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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Fullberries on September 23, 2018, 05:04:02 PM
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Looking to get my first camper trailer.
Just looking at peoples real experiance and views
Has anyone bought a rear fold and wish they got a front fold or vice versa
Both seem like they have there advantages
Cheers
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Mate,
We had a Modcon FF, loved it. The best thing about it, apart from being an awesome CT, was that it's footprint didn't change when you set up.. In other words, if you could park it somewhere, you could sleep in it.
Good luck with everything,
Regards
Hem
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My thoughts are 2 people, I'd go forward normally have kids along, I'd go a rear fold.
Buying 2nd had, I'd probably go rearfold as they aren't as "popular" so you can get a better deal. Buying new probably go a forward fold.
But don't have either.
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Only thing to take into account with front fold is due to the design most seem to have very high ball weights that are beyond most small to medium SUV / 4WD vehicles
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My thoughts are 2 people, I'd go forward normally have kids along, I'd go a rear fold.
to be honest, if I was doing it with young kids again I'd go a caravan.
Buying 2nd had, I'd probably go rearfold
agree.
as they aren't as "popular" so you can get a better deal
dunno bout that :) Quality units still seem to be holding their $ fairly well.
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I really wanted to like a forward fold but ended up with a rear fold again for a number of reasons.
Inside storage - under the bed for clothes etc, in drawers, no bags - happy wife. On bed - solar panels, tables etc.
Inside mattress - proper one, with a topper - bed stays made, pillows stay too
Outside annexe - rear fold is bigger and that is where we live - no staircase right in the middle where everyone sits
Outside kitchen - much better laid out, at one end, again with nobody walking through it
Outside storage - one big gullwing box with space to fit what I want rather than numerous drawers
Outside storage - rear folds can have a large bag/box over the kitchen permanently for all the chairs, annexe, walls, pegs etc etc and don't need to be removed to unpack every time
Fridges - mine has swallowed a 110 evakool and could go bigger - FF's are very particular about fridge height
BBQ - in the kitchen and ready to go where you want it.
Annexe poles/canvas - forward folds pitch higher off the ground and need ladders. I do my rear fold off the ground - shorter people would need a ladder with a rear fold also
Drunk test - there is a flight of stairs to be negotiated in a FF...........
Rear fold bad points
Floor must be very clean before folding over your bed - I sweep and use a small tarp over the bed
Yes, a rear fold is longer on the ground when set up - forward folds would be better for overnighters in truck stops if that is your thing - we do plenty of overnighters touring, never had an issue, never stayed at a free truck stop either.
Kids beds - rear fold needs bunks or mats to be set up.
Invalid points
Only a forward fold can be set up on rough ground - not true. Rear fold have adjustable legs on the floor section. Any rougher than that and you won't be camping there anyway
Forward folds faster to set up - I don't think so
Forward folds are heavy on the ball - rear folds can be just as heavy.
This is just my perspective. Everybody is different and there is a reason why there are plenty of both in the market.