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
Sun, 13 Jul 2008, 10:27 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Portafold - Glamis July 13th 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 21844

Did you get the chassis number for me Gordon? :lol:
by Admin
Sat, 12 Jul 2008, 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noseweight for towing
Replies: 8
Views: 19461

I was tempted to have the gas bottle and spare wheel fitted externally on mine, but as it was very original when I got it I didn't want to start attaching anything to the A frame that wasn't there already. Plus if it's inside it's away from any weather! I've also resisted making any extra holes on t...
by Admin
Sat, 12 Jul 2008, 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Noseweight for towing
Replies: 8
Views: 19461

Not sure on the ideal noseweight. I've tried to keep most of my weight over the axle. On the off-side over the axle I've got the leisure battery and on the near-side just forward of the axle I've got the gas bottle. (I've put the bottle there because it's the locker with the biggest height.) The spa...
by Admin
Thu, 10 Jul 2008, 1:02 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
Topic: 13" wheels?
Replies: 11
Views: 34753

As far as I know they all had 10" wheels. But then again, with Portafolds I've learnt 'never say never'.
by Admin
Mon, 07 Jul 2008, 5:58 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 7748

Just spoken to the owner, he's an elderly chap who's finding the erection process a bit of a strain these days and that's why he's selling up. The roof is painted blue but the rest is in original cream GRP. The sink/kitchen unit is made to measure and fits across the back of the Portafold with a cur...
by Admin
Tue, 24 Jun 2008, 9:50 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Great Dorset Steam Fair
Replies: 2
Views: 8228

I should be there as well, hopefully. Just trying to get the Anglia MOT'd so I've got a tow vehicle, otherwise it'll be an expensive and noisy trip up with the Landy. I won't exhibit the Portafold, I think I'd like to try and get round as much of the show as possible this year. If you're on display ...
by Admin
Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 4:12 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Original Literature
Replies: 0
Views: 11949

Wanted: Original Literature

Wanted: Any original Portafold, Ansfold or Mini-Motel brochures, promotional material, literature, adverts, receipts, articles or any original paperwork. Also any paperwork regarding the designing companies Portaplas or Henleycraft Ltd or the manufacturing companies Plastics (Fareham) Ltd or ANS Mo...
by Admin
Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 4:10 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted: Portafold Awning
Replies: 0
Views: 5746

Wanted: Portafold Awning

Wanted: Original awning for a Portafold or Ansfold. Must be in fairly good condition and complete.

Contact Fraser at f.laird@btopenworld.com
by Admin
Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 4:09 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted - Ansfold Caravan - NO LONGER REQUIRED
Replies: 1
Views: 5972

Wanted - Ansfold Caravan - NO LONGER REQUIRED

Wanted - Ansfold caravan, any condition considered from a wreck needing full restoration to an original show condition example.

Please contact John on 01905 330155
or email: john@jstatton.fsnet.co.uk
by Admin
Fri, 20 Jun 2008, 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: International Portafolds
Replies: 1
Views: 6961

I've just been contacted by a chap called John who has just taken his newly purchased Portafold out to where he's working, Gütersloh in Germany.