BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)

Subject: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: Essex Girl
Date: 12 May 06 - 09:14 AM

As festival time is now upon us is there anyone who would be interested in a folding caravan? My cousins cannot drive anymore and would like to find a buyer. They are asking £500.00 for it but would be prepared to negotiate. It is stored on a farm near Broadstairs. If anybody is interested I will get more details.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 12 May 06 - 10:46 AM

Great little things, easy to tow, and easier to store when not in use.
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: Dead Horse
Date: 12 May 06 - 04:25 PM

Do it leak?
We is lookin for summat ta take to (wait for it......) Broadstairs this year. Can no longer abide tents and the old RV has gone to the breakers at last.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: MBSLynne
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:23 PM

Hehe! Sorry Linda, I HAD to read this thread because the title gave me an instant 'mind picture' of someone stepping out of his caravan with a yawn and a stretch, then turning round, folding it up, slipping it in his pocket and walking away! Ok, so I have an odd mind!!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: open mike
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:33 PM

is this like what might be known as a tent camper in these parts?
or maybe it is even hard-sided rather than fabric
i have one from long ago and it is not possible to camp in
some campgrounds in yellowstone due to bears

http://www.goburcaravans.co.uk/
http://www.rvsales.co.uk/?frameload=http://www.rvsales.co.uk/rvs/foldingcaravans.asp
http://www.folding-caravans.co.uk/
http://freespace.virgin.net/stones.ukp/Portafold_caravan.htm
http://freespace.virgin.net/stones.ukp/casita_folding_caravan.htm

the trailer tenst i see in this site are totally
different that the "tent trailer" i have
it is called a Comfy Camper and was made in Omaha in the 60's

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 13 May 06 - 01:09 AM

BTW, there is a new Aussie 'A' type fold down, spring up one recently designed here. From memory, it is all hard sides, and very light - can even come with solar panels etc built in...

Hope you can find a new home for yours EG, old vans should be treated like old folkies... with respect.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 May 06 - 05:57 AM

Saw one of these in Sydney, and have always coveted one since.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: Bob Bolton
Date: 14 May 06 - 01:53 AM

G'day 'Giok',

Patricia and I went into Australia's "Red Heart" (Uluru [Ayers Rock] / Kata Tjuta [The Olgas] / Alice Springs / &c) last September ... luxuriating in fancy resorts ... except for motels en route - and three nights in our own tent at Wilpena Pound. We saw a couple of those Kimberley Kampers in different camps ... and were duly impressed.
Unfortunately, live live only 6 km out of Sydney (an inner suburb - and on old one from before the motorcar era) and have enough trouble parking our Subaru ... definitely no space to store a trailer-based vehicle just for the occasional holiday. I must find out if anyone would hire them out for short (3 to 4-week holiday periods?

Regards,

Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 14 May 06 - 08:56 AM

There are several companies in Oz who hire out 'campervans' - i.e. all in one drive yourself thingies, Brits is one I know of, but just consult the Yellow Pages, you may find some that do 'trailer campers' too.

That may be helpful for OS Visitors too...

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: Essex Girl
Date: 17 May 06 - 10:23 AM

The caravan has hard sides not canvas ones, much better to pack up when it's wet.It has a double bed and a single one, hob,grill,fridge and awning. There is also a toilet tent and portapotty to go with it. Dead Horse - Tone def Leopard have shown an interest. I'll let you know the outcome.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 17 May 06 - 07:58 PM

I'm making long term vague plans to get mobile for festivals, etc.

I just picked up a copy of issue 71 of the Aussie monthly periodical
"Campervan and Motorhome Trader" AUD$5 (there are many other local similar publications, including for caravans) this lists not only private sellers, but all the big dealers. There are even ones who will sell you one and will buy them back - cheaper than long term hire. Even places that sell coaster and other buses for conversions, as well as some of the conversion places. I suspect other countries have similar publications.

BTW, I'm looking for something that has

1) 3 way fridge - gas is pretty well essential, you are supposed to not use it while actually mobile, but many places I would be going probably do not have 240v plugin. 12V is all very nice, but then you need gennies, solar cells, etc - more weight, lower fuel consumption, and more upfront cost, although the 3 way fridge is more expensive initially, and the van must be set up with proper ventilation and gas installation venting, etc.

2) NO shower/toilet. More expense, wasted space. Any permanent site will have them. If you are driving, you are supposed to stop every 2 hours for a rest - stop at a 'petrol station' - they have toilets, food etc. Some places on the main highways are 'truckie stops' - they have showers too. If you need to stay overnight somewhere, camping sites exist.

3) Not a huge bus probably in the 20-26 ft range - one CAN tow a trailer if you need more junk, and it's easier if you only need a car licence.

4) Ok a microwave is fine - who needs TVs etc, radio is good for the trips, and a 2-3 burner stove - why need a gas oven? If 240V is available, there are lots of small appliances nowadays. I grew up as a kid with tent camping, and just what you could carry - learnt to cook over real fires too.

5) Sleeps 2-3 max 4 (what I want/need)

6) Lots of storage space - with no shower/toilet etc, you SHOULD have more usable room for instruments, etc.

Any further suggestions? (polite!)

Robin

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 May 06 - 06:17 PM

If you are festivalling, do NOT go campervan, go cheap old (dry) caravan. You WILL want to drive off site to get more beer/cigarettes/gas/strings/condoms/etc when you run out and it is a royal pain to have to de-pitch to go and re-pitch when you get back. Driving a campervan all year will cost you an arm and a leg. Campervans are no quicker nor more stable than a decent sizeable car/small van combo.

Get a Volvo to tow with. Get the biggest wingmirrors you can.

Get a small van and strip out the top cupboards and put shelves a bit like bunk beds over the beds to put the guitars etc on when you arrive.

Shower and portapotti essential - many minifestivals have no useable showers, and it is a PIA to have to put on your trousers every time you want a night time piddle after a day drinking beer. Stove good - put vegetables meat and spices (and water and thickeners and spices) in crockpot in oven at 11 am - go to session - return at 6, food ready, eat with bread, and go out for the evening session.

Subject: RE: BS: Folding caravan for sale (UK)
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 18 May 06 - 11:38 PM

"and it is a Pain In the Arse to have to put on your trousers every time you want a night time piddle"

Somehow, I'm not sure that it would be a good idea to ask for a detailed explanation...