Hello everyone

We picked up our 430 60th edition in September as a sort of joint 40th Birthday present to ourselves. Me and my wife, Emma, are Long seasoned campers, having worked our way up from a small 4 man tent almost 18 years ago when we were skint students, to finally buying our first tourer, a Go-Pod in 2019.

I loved the little pod and it's quirkiness - we spent a lot of time personalising it and making it our own as it was a few years old when we got it. I also loved the fact that it was so small we could keep it on the drive for quick get-aways, but my wife wanted more space (we have three mini schnauzers and she always drew the short straw of standing outside in the rain with them while I made the bed up). She'd always wanted an Eriba, so we compromised and got the 430, which was the biggest we could keep at home. Our Go-Pod (The Flamingo Pod) is now in the process of being sold to a new owner. I am sad to see her go and hoping that i will grow to love the Eriba just as much. Wifey is reluctant for me to do any personalising with it being brand new, but I will talk her round, I'm sure!

We both work in education (secondary and HE) so we're limited to weekend breaks and school holidays, but we're looking forward to seeing where you all get to on your travels and picking up any hints and tips for our new van.

Gem

Thanks for taking the time to reply Colin. I'd love to go to France in ours but I am not able to drive, so Em would be towing and she is less keen! We'll get there eventually. I love that little heater that you've installed - such a great idea. You've given me lots to think about!

from other , older 430 owners..... us and the van, I suppose LOL

to the Forum and the wonderful world of Eriba.

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Tom and Margaret