4 berth Eriba wanted
4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:04 pmby eribanovice (deleted)
Hi
We are looking for a 4 berth Eriba, without a fixed rear bed, with washroom if there is one? Must be in excellent condition inside and out..
We will be selling our Familia 320 (2013 with mover) if anyone is interested or knows someone that might be.
Cheers,
Matt.
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:22 pmby eribaMotters • | 5.604 Posts
Matt,
non fixed bed/twin dinette available in Trolls of various years, definetly 530 and 552, possibly 550 and 555, all with bathrooms.
Go back in time and a 510 was also available but had no bathroom.
The 530 will probably be the easiest to source.
Colin
Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice new white 430.
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:38 pmby eribanovice (deleted)
Hi Colin,
Thanks for the reply, however most of those models seem to be 3 berths unless I'm mistaken? Not sure if you realised we are after a 4 berth? Any guidance greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Matt.
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:09 pmby Randa france • | 13.287 Posts
I think what Colin is trying to say is that the 530 has a fairly wide single in the front when the double dinette is converted into a bed. I would estimate that it would be adequate for two youngsters, especially if you top and tail them.
Have you thought of a fixed bunk bed instead of a front dinette?
Randa
ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 2:10 pmby eribaMotters • | 5.604 Posts
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:32 pmby eribanovice (deleted)
Hi Randa,
Yes, I think practically speaking, the various layouts are 3 berths, even though as Colin says they are classified as 4's. I thought about bunks, which would be great for our youngest to get her head down, while we were having a glass of vino. Our eldest daughter is at Uni but she still loves coming with us. She's adult size, so the 3 / 4 berths probably won't cut it. We have a VW T5 pop top tow vehicle (that's also classified a 4 berth, but practically speaking is a 3 berth), so we have ample berths really, but my better half likes the prospect of all sleeping under one roof. We don't really want a massive traditional caravan, we love the Eriba experience, so I guess we will have to compromise somewhere !! We also want / need the washroom!
I have thought about using the Eriba mostly as a bedroom (keeping the beds made up) and using the camper lounge by day, but something doesn't feel quite right about it? I'd be really interested to hear thoughts from anyone in a similar situation.
What model has the fixed bunks Randa and would they take an teenager / young adult?
Cheers.
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:39 pmby eribaMotters • | 5.604 Posts
Factory supplied bunk bed vans are very rare, but do come up occasionally. I have seen them on Triton 430's, where the bottom bunk is basically sleeping on the floor. The bunk above this has a weight limit, but I cannot recall what it is.
Some members had built there own, some of which have been effective.You could go this route if you are practical.
Colin
Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice new white 430.
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:40 pmby eribanovice (deleted)
Hi Colin,
Cheers for that, I think that's why I'm confused - some seem to be listed as 4 berths (as you point out and as per technical specification) but in reviews and some second-hand sales they often seem to be classed as 3 berths (let's say 3 adults maybe). In the Trolls, is the dinette at the front the same size in all models, or does the fixed rear bed option allow for a larger dinette (bed) up front do you know? I guess I'm trying to find out which has the largest sleeping capacity / is there a two double-bed option (with washroom)?
Thanks for replying, it's very helpful.
Matt.
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:44 pmby eribanovice (deleted)
Hi Colin,
I think I'm asking just too much of a very pretty caravan, two metres or so shorter than the traditional models !
I'll keep thinking (and asking if you don't mind!)
Cheers
Matt.
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:49 pmby eribaMotters • | 5.604 Posts
Matt, please keep asking. You will get lots of advice.
If you scroll down the Portal menu and look in " Technical help files" and then "Eriba Caravan Brochures", you should hopefully be able to download brochures where you can look up bed sizes. The 530 does infact have a 1.8 x 1.2 m bed from memory.
If having problems downloading brochures I have several saved on my laptop. Send me a pm with e-mail address and I can e-mail to you if needed.
Colin
Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice new white 430.
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:22 pmby Randa france • | 13.287 Posts
The 530 front dinette/bed is 37.5" wide. The rear bed is 54" wide.
If I was faced with your predicament Matt, I, as a reasonably good DIY'er, would feel confident about coming up with a good front bed bunk where the top bunk could easily be disassembled when not required.
Randa
ERIBAFOLK POP UP EVERYWHERE 1999 Eriba Troll 530 pushing a VW Touran 2L TDi Match
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Wed Oct 25, 2017 5:18 pmby Julie Grafo • | 3.564 Posts
When we went away in the summer with 3 of the grandchildren we gave them the rear (large) bed and Neil and I shared the front dinette. It was cosy but we managed 3 nights.It's doable, depends if your kids get on.
In case it's not clear from my signature I'm talking about a 530.
Julie & Neil. 2008 530GT pushing Honda CR-V 1.6 iDTEC SE+
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in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:27 amby chezmart • | 187 Posts
Our 550 with double dinette is definitely a 4 berth.
We sleep at the front/side dinette which makes into a full width double and our son uses the rear of the van which also makes into a full double.
I think on the newer Eribas the front bed extension is extra cost so could be either 3 or 4 berth depending how it was specced when new.
2012 Troll 550 - BMW 220d Cabriolet
RE: 4 berth Eriba wanted
in Got an Eriba or anything Eriba-related to sell? Looking for a caravan, parts or accessories? Put your adverts here Thu Oct 26, 2017 11:40 amby eribanovice (deleted)
Thanks for all the replies, looks like the 550 best suits our needs. I am relatively handy with the toolkit, but if I can find something originally specced that suits us, I'd prefer that to be honest.
I'll post a new thread regarding spare wheel carrier on the 550.
Thanks again, it really does help.
Matt.
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