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 txfsealord
Fri, 10 Dec 2010, 5:33 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
Replies: 19
Views: 28728

Re: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011

Hi Matt, we're up for this one! It was SO GOOD last year! We'd like to turn up Friday & leave Monday morning please, as usual.

Cheers,

Steve & Rose Lord
by txfsealord
Sun, 01 Aug 2010, 3:02 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Roof lifter
Replies: 23
Views: 52818

Roof lifter

Hi all, I've made a lifting-frame with a small hand-winch on, to help me put our caravan up. Our Ansfold roof is heavier than the Portafold, because of its double-skinned construction. When we first had our van, I could just-about manage to put it up without assistance. I'm only just tall enough tho...
by txfsealord
Thu, 22 Jul 2010, 8:45 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Where to Obtain New Rubbers?
Replies: 7
Views: 20789

Re: Where to Obtain New Rubbers?

Hi Jeff & Anne,

I found this company listed in an old-car directory:

http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk

I saved it for the large choice of all things caravan, as well as car. I've not actually got around to using them yet, so if you do, please let me know how you get on!

Steve Lord
by txfsealord
Fri, 16 Jul 2010, 6:16 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Rubber trims
Replies: 3
Views: 7390

Re: Rubber trims

Hi Tim, Sorry no-one's answered your request. I have an Ansfold myself which is why I didn't answer it when you first posted. On that, there are 4 off U-section rubbers, one down the edge of each end-panel. These are "solid rubbers" as opposed to "foam rubber". On the top of the hull, at each end, t...
by txfsealord
Sat, 10 Jul 2010, 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Awnings?
Replies: 16
Views: 26508

Steve's Ansfold Awning

Hi all, this is our 3rd serious attempt at a 'real' awning for the Ansfold. I've bought a new 7'6" Coniston , made by NR Awnings. I had to make 2 off brackets to attach its upper rails to the Ansfold's roof, & fit standard awning track across the roof, down the o/s/r corner & along the lower edge. N...
by txfsealord
Sat, 10 Jul 2010, 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted Pictures of the Ansfold Kitchenpart ?
Replies: 6
Views: 10186

Re: Wanted Pictures of the Ansfold Kitchenpart ?

Hi Anders, Just spoke to my friend Alan Madge, (Anorakite, on here) with the original Ansfold. He's moving house very shortly (he hopes - in UK this is a very trying experience) & his Ansfold is in storage, not accessible. When he gets it back, he will take photos for you, but he doesn't know when t...
by txfsealord
Sat, 10 Jul 2010, 3:03 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: First Portafold in Sweden.
Replies: 7
Views: 21768

Re: First Portafold in Sweden.

Hi Jen, The "double-skin" which Ansfolds have & Portafolds don't, is in the roof - if it has fins it's single-skin, if not it's double, & even heavier. What I was referring to in the case of Anders' van, was the plywood 'slab' which stiffens the floor & axle mounts. All vans with flat floors to thei...
by txfsealord
Wed, 07 Jul 2010, 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Collective Noun
Replies: 3
Views: 7392

Re: Collective Noun

Hi Matt, this sort of nonsense is right up my street....

My first thought would be, a Provender of Portafolds; they're certainly Food for Thought after all! I will think on it some more & may reply again later.

Cheers,

Steve
by txfsealord
Mon, 05 Jul 2010, 5:18 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Inside Steve & Rose's Ansfold
Replies: 1
Views: 13725

Re: Inside Steve & Rose's Ansfold

I have obediently done as I was asked & made hooks for mugs/cups. What a good idea of my wife's! Newmughooks.jpg The other pics show the hooks & cupboards in folded condition for travelling, & the altered lid of the o/s/r locker. Timber braces have been added under the fibreglass locker top-deck, as...
by txfsealord
Sat, 03 Jul 2010, 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wanted Pictures of the Ansfold Kitchenpart ?
Replies: 6
Views: 10186

Re: Wanted Pictures of the Ansfold Kitchenpart ?

Hi Anders, I've written to my friend asking for pictures & measurements of his kitchen unit. He may be away at the moment; when I hear from him I'll let you know. I think it will be difficult to find a usable secondhand Ansfold kitchen. These caravans are only broken up when they are totally worn ou...