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Jeff

We bought a new Countryman Deluxe in March this year, we absolutely love it - the loo is a big boon, really wouldn't want one without now.

However, we were not happy with the leaks at first .... worth reading this excellent thread:-

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=10&TopicID=275595&PagePosition=8

Ours leaked because they had washed it after winter for us to view in March, and was not re-proffed properly. That has been done and it's now a real pleasure taking it away. Even the new Awning is light and easy to erect.

We came from a 1996 Countryman we had owned since new - so, knew when something was wrong - and also when something is right.

And it's right!!

I think I l'd avoid the early Countrymans with the old 'new' material, if you know what I mean? .... seems Pennine have kicked Isabella and made them stitch the fabrics better now. Buy brand new and I doubt you will have an issue.

The Conway branded models have only used the Isacryl since it was introduced. The Isatex was only used on the Pennine Quartz branded models. The Pennine branded units are now using Isacryl as well.

Having read various posts on this forum, problems were experienced with both fabrics, as reports of a leaking Countryman must be Isacryl. However, we have a Quartz 4 with the apparently more vulnerable Isatex which (touch wood) we have had no leaks on at all. As Mickey take says, it would seem that Pennine have "kicked" Isabella and things are better.

So I would say go for it Jeff.

Alan

What about this. Ex Prototype ? Isacryl

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pennine-Conway-Folding-Camper-Synthetic-Cabins-NEW-ON-THE-MARKET-JUNE-2013-/300916245991?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item46100185e7#ht_2951wt_952