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29/5/2015 at 12:31am
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OK. First off, I would agree with the general consensus that, with that sort of budget, you are looking at a folding camper, rather than a trailer tent, if nothing else, because it satisfies point 5 about being easy to put up. On the 'easy to put up' front, if you did go the trailer tent route, then Combi-Camp and Camplet are worth a look, but the space and equipment levels in a folding camper will always be higher.
Dandys, again, are folding campers, not trailer tents, and are the only campers made (or were, as they ceased production a few years ago) from PVC, so the only ones that can be packed away wet for any period of time. Traditional cotton canvas models need to be opened up within 48 hours, to avoid mold or mildew, and acrylic canvases, on average, twice as long. The important thing is, though, not to wait for that 'next fine day' as the damage can happen before that comes along. Better to open it out, again, ASAP, even if the weather is wet. as long as the air can get to the canvas, it will be fine, even if it takes a week to dry out. The problem is only caused by the airless confines of a folded camper.
For Winter storage, some people recommend removing all soft furnishings, and, even, the canvas, whereas others leave everything in. I think the key factors are to get a decent Winter cover, which, actually, protects from UV damage etc in the Summer as well, and then not to over Winter it on the grass, which can retain moisture, and cause issues under the camper. Make sure water isn't allowed to pool on it either. Tilting the camper, using the jockey wheel, or a beach ball etc under the cover will both help to avoid this.
Your security measure sound fine. I also make sure I park in front of the camper, when not in storage, as an additional security measure. More important than extra security is a decent insurance policy. On that sort of value, it should cost you no more than £60, all in.
Most makes are pretty decent, and all have their pros and cons, which are mostly down to personal preference. Just as one example, the Dandys are great for their wet pack up facility, but tend to be a lot more basic, and lower spec, equipment wise, than their competitors. Doesn't make them better or worse, just different. If you want to know what to look for, I have a four page used folding camper buyers guide, here, to help out with that. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to provide any direct links to my site on here, but I presume it would be OK for me to email it to you, if that helps at all.
Loads more I could cover, but, hopefully, that answers your main questions. anything else you need to know, feel free to ask.
Post last edited on 29/05/2015 00:51:34
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