I am in the process of buying a 2016 540 Troll, however it's a "base" model, so comes with steel wheels and wheel trims. Our current Triton has alloy wheels and we use a Milenco Wraith wheel lock that attaches to a special wheel nut. This is not easy with wheel trims. On collection I will just use it without wheel trims, but I much prefer the look of alloys. And, particularly, the plain 5 spoke ones used as standard from 2014 on until???

I'm assuming they are 14"? And the tyres are 195/70 R14 XL? It has a 1300kg axle.

Does anyone know of a pair of alloys for sale? Or an Eriba being broken for spare? Or the actual wheel size/offset/etc. to obtain aftermarket ones (not my ideal scenario)? I seem to remember reading of a Dutch or German company that supplies compatible wheels. Do other caravan makers' wheels fit the same axle? I assume it's an Alko - or is that a risky assumption?

Any information glad received, Simon

Hi Simon

If 15" alloys will be suitable then one of my trade suppliers has these on special offer - £50 each + vat & delivery.

They're 5 stud 112mm pcd which should fit your drums, it's just a question of whether 15" will fit without fouling.

www.

leisureplus.co.uk/search.php?searchterm=alloy+wheels.

Stock Code: T806

John

Looks interesting - thanks for that. I'll have a think. I have found out that the standard 14" wheels now sold as retro-fit by Hymer (£235 each!) are:

Alloy rims 14" Chrystal silver
Thanks to their unusual appearance, the high-class alloy rims add to the chic overall impression of the ERIBA caravan. In addition, in spite of their light weight, they have a substantially higher payload than conventional steel rims.
Colour: Chrystal silver
Size: 6 X 14
Bolt circle: 5 X 112
Offset depth: 30
Load bearing capacity: 1,100 kg

Thanks Colin,
I will have a look at that tomorrow. Definitely a good price option for those wheels, John! I had some gel Eriba wheel centres made up on Etsy for my Triton - I have some spares and hope they will fit.

I'll be almost down to Devon on Thursday to check over our potential new Troll. At Highbridge Caravans in Somerset, just off the M5. Am hoping all will be fine. It is, apparently, also missing its folding rear table, but, as Hymer quoted me £500 for a replacement, I shall instead buy, or make, a similar table to match the interior. Clearcut Campers have a wide range of tables that look good -which would also give me an excuse to visit Barnstaple again - and Bideford and Appledore where I spent many happy weeks over the last 30 years...

Once I get the new 'van I'll fit the rear bike rack I bought last year, but never fitted to my Triton as it wasn't an easy fit on the 2005 model. For the Troll i can just copy your Triton installation (I have the same CarryBike Pro C you adapted), so thanks for posting that. Did you cut the rear grab bars down, or buy shortened ones? I seem to remember it was the former.

Cheers, Simon

Yes, I had hoped to have an advantage when I visit tomorrow! It's hard trying to diagnose any issues with a caravan via relatively low resolution photos on a website, but, I think, it looks pretty sound. It has been at their south Devon site for a while, but has just been moved to the Somerset branch. There's a possibiilty the table's in the underbed locker, but I'm told it's just missing. If that's true I'll need to find out the freestanding table's original dimensions so I can match it before we go to pick it up. I'm definitely not paying the Hymer replacement price...
It's also advertised as cold water only (how we like it), but no mention of the motor mover (which it definitely has from the photos) or if it has an onboard water tank or not.

I'll also need to get a bigger winter cover I assume. The one I am using is the Kampa I bought from you, Colin, and i presume there's a size up from that one. It has been excellent and still looks like new after two wet, cold winters...

Thanks Colin - I will do my best! They've already knocked £500 off the asking price, so there's clearly some room for negotiation!

Back on the wheels hunt - despite the very attractive price, I will give the 15" wheels a miss I, as I am getting two brand new tyres on the 14" steel wheels and I can swap those over to some 14" alloys. Difficult call, but not sure whether I'd easily sell two steel Eriba wheels with brand new tyres on...