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Was ==> Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex [==>I've now found a Caravan :-) ]

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:57 am
by sdelasal | 13 Posts

Hello - i'm on the lookout for a 420 or 540 model. Let me know please if you are considering selling. I'm in Essex.
When did these models first appear? Are the early ones any different from the newer ones?
Steve



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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Aug 15, 2023 10:42 am
by Randa france | 13.261 Posts

Hi Steve and welcome to Eribafolk.

The Triton 420 and the Troll 540 have been manufactured since around 2000 but for about 5 or 6 years before that they were introduced as the Triton TM and Troll LMT. This was in the old language and these models, prior to that, approx pre 1994 were called the Triton M and Troll LM without a washroom/toilet. All 420 and 540 models have long beds called Langschläfers and for some reason they were not that popular in France in the 1990s and the French brochures did not offer them.

The models from around 1994 to around 2000 (with toilet and washroom) are still around as are the L and the LM which preceeded them and are very well built. The layouts during that time and since have not changed but for different colour schemes, tail lighting etc. However, since 2010 these models and all others have a shallower roof line (not as curved) and a slightly taller door.

Quite often folk now refer to the 1994 to 2000 models by their new name, the 420 and the 540.

Randa


ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match . FORUM ADMINISTRATOR


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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:26 pm
by Stevejoyce (deleted)
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Hi Steve, we are selling our 2015 420. Have been thinking about this for a while and finally decided that we are not using it enough to keep. Will be posting an ad later. Watch this space...

Also Steve


Triton 420 towed by a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:13 pm
by sdelasal | 13 Posts

Thanks Randa - that's a very comprehensive reply. Some questions...

1. is a Triton, always a 420? or can you get a 540 triton. Same for Troll, can you get a 420 Troll.
2. Is the GT simply a higher spec version of the Triton?
Steve


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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:43 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.591 Posts

The Triton is about 5.2m in length. The two most common models sold are the 420 and 430. The 420 has two long sofas at the back and a kitchen at the front. The 430 has two short sofas at the back and a smaller sofa area at the front.
The Troll us about 5.9m in length.
Best idea is look on the Leisure First website and you will see a good range of examples and all should become clear.

Colin


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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:08 am
by Islay | 321 Posts

We have a 1998 Triton 430. As Colin says, dinette for 4 at the back, for 2 at the front. In the middle, kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom. 420 doesn't have a bathroom. It depends what is the most important for you. The build quality of ours is fantastic. Apart from changing an element in the fridge, we haven't had any problems. The newer ones seem to have more build problems.


Triton 430 from 1998 and Renault Mégane.
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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:10 am
by Randa france | 13.261 Posts

Steve,

A Triton is always a Triton and all are the same overall size.

A Troll is always a Troll and is about 500mm longer than a Triton. Newer Trolls are 100mm wider than Tritons and are 2100mm wide.

Here are the layouts of the most popular models including your Triton 420 and Troll 540. Note that the 420 has a front kitchen and is therefore only a 2 berth while the 540 has a side kitchen and is a 3 berth.

g15-POPULAR-ERIBA-TOURING-LAYOUTS.html

Randa


ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match . FORUM ADMINISTRATOR


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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:10 am
by Stevejoyce (deleted)
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Its the 410 that doesnt have the bathroom (washroom).


Triton 420 towed by a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:12 am
by Randa france | 13.261 Posts

Quote: Islay wrote in post #6
We have a 1998 Triton 430. As Colin says, dinette for 4 at the back, for 2 at the front. In the middle, kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom. 420 doesn't have a bathroom. It depends what is the most important for you. The build quality of ours is fantastic. Apart from changing an element in the fridge, we haven't had any problems. The newer ones seem to have more build problems.

Sorry Islay but the 420 DOES have a washroom/toilet.

Randa


ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match . FORUM ADMINISTRATOR
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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:35 pm
by Yeadonblue (deleted)
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Hello Steve, we have a 2018 model Troll 540 GT Touring that will be reluctantly put up for sale in September. Currently in France, returning to UK Saturday 2nd Sept, passing though Essex on our way back to Leeds. Let me know if you are interested.


Troll 540 Touring shimmying along behind a Subaru Outback
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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:55 pm
by sdelasal | 13 Posts

We acquired a lovely 420 last weekend - I should have updated this thread. Thanks for all the help i've received via messages and posts here. Steve.



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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:58 pm
by dinky (deleted)
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congratulations may you have many happy jollys.


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RE: Wanted: 420 or 540 model - Based in Essex

in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:11 pm
by Islay | 321 Posts

Well done. And I have learned something new!


Triton 430 from 1998 and Renault Mégane.
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