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 Admin
Thu, 31 Jul 2008, 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noseweight for towing
Replies: 8
Views: 19373

I've investigated the noseweight situation: :arrow: The NTTA (National Trailer and Towing Association) say the noseweight should be at least 50kg. :arrow: The RAC recommends between 50kgs and 75kgs. :arrow: The Volvo Club say it should be around 7% of the laden weight of the trailer. :arrow: My Mark...
by Admin
Wed, 30 Jul 2008, 11:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Wroughton 2008 - anyone here going?
Replies: 13
Views: 28649

Got mine this morning as well :D I'm booked as an individual as well so I'll be pitching on the field somewhere. We all have to start somewhere with our vans and no-one can claim to have a immaculate one. I can assure you that there'll be no snobbery over the condition of yours. I'll bring my T-Cut ...
by Admin
Tue, 29 Jul 2008, 11:02 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted - Ansfold Caravan - NO LONGER REQUIRED
Replies: 1
Views: 5954

John now has an Ansfold.
by Admin
Sat, 26 Jul 2008, 9:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Wroughton 2008 - anyone here going?
Replies: 13
Views: 28649

I'm onto Plan B.

The Anglia is still too far from its MOT so I've fitted a towbar (which I already had sitting in the back of the garage) to my Fiesta. It's a 1100cc Mark 2 so it'll be a good test for it.

Should be there late afternoon Saturday. See you all there. :D
by Admin
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 4:21 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Which cushion configuration?
Replies: 14
Views: 41324

They should be 3" thick, if you went any thicker you won't be able to tuck them into the walls when you fold down. Mine are already quite a tight fit. 4" was offered as a luxury option though. According to the brochures ( http://www.portafold.co.uk/portafold_literature.html ) they say that one extra...
by Admin
Wed, 23 Jul 2008, 2:43 am
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Which cushion configuration?
Replies: 14
Views: 41324

I have to say I've stuck to the original cushion configuration of two long mattress cushions and six 'square' cushions. I find the square cushions are useful to have as the seat cushions because they can be lifted individually when you need access to particular lockers. If you only have the long mat...
by Admin
Tue, 22 Jul 2008, 12:30 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Wroughton 2008 - anyone here going?
Replies: 13
Views: 28649

Pete, It'll be good to see all 4 of you and it should be a good weekend. The reply I got about the tickets was: "Tickets are normally sent out in batches, the bulk tend to be the earlier bookings (these have now all gone out), then we do batches as the bookings come in, normally sending them out eve...
by Admin
Sat, 19 Jul 2008, 12:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Wroughton 2008 - anyone here going?
Replies: 13
Views: 28649

Laura, I haven't displayed my Portafold at Wroughton before because I've always been on a club stand, but there was always plenty of space around the Portafolds. I will be going this year, one way or another. Don't think the Anglia will make it through an MOT by August but I've got a couple of backu...
by Admin
Thu, 17 Jul 2008, 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noseweight for towing
Replies: 8
Views: 19373

Ah, actually, there was an optional extra of:

"Double Gas Bottle Carrier (will take two 10lb bottles) - £1.75"

So your box could be original...
by Admin
Mon, 14 Jul 2008, 10:28 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 21762

I've seen the round style handles before, not sure if they're wood or faux wood, can't remember. The embossed Portafold badge is what's been left behind from the original sticker that was there. I'm going to get them re-produced so people can replace them if they've fallen off/been removed/been pain...