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Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:17 pm
by grizzlyj (deleted)
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Hello folks. We collect a Troll 540 in a week or so and can't wait. Its lovely!

First time caravan, first time travel with a baby plus dog so will we ever get further than 10 miles from home?!?!

Previously we've had campervans so not totally in the dark, but never towed before.

Should be a lot of fun?!?


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:22 pm
by Morphy • | 972 Posts

Well you have started with the biggest in the Eriba range you will be fine. One of my regrets is not being aware of how much fun can be had with a caravan before the kids grew up hey ho enjoy.
Motphy

Eriba Puck name P4 year 2000 pushing a Honda Crv 2.2 diesel residing in sunny Lancashire.
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:27 pm
by Poptop320 • | 2.634 Posts
When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:28 pm
by Agger (deleted)
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from us 2, Jen & Gray

Likes to wax and have a smooth finish!

They teach you truth is good, then when you tell the truth everyone get's offended!
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:36 pm
by Randa france • | 13.283 Posts

Hi grizzlyj and welcome to Eribafolk . You're not alone. Very many on here had never towed before they got their first Eriba. Just find yourself a quiet dual carriageway so that you can gain in confidence without the fear of some hot head coming at you from the front or behind.

Within a few short miles you'll start to enjoy it. Eribas are a pleasure to tow.

Check out the various threads on here concerning towing mirrors. I am a convert. I used to tow without them but for the past couple of years I've found them very worthwhile.

Don't forget to check out the tow ball on your car. If your Eriba has an AL-KO hitch then you'll need an AL-KO type tow ball or a swan neck. Again, loads of info. on here or just ask and someone will help you out.

So, fun times ahead.
Randa

1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:57 pm
by Clive (deleted)
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From Clive and Sheila
You will be fine just let the dog drive

2013 Eriba Triton 430 pushing a Bmw x3 auto
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:59 pm
by grizzlyj (deleted)
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Thank you for the welcome :)

The Troll will be towed with a (silver of course ;)) Transit which is listed as 200mm wider than the van so I'm assuming I don't need extra mirrors????

And it has a Westfalia stabilising hitch so does that affect ball choice?!?! Worried now, but towball yet to be fitted :)

Thank you for the possible heads up :) I'll try and have a search.

(Edit- should I have said pushed by? Is that an Eriba thing or a caravan thing?!)


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in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 5:59 pm
by campnsnooze (deleted)
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Hi and
Regards Chris and Keith


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:00 pm
by Frantone (deleted)
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Hi grizzlyj....

From Tony, Frances and Troll.


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:59 pm
by Julie Grafo • | 3.563 Posts

. Our old car was fatter than the Eriba so we didn't bother with mirrors. Need them now though.

Puck L 225 GT pushing Honda CRV SE 1.6 i-DTEC
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:16 pm
by Randa france • | 13.283 Posts

Quote: grizzlyj wrote in post #7
it has a Westfalia stabilising hitch so does that affect ball choice?!?! Worried now, but towball yet to be fitted :)

No need to worry. I'm not sure about the Westfalia hitch but if you're getting a standard tow ball fitted to your vehicle, why not go for an AL-KO one anyway to be on the safe side. They're only about a tenner extra, I think. Of course, if you're having a swan neck fitted then it won't affect you anyway. See link below:-

AL-KO Towball

Randa

1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:18 pm
by Argie (deleted)
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Hi Grizzlyj
From Trevor and Anne

"Tugging a Troll called Eva" with my Honda CRV 2.2L i-DTEC
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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:03 pm
by Ribski • | 1.468 Posts

Kathy and Martin.


PS I'm assuming you've sorted out whether you need a 13 pin electrics socket on the tow van, or an adapter 13 pin to twin 12n/12s ?

Just incase !!!!


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:01 pm
by grizzlyj (deleted)
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13 pin yes ta muchly :)
Still need to find about the fitted towball itself.

Ta for the help :)


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RE: Troll newbies :)

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:07 pm
by Eribanut • | 2.026 Posts
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