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 bigbird
Mon, 11 Jul 2011, 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help with erection...
Replies: 9
Views: 12971

Re: Help with erection...

That is such good simple advice, we're going to follow this from now on as well!
by bigbird
Thu, 07 Jul 2011, 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 121733

Re: What Do You Tow Yours With?

Not a classic car in sight at our house I'm afraid, I sold my 1969 Spitfire last year, after owning her for thirty years...it was a very sad day. So, I tow Matilda with our 1990 V dub diesel T4, which is brilliant I have to say and Matilda not only sleeps my son, but it houses our musical instrument...
by bigbird
Wed, 06 Jul 2011, 9:24 am
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Roof lifter
Replies: 23
Views: 52946

Re: Roof lifter

What a brilliant idea, well done!! :clap:
by bigbird
Tue, 05 Jul 2011, 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing
Replies: 3
Views: 6732

Re: Towing

Nooo, don't do it, I have heard of people doing this just a few feet and all the hinges have pulled away from the body. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but in my opinion, this is really something that you shouldn't do. :(
by bigbird
Thu, 09 Jun 2011, 9:44 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan
Replies: 4
Views: 17930

Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Hi again, the one that I saw was owned by someone from the Mainland, I'm at the Steam up again this year, so if it is there, I'll take some pictures and get some details!! :thumbup:
by bigbird
Wed, 08 Jun 2011, 11:09 am
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Fitting a fridge
Replies: 5
Views: 16539

Re: Fitting a fridge

Ahh, that explains the pulling capability!! Mine's only a standard 1340!!
by bigbird
Tue, 07 Jun 2011, 3:45 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Fitting a fridge
Replies: 5
Views: 16539

Re: Fitting a fridge

I have to ask, what motorcycle, I've got a Harley trike, but it would struggle towing the portafold, you must have a heck of an engine in that bike!! As for the fridge, although maybe a large one won't fit, could you adapt one of those smaller (6) beer fridges, would an inverter let you run it off a...
by bigbird
Thu, 19 May 2011, 10:56 am
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53946

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

Our aim is for one adult and two kids inside the van, and one adult in the awning. I think I will be the adult in the awning :lolno: :lol:, it's always good to deligate!!! Thank you for the info, it's a great idea using the table as the centre board as well! I store ours under the bed at the moment...
by bigbird
Wed, 18 May 2011, 5:06 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: colour coding 1974 Portafold
Replies: 20
Views: 53946

Re: colour coding 1974 Portafold

Hi, the whole unit is looking great! Did you make the table yourself? it's great, love to hear some more info on that!
by bigbird
Fri, 15 Apr 2011, 7:56 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: All is revealed (well nearly)
Replies: 6
Views: 9962

Re: All is revealed (well nearly)

Great job!! :clap: