Throught the years I have had 3 campers. Also have now one of these. I always remove the wardrobe, sink and stove and leave them at home. I prefer to cook outside or in the awning. It gives me much more space for other more useful things in side the camper.
@@dsberry22 it's really good. Just been to check on her in caravan storage. Still bone dry inside despite being left since September. I've got a full body cover on her but you still expect the worst.
These were very innovative and an attractive alternative to the traditional hard-sided caravan back in the day. However, Conway and Pennine's failure to innovate have now seen the Opus Camper be a far more attractive alternative although both Conway and Pennine had and continue to have an onboard toilet with dedicated 'room' which Opus Camper have not added. That is something they got right in my opinion as trekking across a damp campsite on a cold night in the rain, just to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, is not much fun. Furthermore, Opus have created an off-road version with proper suspension, which opens up possibilities, even though those possibilities will largely remain in the heads of the owners. On top of all that, modern day caravans have not only grown in size to be more comfortable, but are a world apart from the caravans that used to compete with Conway and Pennine when trailer tents were far more popular. Add to that the fact that modern day vehicles are far more powerful and are better tow cars. Perhaps the day of the trailer tent will return when EV ownership far exceeds that of ICE tow cars.
What a great video. I haven’t owned a trailer tent before and need something that can be erected in no more than 15-20 mins. This has shown me that this is not for me, saving me a LOT of research 🙏
With a well trained family assisting, and given lots of experience and a carefully planned procedure, it is just about possible to get the base unit up in about 20 minutes. Not the awning though.
I've found I'm getting to the stage where I can get the base unit pitched and the kettle on inside half an hour doing it on my own if she's been put away with the bed pods and head liner attached so it can be done.
The conway camper not the first time l have seen one on you tube Hubnut owns one and has used it dedpite the fact his doesn't have working frudge the stove doesn't work he needs to get his gas system checked and the electrical system checked but he gets by
Throught the years I have had 3 campers. Also have now one of these. I always remove the wardrobe, sink and stove and leave them at home. I prefer to cook outside or in the awning. It gives me much more space for other more useful things in side the camper.
Excellent training for Hubnut who was recently struggling heroically on his channel.
I was just thinking the same ...
Yep! Recently been following his camping exploits. I think he needs to see this.
yup, thats how i ended up here lol
Ace, just bought a cruiser and this is Uber helpful. Thanks
I bought this very one. She's still going strong but now with led lighting and mod cons such as mobile phone charging
Great to hear from you Adam and to know the cruiser is still providing good service.
@@dsberry22 it's really good. Just been to check on her in caravan storage. Still bone dry inside despite being left since September. I've got a full body cover on her but you still expect the worst.
I've added a propex forced air propane heater as well out of a 1980s post office van. Gets really warm inside.
nice video,just purchased a 1995 one of these at the weekend ,this video was very helpful
Cum sa procedez sa pot achizitîon si eu in Romania
These were very innovative and an attractive alternative to the traditional hard-sided caravan back in the day. However, Conway and Pennine's failure to innovate have now seen the Opus Camper be a far more attractive alternative although both Conway and Pennine had and continue to have an onboard toilet with dedicated 'room' which Opus Camper have not added. That is something they got right in my opinion as trekking across a damp campsite on a cold night in the rain, just to go to the toilet in the middle of the night, is not much fun. Furthermore, Opus have created an off-road version with proper suspension, which opens up possibilities, even though those possibilities will largely remain in the heads of the owners. On top of all that, modern day caravans have not only grown in size to be more comfortable, but are a world apart from the caravans that used to compete with Conway and Pennine when trailer tents were far more popular. Add to that the fact that modern day vehicles are far more powerful and are better tow cars. Perhaps the day of the trailer tent will return when EV ownership far exceeds that of ICE tow cars.
Sadly my Conway was before the era of the onboard loo 😭
What a great video. I haven’t owned a trailer tent before and need something that can be erected in no more than 15-20 mins. This has shown me that this is not for me, saving me a LOT of research 🙏
With a well trained family assisting, and given lots of experience and a carefully planned procedure, it is just about possible to get the base unit up in about 20 minutes. Not the awning though.
I've found I'm getting to the stage where I can get the base unit pitched and the kettle on inside half an hour doing it on my own if she's been put away with the bed pods and head liner attached so it can be done.
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Nach der Montage bist du urlaubsreif. Und nach dem Abbau müsstest du gleich wieder in Urlaub. 😂
it was all part of the fun!
The conway camper not the first time l have seen one on you tube Hubnut owns one and has used it dedpite the fact his doesn't have working frudge the stove doesn't work he needs to get his gas system checked and the electrical system checked but he gets by