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Subject Topic: Conway Crusader Acrylic / Canvas Post Reply Post New Topic
27/4/2010 at 8:50pm
 Location: Petersfield
 Outfit: Conway Crusader 2009
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Well, This was the dilemma. Wanted a camper, proven canvas or the all new acrylic. Many many views on all this. So as this a site for all to share their view. Here goes!

I purchased a 2009 Conway Crusader in Nov 09. Worried sick over Xmas and new year about damp issues as stored outside.
My Verdict, All fine, no issues, bone dry.

First outing 4 nights.
Worried about condensation. No issues at all, Acrylic so far was so good.

Packing away. After a nights rain, few shakes, sides were dry. Mop up a few spots of water on the roof part when folding down.

You can really pack away in 15 minutes, and I'm a camping newbie.

Oh the family:- 2 Adults, 2 Children (3 & 6)

So my verdict: Go Acrylic, no condensation issues, get electric hookup. Heater in use overnight (it was Easter!)

Have fun, we did!






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27/4/2010 at 10:37pm
 Location: Alsager Cheshire
 Outfit: 1999 Conway Crusader
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Yes would be nice to go acrylic....but a bit of a price hike from my 1999 Crusader!!...Anyway it's not so much hassle if it's wet when packing up. Just put it up at home on a dry sunny afternoon and Hey Presto...dry again. Never had a problem in this area...and just a wee bit cheaper than a 2009 model!


28/4/2010 at 7:09am
 Location: Herefordshire
 Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
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I would be very interested to know how it fares in wind now they have taken out the stretcher bar.

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28/4/2010 at 4:25pm
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To be fair, there should be absolutely no issues with acrylic canvas, especially in a Crusader which is clearly never going to be badly ventilated.

The only objection I had to the acrylic Crusader was the way that they used a cheaper material and then charged £1000 more!

But I'm glad you like it. It certainly looks like a right palace!

Charlie



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