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Subject Topic: Eriba caravans - personal opinions? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personhappybonzo
01/10/2014 at 11:57am
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This is really for anyone who has, or has had, an Eriba caravan

We've been thinking about getting an Eriba with the pop-up roof and storing it over in France
We have a Laika Motorhome (24 foot long"), a Smart car on a trailer and we 're finding it all a bit heavy to move around at nearly 70 years old

So a small Eriba with a motormover of some sort might fit the bill

So any advice on what to look out for would be appreciated


Persontrog100
01/10/2014 at 1:01pm
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i dont think they have any known problems.. it just comes down to how big a one you think will suit your meeds..

small for easy towng about or a bit bigger for more comfort and room.. i have been looking them closely they hold their value well and have a certain dateless "posh" factor that other small vans dont have..

trog


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PersonScrunchkins
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I have a 1978 Eriba Pan Familia. It's in excellent condition for it's age and is quite roomy inside. We are a family of four although I mostly go with just me and the 2 children. A Vango Kela Awning offers perfectly adequate extra space although for short trips of less than 4 days I don't bother with an awning and we manage with the space just fine. I tow it easily with a Vauxhall Meriva but it's very light and could be towed with a smaller car.

Eriba's are fabulous imho, but be warned you can sometimes feel that you are living in a goldfish bowl as they attract quite a bit of attention.

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Personfreeatlast
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Have you looked at the Trigano Silver range?


Personnavver
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A Gobur is another alternative. Even easier to put up but maybe a bit more assembly


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PersonFrancais
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We have looked at both the Eriba and Trigano Silver, although my head says Trigano, the heart says Eriba.

Both are great for serious touring in Europe, but we have now decided that a regular van would be better suited to us and our budget!

Our intention is to keep the van down in Frejus and leave in storage, so we will be on the lookout for a Adria Altea Tay 432 PX (aka Adria SportLine PX) when the time comes or something similar.

The cost of the van will be around half that of an equivalent Eriba or Trigano Silver, used that is.

But I have to say that the Eriba's are real special vans, and there construction means that that they will last forever compared to other vans, so maybe I will change my mind again.

Oh to do, got 6 years to go before we make the decision which of the three options to go for.


Personhappybonzo
02/10/2014 at 6:28am
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Quote: Originally posted by navver on 01/10/2014
A Gobur is another alternative. Even easier to put up but maybe a bit more assembly


I've had a "Folder" and so has Mrs B - never again but some folks like 'em


PersonLudovine
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I had an '88 Pan for a few yrs, they certainly have the 'cute' factor but in use not that practical & they are heavy for their size, the bed was too short for me & I kept bashing my head. I think to own one you have to be a fan of the marque, I went to the European Eriba rally in France a couple of times & you wave at fellow Eribaists, same as VW campervanners do. The prices have risen to stupid levels in the last few yrs. I bought mine for £2k & sold it 5yrs later for £2.7k. The same 'vans are going on ebay for well over £3k now.

If you do buy an older Eriba check the underside very carefully for rust in the square tube chassis members. If there is any bad rot then avoid as repairs are difficult. Many old Eribas are in excellent condition though with prices to match & a good one should last indefinitely so it might be the last caravan you need to buy.

If do not definitely want an Eriba then a smaller 2berth conventional caravan is far more practical, headroom without having to lift up roof & no heavier than the larger Eribas.

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Persontrog100
02/10/2014 at 9:14am
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"the heart says Eriba."

mine was saying the same thing but my wallet got the better of it.. :)

i decided that the 420 tourer would be the one for me but managed to talk myself out of buying one.. he he..

trog


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02/10/2014 at 9:31am
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Too small for me, and poor value for money for that reason.



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