October 1951, work started on the first Gipsy Caravan, which was completed by Christmas1951*Initially the company traded under the name of Crotan Caravan Products, and was mostly involved in the manufacture of private and commercial vans and in the making of all types of caravan parts & awnings. The company founders were Frank and Laura Croot. Frank’s background was in engineering
*In 1955,the company name was changed to Gipsy Caravans Ltd, and started specialising in caravan building only