locksmithing, GFRP component production, sandwich panel manufacturing, bodywork, electrical, plumbing, and climate control, heating construction, carpentry, painting, and final assembly. The structures are built on commercial vehicle chassis from Mercedes-Benz and MAN, with bodies realized between 4.5 and 13.6 meters in length, up to 2.55 meters in width, and gross vehicle weights of 7.5 to 26 tons. Materials include fiberglass reinforced plastic (GFRP), sandwich panels, steel in the locksmithing sector, solid wood for interior fittings, and needle felt for garage linings. In addition to new vehicles, the company offers service, maintenance, accident repair, conversions, and restorations for vehicles of all brands and classes.
- Site
- Bohmte
- Processes
- Bodywork / Vehicle Construction (Recreational Vehicles & Special Vehicles, Individual Production), GFK Component Production, Sandwich Panel Manufacturing, Locksmithing (Metal Construction, Chassis/Body Work), Model Building, Painting (Paintwork, Wrapping, Exterior Design/Branding), Carpentry / Interior Fittings, Electrical Engineering
- Materials
- GFK (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic), Sandwich Panels, Solid Wood, Needle Felt, Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1981
- Employees
- 70–80
- Industries
- Recreational Vehicle Construction, Special Vehicle Manufacturing, Business Vehicles, Promotional/Presentation Vehicles, Mobile Consulting Offices, Banking Mobile Units
Materials and Processes
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
Used in-house for body and wall constructions in our own parts production.
Sandwich Panels
Lightweight panels for walls and bodies, manufactured in-house.
Steel
Material of our in-house locksmithing for chassis and body work.
Solid Wood
Material for in-house interior fittings of joinery quality.
Needle Felt
Easy-to-clean lining material for rear garages and storage areas.
Sites
Bohmte
DEManufacturing, Administration, Service
- Part weight / size
- Bodies up to 13.6 m length, 2.55 m width, GVW up to 26 t
- Lot size
- Individual Production
- Materials
- GFK, Sandwich Panels, Steel, Solid Wood
- Painting System
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork / Vehicle Construction (Recreational Vehicles & Special Vehicles, Individual Production)Assembly | – | 13,6 m × 2,55 m | 26 t | 1 – 1 | GFK, Sandwich Panels, Solid Wood |
| GFK Component ProductionPlastics | – | – | – | – | GFK |
| Sandwich Panel ManufacturingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Sandwich Panels |
| Locksmithing (Metal Construction, Chassis/Body Work)Shaping | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Model BuildingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Painting (Paintwork, Wrapping, Exterior Design/Branding)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Carpentry / Interior FittingsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Solid Wood |
| Electrical EngineeringAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plumbing TechnologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Climate TechnologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heating ConstructionAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning & Design / EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Final AssemblyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, Maintenance, Repair, Accident Repair, Partial & Complete Conversion, RestorationAssembly | – | 13,6 m | – | – | – |
| TÜV and Gas InspectionsInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint System | – | – | – | – | Bohmte |
Additional services
Quality
DEKRA has certified the company according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 in the areas of development, design, manufacturing, repair, and sales of recreational vehicles and special vehicles. TÜV and gas inspections are carried out in our own service department.
| Evidence | Bohmte |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1981
Founders VARIO Wohnmobilhandel GmbH, registered with District Court Bersenbrück HRB 3262; sale of custom cabs for self-build
- 1982
Membership in the Vehicle and Body Builder association of the Osnabrück District Craftsman's Chamber
- 1983
Bernhard Rothgänger becomes sole managing director; first luxury vehicles on Mercedes-Benz chassis 613/813; registration of VARIOmobil Fahrzeugbau GmbH (HRB 15383, District Court Osnabrück)
- 1984
Acquisition of the new production hall in the Bohmte industrial area
- 1985
First recreational vehicle in the Bohmte plant (VARIO 350 on VW LT); Vario Dynamic semi-trailer