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
Tue, 03 Aug 2010, 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What colours were Portafolds available in new?
Replies: 1
Views: 5167

Re: What colours were Portafolds available in new?

Well according to the original brochures http://www.portafold.co.uk/portafold_literature.html they started off just offering cream, then later in the production they offered white and pale blue for a small charge. But then again they did offer any colour you liked, for a charge, so they could theore...
by Admin
Tue, 03 Aug 2010, 8:33 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1972 Portafold on FreeAds - NOW SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 10186

Re: 1972 Portafold on FreeAds

This one is known to me. It's a 1972 model being sold by Haley in Brixham, Devon.

It's been serviced recently, has new tyres, new hinges. Asking price £600.

Email: xxxxxx@xxxx.xxxx
or call: xxxxx xxxxxx
by Admin
Mon, 02 Aug 2010, 12:21 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
Topic: Bargain wheels & tyres!
Replies: 6
Views: 20712

Re: Bargain wheels & tyres!

bigherb wrote:Milenco make one to fit 8" and 10" wheels, availabe from Towsure
Doh! I've only been looking on eBay, didn't think to check Towsure. :roll:
by Admin
Thu, 29 Jul 2010, 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What type of insurance?
Replies: 5
Views: 13755

Re: what type of insurance

I never contacted the Caravan & Camping Club I must admit. I started with The Caravan Club as they were the biggest and best known and they did turn out to give me the best quote all round. The problem with getting a quote is two fold. Firstly, most insurance companies won't insure a caravan over 20...
by Admin
Thu, 29 Jul 2010, 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What type of insurance?
Replies: 5
Views: 13755

Re: what type of insurance

Maureen, Firstly, have you seen the insurance page on the main site? http://www.portafold.co.uk/insurance.html A quick summary of what I have: My cars are covered obviously fully comprehensive, any car cover also includes any trailer while it's attached to the vehicle. I have additional caravan insu...
by Admin
Wed, 28 Jul 2010, 1:59 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
Topic: Bargain wheels & tyres!
Replies: 6
Views: 20712

Re: Bargain wheels & tyres!

I'm still trying to find a manufacturer of wheel clamps that produces one small enough to fit a 10" wheel...
by Admin
Mon, 26 Jul 2010, 1:46 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1974 Portafold For Sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 7
Views: 11183

Re: 1974 Portafold For Sale

That's the sort of thing I need, a slightly old VW turbo diesel camper with a big bed, fridge, cooker and sink. Something I can drive around the country when I'm working to save on hotel bills. Travelodge do good deals at £19 but not always at the hotels I want, when I want them, so a camper would m...
by Admin
Mon, 26 Jul 2010, 12:50 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: 1974 Portafold For Sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 7
Views: 11183

1974 Portafold For Sale

Hi BB, Is this you moving 'Matilda' on? Ian, nope it's not Jan, it's being sold by a chap called David, it's quite a late one being from 1974. It's been used for a number of years up to and including 2008 and is in full running order. The awning and porta-potti are included and it has his own desig...
by Admin
Sat, 24 Jul 2010, 10:08 pm
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Brand New Portafold Roofs!
Replies: 1
Views: 18479

Brand New Portafold Roofs!

My local GRP specialist, who has done several little repairs for me now (including changing my hinges), has come up with a price for producing brand new Portafold roofs. His main line of work is producing component parts for Sunseeker luxury boats http://www.sunseeker.com/ , based in Poole just up t...
by Admin
Fri, 23 Jul 2010, 12:49 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Where to Obtain New Rubbers?
Replies: 7
Views: 21664

Re: Where to Obtain New Rubbers?

I've just started investigating these parts and I've started with these two companies: Woolies - Have been around for years and I've bought loads from them in the past. 01778 347347 http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk Phoenix Supplies - Have stands at plenty of shows around the country and have a huge ran...