The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)

Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.

So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.

Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.

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by KorenM
Wed, 15 Jul 2009, 4:38 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Kitchen Unit / Table
Replies: 3
Views: 8380

kitchen unit/bed

To be honest I've never used it as a back rest as I don't have the extra cushens. the unit fits between down the middle for traveling, resting on the lips on the single beds/benches. I'm guessing that the unit lays up against the end wall to act as a back rest. the photocopied hand book I have doesn...
by KorenM
Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 3:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Kitchen Unit / Table
Replies: 3
Views: 8380

sink unit/table

Hi,

I have an orignal sink unit , but not the table( wish I did)

I don't use the sink unit as it's so heavy and awkward to manoeuvre. I've got a sheet of wood instead.

I'm snowed under currently, but I could bring it over for you to see later in the year if you like.

Email me,

Koren
by KorenM
Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 3:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Quilting
Replies: 10
Views: 18588

quilting

You might regret that ! my van had polystyrene all over it when I got it it, and it was a nightmare to get off, and made a real mess. It had to be removed because it was mouldy behind. I plan now to cover the lower walls with that table heat protector stuff and the roof with head lining. Need to fix...
by KorenM
Sun, 12 Jul 2009, 3:30 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Gold quilting
Replies: 2
Views: 7554

gold quilting

Unfortunately I have been unable to - will keep looking :(
by KorenM
Thu, 02 Oct 2008, 4:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Flocking
Replies: 16
Views: 23476

not flocked

Hi, I'm not flocked either- but I am quilted! My van has had the flocking painted over with layers of white emulsion, which has been a nightmare to remove. Not sure weather to re-flock or just line roof, but I must do something, I spent 7 days waking up with soggy bedding over the summer :( . some o...
by KorenM
Sun, 28 Sep 2008, 5:25 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Bottle-carriers
Replies: 4
Views: 18928

gas bottle mounting

Hi, I brought 2 motor bike panniers earlier in the year to fit either side of the draw bar. I have a 'short draw bar' portafold with no room for either a gas bottle or battery box, so the theory is that I can save space inside to accomodate gas and battery by putting tools, foot pads, jack etc in th...
by KorenM
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 10:25 am
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Plastic Feet
Replies: 1
Views: 13195

Caravan 'feet'

Hi, I was lucky enough to have a set of these 'feet' included when I bought my Portafold. This year they were a god-send! I managed to book my holiday at the same time as the floods at the beginning of September :( . The campsite I was staying on was just outside Birmingham and suffered from cascadi...
by KorenM
Tue, 31 Jul 2007, 4:35 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Flocking
Replies: 16
Views: 23476

When I bought my Portafold it had been painted inside with numerous layers of white emulsion. the roof was in a terrible state. we used marine paint stripper, but it was hell to do. under the paint were signs of the flocking and plenty of mould. Under the shelving had been covered with that polystye...
by KorenM
Fri, 13 Jul 2007, 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121621

1100 club people

Hi Steve,
Yes they all still around, Dave Brett is living in Summerset now but comes to the Surrey and Middlesex monthly meeting a couple of times a year. He'll be at the National as well. Chris Bryant is now chairperson.

Koren.
by KorenM
Thu, 12 Jul 2007, 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121621

Not towed mine yet, but planning to put it behind one of my Austin 1100 Autos. I had a tow bar fitted in June but the van is not yet road worthy, hoping to take it to the 1100 club national rally in August.

I'll let you know how I get on, as I've never towed before!