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Subject Topic: Looking for Gobur advice please Post Reply Post New Topic
03/3/2015 at 11:32am
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Hi,

Up until last year I was a canvas camper, but health issues have caused a huge reevaluation of that. I've been looking at caravans online and was very taken with the Gobur caravans. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how heavy the parts are to lift into place. Are they practical to use for weekends or weeks away? Are there any issues with them as they age, it's likely I'll get a very old one. Any advice you might have is great, it'll be my first caravan so I'm feeling very out of my depth atm.

Edit: I really should have mentioned I am based in Wiltshire :)

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03/3/2015 at 11:38am
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These folk may be able to advise
http://www.goburownersclub.org.uk


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03/3/2015 at 5:44pm
 Location: Hampshire
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They age with exceptional grace, half the sides and windows are so well protected from UV, hedges, grime etc.
So buying old IMO they are in a class of their own and age damp etc should not be a big concern.
The only lifting of note are the two side panels, the rest is gas strut assisted so provided these are healthy; replacable if not. The sides are not IMO a serious lift, and as you stand in the doorway whilst doing one, you are quite well placed. The wardrobe can be a lift, but that is so dependent on how much is carried; the side hung top cabinets again is up to you to control their weight.
Towing by caravanning standards is easy, being low they are stable. You will only have vision over it with a high vehicle, I did with my Defender but not SAAB.
They hold very high prices, justifiably so IMO as they are very long lived. This means a biggish investment but good residual value.
The owner/maker Richard Moss is second to none in helping you, be it as a second hand owner or potential new customer.
Go for it, even if you find it comes physically too much you should not be hurt finacially if you buy and sell with due care. If you manage it you have every chance of becoming addicted.


03/3/2015 at 9:50pm
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this is a useful video showing the assembly without it being a super slick professional doing it in 20 seconds.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=gobur&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=1274322417C152B2F31D1274322417C152B2F31D


03/3/2015 at 10:19pm
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Why not go over to Melton Constable and ask to try putting one up? They are all very helpful. A great company. We had one some years ago. Great fun and cause of endless interest on site!! Alex


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03/3/2015 at 11:17pm
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We made the move from a folding camper to a Gobur Carousel 12/2T almost 2 years ago to extend our season in any weather.

Most of our use is for weekends away due to work and the Gobur is very easy to set up on my own. Although ours was built in 1995 it looks less than half it's age and has been trouble free due to the excellent build quality . As suggested it would be worth visiting the factory if possible or listing your location to see if there is an owner in your area.


28/3/2015 at 10:42pm
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We purchased a 1990 Gobur several weeks ago from Gobur. You would not believe that the caravan is 25 years old. The outside is perfect and inside no damp and the seating is very comfortable. We don't have as many sockets as in a modern van but we will eventually have more fitted. We don't have any heating but we have purchased a £15 convector heater from B&Q which provides plenty of heat and doesn't make any noise so can be left on all night. We have had two trips away since we bought it. Despite frost outside we were warm in the caravan.
I erect the van as my husband is in poor health and although I am not very strong, I find it to be a simple operation. We spent a couple of hours with Gobur when we purchased, putting the van up and down again and they show you the correct technique to adopt.
I am certain that if you visit them, they will let you have a go at lifting the side panels to see if a folder will be suitable for you. We love the folding caravan as you don't feel it when towing and high winds no longer prevent us from going anywhere.


09/4/2015 at 4:29pm
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can anyone tell the part no of the gobur folding caravan 12 td . The 4 roof lift
gas struts as mine has no labels left on them


09/4/2015 at 8:21pm
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Quote: Originally posted by hugo01 on 09/4/2015
can anyone tell the part no of the gobur folding caravan 12 td . The 4 roof lift
gas struts as mine has no labels left on them



No, but ringing Gobur should get you the answer as they are a very helpful company.



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