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Hi All, just a nose weight question for all you Gobur caravan owners, or from ex Gobur van owners, Been looking at going back to the folding caravan, and on looking at the Gobur website, one or two things have struck me as a bit odd about these vans, they are a good bit dearer than other vans around the same year, and they do not have any where near the same equipment, (hot water and a few other things seam to be optional), (and extra), but the most noticeable thing that struck me, was the fact that all the appliances, hob, sink, fridge, toilet,(if any), and gas bottles are all at the front of these vans, and only the battery box is at the rear,

 Would I be right in thinking that all the cupboards that are detachable, and the table are all placed to the back of van to balance out  the nose of the van, I would appreciate any info from any caravaner’s that have considered these vans, and your reasons for or against any decision made, to buy or not to buy.

Hi Robin, thanks for reply, beginning to think I was only one on the form, starting to think that there are no Gobur caravan owners on this form, had visited their factory 6years ago when on a visit to my brother in Lowestoft, thought then a bit expensive and not a lot of equipment, hopefully some of the owners will be along shortly to let me know of any advantages or disadvantages of these vans.

I lookrd art buying a Gobur,  but decided against it as  the price exceeded my budget. I think they are expensivebecause they are all hand built, I believe mainly to order,  so purchasers can specify what equipment they want fitted and as they are I believe the only folding caravan maker left they hold there value secondhand,

The noseweights seemed quite high for the overall weight of the van, presumably because of the layout. Presumably the low centre of gravity will make them a stable tow.

Quote: Originally posted by littlejack40 on 09/11/2011

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I lookrd art buying a Gobur,  but decided against it as  the price exceeded my budget. I think they are expensivebecause they are all hand built, I believe mainly to order,  so purchasers can specify what equipment they want fitted and as they are I believe the only folding caravan maker left they hold there value secondhand,

The noseweights seemed quite high for the overall weight of the van, presumably because of the layout. Presumably the low centre of gravity will make them a stable tow.

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Hi, could not find any thing about the nose weight on their site, hence my post, did visit their factory though it was a flying visit 6years ago, never thought to ask at time about the nose weight, was still in shock as to price of the older pre owned vans that only had some basic features, I have no doubt that these vans are well built and hold their price, still a shock at the time, think they built vans to basic standard of equipment, then added other equipment to suite customer requirements, have seen some of there new builds with blinds/fly screens/ hot/cold water/ cassette toilets.

Quote: Originally posted by JOHN BYRNE on 09/11/2011

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I think that they adjust the position of the axle when designing each model to get the nose weight OK.
John

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Hi John, tanks for your reply. My thought at first, but could not see any noticeable difference, from the pictures on their website, would really like to know how these vans handle, regarding nose weight, erecting of all the internal partitions, and any short comings, in the light of no Gobur caravan owners contributing to this question, I can only assume that there are no Gobur owners as members of this forum, looks as though this question will remain unanswered for the present, thanks to all who have contributed to my request for information.

May try posting on the folding section, can’t do any harm

Quote: Originally posted by JOHN BYRNE on 11/11/2011

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They are quite easy to erect by one person.
Most models have the assisted sink arrangement. As to the fittings they store in the lockers and are quite simply lifted and fitted to brackets on the walls.
The awnings are fitted as most caravans.
If anyone is interested I have a full awning with a tall bedroom annexe complete with steel and aluminium frames.to fit the 12 foot models and a porch awning that fits all models for sale.
John

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Hi John, thanks for info, would you have the van do go with awaning,just a thought,