Fannying about ...

limey · 08-14-2016, 04:03 PM

We've just acquired a folding caravan.

We've decided to call it Fanny.

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John Sellers · 08-14-2016, 04:21 PM

Look cozy.

glatt · 08-14-2016, 05:25 PM

That's cool. I want to see it folded up. And then a time lapse of setting it up.

I guess that sounds demanding. Sorry.

limey · 08-14-2016, 05:55 PM

Here's a video: http://youtu.be/BuK47--luPY
It looks just like something out of Tom and Jerry!
(The video is not the one we bought, but a similar model).

Sent by thought transference edited to add a better video.

infinite monkey · 08-14-2016, 06:25 PM

That's really cool. Looks like fun!

limey · 08-14-2016, 06:28 PM

We're looking forward to having some fun. Ours when folded looks like this:

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infinite monkey · 08-14-2016, 06:32 PM

In my next life, I want to be limey. A fabulous person...talented and smart and caring and funny, who has a great husband and they seem to really enjoy each other's company and do fun things like buy a foldy camper to go have fun adventures with each other.

Yep, I want to be limey.

limey · 08-14-2016, 06:51 PM

Thanks, infi.

Like everyone I just publicise the good, fun bits. I still have to do my tax return like everyone else :/

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infinite monkey · 08-14-2016, 06:54 PM

Well, you can't come off as such a good person without there being some truth to it.

OK, I'm done fawning over your fannying.

glatt · 08-14-2016, 07:31 PM

That's awesome. When I was a kid, my neighbors across the street had one that was similar, except while it had a hard roof, it had canvas upper walls, and a bed on each end that folded out. I though it was the coolest thing ever.

glatt · 08-14-2016, 07:35 PM

Theirs was like this.
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Yours is nicer. Looks like it won't get moldy in the rain like the canvas ones would.

limey · 08-14-2016, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glatt

That's awesome. When I was a kid, my neighbors across the street had one that was similar, except while it had a hard roof, it had canvas upper walls, and a bed on each end that folded out. I though it was the coolest thing ever.

What you describe is either a trailer tent, or a folding camper (the subtleties of these two escape me). The appeal of our Fanny is that she really is a solid, stable, sturdy little caravan!

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Pamela · 08-14-2016, 10:35 PM

Welcome to our little caravan club! I have a larger one, okay, mine is 37 feet long, but yours sets up faster and is cooler!

If I may, be careful of your towing speed. If you feel it 'wagging' your vehicle, do NOT hit the brakes!! That will cause a crash. Instead, let off the accelerator and let it slow down on it's own.

That is a common cause of crashes because your first instinct is the worst thing you can do. I see many of these small popups crashed because of just that.

I am also a font of camper wisdom, so feel free to ask me anything. If you stay at a campground, you will enter a close-knit community of very friendly people, many of whom are willing to help you out if you need help.

BigV · 08-15-2016, 01:34 AM

Love the soundtrack.

Oh, awesome camper too!

Will you be travelling far with it?

BigV · 08-15-2016, 01:36 AM

Also like glatt, some of my most enjoyable and formative camping experiences took place on trips with a canvas sided popup camper trailer, a Coleman I believe.

08-14-2016, 04:03 PM	#1
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Fannying about ... We've just acquired a folding caravan. We've decided to call it Fanny. Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

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limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Fannying about ... Here's a video: http://youtu.be/BuK47--luPY It looks just like something out of Tom and Jerry! (The video is not the one we bought, but a similar model). Sent by thought transference edited to add a better video. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of Last edited by limey; 08-14-2016 at 07:36 PM.

08-14-2016, 06:28 PM	#6
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	We're looking forward to having some fun. Ours when folded looks like this: sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

08-14-2016, 06:51 PM	#8
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Fannying about ... Thanks, infi. Like everyone I just publicise the good, fun bits. I still have to do my tax return like everyone else :/ Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

08-14-2016, 07:35 PM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Theirs was like this. Yours is nicer. Looks like it won't get moldy in the rain like the canvas ones would.

08-14-2016, 04:21 PM	#2
John Sellers Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 807	Look cozy.

08-14-2016, 05:25 PM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's cool. I want to see it folded up. And then a time lapse of setting it up. I guess that sounds demanding. Sorry.

08-14-2016, 06:25 PM	#5
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	That's really cool. Looks like fun!

08-14-2016, 06:32 PM	#7
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	In my next life, I want to be limey. A fabulous person...talented and smart and caring and funny, who has a great husband and they seem to really enjoy each other's company and do fun things like buy a foldy camper to go have fun adventures with each other. Yep, I want to be limey.

08-14-2016, 06:54 PM	#9
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Well, you can't come off as such a good person without there being some truth to it. OK, I'm done fawning over your fannying.

08-14-2016, 07:31 PM	#10
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's awesome. When I was a kid, my neighbors across the street had one that was similar, except while it had a hard roof, it had canvas upper walls, and a bed on each end that folded out. I though it was the coolest thing ever.

08-14-2016, 10:35 PM	#13
Pamela Deplorable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 767	Welcome to our little caravan club! I have a larger one, okay, mine is 37 feet long, but yours sets up faster and is cooler! If I may, be careful of your towing speed. If you feel it 'wagging' your vehicle, do NOT hit the brakes!! That will cause a crash. Instead, let off the accelerator and let it slow down on it's own. That is a common cause of crashes because your first instinct is the worst thing you can do. I see many of these small popups crashed because of just that. I am also a font of camper wisdom, so feel free to ask me anything. If you stay at a campground, you will enter a close-knit community of very friendly people, many of whom are willing to help you out if you need help.

08-15-2016, 01:34 AM	#14
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Love the soundtrack. Oh, awesome camper too! Will you be travelling far with it? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-15-2016, 01:36 AM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Also like glatt, some of my most enjoyable and formative camping experiences took place on trips with a canvas sided popup camper trailer, a Coleman I believe. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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