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29/1/2017 at 10:24am
Location: Redditch
Outfit: Changes almost daily!!
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Opinion is very divided, on this, but, in my personal experience, the slide out beds, on models like the Cruiser, are far worse, than the lift over beds. This is, primarily, due to the fact that, when you pull out the beds, the Connaumatic system, also, raises the roof poles / canvas. In my experience, this can make the beds very awkward to pull out, as you are, also, taking the weight of the canvas, as well (although they are better when pushing the back, as gravity is, at least, working in your favour).
There are techniques to getting it up, such as billowing some air under the canvas, before you slide the beds, and this does help, but I doubt it is something you would want to be faffing around with if mobility, or any other health issues are a factor.
To achieve what you are looking to do, I would, probably, be looking at one of the hard top Conway models, like the Laser, Tardis, Cardinal or Clubman. With these, the roof winds up, which is relatively easy to do, then the beds just slide out, but, because they aren't pulling the roof up with them, they are a lot easier to do. The trailer part is, also, enclosed, so ideal for keeping the dog contained, as well.
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30/1/2017 at 1:52pm
Location: North Devon
Outfit: Compass Omega 432
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It is much bigger than the sterling, and has more 'things' inside to put up,
i.e the washroom/toilet compartment, the cooker/sink has to be lifted on and the wardrobe slides and stands.
The beds are larger and the mattresses are sprung, the awning is larger.
We bought the pennine air porch awning as well, only used it once, its great but just as easy to erect the main awning.
Its hard to find the 'perfect' outfit. We have had tents, caravans and FC's.All have pro's and con's.
This will do for the time being, but I can see us retiring from the FC within a couple of seasons. My hubby will be 84 this year, and although fit and healthy in everyway and loves camping, which we have done for 45yrs, it will be me that will have to decide as I tow, erect the FC and generally enable us to continue camping. I'm mid 60's.
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