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Hi, not sure if this is in the right forum so apologies if not.  After many years of camping in either a tent or folding camper we decided to look into Motorhomes and have sadly come to the conclusion that we just cannot manage the running costs (we'd have to pay for storage aswell) so wanting to upgrade to something that doesn't take ages to set up and doesn't need to stay dry when packing away we thought we'd look into pop top caravans.

Does anyone know of any dealers in the south please?  I found the web site for the one in Ringwood, Dorset and was sure there was one in Swindon which would be nearer to us in Reading but can't find a web site.  We think we might be able to get it in the garage even though we have an up and over door which would restrict height.  If any pop top owners can give any advice on models etc. that would be great too.  There are 3 of us and 1 small dog so we don't want anything too big because of storage and towing.

 Any help or advice, as always, gratefully received.  Thanks a million.

Jules

Thanks for the tip Kabbes re Eribas - I have seen these and quite liked the look of them.  We're looking to spend around the 5k (ish) mark although if the right model came along I might be able to persuade OH to increase this a bit!

Still hoping someone else might know of other dealers in the South?

Jules

automotive leisure in poole sell only pre loved eriba.  web site here www.automotiveleisure.co.uk

there are loads of good reports about this company on the eriba forum and apart from buying an awning from them I have no connection to them.

Quote: Originally posted by Tags on 26/8/2009

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you may have already sorted out a pop top by now, but there is a supplier in Wokingham.  They import the Trigano Silver pop tops.  www.campersandleisure.co.uk (dorset) have a variety of different makes and ages of pop tops, you can have a good look round them and their staff are very helpful & friendly

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pop tops are ace!! we have an older pop-top :)

i love all these newer ones very stylish :)

Could we start a Poptop section ?

& why do caravan magazines always give towing awards to cars able to tow tanks.

I would like to read whether small cars are any good towing say up to 900 kg. There can not be many cars not able to tow an eriba puck for example.

It's always good to read comments about pop tops and to share information & views - especially as you say, Magazines tend to leave us out!

We tow ours with a 1.6 diesel Picasso, although in all fairness, the car came before the pop top.  We used to have a Conway Tardis before.