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Awning size

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:03 pm
by Adeana Whittle (deleted)
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Hi John and I have just signed up to Eribafolk.
We take delivery of our new Eriba 542 late February having had a Bailey for years.
I am looking to buy a secondhand awning. Can anyone tell me what year the height of the Eriba was changed and by how much.
Also can anyone recommend which are the best awnings to buy.
Thank you
Adeana and John


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RE: Awning size

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:02 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

2010 was the year change. If looking for a full model specific awning you have a few options.The main culprits are:-
- Fortex = huge at 5.7 x 3m , lovely barrel shape, about 38kg, great for a long pitch, expensive at about £2K
- Unico = close 2nd choice, similar shape, a bit lighter, not quite as expensive
- Walker Touring and Isabella Capri = traditional frame awnings, well made, Isabella more expensive of the two
- Kampa Pop Air 365 = good compromise air awning at affordable price, but you MUST buy a post 2019 version 2 for your van.
All come onto the market 2nd hand if you are prepared to wait.
If you want a lightweight awning then look at low campervan driveaway type awnings and the choice widens.

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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RE: Awning size

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Sat Jan 23, 2021 9:22 pm
by Adeana Whittle (deleted)
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Hi thank you for the information. Very helpful. Do you know if when the size of the van changed did the awnings change?
We're looking at a 2006 Vortex awning. Not sure it will be too low.
Thanks
Adeana

Ps found the information. Difference is increase in height of 2 inches



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RE: Awning size

in Hi. Please take a couple of minutes to say hello here Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:02 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

That 2 " is critical. I've had a couple of Fortex awnings and I can promise you the 2006 model you have seen will not fit your later van. I'm guessing it is the bargain on Gumtree.
A few do come up each year and are usually about £600 if you are lucky. The groundsheet it would need at 3m is in short supply. Isabella make one but it is expensive.

Colin

If you are set on a Fortex, because you need something the size and build of a barn, then you could contact Fortex directly. https://www.buycaravanawning.com/ All awnings are made to order in-house, but they do have demonstration and display models available that could be remade to fit your van. You should address your e-mail at info@voortent.net to an F Grunder whose English is perfect.


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.


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