We've had our Continental for 5 years & love it. We've got the same 3-way chest fridge that we had when we had our older Challenger. When overnighting the fridge stays on top of the cupboard on the lhs as you enter the camper. When the awning is up the fridge is on an extension cable to the lhs of the door entrance.
We don't miss fixed electrics or a fixed fridge as we would be concerned that they would be one more thing to go wrong.
Do you find the seats comfy? I know they aren't as thick as other models. We were thinking the same about fridge and electrics etc. we already have all that sfuff from camping too. It looks like an easy uncomplicated set up. We don't want lots of faffing about anymore
Hi Helen, wrt the seats we were very lucky as our camper was supplied with the Sterling ones which I believe are a bit better than the ones we should have got.
We are really pleased with our Continental it's lightish to tow, uncluttered, & we just about manage without a toilet, wardrobe, oven, microwave, fitted fridge, wash hand basin, shower etc, etc .
If you have any other questions I'll be happy to reply.
Hi, yes you were lucky with your cushions as the original continental ones are quite thin foam aren't they, although I could do something about that really, thinking about it.
We already have a loo which we wouldn't be without. We stopped going out in the middle of the night years ago
We thought we would just use the spare bed for our clothes. Watching the video on You Tube, it looks a piece of cake to put up compared to the Pullman & Pathfinder etc etc. we were thinking of a Fiesta but don't like the different level sofas and also the dining area is not quite so on top of the kitchen as the Fiesta or Countryman. Soooo.....I think we've decided Any other tips would be gratefully received...thanks.
We (Mrs Onki & I - early 40's - son left home) have only recently (May) moved to a Conway Continental (so newcomers to FC's compared to Mountain Runner) after many years of trailer tent and before that tents.
We looked hard at trailer tents again and folding campers including the smaller Fiesta and Countryman which we quite liked but rejected simply because the end opening units can be easily flipped open while sat on the drive without moving the unit onto the garden first...
As we already had loads of kit including hook-up, 3-way fridge and Thetford 'Thunder Box'(TTB) we included the continental in our search.
Looked for about a year. Have a 2009 model and have spent about 30 nights away in it so far and dragged it about 1000 miles.
Conclusions to date? well we have no regrets regarding no built-in fridge/electric etc. Simply use extension leads from hook up to where they are needed. Thought I may fit sockets at some point but don't think I'll bother now tbh. The fridge fits perfectly on the top to the left of doorway as you enter and is easier to access imho than the fitted ones as its at a higher level.
The Continental is light with plated max mass of just 750kg so doesn't tie us to larger cars (pull it with a 1249cc diesel Astra no worries) which we don't otherwise need. It is a tad narrower than the Pullman and other larger units I think.
Don't find the seats uncomfortable at all - with the poor weather we have had they have been well used (usually would sit outside with glass of something).
We have only used the awning for one week and much as we love it and is simple to put up, as a couple it's just not needed. We stick Our suitcase and rucksacks on the spare bed, the TTB sit in the doorway at night.
Underbed skirts are a must as far as we are concerned - gives extra storage for folding chairs, TTB etc.
The only thing I can honestly say I don't like about it is the stupid lid to the front box which only opens upwards to about horizontal, makes access awkward but don't spend much time in their anyway.
Wow, don't I rattle on - I'll shut up but happy to to answer any queries.
What you do is pretty much our way of thinking really. Been camping for years, still use our tents as well but bought our tt in 2003 and couldn't decide whether to by a fc and to be honest wish we had done. But we were a bit scared of towing to be honest so bought the narrowist out of the two choices.
We have wondered about a small caravan but would rather be able to store whatever we get in the garage. I think we will go with a continental, it's not as heavy as the other equivalent sized units, so won't have to worry about the car (hopefully ) We also don't want to have to put up the awning unless staying for a long time or our Grand children etc. come with us. We also have all the equipment from camping so it seems silly not to use it.
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Topic: Conway Continental FC
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Any other tips would be gratefully received...thanks.
- I'll shut up but happy to to answer any queries. 
