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#16

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:51 pm
by Jez (deleted)

We've just purchased an Eriba Triton cover which includes a tow hitch cover too. Excellent quality and they breathe so allow moisture out. I got a 10% reduction as a member of the C&C Club but thinking about it I would have thought that being a member of this Club would qualify.

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#17

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:23 pm
by eribaMotters •

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I have just received a sample of the self adhesive pad that needs to be fixed to the van.
"Down each side there are 2 press studs, and 3 clips across the bottom to secure the bottom"
I have double sided taped them onto the van just to see what they look like. On white I think they look fine.
I'm tempted to order one of these towing covers just to avoid the breakdown in lacquer on the front of the van you get when small stone chips break the surface.

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Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

#18

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:06 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)

The only issue I can see might occur is that those narrow slots and the 'stud' itself might fill with road dirt etc and be difficult to keep clean and/or discolour. A grey plastic like the OE equipment surrounds on current Eribas would be a better bet and look as if they're meant to be, rather than a noticeable contrast to the rest.

'Well the rain came, I thought you'd leave
'Cos I knew how much you loved the sun.
But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm
Through the darkest nights I've ever known'.

#19

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 5:44 pm
by eribaMotters •

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I agree with you on the colour. The white on white for me is fine. I have made a guess at the bottom ones going on the grey trim, where grey would be better.
Ideally I would like to know the location before I ordered one, as I am tempted.

Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

#20

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:45 pm
by Frantone (deleted)

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I think I would be tempted to swap the fastenings for some stainless steel jobbies like the turnbuckle type that used to be used on boat covers or sports car tonneau covers. What are they called?

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#21

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:07 pm
by Randa france •

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Wenn Sie hier auf Links zu eBay klicken und einen Kauf t�tigen, kann dies dazu f�hren, dass diese Website eine Provision erh�lt.

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On our van, the awning skirt rail could be employed in the same way the awning rail is but I believe they are not accessible on Eribas with a front fairing. However, if it is still accessible from underneath the fairing, couldn't an insert and toggle be used?

Randa

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#22

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:13 pm
by eribaMotters •

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The turn-buttons as used on proper cupboard doors etc of old are a nice functional and positive touch, but they would need to be mechanically fixed to the van, ie screwed on, due to the small surface area they have.
My only fear about the stick on fixing is how positive it is. It really does need a good pull to break the popper joint between material and the stick on part. I am wondering if this would pull the aluminium body skin and deform/stretch it.

Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

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#23

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:20 pm
by PooleDweller •

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Quote: eribaMotters wrote in post #22
.........................My only fear about the stick on fixing is how positive it is. It really does need a good pull to break the popper joint between material and the stick on part. I am wondering if this would pull the aluminium body skin and deform/stretch it.

Colin

Colin
I have emailed Pro Tec today with a number of questions of which your concern above has been mentioned. I also thought pulling the press stud apart needed quite a tug to pull them apart - I also have the parts you mention. My concern is that these attachments are used on caravans with solid composite sides that are mainly GRP clad, The Eriba external covering is just a skin that attaches where it touches the frame so I'm concerned like you that after time the skin may deform which is why I've also asked how many and more importantly where the press studs are located. If they are in the middle of a panel I would be concerned I have been told that the 3M adhesive is extremely grippy. I also dropped into AL today to discuss concerns over the press stud attachment with the service department.

I think Steamdriveandy's comment about the colour of the adhesive patch is a valid one and will ask that question as well.

When I get answers from the questions I have asked ProTec I will put Q's & A's on the thread.

Robin

2015 Eriba Triton 430GT pushing 2011 VW Golf Estate DSG 2L Diesel

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#24

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Feb 23, 2018 8:58 pm
by eribaMotters •

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Top man.

Colin

Skoda Yeti diesel 2wd _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.

#25

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:30 am
by thecolliss •

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Wenn Sie hier auf Links zu eBay klicken und einen Kauf t�tigen, kann dies dazu f�hren, dass diese Website eine Provision erh�lt.

This design need a re-think, I would not consider sticking these attachments on our van.
Our front cover costs £50..2hrs mods to a standard front cover on EBAY.
Attached top & bottom 3,000 miles to Italy & back never moved.
2 years to design, can't believe it.

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#26

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:07 am
by Pepé Le Pew •

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Quote: thecolliss wrote in post #25
This design need a re-think, I would not consider sticking these attachments on our van.

I reckon you're right. On the face of it, the new design looks as if it might cause more problems than it solves. I wouldn't want to be sticking giant press-studs on the van either, not least because they'd be a bugger to get off without damaging the microscopically thin paintwork if you put them in the wrong place by accident or decide having done it that your van's happy mug looks as if it's got acne.

Cleaning muck and dead flies off the front isn't that onerous, and it's a lot less expensive.

The odd stone chip while driving is an occupational hazard, and if I was particularly concerned about damage to the lower quarter panels I'd probably rather spend a still, sunny day with a roll of masking tape and a few sheets of yesterday's Daily Mail giving them a couple of coats of clear Plastidip for less than a tenner. If that gets damaged, you can just peel it off and do it again.

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#27

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:21 am
by Frantone (deleted)

Like that plasticoat idea Pete!
I might give that a go as we don�t have the chip guard on ours.
I think I will mask out a shape similar to the standard one and spray it. I know it�s called �clear� but will it be obvious on the dimpled finish do you thing?

TonyP

Troll 540GT (2013) gently nudging up against Galaxy.

#28

RE: Pro Tec

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:33 am
by Pepé Le Pew •

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Quote: Frantone wrote in post #27
Like that plasticoat idea Pete!
I might give that a go as we don�t have the chip guard on ours.
I think I will mask out a shape similar to the standard one and spray it. I know it�s called �clear� but will it be obvious on the dimpled finish do you thing?

TonyP

I'd have thought it would be much less obvious on yours than it would be on a smooth finished van without the stone guard panels, and far less noticeable than a rash of semi-permanent stuck-on fixings.

The obvious advantages of Plastidip are that you can try it in a very small and inconspicuous place first to judge its effect on the appearance and to make absolutely sure that it will peel off the dimples cleanly.

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