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 knottyknitter
Thu, 07 Jun 2007, 10:10 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
Topic: Hubcaps
Replies: 13
Views: 39032

Hubcaps

My Ansfold is missing it's hubcaps. Am I right in thinking I need ones that would fit 10" Mini wheels? Will any style of Mini hubcap fit?

Thanks all!
by knottyknitter
Mon, 21 May 2007, 9:57 am
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Awnings
Replies: 13
Views: 53467

I've had no luck either - there is a thread lower down about awnings and I think someone had a very old one that could be used as a template (I am still happy to create a template if anyone has an obsolete awning - I would gladly create a set of measurements/design details for those who might like t...
by knottyknitter
Sun, 20 May 2007, 5:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Servicing the trailer undercarriage and brakes
Replies: 0
Views: 6305

Servicing the trailer undercarriage and brakes

I think that the whole running mechanism/brakes/tyres etc on my Ansfold need sorting out. I feel confident sorting out the bodywork, interior and minor jobs but I think this is beyond me. I've looked at the info. on servicing and TBH I'm not confident enough to sort out the brakes. Should I be brave...
by knottyknitter
Sat, 10 Feb 2007, 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original awnings
Replies: 5
Views: 13515

That would be great. I can sew pretty well and my mum has an industrial sewing machine that could cope with canvas or thicker fabric. I wouldnt mind unpicking an awning and making a template/pattern - perhaps it would be useful to others as well and could be made available on the website. Let me kno...
by knottyknitter
Mon, 05 Feb 2007, 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Original awnings
Replies: 5
Views: 13515

Original awnings

I would love to get hold of an awning for my Ansfold but appreciate that they must be like hens teeth. If anyone has one they don't need and want to sell please get in touch (highly optomistic I know). Otherwise what are the options for attaching an awning. I'd like something quite spacious to allow...
by knottyknitter
Sat, 27 Jan 2007, 11:56 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Flocking
Replies: 16
Views: 23687

I'm not flocked but I am quilted - well around the sides anyway. This is something I have been pondering for a while. The old quilted vinyl is split and damaged in areas and stinks due to being left unused for decades. I want to keep the Ansfold as original as possible but I think the lining must go...
by knottyknitter
Sat, 27 Jan 2007, 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 122661

Hello all - just joined up and brimming with loads of questions. We have an Ansfold which is a total wreck and needs a complete refurb. but was bought very cheaply from Ebay. I started off looking for a folding camper, stumbled across a couple of Portafolds and fell in love with their quirky looks. ...