Hi
New to the forum having heard good things about it.
Off in a moment to look at some Eribas and hoping to eventually get a Triton 430 or 420. I have a tight drive so I’ll be asking questions about manouvering in a tight space so I know I’ll need a mover. But…. On my Campervan I had a fixed (cassette?) Ormistor wind out awning. Don’t see many of these on Eribas. Is there a reason for this. Slightly bewildered by the various extras options you can get but looking will be fun.responses gratefully received.Thanks John

Thanks that’s very useful. Having to make a quick decision on whether to go secondhand 430 (2017) or ex demo new at a good price. Decisions decisions

Welcome to the Forum John

Yes there are lots of options on the Eriba which make it complicated. You also have to be careful to check that the things that you think are obviously included as standard may not be......!

Seven years from buying our Troll factory built we were stunned to find when we got it that the heating vents in the van were standard the tubing to connect the gas heater to the vents were an extra. Almost unbelievable and one reason why we rarely use the gas heater at all........................!

There has been lots of debate from members over the years about what are desirable options and what are clearly extras. An example is that we were nearly persuaded that the hot water boiler was for wimps and we didn't need it - thankfully we changed our minds and we now see it as an absolute essential for us.

Likewise the debate over a fixed bed or a multi-function one that you can put up & take down is never ending........................MF rules OK

Enjoy your search - the Triton a is a great van

MikeT

Well I went a bit crazy and way over budget and bought a new 430 Gt. deposit down and looking at it tomorrow - interested about why you see hot water boiler as essential- please tell me more ( mine has it by the way) . Also got the multi function bed. Good option I think and we can always leave it made up if we are feeling lazy.Thanks again.

Ditto.

Yes I tend to agree with that sentiment. On my camper I had hot water but never really used it as we tended to use site facilities, I'm guessing it will be similar with the Eriba. I like the fact that the Eriba has a 30 ltr tank which means probably will use that for drinking water. Probably picking up my Eriba next week and biggest concern now is getting off the road and down a sloping drive. I'm sure it'll be OK but it's always nerve wracking first time you do something new.I'm still trying to figure out why I just love the Eribas and yet have never liked caravans in the past. It must be an Eriba specific thing- I even dream about my new Eriba- strange times!

I did not know that so thanks. From what you are saying sounds like it would be best to reverse the Eriba down my drive? Mine will have a manual motor mover - am I correct in thinking that will mean I don't have to worry about the handbrake and this overrun braking system?