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Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:48 pm

folks55 wrote: Bought my puck in Feb 2011 and finally camped in it for the first time at the Featherly Park weekend a few weeks ago. It was great!

Looks great! Was it just you or you and the family? What did they think?

Thu Jun 21, 2012 6:22 pm

Had a great time with the family. Me the wife and 8 year old daughter slept in the Puck. My 18 year old had to pitch tent. Just not enough room. All in all the Puck is just too cool 8)

Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:24 am

Hello,

I recently purchased a 1975 Eriba puck. I have a few questions regarding things that the previous owner modified. The first is the back shelf that holds the table. It looks like the previous owner cut this shelf down (and very poorly at that). I am wondering how this shelf attached to the back wall- can anyone provide pictures? Also, if anyone is willing to trace me a paper pattern of the back shelf and mail it to me I'd be more than thankful!

The second question is regarding the wood frame under the seats- this has been redone as well by the previous owner. Can anyone provide me some good pictures of the frame without the cushions sitting on top? It looks as though there was something that flipped out at the end of the cushion closest to the door- what was this for, and how did it work? Again, pictures would be helpful.

Does anyone know where the curtain tie back clips and red trim pieces for the outside can be found online without having to order them from Germany?

Thanks for reading. I really appreciate any help that you can provide!

Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:23 am

Frankzetank wrote: Hello,

Again, pictures would be helpful.

Does anyone know where the curtain tie back clips and red trim pieces for the outside can be found online without having to order them from Germany?

Thanks for reading. I really appreciate any help that you can provide!

red trim(other colours are available) from
www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk),clips i dont know,sorry

Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:14 am

Hello. I am going to be picking up a new to me Puck and was wondering how fast I can pull with a new 8 inch tire/rim setup. I am going to travel about 1000 miles and hope to do about 65 mph. Is this ok or is it going to be a very long trip? Thanks for any info.
Steve

Sun Jun 24, 2012 8:48 pm

You should be fine in the 60-65 range as long as the bearings are good. Stop periodically and feel the rims to see if they're hot and watch for smoke.

Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:47 am

Thanks. I just wasn't sure about that small of a tire. I have a digital temp gauge to check with and will probably pull the hubs before I start the trip. Again thanks

Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:56 am

Steve, have you thought about renting a U-Haul car trailer, strapping it down to that, and being able to go a little faster, with piece of mind that you don't have to worry about the Puck.

When I originally brought it home I got my neighbor who has a big flat landscaping trailer, strapped it down to that, and made it home without having to worry about it.

Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:18 pm

Using a trailer is in the back of my mind but I guess I'll make that call after I pull it for a little while. I've towed a 1958 airstream long distances and had zero problems so I think this will be the same as long as the hubs check out. I think I'll pick it up tommorow afternoon and pull it around some and then pull the hubs. That will give me a day to look it over.
Steve

Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:53 am

Frankzetank wrote: Hello,

I am wondering how this shelf attached to the back wall- can anyone provide pictures? Also, if anyone is willing to trace me a paper pattern of the back shelf and mail it to me I'd be more than thankful!

It looks as though there was something that flipped out at the end of the cushion closest to the door- what was this for, and how did it work? Again, pictures would be helpful.

Does anyone know where the curtain tie back clips and red trim pieces for the outside can be found online without having to order them from Germany?

Thanks for reading. I really appreciate any help that you can provide!

I can't help you with the shelf for the table as I still don't have one either. I just hasn't been a top priority yet.

The cushion that is closest to the door is an extension piece essentially for your head. Drop down the cushion when you make the bed and you instantly have 1 more square foot :lol:

The curtain tie clips are a bit tougher to find, though Judy sourced some a while back. You can search within this thread for curtain clips to find the exact page we discussed these.

There isn't a single source outside of Germany for all the trim pieces. While I was in Germany last year I spoke with an individual that is going to start up a website and sell all the bits however I have yet to see the web site. It's not the same one as the Alt Eriba site but alas it's still in Germany.

Congrats on your Puck.

Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:57 am

Deluxe2164 wrote: Using a trailer is in the back of my mind but I guess I'll make that call after I pull it for a little while. I've towed a 1958 airstream long distances and had zero problems so I think this will be the same as long as the hubs check out. I think I'll pick it up tommorow afternoon and pull it around some and then pull the hubs. That will give me a day to look it over.
Steve

Just remember the Puck is waaay lighter than the airstream therefore easier to forget you're towing anything at all if you have a bigger tow rig.
Good luck on your adventure.

BTW, congrats on your Puck as well 8)

Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:05 am

Well we are on our way. Been on the road for six hours and the tires are 120 and hubs are running at 113. Eighteen more hours and we'll be home.

Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:12 pm

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Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:37 pm

great shot! The Puck looks super nice, can't wait to see more pix.

Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:11 pm

Made it home with no issues.
1350 miles one way
135 top tire temp at the tread
127 top hub temp
108 top outside temp recorded on the tow vehicles mirror
113 hub temp 75% of the time

The PO did a great job going through the Puck during his resto. Now I can spend my time on my Bus resto.

Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:38 am

congrats on completing the journey. We all knew the Puck would do fine :wink:

Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:45 pm

Well done!

I brought mine home from Southern California to Seattle by way of Southern Nevada and Utah on the original 1970 vintage tires, a total of nearly 2000 miles. I got to within about 150 miles of home when I blew out one tire and replaced it with the heavily weather checked spare. I made it the rest of the way home without incident

It took me about two weeks to locate good replacement tires when I got back home, which made me feel rather lucky....what a PITA it would have been to have had to find those tires out on a road trip.

Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:33 pm

Snapped this photo couple weekends ago while attending a Porsche camp out

Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:56 pm

Took my Puck for a short drive. It seemed to tow easy but I only got it up to about 50. I think stopping will be the issue not going.

Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:30 am

You shouldn't have too much trouble in flat Florida. A hill will bog you down.