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Subject Topic: Pennine Apollo? Advice Please Post Reply Post New Topic
03/2/2007 at 5:14pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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Hi all,

You'll have to excuse me as I'm new around here!!!

In a previous life, I used to go backpacking (saunders spacepacker / vango hurricane alpha) but you get older, families arrive and it all changes! Well, temporarily at least!  So now we're looking at trailer tents (my parents used to have a Conway Cornishe when I was growing up). The Cabanon Stratos looks very nice but expensive, and then I found a 2002 Pennine Apollo folding camper for sale with all the bits, but I can't find any information or reviews on it.

Are Pennine any good? Is the Apollo similar to the Fiesta? Help!!!

   



03/2/2007 at 5:38pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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Ok, now that I'm a member I've done the search and found other questions.

There's only three of us, so size isn't that much of an issue as some of you that have four in your family.

What are peoples views on Pennine? I know they own Conway now, but are they as good as the french stuff?

 



03/2/2007 at 6:52pm
 Location: Lichfield Staffordshire
 Outfit: 2004 Pimped Pennine Pathfinder
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Found these pictures of the 1999 model





and this write up on the 1999 Pennine Apollo:

The Apollo is a new concept in folding camper design. It is the most compact of the Pennine folding camper range and offers superb accommodation with real versatility. It combines the maximum of interior space and cupboard storage within a very compact and easy to tow trailer.

It can comfortably sleep 4 people by converting the bed settee into a double bed for night time use. The camper has a fitted carpet with a removable door mat and mat well. The interior fabrics are tastefully co-ordinated and complimented by maple wood grain furniture with black trimmed fine-line doors.

The Apollo offers suprisingly spacious accommodation and a high level of comfort. The versatile optional awning offers increased living area and zip on underbed skirts are available to give extra space when the occasion demands.

Folding Camper Specifications
Body Length      3.37 m / 11' 0''
Width              1.84 m / 6' 0''
Towing Height      1.2 m / 3' 11''
Interior Length 2.19 m / 7' 2''
Unladen Weight      490 kg / 9.6 cwt
Max. Gross Weight      700 kg / 13.8 cwt




03/2/2007 at 7:22pm
 Location: Herefordshire
 Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
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Its very similar to the fiesta but no built in fridge.

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04/2/2007 at 9:25am
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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Thanks Lisa and Jan. That's brill, thanks a lot for your advice! Coming into this cold it's really helpful that people are willing to share their knowledge.

Sean



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04/2/2007 at 10:09am
 Location: mid wales
 Outfit: Adria Twin
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I had a Pennine Aztec which was I think its predecessor, went up nice and easy and very comfy, if you get one with mains electric then even better as it saves threading the ehu mobile unit through the unit and 3 way fridges are easy to come by too whether used or new. Its basically the same more or less as the Conway Challenger..


04/2/2007 at 5:21pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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Thanks all, We've done the deal and bought it. It'll be perfect for us and our two year old daughter!

Now looking at the Owners club and the C and C Club!

Thanks again for the advice, everyone


Sean



04/2/2007 at 5:35pm
 Location: mid wales
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you'll love it!! Congratulations!


04/2/2007 at 5:59pm
 Location: Herefordshire
 Outfit: pennine pathfinder 2003
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Lisa and I are happy to recommend the owners club! First meet of the year is Ledbury at Easter

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05/2/2007 at 10:01pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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I'm sure we'll end up joining the owners club. Are there other families with young children?

Thanks again for all the advice,

Sean



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28/3/2007 at 7:31pm
 Location: Walsall
 Outfit: 2002 Pennine Apollo
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Picked up the camper the other weekend. It looks brill, my two year old daughter loves it!

Jackson's of Arley were great!

Thanks again for the advice everyone.

Sean 



28/3/2007 at 9:23pm
 Location: Herefordshire
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Well done, lets hope for a lovely summer and ignore the easter weather forecast!

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