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new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:59 pm
by Strathspey (deleted)

We will collect a new Troll 540 GT in a few weeks and would appreciate advice on dealer fitted extras.
For us, a motor mover is a must, and I am hugely tempted by the A frame fitting for a bike rack.

However, with the GT pack do we need additional internal lights and power points, plus an external power point, and if so where best to place them?
And what about TV? Where best to fit a mounting bracket? and what is the proven solution for an aerial connection?

Once we have used the van a few times we shall find out how it works for us. However, before ordering extras from Lowdhams it seems sensible to ask for advice from other owners.

Many thanks

Strathspey

RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:12 am
by eribaMotters •

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I collect a fixed bed Triton 430 from Lowdhams next week. I have had them fit a mover and a domestic type socket hidden in the access locker under the bed on a seperate supply from the fuseboard.Form here I can run power to the awning, or to an exterior socket fitted under the van near the rear corner steady. I also have a bracket to fit for a front cycle carrier. To me these are must haves.You should be OK for lights

Other bits to consider are an extra socket on the front window ledge, mirroring the one already fitted. An extra socket on the end of the kitchen, near the flip up work surface extension. I am fitting a combined 12v and tv socket hidden inside the top side cupboard or door side of van in the corner, Form here I will drop cables through one hole to a tv mount. With the long rear benches you would probably be better off mounting on the side of the wardrobe. Have you specified hot water facility?

Don't forget to ask Lowdhams about a service and water ingress deal for 5 yrs. They do an attractive package.

Colin

eribaless at present, 4th eriba, a 2017 430 on order.

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:35 am
by Ian Guy (deleted)

We've got a 2014 Troll 540 GT. Extras we've had fitted are:
Spare wheel
Truma Heater
Truma Water Heater
Mudflaps
External Mains and TV input - outside, under a flap
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A spotlight over rear end of each bench seat/bed
Alarm
Battery Charge indicator on side of wardrobe
TV output and TV bracket on side of wardrobe
2 12v sockets - one in front windowledge and ine in side of wardrobe
3 internal mains sockets - front windowledge, above cutlery drawer, and under rearmost
bench cushion.

I guess what's standard is now improved so some of tje above may be irrelevant to you.

Ian
Troll 540 GT & Skoda Superb

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:35 am
by Poptop320 •

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The ultraheat electric element is beneficial, we find that it throws enough heat out that we dont use the gas very often, plus we can have it on low at night time when the weather is a bit cold. I don't think you will need extra lights as the new vans have them everywhere, the GT pack comes with additional spot lights that also have a low ambient blue night light incorporated.

My TV aerial is fitted through the vent in the back with an aerial connector fitted under the rear bumper.

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:32 pm
by Strathspey (deleted)

Gosh!, Many thanks for fast response with some and really useful advice.
I shall clarify with Lowdhams what "gas/electric boiler" entails... living in the Highlands, with fresh snow and sub zero temps on Cairngorm today, we understand the need to keep warm!
Yrs Aye
Strathspey also with a Skoda Superb 4x4 estate - a dream tow car

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:36 pm
by Deeps (deleted)

Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #2
I have had them fit a mover and a domestic type socket hidden in the access locker under the bed on a seperate supply from the fuseboard.Form here I can run power to the awning, or to an exterior socket fitted under the van near the rear corner steady.

As an alternative to that, we have a 25m cable reel(drum) with the plug end obviously running to the campsite EHU whilst the reel(drum) itself is located under the rear of the van where it's protected from the elements. The reel(drum) itself has 3 x sockets and from one runs a short Euro lead to the vans external socket.
From one of the remaining two reel(drum) sockets we run a 3m extension cable into the awning from the back corner. This extension cable itself has 4 sockets and is protected with a residual current circuit breaker at the plug end.
This extension cable affords us the use of the toaster, water heater, hot air heating, overhead lighting and the laptop for watching TV or pictures taken during the day etc. Obviously we are selective in what equipment is running at the same time but with a good supply from the campsite we can stay warm, have a hot drink and watch a movie.
I did consider fitting a socket under the bed near the external locker door but then thought that in order to run multiple pieces of equipment at the same time within the awning that it would necessitate also attaching an extension lead to this socket and as I've already got two spare sockets on the cable reel(drum) under the back of the van running from the EHU why not make use of those.

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:48 pm
by eribaMotters •

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Deeps,
"As an alternative to that, we have a 25m cable reel(drum) with the plug end obviously running to the campsite EHU whilst the reel(drum) itself is located under the rear of the van where it's protected from the elements. The reel(drum) itself has 3 x sockets and from one runs a short Euro lead to the vans external socket.
From one of the remaining two reel(drum) sockets we run a 3m extension cable into the awning from the back corner. This extension cable itself has 4 sockets and is protected with a residual current circuit breaker at the plug end. "
At last, I have found somebody else who does the same as me. I have ran this method since we started with our first eriba in 2003.

Colin

eribaless at present, 4th eriba, a 2017 430 on order.

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RE: new troll 540gt - dealer fitted extras

in Anything Eriba-related Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:32 pm
by Trollier (deleted)

Hi, just bought one ourselves.
One extra that we have asked for is that the isolator for the motor mover to be located so that we can excess it externally. There is nothing worse than trying to clamber over everything in the van in order to get at the switch under a loaded seat or bed. Makes life a lot easier.
Have fun
Stephen
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