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flybynight

27/9/2007 at 5:02pm
Location: cheshire
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have looked at multiple folding caravans / trailer tents / dandys???????? on ebay, and was wondering is ti possible to get an older (read cheaper here) one with a toilet compartment or space to add one. as we would like to not have to put an awnign up but the missis is adamant that a toilet is a must.

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Pennine Plodder

27/9/2007 at 6:06pm
Location: Wakefield West York
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Loads of folk buy anything apart from the Challenger or Fiesta or Apollo and put a Porta potti in the space near the door between the fridge and cupboard, if you are asking for a spot to locate it during the night. Personally I'm not too fond of either watching or being watched but......... Check for older Pathfinders and Crusaders. Uncertain of the Dandy/Riva model which comes with the washroom.

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craignsue

27/9/2007 at 6:24pm
Location: leeds w.yorkshire
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we have a 1982 esterel supermatic folding caravan. this one has a seperate toilet compartment. the 2 dandys that i owned did not have, i would not go back to the loo in the middle of the trailer on a night. it was a pain on the "one or two nights out" as i could not be bothered setting up the awning for that length of time. many people use a small "toilet tent". each to their own. keep looking and something will turn up. i bought my esterel off ebay and i love it.

eel28

27/9/2007 at 8:17pm
Location: Letchworth Garden City
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agree with pennine plodder, we put the portaloo in the doorway for over night use. during the day, if we don't have the awning up, it sits on one of the beds out of the way.

when we are at a Camping & Caravanning Club rally, we have a toilet tent that houses the loo.

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mzzy

28/9/2007 at 9:33pm
Location: West Midlands
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We have a Challanger (small) and if we havent put the awning up put the loo inside at night (lives in the underbed bit during the day) its no prob not as tho OH gonna sit staring at me having a whizz, mind you if he has one I moan about his aim, lol

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Valk_scot

29/9/2007 at 4:13pm
Location: Scotland.
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Buy a seperate toilet tent? Cheap and versitile.

samfan

29/9/2007 at 7:57pm
Location: Staffordshire
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When some of you say put the toilet in the doorway ,do you use it with the door open or closed? .

Well i dont know do I.

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eel28

29/9/2007 at 8:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by samfan on 29/9/2007

When some of you say put the toilet in the doorway ,do you use it with the door open or closed? .

Well i dont know do I.

when we have the loo in the doorway it's only over night - saves unzipping and zipping up a few zips in the middle of the night - so the door would be closed.

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Pennine Plodder

29/9/2007 at 9:24pm
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Quote: Originally posted by samfan on 29/9/2007

When some of you say put the toilet in the doorway ,do you use it with the door open or closed? .

Well i dont know do I.

Whatever floats your boat..... but I think you need a license for flashing.... on the other hand - I suppose it's somewhere to dangle your legs, while contemplating the moonlight....

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flybynight

02/10/2007 at 2:19pm
Location: cheshire
Outfit: bonair 850

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well i made the plunge and have picked up a 198??? bonair 850, she is filthy and has been stood for a while but everything ahs been wiggled and checked and put up again, and she seems sound. i have also been given a large bootful of "extras" so i can see my weekends being spent tinkering. ( im begining to think my missis doesnt want a camper at all and its to keep me out of trouble). the plan is im going to rebuild the interior so it looks a bit less dated.

edward452

02/10/2007 at 10:14pm
Location: yorkshire
Outfit: Pennine Pullman F. camper

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The doorway works well for overnight, but keep the door shut. We also considered a toilet tent for daytime. This saves having to put the awning up. Then we realised we went to the site loos during the day and the potti at night so saved the money.

maryn

03/10/2007 at 12:05pm
Location: mid wales
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...there seem to be quite a few combicamp plus models that have the permanent annex attached - ideal as an en suite as they have a drop down curtain for privacy - and it has plenty of room for clothes storage etc too if you use it for that - some use it as a kitchen area as its well ventilated.....

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