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Is anyone selling a cheap Folding Caravan?

I am looking for a really cheap folding caravan ( around £350).

Can anyone help please?

I think folding caravans work out even dearer than folding campers!!!  

You may just about get a really old basic one for that, but doubt it.

Trailer tents may be your better option if that is all you have but even then you are looking at pretty old ones.

Quote: Originally posted by andcow on 23/7/2011

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I think folding caravans work out even dearer than folding campers!!!  

You may just about get a really old basic one for that, but doubt it.

Trailer tents may be your better option if that is all you have but even then you are looking at pretty old ones.

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having said that there do seem to be some about to go for not much more!

Many thanks everyone, I am reconsidering my options and include looking for a 2 berth caravan, around £375 - £425.

A folding caravan is the better option of the two. Its lighter to tow, and cost less in fuel. Also no need for winter storage, it can be stored on the drive or in the garage.

I've just bought one and its a dream to tow and set up, and the same facilities as a normal caravan, just better.. in my opinion.

They are out there if you are prepared to bide your time and, at the price range you are looking at, you can expect to have to do a bit of diy, but this will be the same with a normal caravan of the same value too.

Great Owayne,  always handy to hear of other folks tips.

Is it reasonably easy to set up with just one person? 

Any other valuable tips regarding a folding caravan - would be much appreciated along with photo's too (if possible).

Quote: Originally posted by poeticisle on 24/7/2011

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Great Owayne,  always handy to hear of other folks tips.

Is it reasonably easy to set up with just one person? 

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Ours is a Rapido Orline 39s (1987), 4 berth, and the guy we bought it off only had one arm, and he managed to put the folder up all by himself in no time at all, so that should answer that question for you. He also managed to erect the awning (revoulution 250)

Seen this one on Ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Folding-Caravan-/190558639696?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item2c5e2e1650