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Is there a folding caravan with hard sides not canvas. We have an old caravan now but would appreciate advice on one that is not too hard to pull up the sides for a 2 berth f.c It would be the only camper that would be allowed in our back garden so no storage fees.I know Bob wants one to get it on home ground.

Would like aprox price. Must fold down like a trailer tent as it cannot be too high down. But must get away from putting pegs into the ground as cannot do it. Do not need luxury. Somewhere with 2 single beds, somewhere to sit, eat.I know I have asked before but he is getting a bit more into saying it more often & I know him well.

What to look for, where, for & against.

Thanks

Gobur are the only uk manufacturers of folding caravans, they make the Carousel range.

They are quite expensive new but very well built so do last a "lifetime".

Esterel were a european manufacturer of folding vans and you can still find there folders for sale, tend to be a lot cheaper than Gobur.

I also think Trigano made folders at some time and also Rapido who made folders called Orline.

Im sure others on here can furnish you with more information.

Have a look on ebay there are usually some on there.

Dave

Quote: Originally posted by jeff juke on 30/3/2011

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Rapido do them and theres loads for sale on ebay

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Checked on eBay. He likes the Rapido above. But he wants to get to actually see it all this time. Before, as I have said we are not jumping out of the fryin gpan inot the fire. We have this old Abi. It needs to be taken into consideration to part exchange so it looks like a dealer. Unless we see a really good buy whilst on holiday. But the mover, stabiliser hitchlock comes with us.That would be too much to loose, just after getting it.

So now we have to find the sites to look at them near; Hereford,Oswestry,Conkers,West Runton,Kessingland & Hertford. Then we can see them whilst on holiday and inspect at leisure.

Thank you all of you.

 If you know of any dealers or such . around these places please let me get them into my little black book ready.

Thanks Angela

Having a good look.

thanks Fiona

I will keeo my eyes open as we can wait we have an old van at the moment so hopefully we will off on May 8th after the man that is coming to finish it off on the 5th May gets it all done as its for a whole day he is coming. Maybe even at the end of the summer as sometimes people buy things wthout really testing whether they like camping or not.So they sell off. You never know do you?

Better still if you can get to see it before hand

Quote: Originally posted by generalhawk on 30/3/2011

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I used to own an Esterel and found it very good, if a bit basic.Most models lack toliet/showers although I understand that Gobur do have models which include a toilet

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That does not worry me as I cannot use them as I am 98% wheelchair bound. The other 2% on crutches and not for any length of time. Certainly not for showers, I use disabled units on site.C.C&Club sites. I find the majority are okay for me.The toilet, we have an old porta potti that has a plinth underneath to make it higher.

The annex awning we have is a very cheap one but it not only keeps my wheelchair inside plus Bob's chair but we cook outside also if possible. The toilet goes fine into it if it is necessary.

I am not concerned over anything of luxury as such. I class disabled toilets and washing up facilities are just fine. You get to chat to people there, (not in the disabled toilet I may say).

Was watching a house martins nest last year, From eggs-fledging it was just under the eaves of the washing up place on Hereford CC&C site.Everyone was very careful to disturb them. The site mgrs was forever watchful over their tiny charges.

Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 30/3/2011

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The larger folding caravans take up much the same space as a normal small caravan. These don't take up much room when folded. This is probably more what you are looking for tho. It folds down to the height of a trailer but takes up the space of a caravan.

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Quote: Originally posted by evenstephen on 31/3/2011

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If you fancy a trip to Norfolk Gobur have a lot on display including quite a few secondhand ones. The secondhand ones will probably be a bit more expensive than buying something off ebay but they will have been refurbished by Gobur and possibly come with some sort of warranty. They're also still around to do any sort of repairs needed in the future. If you have a tight squeeze to get it into your garden they do slimline models.

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Do you have the address where ijn Norfolk as we are up in West Runton CC7C site 14June - 21June so could take a trip. Also we go to Kessingland after thats for 2 weeks.

Thanks evenstephen