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we are both into our 70th year & have hopefully sold our motor home we have camped ,caravanned, trailer tented ,& motor homed all our lives & I have always wanted a "folding camper" as I much much prefer being under canvas ,but we do need to be off the floor, & some of the comforts of a caravan such as fridge cooker  ect

the problem is I feel a bit apprehensive as to whether putting up a folder at our age would be to much trouble. If there are any oldie folding camper users out there please come forward with your experiences

thanks TD

We are in our mid 60's and have a Pathfinder with a motor mover for sale at the moment.
Unfortunately I have had a heart attack and some other problems and have been told to start taking things easy, so the FC has to go.

I am pig sick because, as you say, under canvas is real camping and to do so in a unit where you have all the comforts of a van is just sublime.

Pity you are so far away from us.   

thanks for the replies folks & keep em coming.  Swaggy your info is most helpful as I had been led to believe putting up the cabin for an overnighter took only 15min

Lobey, I have read many of your posts with interest over the years and I am sorry to hear you are not to well. I hope things get better for you soon.

we found that we preferred being able to leave the base unit on site & have the car to sight see , & caravanning was to much worry regards constant damp ingress problems & both caravans & motorhomes have the disadvantage of having a considerable amount of equity depreciating at a considerable rate over the years

thanks again TD

Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 01/9/2013

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I'm over 70 ...

 

Are you really? 

I'm nearly 64 and this year we sold our caravan and bought a dandy designer. This is probably the best way to show you it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mHnP1HR31c

The walls are not canvas but thick insulated PVC which is cool in summer and warm in winter, does not have to be dried so can be packed away wet and left till you next use it.

The side and end walls are solid with a proper caravan door and windows. Fully loaded it is 500kg so easy to tow and push round. I can erect it on my own. We onl  have a sun canopy, which is also PVC and can be left up in high winds. Not having an awning makes it all so much easier. I struggle putting pegs in. We have a skirt under one bed where we store everything outside including the porta potti.

Yes its a come down from the caravan but is comfy to sit in and very comfy to sleep in. We have a bed each.

We got this as we could not afford a caravan when I retire next year.

Quote: Originally posted by veema on 01/9/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 01/9/2013

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I'm over 70 ...

 

Are you really? 

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Quote: Originally posted by veema on 01/9/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 01/9/2013

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I'm over 70 ...

 

Are you really? 

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Quote: Originally posted by MrT007 on 02/9/2013

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Quote: Originally posted by veema on 01/9/2013

Quote: Originally posted by Kelper on 01/9/2013

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I'm over 70 ...

 

Are you really? 

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I'm over 30 and I struggle, lol 😳

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