Hello,

I'm going to hopefully purchase a used Puck or a 310/320 quite soon, providing I can find one. People have mentioned getting Eribas from abroad or getting someone to import one. I would not like to do this myself, but may get someone to do it for me.
If the van was from abroad, are there any differences from UK specs which need to be adjusted such as lights and gas/electricity to comply with the law? Once this has been done, can I then take the Eriba to any dealer for general servicing etc?

Thanks,
Philip.

Hi welcome,
You might like to read my topic on this subject

How to: Modify an Imported Eriba for UK Use

Bear in mind that the van will probably not have the UK fire retardant labels on the cushions, I don't think it is a big issue however I know that Jandi will not take them in as part ex because they have to change the foams to comply with the UK regulations. If the van is still within its six year damp warranty I know of a least one Hymer dealer Lowdhams who will not service a non UK spec Eriba. I wouldn't think that these issues should put you off as there are many Eriba owners in the UK with non UK supplied vans including myself with my previous Puck that was Dutch but converted and supplied by the UK dealer Lechdale.
I used to use a mobile engineer to service the Puck from the approved workers scheme.

http://www.approvedworkshops.co.uk/appro...rhome-servicing

No experience of importing Eriba's, BUT, we bought a German spec Burstner 495tn Lux in 1991 from a dealer in Hameln. We used it extensivly for 4 years in Europe, and then for many years here in the UK.

We had no problems whatsoever, we used German 2 pin plugs (we bought a small stock before returning to the UK) It was a fantastic van and I would 'nt hesitate to recommend anyone thinking of buying from across the water to do so. I have no experience of the paperwork side of things as that has changed since 1995 when we came back.

We have had our UK spec 2004 Troll 540gt for 8.5 years now and I just would'nt have a UK built van, I could go on but I won't.

Currently purchasing a Eriba troll 540GT from belgium (1hr from Calais) £6,000 cheaper than UK

The EURO is at 10 year high 1.36

Welcome Sally, good luck with your new van, mine came from Holland, you might be interested in the link in my above post.

Pick it up in July.

CAMPIRAMA in Kortrijk