The extension tubes for the chimney make a big difference, we tried only one at first but found that on a windy day the wind buffeted against the canvas and constantly blew the gas out which made the auto pilot light kick in. We now have two extension tubes and it hasn't been a problem since. I'm too short to reach the chimney so I have one of those folding blue steps..... :-)

Curry???

Hi,
I'm totally new to all of this. I've had my Eriba 310 for about two weeks and have spent only one night in it so far when we collected it (we plan a weekend soon). Is the chimney extension tube something I need to buy, or should I find it inside the caravan. I can't remember seeing it anywhere.

Thanks.

It's a grey tube about a foot long......looks like a bit of drain pipe threaded at both ends if you have a gas fire in the van and its missing it would be a good idea to get a replacement it fits between the flue and the cowel

this shows it NOT fitted it extends the tube to help stop the flame blowing out..................if you have one do not travel with it fitted as the wind resistance will cause damage
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Thanks - It was a new van, so I should expect to find it somewehere?
I'll check under the wardrobe and behind the gas fire. There is a wooden base in the wardrobe which can be removed. Perhaps it is lurking down there.

If its a new van it should have one if not contact the vendor and ask for one to be supplied

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Hi Philip. We've never had one

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Our previous van didn't have one and we were told that was because it wasn't necessary - the new one does have one (found it in a cupboard) but haven't used it yet.

I have a personally modified copy of this on a clipboard in the car during the season and never turn a wheel without reading and going through it first.

Reading back through this topic and vaguely with that in mind earlier in the year I took an image of the chimney extension in place just to illustrate the point.

Do not attempt to travel with the extension piece in place as the wind resistance may damage the installation.


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