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08/9/2008 at 10:21pm
Location: Merseyside
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Hi folks, I would like to say a big hello on this section of the forum as I am probably about to move over from the 'camping under canvas' forum.
I have agreed to purchase a 2002 pennine f/c and am going to collect it on Sat (weather permitting).
I have never had or stayed in a f/c before and really looking forward to it so I will be glued to these pages over the next few days gathering as much info that I can.
I probably wont give up my tent camping full stop ( I am a cub scout leader anyway so have to do some tent camping) but will probably sell my larger family tent.
No way was I going to get a caravan so I hope all works out well with the f/c. I just wish it was the beginning of the season instead of the end but should hopefully get at least two weekends in before the end of Oct (during the promised indian summer thats due ha). Anyway no doubt I will be talking with some of you soon.
Cheers for now,
John
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09/9/2008 at 7:11am
Location: Herefordshire
Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
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We love ours. SInce the weather won't be permitting make sure you see it up and the awning is included. Which model is it ?
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09/9/2008 at 8:24am
Location: Merseyside
Outfit: Venus 580 6 & Khyam Classic XL
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Hi Jan, I will only be going when I can see it up etc, no rush. It's the sovereign model but with all the extras ie hot water, external elec point bbq point awning, things like that.
I know that they were only made for a short time and originally did want a conway with the slide out beds but getting this for a good price (I think).
Speak to you soon
John
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09/9/2008 at 8:38am
Location: east yorks
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Sensible man! Welcome to the folding camper section. I too have a Pennine and as far as Im concerned its the best thing since sliced bread! I hope you enjoy yours as much as we do ours, Good luck!
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09/9/2008 at 9:02am
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Congratulations ,have fun with your new toy !
Have to admit I really like the look of these ,ideal if you want t he feeling of proper camping but cannot /wont use a tent
Wonder if I sohuld get one and complete the hat trick 
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09/9/2008 at 9:59am
Location: Cheshire
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its always a pleasure to welcome a fellow Scouter
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09/9/2008 at 10:26am
Location: Wiltshire
Outfit: Conway Cruiser FC
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Hi John
We have just done the same, we popped in to have a look at F/Cs whilst on holiday in Cornwall over the BH weekend and came away having purchased a 2000 Conway Cruiser with loads of extras. We have also sold our Monty 6 and a load of kit - it went really quickly. We are also Scouters, me, I'm a Beaver leader and my other half is a Scout leader. Like you I will be soaking up all the tips I can gather before picking up the F/C on the 27th September and are even hoping to go away at the tail end of the half term hols.
Enjoy your new F/C.
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Roll on the next camping trip!
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09/9/2008 at 10:37am
Location: Cambridgeshire
Outfit: Conway Cruiser 04
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We bought an fc this year after never having even heard of them before, a friend had one and showed me and I decided there and then I had to have one. Luckily we found a brilliant 04 Cruiser and I haven't looked back since. We absolutely love it and so does our little boy.
Hope you get away before the end of the year!
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10/9/2008 at 10:29am
Location: Merseyside
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Only a few days to go now, can't wait.
First question, with a folding camper, would you join the camping and caravan club or just the caravan club as I quite like the sound of the cl/cs sites?
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10/9/2008 at 4:27pm
Location: Lancashire
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We joined the C&C Club and would recommend it ,especially if you decide to venture abroad for your holidays as they book it all for you sire ,ferries etc and the price is very competitive.Good luck with your camper ,just make sure that if ever you put it away wet following a downpour then open up asap on a dry day though im sure you are already aware of that tenting etc.You will find that the people here are a friendly bunch with a wealth of knowledge .
.........Alan...........
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10/9/2008 at 4:46pm
Location: North East
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I'm in the CC and rate them, its down to the individual and if you fit the criteria to join I dont think theres a lot to choose site wise.
Join both maybe?
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10/9/2008 at 7:41pm
Location: bolton
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well done on your fc and nice to know there still scoutin goin on keep up the good work
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13/9/2008 at 10:18pm
Location: Merseyside
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Well I am now the proud owner of a pennine f/c. People I was buying it from had it set up for me when I got there so that I could look it over. They then gave a step by step instruction on how to pack it away, put it up again and then put it away again.Couldn't put the awning up due to lack of space but looks like its all there. Hoping to take it over to my parents tomorrow as they have the space to set it all up, have a play and hopefully get out in it next weekend.
(Jan P, I knew the weather would be kind today)
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14/9/2008 at 8:39am
Location: Herefordshire
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That is because we were meant to be going camping and cancelled. You owe me one ! had we gone it would have rained.
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14/9/2008 at 10:03am
Location: Lichfield Staffordshire
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Quote: Originally posted by johnnyfuggles on 10/9/2008
Only a few days to go now, can't wait.
First question, with a folding camper, would you join the camping and caravan club or just the caravan club as I quite like the sound of the cl/cs sites?
Thanks
John
How about joining the owners club (link below)this year the club charged £20 for a two night weekend break and £36 for a bank holiday weekend, regardless of how many were stopping in your camper.
Congratulations on the new toy.
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