RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Tue May 01, 2018 6:43 pmby steamdrivenandy (deleted)
Quote: Eribanut wrote in post #15
>Do not slide those bloody doors open and shut 100 times a day and night,
We had one of those by us at Marina site in Bath earlier this year. Got very close to instructing them where to stick their door
I know what you mean about the doors.
Happily on this van both rear seats go flat at the push of a button on the gangway side of the seatbox.
On our Innovation 1 the nearside rear seat had no box, just a metal frame which clamped onto rails in the floor. It had originally been fitted out as somewhere to clamp a wheelchair. When we wanted to make the seat into a bed I had to release both clamps, which involved climbing outside to get at the nearside clamp. It just couldn't be manipulated from inside. Once the clamps were released I slid the seat frame forward and reclamped it. Then I climbed inside over the extended seat. Often having got fairly wet in the process and then the darn door was slid shut.
That won't need to happen this time.
'I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon
but to settle down and write you a line.'
2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini being dragged by nothing at all
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 9:19 amby Randa france • | 13.283 Posts
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 9:41 amby steamdrivenandy (deleted)
I did once get stuck on a CL whilst taking a toddle round a CL field which had long grass. I wondered why nobody was pitched there, it was boggy. The farmer had to pull us out with his tractor. Didn't make much mess at all and a car plus caravan would've done the same. Also once nearly got stuck at a very wet Houghton Mill site with our '01 540 whilst it was being towed by a Kia Sorento. The Kia left a skidmark, not deep but unsightly. I'm a very careful boy Sir, Mr Randa.
'I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon
but to settle down and write you a line.'
2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini being dragged by nothing at all
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 9:48 amby Rickys Rav • | 74 Posts
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 10:34 amby steamdrivenandy (deleted)
AFAIK Californias don't normally have a proper Thetford swivel toilet or a rear 'garage' for dogs, or a large kitchen.
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'I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon
but to settle down and write you a line.'
2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini (nearly gone), being dragged by nothing at all
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 11:03 amby Rickys Rav • | 74 Posts
Our Westfalia California Exclusive had a Thetford loo in the back with a flip down sink above - we slept up top in the massive double bed and Ricky the dog slept on the lower double bed (spoilt) - the kitchen was well appointed with cooker, fridge/freezer, sink and stacks of cupboards/storage. We sold it last November as we had outgrown it and wanted even more space especially during inclement weather - the Troll 540 has more than achieved these new requirements.
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Troll 540GT pulled by Ricky's Rav
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 11:34 amby steamdrivenandy (deleted)
A very tidy machine, especially as it must be mid to late '90's.
Not sure my 70 year old knees would stand sleeping on the first floor these days.
We prefer longer single beds which gives the dogs stretching out space in the gangway at night.
And a 540 did for us too when we moved to caravans but this time a lot of the camping will be me on my own and a campervan seemed more appropriate.
'I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon
but to settle down and write you a line.'
2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini being dragged by nothing at all
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Wed May 02, 2018 1:20 pmby Poptop320 • | 2.634 Posts
Quote: steamdrivenandy wrote in post #22
And a 540 did for us too when we moved to caravans but this time a lot of the camping will be me on my own and a campervan seemed more appropriate.
Its a nice looking van Andy, I am sure it will fit the bill for your needs. Dont disappear from the eribafolk forum, you still have your eriba knowledge to share..
When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Thu Oct 11, 2018 12:26 pmby Steve and Debbie • | 1.108 Posts
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:03 pmby Randa france • | 13.283 Posts
RE: Campervan differences
in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Thu Oct 11, 2018 2:30 pmby steamdrivenandy (deleted)
I always thought that there was a problem with those slide-out vans.
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