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Hi All

We just sold our twin wheel caravan, we spend the 6 weeks holidays on Spanish camp sites and the twin wheel beast was just too big for our use family of 2 adults  1child. We are looking to buy a folding camper but have no idea of good ones / bad ones, like the look of Conways / Penines, any advice welcomed.

I am currently browsing the forum for all the advice and knowledge I can find.

Thanks in advance

I would say that the large FC's are a better layout than the like of the Fiesta. You can get away with just using the main cabin and have all the facilities of a caravan, with 2 double beds permanently set up. I have a Cardinal and it has fridge, gas and electric heating, hot and cold water, 3 ring hob, grill, oven, internal loo etc. All ou could need without having to tow a tin can full of empy space.

Other options in the FC type are the Conway Cruiser and Cardinal or the Pennine equivalent. All are six berth without using the awaning, and only take 15-20mins to erect. Obvoiusly if you want the awning up as well it takes about another half hour, but if its raining you can be warm and cosy in the main part and leave the awning until another time. All that and no need to peg anything out (apart from the awning.

You can't go wrong with a good secondhand Pullman Like a small caravan. Fiesta's are ok but I didn't like the way the bed legs were on the ground. The pullman struts fit onto the trailer. Then you can if you want turn it around while fully set up.

I can pitcth mine on my own and have the kettle on in less than 30mins

Ebay is a good place to start. But buying second hand you must inspect before bidding.

Good luck

Quote: Originally posted by Francais on 26/3/2011Hi Stuart.

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          I have been thinking about Holtkamper, next time I am over the water, will aim to visit one of thier showrooms, plenty for sale on the Markaplats auction site, none on UK Ebay of course.

Am I right in thinking the Holtkamper is more TT than FC, as most models seem to have the kitchen either outside or in the awning.

Andy.