Newest RVs from the EU January 24, 2019, 02:10:37 pm If you'd like to see what's up in the EU camping world.The EU folk are a bit more adventurous then us hide bound US RV folk.Live The German Van Life With These RVs Debuting In Stuttgart
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #1 – January 24, 2019, 03:06:59 pm The Eriba 820 touring is a nice Euro version of an Airstream.I like how they hide the ugly propane tanks in a compartment.The bike rack on the hitch is a nice touch as well.And , nice big wrap around windows front and rear.28 foot at around $85,000 USD is less costly than Airstream as well.And, pulling it is a pretty small SUV.
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #2 – January 24, 2019, 06:30:11 pm That's a sleek-looking trailer, all right. Looks as if they substituted a front bike rack for the usual propane tanks. Airstream puts those tanks in an aluminum box with tapered sides (hard to tell in this photo, but they are somewhat streamlined), and offers a bike rack for the rear. Hard to say which is better."28 foot at around $85,000 USD is less costly than Airstream as well."No, that's about par for a 18' Airstream. Mine was about $82,000 list, and I paid $72,500."And, pulling it is a pretty small SUV."I wouldn't necessarily assume that car is adequate. Trailer manufacturers are notorious for posting promotional photos showing inadequate tow vehicles. Remember the Airstream ads where a guy on a bicycle is pulling it? Remember Lucy and Desi pulling a 36' New Moon trailer with a '53 Mercury? ;-)I don't know what SUV that is, and maybe it's good enough fo that trailer, but I wouldn't assume anything just because they used it in an ad. One of these days I'll get around to telling you the story of how I had to trade in my F-150 for an F-250, basically because Airstream lied big-time about the tongue weight spec and I was too dumb to question them.But anyway, it is a very good looking trailer!
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #3 – January 24, 2019, 06:33:43 pm "I like how they hide the ugly propane tanks in a compartment."Heh, heh... My 1994 30' Holiday Rambler had it's propane tanks hidden behind a panel much like the one shown. Just a bit late, perhaps technology theft?
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #4 – January 24, 2019, 06:51:09 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - January 24, 2019, 06:30:11 pmThat's a sleek-looking trailer, all right. Looks as if they substituted a front bike rack for the usual propane tanks. Airstream puts those tanks in an aluminum box with tapered sides (hard to tell in this photo, but they are somewhat streamlined), and offers a bike rack for the rear. Hard to say which is better."28 foot at around $85,000 USD is less costly than Airstream as well."No, that's about par for a 18' Airstream. Mine was about $82,000 list, and I paid $72,500."And, pulling it is a pretty small SUV."I wouldn't necessarily assume that car is adequate. Trailer manufacturers are notorious for posting promotional photos showing inadequate tow vehicles. Remember the Airstream ads where a guy on a bicycle is pulling it? Remember Lucy and Desi pulling a 36' New Moon trailer with a '53 Mercury? ;-)I don't know what SUV that is, and maybe it's good enough fo that trailer, but I wouldn't assume anything just because they used it in an ad. One of these days I'll get around to telling you the story of how I had to trade in my F-1250 for an F-250, basically because Airstream lied big-time about the tongue weight spec and I was too dumb to question them.But anyway, it is a very good looking trailer!150 for 250, right?Chris
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #5 – January 24, 2019, 07:14:31 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - January 24, 2019, 06:30:11 pm One of these days I'll get around to telling you the story of how I had to trade in my F-1250 for an F-250, basically because Airstream lied big-time about the tongue weight spec and I was too dumb to question them.A RV salesman lying? Say it ain't so, Andy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_gFj11nX-g 1 Likes
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #6 – January 24, 2019, 09:27:48 pm Quote from: Jota - January 24, 2019, 03:06:59 pmThe Eriba 820 touring is a nice Euro version of an Airstream.I like how they hide the ugly propane tanks in a compartment.The bike rack on the hitch is a nice touch as well. And, nice big wrap around windows front and rear.28 foot at around $85,000 USD is less costly than Airstream as well.And, pulling it is a pretty small SUV.While you do see see large TTs in Europe, they are usually being pulled by the largest available German SUVS.A trailer that large, being pulled by a mid-size Land Rover, is an accident looking to happen.Big trailers need big tow vehicles, I'm sure Andy's experience pulling his Airstream with a F250 is a difference experience than the F150. The F150 is wonderful truck to drive but it's still a lightweight, 1/2-ton pickup.I have never meet a large TT or 5th wheel owner who wish for a smaller, lighter truck.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #7 – January 24, 2019, 10:43:16 pm Quote from: Jota - January 24, 2019, 03:06:59 pmThe Eriba 820 touring is a nice Euro version of an Airstream.I like how they hide the ugly propane tanks in a compartment.The bike rack on the hitch is a nice touch as well.And , nice big wrap around windows front and rear.28 foot at around $85,000 USD is less costly than Airstream as well.And, pulling it is a pretty small SUV.Here are some inside photos of this lovely trailer: Eriba adds smarts to its all-new flagship Touring 820 camping trailerChris
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #8 – January 25, 2019, 10:26:32 am The caption under one of the photos states that the trailer weighs 4,365 lb; I suspect that this is the "dry weight". I have no idea what is actually included in those calculations, and there are no other specs, e.g., tongue weight, that I found. Adding equipment and supplies would very likely put the trailer well over the tow capacity of that little SUV that's shown hooked up to it.
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #9 – January 25, 2019, 11:01:54 am I passed this couple last year on US 395 going up to Lone Pine:Jack and Danielle MayerThese kinds of very heavy duty TVs work well if you're planning on staying put for awhile. Andy's set-up seems better for 1-2 week stays. Class B is awesome if you like to drive everyday (roadtrip) rather than camp.
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #10 – January 25, 2019, 03:11:08 pm "I passed this couple last year on US 395..."I hope our diligent moderators do not chastise me too severely when I post my one four letter word: "WORK".
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #11 – January 25, 2019, 03:48:25 pm Steve, I’m totally lost as to what you mean. ?— Jon 1 Likes
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #12 – January 25, 2019, 04:16:13 pm I think they stole the design from this:Holiday House Geographic Trailer: Rare Vintage Trailers For Sale
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #13 – January 25, 2019, 04:42:53 pm "150 for 250, right?"Right. I've corrected the typo in my post."Andy's set-up seems better for 1-2 week stays."I guess it depends on how many people are traveling, and how much space you're comfortable with. With me and my cat in my 27' Airstream, I can easily dry-camp for a month before I need to dump my 39-gallon tanks (black fills up first). Of course I add fresh water as needed--that's easy to do with the pair of three-gallon Reliance water carriers I keep in my truck. As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #14 – January 25, 2019, 09:34:25 pm Got to love market speakMotor1.com: Ford Ranger Demonstrates Towing Power By Pulling 20 Caravans.Ford Ranger Demonstrates Towing Power By Pulling 20 Caravans 1 Likes
Re: Newest RVs from the EU Reply #15 – January 26, 2019, 12:33:29 am And of course there's this, which I mentioned in an earlier post. (Of course the trailer has been extremely carefully loaded and balanced in order to to have exactly zero tongue weight, since it's essentially hanging from a bicycle--a towing configuration that would be very dangerous in the real world.)
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