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Subject Topic: Pathfinder info please
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20/4/2008 at 11:27am
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So if the pennine camper folds open, and now the conway camper folds open too, is there any real difference between the 2 apart from colour? I have an 07 conway cruiser and it slides open so no messing with poles etc. The pennine equivalent seemed to open more like a tt as you had to lift the beds out on a hinge with gas strut assistance, then put the frame and canvas over. If this is the case and the comway is discontinued, it may be worth looking for an old stock sliding model with a discount. Probably no easier to put up in real life but the insides of the camper is always inside - handy in the rain!


20/4/2008 at 12:03pm
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But on the other hand our canvas is under the bed boards in storage and if you get a leak it lands on wood not canvas. No chance of catching the canvas in the mechanism. bending the poles etc. Also the canvas hangs loose allowing air to circulate. Horses for courses.

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20/4/2008 at 1:01pm
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Hi Steve ....... we fell in love with the Pathfinder (well Miss P's lol) until we saw a Combi Camp

PS ..... Get this one insured



20/4/2008 at 1:03pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Jan P on 20/4/2008


But on the other hand our canvas is under the bed boards in storage and if you get a leak it lands on wood not canvas. No chance of catching the canvas in the mechanism. bending the poles etc. Also the canvas hangs loose allowing air to circulate. Horses for courses.

Hi Miss ..... your's is just so well organised and IMO the best colour



20/4/2008 at 1:58pm
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 worth a try but Colins not having her

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22/4/2008 at 8:51pm
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Hehe Jan - never even considered the leaky cover thing - you are right - 1 foot wide and 12 inches long - ie - each have good and bad points - just choose the one you can get the best deal on (that is what i did) and you cannot go wrong heehheehe............


13/5/2008 at 8:35pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Big Blunderer on 17/4/2008
Quote: Originally posted by john&lynn on 17/4/2008
just make sure you get the awning with the unit , trying to find one after is like looking for rocking horse poo, and if you do find one they fetch top money


Agreed

Actually the best i have found the awning is £900 so its not actually worth me shopping elsewhere.

I think i will try and get some accessories thrown in,you never know



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13/5/2008 at 8:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by doit on 20/4/2008
So if the pennine camper folds open, and now the conway camper folds open too, is there any real difference between the 2 apart from colour?

The only differences in the current models are: CD-radio, heater, and colour (and usually about £200).

TT. 



01/6/2008 at 12:24pm
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Just to update.

We have ordered the Pathfinder from Camping International as they not only matched Highbridges deal but also included free Bed Skirts,£100 free accessories and all the kit we need to connect the gas bottles and electric.It should be delivered mid June but could of had it quicker than that if we wanted.


01/6/2008 at 1:56pm
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Well when we were waiting I had a brochure in the bedroom another in the lounge and the picture as my wallpaper on the computer !! and it was a very long three weeks. (Sad aren't I)

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01/6/2008 at 6:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Trekkin Tekkie on 13/5/2008
Quote: Originally posted by doit on 20/4/2008
So if the pennine camper folds open, and now the conway camper folds open too, is there any real difference between the 2 apart from colour?

The only differences in the current models are: CD-radio, heater, and colour (and usually about £200).

TT. 


and the ten cate canvas is only on the pennine if i remember rightly?

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01/6/2008 at 6:52pm
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Yes Jen and on the continental which started life as a pennine but is now rebranded a continental. Why they don't all use the same canvas beats me.

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