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Hi all

Thinking very seriously of buying a Folding Camper...fed up with our caravan....but would really love an FC with all the extras...i.e hot water and a toilet.  How many months of the year can you use a FC for without freezing to death or is that not a problem.  Which model would be best for us....two adults and one child and are they easy to put up as I have a bad back so my hubby and son who's nearly 11 would be doing all the hard work......any advice would be most welcome.

Thanks Sue

They are easy to put up and one person can do it.  They are draughtier than caravans but fan heaters will warm them up.  Some people camp out in tents throughout the year without luxuries such as heaters and beds off the ground.  Dandy fcs have insulated walls.

Brian

I have a Dandy also and they are absolutely brilliant.  Yes you can use them all year around.

Hi The Destiny has a loo but not hot water. they can have gas struts put on the beds to make them easier to open.

Julian

hi i have a conway crusader and have camped out in feb we had electric blanket it has hot water loo and all extras plus motor mover it is a 2004 if you are interested i am going to sell it as my husband has had a heart attack and i dont think we will use it again i bought it this year and have only used it 3 times am looking for about 7.250 i am in wales so if you are interested please contact me and can arrange for you to view many thanks sheila

I frequently have odd trips by myself with the Pathfinder and have no trouble manhandling and putting the unit up without any help. I can erect the awning by myself as well. (I'm 63). In fact, even when my wife is with me I usually do most of it myself anyway.

Like others say, if you get cold, use a heater, though I find that it's warm enough under the duvet no matter how cold it gets. I can't imagine a caravan would be significantly warmer than an FC.

cheers, Terry