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Persontoddytoo
01/9/2011 at 2:25pm
 Location: Buckinghamshire
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I bought this hoping that i could open it up myself......however i am finding it quite difficult....although i can open it ...i am worried that i might do myself an injury..!!Has anyone any tips on opening the FC single handed.

Has anyone fitted gas strutts?

May have to cut my losses and buy a caravan which i am not keen on towing.

(I am 5ft 2inches and about 81/2 stone)


PersonMike Richardson
01/9/2011 at 6:19pm
 Location: Wakefield Yorkshire
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Last summer when my OH was incapacitated for a few weeks I had to open our Challenger on my own a couple of times, I found it easy (easier) to open standing on the caravan step, I pulled it to vertical and then lowered it as I moved off the step. I hope that this makes sense and is useful for you, it would be a shame to have to use a caravan.

Mike



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Personlissabuff
01/9/2011 at 6:40pm
 Location: super somerset
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as you have already had a go at it, take a step back and see where it is the most awkward as you attempt to open up/close down, as in the first reply could you use a step to help you through the position where the bed boards are in the between stage of not quite upright and going over to fold out, that is the most trying point of erecting imo and where you may be adding on an awning, try a 3 piece step where that apex of the awning is just "out of reach" little things with a bit of forethought will get you over your little quandry, and give you `endless love` and happy times with your new unit,, dont be put off at your first attempt,

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Persontoddytoo
02/9/2011 at 8:44am
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Thank you both for your help and encouragement.....i will have a go with the step idea.
Don't really want to part with my FC

Lynn


PersonHanz
02/9/2011 at 11:31am
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I would agree with the previous comments, if you are like me its the getting the bed boards out first that is the hardest bit! I would stand on a step and lift them up and then almost drop them down but keep your hand on the metal bar that brings them up.

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Persontoddytoo
02/9/2011 at 11:36am
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I am feeling more positive about this knowing that other people have thought about this problem too.


PersonKelper
02/9/2011 at 11:47am
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Gas struts are terrific ... no probs with single-handed opening.
However, I don't have a clue as to whether you can replace your existing ones ... maybe Pennine can help ... or other members ... might be worthwhile starting a new thread: 'Gas Struts for Conway Countryman?' ... and see who supplies information.


Persontoddytoo
02/9/2011 at 12:57pm
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has anyone successfully fitted gas strutts to an older model countryman?


Personekim
05/9/2011 at 11:28am
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: 2001 Conway Countryman FC View ekim's Profile View Profile   Reply to ekim Reply   Quote ekim Quote  
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Try talking to Graham Shuck at Tent Valeting Services 01204 708131. He is the Conway expert and if anyone knows if it can be done he will.

Mike


Persontoddytoo
05/9/2011 at 11:51am
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Thanks to everyone....did the step ladder thing at the week end.....helped enormously....


Lynn



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