I've got a hard-top 6 berth Coleman FC.
I'd like some advice from people who have experiences with both FC's and caravan's, please.
I don't have a problem with storage.
I'm half thinking about buying a 2 berth caravan, but I'm having some difficulty in justifying the move.
I haven't got the a lot of cupboards or a bathroom in the FC.
A caravan appears to have more comforts.
Mmmm it really got me making the beds night and morning and there wasn't a fixed bed we could have towed I liked at the time. We went for the pathfinder with full kitchen and loo.
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I've been offered a caravan for £1000.
I like the idea of no setting up - not that there's much to do on my FC.
I would like to have all of the cupboard space already built in to the FC/caravan and I especially like the idea of the on-board loo.
So, the question that I keep asking myself is, are cupboards and a loo worth spending £1000 for??
Mind you, the FC is a piece of p$ss to tow.
Oh, what a dilemma!
I've tried a couple of FCs but went back to caravans because I couldn't put them up on my own.
If it's just for more storage and facilities then go for the Pathfinder or Crusader which have bathrooms and lots of cupboards.
They are easier to tow and more fuel efficient so in these days of diesel & petrol prices spiralling out of control they make more sense if you can manage them.
Not all caravans have more comforts anyway - my little Freedom has no bathroom, fridge or oven, and I have to make the beds up every night.
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Talking to tin tenter's most tend to use campsite showers and loo's as this saves carting water etc and there is usually more room in a campsite shower cubical.
Last year I made a small cupboard to hang on a wall and replaced a shelf unit with one of better dimensions so that it would hold our cups plates etc.
put up some pics of you FC if you are interested in selling, as I may be interested! LOL!
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We have had 3 motorcaravans, 3 caravans, 3 tents and 2 folding campers and the folding campers are better on all counts than any of the others.
By comparison with a folding camper a 2 berth caravan would be like living in a coffin. With beds to convert and make up twice a day and no room to swing a cat.
Regarding "bathrooms". We chose a Pullman and a porta loo rather than the Pathfinder as we have always prefered using onsite facilities rather than those in the caravans etc - saves steam and smells, water, emptying, embarassment and much better facilities. The Pullman is also much easier to set up and is much lower weight with similar space.
We are selling our Pullman now as my wife is not able enough to enjoy camping. We use cottages and statics instead. Not quite as good but its ok.
Well, I've looked over the caravan, early 1990's Avondale Mayfly, and I think that I'll be buying it.
My FC, early 1980's, has still got plenty of years in it and I'll be sorry to get rid of it, but I need the space.
We were probably going down the caravan route at some time anyway - my back's knackered.
I still find the decision is a bit of a dilemma. In fact, the decision was made on the toss of a coin!
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Had everything from a small tent to a 3 bedroom static but have finally settled with a Folding Camper. I hated towing a caravan - especially after one turned over on the M5 right in front of us. Also hated putting up and taking down beds every day. A trailer tent was better but took too long to put up to use for weekends but the fc can be used with or without the awning, is easy to tow and goes in a garage.
But for me, the deciding factor was that as soon as the caravan went off the front drive, I was advertising the fact that we were away from home. Got burgled once and saw signs of attempted entry on several other occasions. Caravan had to go!!
Blimey Ronni! Thats not good at all! We would have to pay storage for a caravan, as we have no where to keep it at home, nearest site is £6 a week and well known for break ins as the site backs onto fields etc.
a folding camper, providing its the right size, will fit in the garage and no one will be any the wiser.
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this home wet/damp scares me cos we have only used it 2 times and it was dry the both times.Never been in the wet yet so dont even know if it leaks, shouldn't cos its only yr and a bit old (the canvas over the unit anyway).
i have off road parking so i can open it, or my neighbours drive
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