As promised Colin from Isabella called me back today. He assures that Isabella are going to make a tunnel that fits the Eriba and they are currently doing thier homework on it. I mentioned that if the made 3 sizes of tunnels in the various Eriba widths they may well have a lot of takers. He promised to keep in touch as it evolves. What a dream: a very well made awning that a good size, and does not have to be lifted on the awning rail. Best wishes to all, Robbie

Hi Colin, the Isabella web site says its 330cm wide so I was thinking if they made a tunnel that width that would be great for Troll owners. Then an another at 290 for Tritons and 260 for Familia’s. This would give owners the max possible width of their vans which when out to the wider 330 width of the X Tension.

You may well be right on that Colin. In the pictures it does look more square than rectangle. So if it is 250 ish at the top, then Isabella could make a one size fit all tunnel. Any its promising that they are now considering us Eriba owners. I think it would be a great product.

On the Isabella site it gives the following dimensions
Width (cm)
330

Depth (cm)
250

Height (cm)
235
David

Hi I have been looking out for the release of the Eriba dedicated Air X Tension however just looking on the Isabella site today there is a notice stating that the product is sold out !
Looks as if there will be a long wait on this
David

I ordered one back in March and have just received it - supplied with a tunnel for "VW California, T4, T5, T6, Transporter" which fits my 2005 Triton 420 GT well. It has a double size beading on the tunnel, one size of which slides easily into the rail on my Eriba, and then the whole tunnel zips onto the awning with a top zip and 2 side zips. On my 420 it goes nicely from the door and almost all the way across the side window (but not completely - so it does mean it can't be opened). Tunnel-height-wise, the door opens nicely under it in the tunnel area. I am really pleased with it - it goes up and down really easily - I simply attach the tunnel, zip the back edge of the awning on (which is easy), then inflate. It would be just as easy to inflate unattached and then move it up close and zip it on too.

Don’t hold me to this but Leisureshopdirect are showing it on their website for delivery July 18th at £1249.

Hi any pics of it on your Triton?
How does the tunnel fit against the side profile of the van?
David

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Hi Seadog, thanks for uploading the photo’s. Quick question. My 2018 Troll has a slightly higher awning rail than your Triton (i think) is there a bit of play in the height of the link that would accommodate the difference ? I’ve had a look on the Liesureshop web site and they have 3 in stock. Think I’ve made my mind up to order it. Thanks in advance, Robbie

I've just measured my rail and its 182cm off the ground on my drive. I don't have the awning up but it slopes down to the rail so I can't imagine it would be a problem being a bit higher - nothing was tight or strained and the nearer you put the awning to the caravan the more leeway there is anyway. Hope that helps

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