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19/2/2007 at 8:44pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: ERKA 781 Trailer tent
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Hi all,

Recently picked up an ERKA trailer tent off ebay. We're long-time campers who are looking to move into trailer tents, but wanted to give it a try before spending fortunes.
Anybody know where I can get any literature on the ERKA trailers?
Tried Googling, but not much came up!
Any help or advice much appreciated

Neil


20/2/2007 at 10:35am
 Location: mid wales
 Outfit: Adria Twin
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Hi and welcome to the site - think tey're an older make not made now but still a good few about so someone might be able to help - was it anything in particular?? I'm sure you'll love it - makes all the difference having a bed off the floor to sleep on!!


20/2/2007 at 4:02pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: ERKA 781 Trailer tent
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Hello to you, and thanks for the response. Appears to be french. There's a plate on the side which gives the model as a Type 781, with the year of manufacture blank and the number 62629 stamped at the bottom. That, rather sadly, is all I have! Neil


25/2/2007 at 10:17pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: trailer tent
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hi bought an erka off ebay myself leaked everywhere first time out but after a complete reproof seemed fine next time we went.But could have had something to do with the awful weather and flood.Couldnt find anything out about it either tried all over but arent they a great size for such a small trailer


26/2/2007 at 7:26pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: ERKA 781 Trailer tent
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Thanks for the response. Still no luck with documentation, but seems relatively OK on the water leakage front. Only had it up once so far though! Roll on a bit of decent weather. Neil

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28/2/2007 at 5:27pm
 Location: Molesey Surrey
 Outfit: Trigano Randger 575LX & Rapido Orline
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We bought an ERKA off e-bay too.

It seems to be a Chateau 4 and measures 4m x 4m. Built in 1986 (there is a dataplate on the bottom front right corner if that makes sense).

Only been up once in the staff car park on a Saturday morning to see what we got for £120 !

Already planning a French trip in it.



28/2/2007 at 7:16pm
 Location: West Sussex
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Excellent! Well at least there's a few of us out there with zero information on our rig! Enjoy France. I'm going to have a go at my local campsite first, to see how things are! Neil

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26/4/2007 at 11:50pm
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hi,

hope you got on with erka. we have had the same one since 1979 still going strong, great tent now on the 3rd generation of our family of campers



27/4/2007 at 9:46am
 Location: Molesey Surrey
 Outfit: Trigano Randger 575LX & Rapido Orline
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First shakedown trip is planned for next weekend to make sure we have everything we need and knowing our luck with the weather we shall see if it leaks too !


28/4/2007 at 6:22pm
 Location: West Sussex
 Outfit: ERKA 781 Trailer tent
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Refurb going well! New Corner stands, canvas patched and proofed. Headed for Lake District at half-term with daughter. The wife doesn't want to risk it until we've tried!
Established we have a 1973 ERKA rig, which following minimal renovation appears absolutely fine. Bears out neil-erka's comments above. Neil.

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via mobile 23/9/2023 at 9:28am
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Hi we just bought an erka and have issues with the front awning (living space). It's doesn't fit at same level as the bed area, it's much higher Nd the awning pole are fixed length... any ideas info or help pmease



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