It is only the latest models that are made from lightweight acrylic, the same stuff as awnings have been made from for a while. They make no claims to be able to strore the camper when wet, only that they can be folded wet as the fabric is not porous. All of the canvas ones must be completely dry before storing.
They look nice but are expensive. I'm going to do abit of research to see if i can find somewhere local that sells Dandy's and i'm going to go and have a look at them. Think it'll have to be a 2nd hand one tho...!!
Hi Nic, No you are not being thick- I couldn't and still can't get my head around it! The fabric is acrylic. The water literally just bounces off it! I was horrified the first time that I saw a salesman throw a glass of water at it in a showroom. It literally just bounces off. If there are any small residues (in extreme conditions!) you just shake the acrylic! It would just about be impossible to get the interior wet! The other good thing that I don't understand is that this new acrylic is also breathable and yet insulated! Please don't ask me how on this one but all I can say is it certainly lives up to its claims and its even better than I could have imagined. I agree that they are a lot of money but given the investment and technology that went into this I am delighted with it and would recommend one to anyone!
P.S. At the moemnt they only make the 2 top models in this acrylic but I believe that they have been so sucessful they are just about going to give the acrylic option to the entire range next year!
aint modern technology grand...??!!! Thanks for the info. Got to go and start having a look around. Might have to persuade my other half to go to the show at the Nec in October!
Excellent idea! You should be able to get a good deal at this time of year. I really am thrilled with mine. After owning just about every type of caravan/ trailer tent and Pennine -this one is definately staying! I hope that you find one. If you're half as happy with yours as I am with mine-you will be a very happy bunny! Good luck!
The fabric looks & feels like that used as a breathable membrene in buildings. We had a loft conversion done last year & all of the woodwork on the dormer was covered in it fefore the slates were added.
Just thought of one extra question - can you go away in the winter with a folding camper? Not just the new acrylic ones but the older canvas ones? My TT gets very cold - too cold really - what a FC like??
Hi Nic, Yes I have been away in the Uk in my old carnvas one many times. I have even had severe snow on the unit! Its amazing. Its a different type of camping cosy and fun. In the older ones I always used to carry a portable elctric fan heater. The newer ones all have a heater built in. As long as you make sure all the velcro is properly down there aren't any draughts and you can be "snug as a bug in a rug!" Great fun. Recommended!
Yes, we take a fan heater & have camped in snow a couple of times. Walls & roof in the Dandy are insulated & there is a built in gas fire in the floor.
HI, I know you have had lots of replies but we got one of the new Penine Conway folding campers a couple of weeks ago and have used it. Its amazing, the acrylic dries quickly, there are covers in case you put it away wet and with the heater it is very very warm. Also lots of space inside and with the awning up its enourmous. So easy and quick to put up and put away. Happy hunting.
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Topic: folding campers
