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Evensteven, many thanks for the link to the Dandy website.... very interesting indeed, I never gave them a thought. From your smiley I guess they have a certain reputation (or perhaps the owners do), what's the score with them? Being new to this I'm not in the know!

We prefer the side door models, I assume that Under-bed skirts and awnings are available - even the Pennine FCs look a bit odd without them.

Cheers.

C8

Quote: Originally posted by cuban8 on 06/9/2010

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Evensteven, many thanks for the link to the Dandy website.... very interesting indeed, I never gave them a thought. From your smiley I guess they have a certain reputation (or perhaps the owners do), what's the score with them? Being new to this I'm not in the know!

We prefer the side door models, I assume that Under-bed skirts and awnings are available - even the Pennine FCs look a bit odd without them.

Cheers.

C8

Well they are a bit different. Because they are PVC not canvas they are completely waterproof and can be put away wet without the need to open up again to dry out. Dandy's do tend to have a very loyal fan base but others don't like the look of them and I think some people get a bit fed up (hopefully only in fun, hence the smiley) with the way we go on about them.
Yes you can get awnings (though the Dandy ones are heavy as they are PVc as well, apart from the rarer acryllic ones) but there are motorhome awnings that some people have got a good fit on. You can also get under bed skirts etc.
Riva are no longer making them new after some cash flow problems in 2008 but Ian is still going for second hand units, repairs and parts.

Quote: Originally posted by cuban8 on 06/9/2010

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Thanks again for all the useful information. I feel much more confident about canvas now!

One further question though, does the inside surface of canvas get damp to the touch during heavy rain or is the material totally resistant  to water if it's working correctly?

 

Cheers

C8

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Many thanks to all you good people who have taken the trouble to answer my beginner's questions. I do feel that we can now make a much more informed choice.

Cheers.

Kevin & Anne.

This thread's just reminded me of a post I read some time ago which made me smile. Some chap joined the discussion enthusing about the amazing KEN TATE canvas his camper was made from!!!

It is actually quite warm too.  I have been surprised how the heat stays in when using a little fan heater.  In addition the sound insulation is good too as I found when I kept telling my hubby to turn the radio down (when we were inside) in case it disturbed anyone but then checked (after hubby said too) and found that outside, even on the same pitch, there was very little to hear.  

We do get the odd draft but that may be more down to the way we have fastened the sides than any problem with the FC