How long do you have to own an Eriba before ....
How long do you have to own an Eriba before ....
in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:04 pmby RoofRaiser (deleted)
.... you stop hanging your #%€$^#% head on the door, bits of the roof and just about anywhere else which is at a stupidly low height?
We are currently on day 3 of out first Eriba trip and I just can not stop it happening. About ready to throw in the towel and swap it for a Bailey.
Someone give me hope .... I’m genuinely done with this low roof/door malarkey.
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:14 pmby eribaMotters • | 5.601 Posts
Our first Eriba was bought in 2003. I'm a slow leaner but can now normally manage a summer without injury. One bit of advice is to go out backwards.
Colin
aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:52 pmby Steve and Debbie • | 1.109 Posts
Some people hang a cuddly toy (normally a duck) at the appropriate place eg over the door opening.
or
Stylish Solution to Eriba Concussion
Steve
Puck 120 GT - Nissan Pulsar 1.5DCi
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:07 pmby TheRibstons (deleted)
When we bought our Eriba Triton 420, it came with a little plaque over the door which read 'Duck or Grouse'. This made us laugh, and saved many a whack on the forehead. You soon learn, and now it is second nature to lower our heads when moving around inside our van.
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:26 pmby Poptop320 • | 2.634 Posts
Ten years later, I still bang my head occasionally on the door. It's usually worse if you have the fly screen attached. I put a bit of pipe insulation on the fly screen frame which makes it bearable. Don't worry it will become less frequent as time goes on. It's a small price to pay for a very unique van.
When I go on holiday I like to pop my top!
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:33 pmby FINNWOODY • | 137 Posts
A good way to avoid the "Eriba Kiss", is to be 4ft 11inches tall like my wife.She doesn't know what all the fuss is about.🤕
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in Anything Eriba-related Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:44 pmby Steve and Debbie • | 1.109 Posts
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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:43 amby SOULBLUESMAN68 • | 1.208 Posts
Hi Roofraiser
I've cracked going in & out of the door by putting my hand on top of the door opening when going through it.Works a treat.
We have a Troll 540 with the multi-function beds. During the day we nearly always put the double bed down and use the area with the big table for dossing around reading or listening to music. It is at this time that I bang my head as I walk into the seating area on my side of the table. It is always worse if I have had a couple of glasses of red wine.
I am a very slow learner and do this at least once every trip. Having little hair left on my head it really hurts. So sorry can't advise you on this, other than to leave the double bed up. Oh and ignore sarcastic comments or feigned sympathy from whoever shares your Eriba with you......!
MikeT
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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:31 amby granddadgrape • | 1.632 Posts
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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:39 amby marmite • | 405 Posts
Red and white hazard tape on the edge of the pop top and top of the door frame
not as pretty as the bunting but effective
Denise & Phil
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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:17 amby Stan Doori • | 223 Posts
Aah! Been an Eriba owner for 2 weeks and I've finally understood the kiss references!!!!
Not that I haven't already smacked my head several times on the door and roof!
Thought for the day - hmmm......
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in Anything Eriba-related Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:55 amby Aaron Calder • | 3.834 Posts
I'm still doing it after nine years.
The pipe insulation tip for the door opening is a good one and can prevent spectacular blood loss if the fly screen is fitted.
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