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17/9/2017 at 5:40pm
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Folding caravans ..... Your opinion


17/9/2017 at 6:11pm
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I have a gobur carousel folding caravan and I am more than pleased with it, they are easy to tow, there isn't wind resistance like there is with a conventional caravan, takes only a few minutes to erect although the awning takes longer but it does with a proper van, I have to admit if going anywhere for more than a couple of days you would probably need a full/ porch awning, the only negative for me is there is not a lot of room other than under the seats for carrying equipment when travelling as the wall cupboards take up the floor area so a lot of our stuff i.e. Aquaroll, waste water catcher, awning poles, step etc has to go in the car, otherwise they are a well thought out concept, but only for 1 or 2 people, people on site are quite surprised when they look inside ours, we love ours, we moved from having 2 different folding campers to our gobur which alleviated draughts and also wet pack ups however the beds in the campers could be left made up whereas ours cannot, sorry for length of post, if you are interested go to goburs showroom in melton constable Norfolk and have a look at them, Richard is very helpful and knowledgeable, you can also look on YouTube it has videos on putting up and taking down the gobur.


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17/9/2017 at 8:00pm
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Why would you wany one particularly? Popular in France as you only pay classe1 autoroute toll same as car. Also quite light so can be towed by a small car. Otherwise if you are after an old one for cheap you will probably find a normal caravan of similar price is better value.


17/9/2017 at 8:24pm
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They are easier to store, don't seem to suffer from water ingress or floor delamination nod because less wind resistance your mpg is probably better, otherwise it is down to preferences.


17/9/2017 at 8:25pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 17/9/2017
Why would you wany one particularly? Popular in France as you only pay classe1 autoroute toll same as car. Also quite light so can be towed by a small car. Otherwise if you are after an old one for cheap you will probably find a normal caravan of similar price is better value.



One reason is it fits in many garages out of the elements.
Another, the windows don't get scratched by hedges, nor does the upper bodywork suffer from UV damage.
And, as stated they can be towed with lighter cars not having the large frontal area drag. With our 4 x 4 we could see over it in the rear view mirror.
Plus the centre of gravity is very low so stability is very unlikely to be an issue.
Then, there is the excellent build quality and customer care Gobur excel at They are a brilliant choice for those able to afford them, and those lucky enough to have them know they are amongst the slowest depreciating caravans on the road.

They are what they are, limited in size and level of luxury, but if that suits your camping needs they are IMO as good as you can buy.


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17/9/2017 at 8:41pm
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Well said JTQU exactly my sentiments although being an owner I am probably biased, but they are a well thought out design and as we started in tents then folding campers they are luxurious to us, the o.p asked for opinions and I gave mine it may differ from a lot of people's.


17/9/2017 at 9:16pm
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I have seen a couple for sale that had severe damp issues.

Why do you say they do not suffer from damp issues? Whats different about the floor on a folding van?

I wouldn't mind one but never found on in the right condition at the right price.



17/9/2017 at 9:24pm
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Gobur told me The floor is just one sheet no like a caravan sandwich affect and each part of the walls can be removed and replaced in panels, you should go to the Gobur factory and look at them first hand if there are any problems they put them right before selling, Gobur do hold there price


17/9/2017 at 9:38pm
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The statement was actually "they don't seem to suffer from water ingress".
Mine did not in that it was kept indoors, though outside they live under their one piece GRP moulded roof that has wide soffits so water tends to drip off not directed to run down the van's sides.

The Floor of mine could not "delaminate" in the caravan sense of delaminating, in that it was not a laminated sandwich construction as typically found in caravans.
It was a heavy marine ply floor on stiffening battens with insulation under cladding.


17/9/2017 at 10:32pm
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I am looking at all the options, I need a hideaway to take short breaks in,somewhere around an hour from Gloucester so a caravan sited is an option. I don't want to just go to a hotel as I want to meet people and this is more likely on a campsite



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