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Offline deepop

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Cub forward fold
« on: April 26, 2016, 03:40:13 PM »
It's brand new. See link.

http://cubcampers.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ForwardFold.pdf

Tell me the good and bad of this design/manufacturer.

I like it and with a bit of re-arranging would fit the family perfectly.

Thoughts?
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2016, 05:01:31 PM »
When we were looking we went to CUB. Asked about forward fold campers. Salesman said why change what we do so good. Stuck in the past not looking forward, haha. Might be interesting following.
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2016, 09:04:39 PM »
I'd like to see the TBW when it's loaded for a trip away - looks like it's going to be very heavy on the ball.
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2016, 09:16:46 PM »
I can't comment on the design, however there are plenty of happy CUB owners out there. They have been doing what they do for quite a while, and the 2001 cub we have is well built. I would happily up grade to a new (or newer) cub if the minister for finance would approve it.
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2016, 09:50:07 PM »
Saw it at the camping show. We have a 2008 Spacevan and have had no problems. I liked the look of the forward fold, the rear was set up with seating and table, not sure how it can be changed up for a family..


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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2016, 10:09:30 PM »
Quote from: justink on April 26, 2016, 09:50:07 PM
not sure how it can be changed up for a family..

looking at that floor plan it appears as though the lounge area /dining table becomes a double bed, so maybe a shared bed for kids? not ideal for my liking, but others might think that's ok maybe.
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2016, 10:57:58 PM »
Quote from: corndog on April 26, 2016, 05:01:31 PM
When we were looking we went to CUB. Asked about forward fold campers. Salesman said why change what we do so good. Stuck in the past not looking forward, haha.

Couple of years back, got much the same answer when I questioned a rep about their stupid idea of the velcro attachment for their annex ridge poles   ::)  but worse thing I ever did was giving into the minister, and getting rid of our CUB   :'(
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2016, 11:40:15 PM »
Not sold on FF's personally. Heavy on the Towball. Long distance between Towball and axle - only an issue of you go off road much though.

To me it's a caravan layout, so why not get a caravan or a poptop?
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #8 on: April 27, 2016, 04:11:15 AM »
Quote from: tk421 on April 26, 2016, 11:40:15 PM
Not sold on FF's personally. Heavy on the Towball. Long distance between Towball and axle - only an issue of you go off road much though.

To me it's a caravan layout, so why not get a caravan or a poptop?
    We have a forward fold...and according to the hayman reece ball weight scale ....our's weighs  ( loaded )...200 kg on the ball.....That might give an idea of what it might weigh

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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #9 on: April 27, 2016, 04:37:24 AM »
I've liked the footprint of the forward folds ever since I first saw the Modcon ones some years ago. I just think it is good usage of space. My only concern from looking at various ones at the last Perth camping show is internal storage for clothes. It appears to be under the seats which could get annoying having to lift the seats up all the time. Other than that I think they are a good design and the demand must be there if Cub are starting to make them.
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #10 on: April 27, 2016, 07:14:23 AM »
I have seen a couple (can't remember models though) that actually have a little rear fold out section behind the lounge area. I thought that this would be an ideal place to store bags and clothes etc that are out of the way but easy access.

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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016, 07:42:37 AM »
Quote from: tk421 on April 26, 2016, 11:40:15 PM
Not sold on FF's personally. Heavy on the Towball. Long distance between Towball and axle - only an issue of you go off road much though.

To me it's a caravan layout, so why not get a caravan or a poptop?

for a family like ours, price is a huge consideration, as well as flexible layout...

most, if not all, of the caravan/poptop units have double beds, but not single beds for the kids...  for some, this is not workable...

the modcon quattro, for example, has the two single beds in a forward fold style.  perfect for us and hopefully will be our next camper...

plenty of storage under the single beds, as well...

and as has been previously mentioned, the smaller foot print of the forward fold is attractive for those that do a lot of camping away at big4's, etc...

good on cub for putting their toe in the water of respected forward-fold manufacturers...  :cup:

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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2016, 08:12:07 AM »
at least its not another alibaba make,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :angel:
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2016, 08:21:45 AM »
I do understand the appeal of the footprint. It's what drew me to rear fold campers. Mine is actually pretty much similar in size when it unfolded to this Cub in its travel config. But it's 2m shorter when towing. It does mimic caravan footprints once it's set up with awnings etc so I'm never worried about caravan parks.

But that's a 3m drawbar, which is way too long for what we need it to do.

Though having just heard about the croc biting that guy in his tent I can see the appeal of being off the ground. :)
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Re: Cub forward fold
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2016, 11:07:56 PM »
yep, towball DW is 130kg in the brochure.   Then you load up the front boxes.   Wonder if you could get them to shorten the drawbar and take one of the sections of storage box off the front (or reduce the size of it)?
Internally it looks big enough to remove the furniture and put two camp bunk units in it instead.   Fold them down for travel.
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