Quote: Poptop320 wrote in post #30

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Quote: Simon Todd wrote in post #28

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Also the new chassis features a completely flat floor, no slope to the rear floor anymore

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Maybe the ground clearance with the new chassis has increased if the eriba no longer needs the kicked up rear floor?

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I thought the wheel was on the slope, however I just checked my Familia and the spare wheel cage is on the flat part of the floor and then there is a small kick going up. It can be a pain getting on my drive sometimes if my jockey wheel is to high as the cage will catch on the camber in the road....

Yes, I think the slope is more about providing access to the spare, rather than it being stored on the slope. So, you could flatten the floor and move the spare wheel back'ards, but that would likely cause even more probs of grounding. It's presumably not for nothing that other caravans don't have their spare wheels stored at the back.

Or even no spare wheel at all!
Many cars just have the injected sealant system.
Weight saving………. but stupid😊

Well, the standard Touring range spec. is no spare wheel at all, so there are probably plenty without and Hymer don't even provide sealant. .

Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #36

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".... a new “extended drawbar” for increased stability and also to stop the bike rack fouling. That will mean new overall lengths for every model. Also the new chassis features a completely flat floor, no slope to the rear floor anymore"
This sounds to me like it could be an Alko M chassis as used on the Eriba Feeling and many other vans. It sits lower to the road and the spare is usually found in the front locker, so we could have a problem. A cradle fixing is I think still possible but not standard fit. The loss of the slope at the rear could lead to a grounding issue. This chassis also means an expensive Truma XT or Alko Mammut mover to ensure good ground clearance. The Truma is nearly £3K, whilst the Alko at £1.5K and the normal continental fit is not easy to source in the UK.

Colin

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Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #38

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Andy, does your link just relate to motorhome chassis?

Colin

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It would be good to have a floor box for the spare like the old Avondales. If it could be moved further forward it would help with nose weight and stability.

I know Colin, the waiting I’m sure will be worth it. For me, my purchase is all sorted, deposit paid, due in 2023 but I’ll write a separate post about that

Hi Simon/Colin, any guesses at what the layout might be in the 560 ? I’m dreaming of a bigger bathroom where you don’t knock your self out on the basin when you’re whilst trying to wipe one’s ars* . Also do you think (or does your brochure say Simon) if the new models and lighter in weight (re new chassis and construction). Thanks, Robbie