There is currently a discussion on Facebook about the new range of Eribas and Alan Ingham has pointed out that his Eribas have not had an ALKO chassis since 2014. He goes on to say:- ..................... a Knott hitch which I personally am not too enamoured with on our current van. In general it feels overall too flimsy in operating and is only fitted with two pads (front and back, nothing either side like the Al-ko).

There are a number of other members who say that Eribas nowadays have Knott T Pole chassis.

Well, I didn't know that. Anyone wish to comment? Better or worse, richer or poorer?

Randa

That's probably the answer John. Perhaps Hymer started using the BPW chassis in 2015 in which case Alan's vans could have had one of those and Hymer have only now changed to a Knott for the 2023 models.

Randa

I believe the vast majority of Eriba have always run on an Alko chassis with an Alko hitch. The exception was when a Winterhoff hitch was fitted and this was to a BPW chassis. Our 2006 Familia had this later set up and I found it the most positive to engage, quietest in running and felt better built than the 3 Alko hitches we have had.
For 2023, Eriba have in line with other Continental manufactures moved to a Knott hitch. They are a cheaper product, and I was informed by one dealer part of a cheaper and more lightweight chassis/hitch combination.

Colin