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hi just wondering if someone can help, we want to buy a folding caravan and have abudget of a max 1000 just wondering if anyone knows where we can get one and what make we should go for also we have seen a few on ebay but as we dont know much about them we are wondering if they are any good if  someone could help   us we would be greatfull for any help as we are camping virgins

thanks

squirtlesmum

Well I'm always on here ranting about our rapido confortmatic we love it .It just depends how many you have to sleep? You often see them on ebay selling for between £200 end of season and £800 mid season. If you have a look and like what you see I'm more than willing to try to answer your queries I'm no expert but will answer honestly

poppi

hi poppi thanks for reply,

we need a 4 berth and want to take abroad there is only one rapido but other half isnt too keen on it i niticed a couple others like an esterel which is at 260 at moment and also a la boheme i am wondering if you have ever heard of them and what is the max i should pay as one is 1980 and other 1984 and what problems i should look for cheers for any help

squirtlesmum (sam)

Sorry can only comment on the rapido and the age of these is irrelevant as they seem to be so robust not much goes wrong with them!

poppi

hi

i recently bought myself a gobur newave folding caravan. I think you have to watch out for body condition and also damp with folding caravans. I didnt pay much for mine but it does need some updating inside and the outside needs some painting. Ive already got myself some lovely new fabric to cover all the cushions and to make some new curtains. Then i intend to see to the interior decor which is a bit tatty. We are very taken with our little one.Have a look on the aol classifieds or on Loot.co.uk and put in folding caravans and you will see the choice available. You might get it cheaper than with ebay! Good luck.

squirtlesmum if you let me have your email address I could send you set up pictures and instructions along with technical data if you want them. Like I said I highly reccommend them and eveyone that sees it is impressed with the room inside too. We are a very large built(fat) family and still have ample room.

poppi

Have sent info via email.

poppi

Just checked out the model you're watching on ebay it's the more modern version up from ours as it has an extra window above settee area it looks like a good un don't bid until last and ask as many questions as you can.

poppi

  Hi I have just recently bought myself a prompto foldaway caravan and i am a woman of 56 on my own.Took it out for the first time down to Jaywick(yeah i know its the pits really,but there was a reason to go there) anyway as im only 4ft 10ins I did have to get a fellow to help me push up the roof and the side with the cooker/sink/etc,but the rest was easy.I found mine on Ebay and bought it within a day of seeing it.Trust me its dead easy if there is two of you,go for it.Good idea to have awning as well to give that extra space(hence mine has got EN-SUITE) toilet tent really,but worth it,especially during the night,especially if your'e incontinent ha ha.GOOD HUNTING.

Minky dodos

jackieh forgot to say the awning we have is a Raclet camarge .

poppi

Just been reading  reviews on the rapido comfomatic. We are thinking about buying one and wondered if anyone could send me any set up pictures, instructions and technical details and any other info would be welcomed.

Thanks

Shania