pop top net curtain fly screen thingy ..... in or out ????

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pop top net curtain fly screen thingy ..... in or out ????

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:41 pm
by 59chevy (deleted)

.... quick question .... and probably a silly one ... but we are new to Eribas .... (1993 Familia)

Should the net curtain - fly screen thingy ... thats on the inside of the pop top .... drape over the inside of the aluminum trim rail ... or be tucked in behind it ????? see pictures ..

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in Anything Eriba-related Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:27 pm
by Poptop320 •

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Tuck it behind the rail, otherwise the midges will find you.....

When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:00 am
by Aaron Calder •

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Yes, inside the rail and be sure that is tucked in well before lowering the roof.

This is easier said than done as the corners have an annoying habit of pulling out just as you think you've got it all tucked away correctly.

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:11 am
by Frantone (deleted)

Is it really necessary to tuck it in when the roof is down?
TonyP

Troll gently nudging up against Galaxy.

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:03 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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Quote: Frantone wrote in post #4
Is it really necessary to tuck it in when the roof is down?
TonyP

I don't know, Tony, but that's what Steve at AL told me to do in his pre-delivery chat.

You have to be careful not to get the mesh caught up in the latches when you lower the roof as it may get damaged and having it tucked away is neater and makes this less likely to happen.

So far as I'm aware, there are no hard and fast 'rules'. It's like switching off the mover with the red key before towing. Again, Steve told me to do it so that's what I do but I think there are others who don't bother and haven't had anything go bang.

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 12:19 pm
by Frantone (deleted)

Yes I'm with you on all that.
I usually leave the mover switch on because I need to get the van unhitched and off the road as quickly as possible at home.
On current models the 12v system is cut off when the towing electrics are activated. They have to be manually reconnected when needed by a switch usually mounted on the wardrobe side. So if you wish to use the toilet en route you must remember to use the switch!
However the mover circuit is left active presumably because the mover is wired directly to the battery?
TonyP

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 1:39 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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Quote: Frantone wrote in post #6
So if you wish to use the toilet en route you must remember to use the switch!

Oh, if only it were that simple!

Picture this:

1. stop at layby,

2. chuck two heavy and bulky rolled-up Duvalays to rear of caravan,

3. haul two folded up bikes in bags out and stand them at roadside,

4. open washroom door and remove a) watering can, b) waste water tank and c) box containing shoes

5. use toilet (manual flush).

6.repeat all the above in reverse order, wedging everything back in place with cushions

7. close caravan door.

8. realise after all that effort and faffing about that another pee is now desperately needed

9. proceed to obtain relief at the roadside in the accepted French manner thinking, 'Why didn't I do this in the first place?'

10. breathe sigh of relief,

11. proceed with journey by now totally knackered.

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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Oct 22, 2015 1:47 pm
by Randa france •

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Except you forgot one important detail:-

Quote: Aaron Calder wrote in post #7

9. proceed to obtain relief at the roadside in the accepted French manner thinking, 'Why didn't I do this in the first place?'

At which point a 64 seater coach full of tourists appears on the scene

Been there

Randa

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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:43 am
by Wordspace (deleted)

Quote: Randa france wrote in post #8
Except you forgot one important detail:-

Quote: Aaron Calder wrote in post #7

9. proceed to obtain relief at the roadside in the accepted French manner thinking, 'Why didn't I do this in the first place?'

At which point a 64 seater coach full of tourists appears on the scene Been there

Randa