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Tom_T Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2010 Posts: 60 Location: Orange CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Thanx JGB -
It looks like a regular eyelet screw, & is set wider out from the light, than is the +/- 3/8" hole with cap on ours next to the light. So I guess ours was a different set-up for the table hook/cable.
I don't know about the hubcap bracket, but you might take an evening sometime to start at the beginning of this topic to read, copy, save pix, etc. of any reference material that others have posted - & maybe the brackets & source(s) is already listed.
This topic is a real treasure trove of great Puck info.!
Ours also has PO replacement wheels & tires, but it has hubcap nubs to mount the caps.
However, I don't mount them while running per the PO, for fear of losing them on the road - which I recco for anyone else too.
If yours are 10" wheels, then you might want to look at my tires post a few posts/page(s) back to source new tires for your Puck whenever they reach 5-8-10 years old, due to tire aging issues.
I also see that you're a fellow Westy owner, & a Bug & Thing too - all of which should be able to tow your Puck. Our PO did so with a 68 Bug, but he upgraded it to disc brakes eventually - if nothing else, than for his commuting in SoCal traffic!
Cheers!
Tom
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Here is my support post for the table
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_________________ 1973 914-2.0 - 2nd owner since 12/75
1985 BMW 325e 2dr - OO
1988 Vanagon CamperGL Westy - OO
1970 Eriba Puck & 1960 Avion T20 |
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Thanks TOM T. I have read a good portion of the thread and there is a lot of great information. We are lucky to have the samba i almost bought a puck a couple years ago I am glad it did not work out This one is much nicer i like the look of the inside of yours well done. _________________ 77 Westy p21
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Tom_T Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2010 Posts: 60 Location: Orange CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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JGB wrote: |
Thanks TOM T. I have read a good portion of the thread and there is a lot of great information. We are lucky to have the samba i almost bought a puck a couple years ago I am glad it did not work out This one is much nicer i like the look of the inside of yours well done. |
The well done goes to the POs Greg & before him, as we're basically just the next caretakers of this originality wonder.
I'll try to clean the old carpet tile adhesive off the flooring, & few other maintenance type items, but will otherwise work to keep it original.
You'll find a rousing welcome & a ton of interest with yours at both VW events & Vintage Trailer Rallies, as we have.
Look at Vintage Camping Trailer Magazine for upcoming events in your area, as they're usually a savings on the camp fees, a bunch of activities, & great folks - plus there's still time this Summer to catch one for you!
You & Others on here should check these out:
https://www.vintagecampertrailers.com/
Click on "Rallies" under the "More" drop down menu at the top-right (after you clear the pop-up).
We've done 3 Vintage Rallies so far this year & 1 camp-out last Nov since we got it, & will do another 3 this Fall - leaving our big trailer (Avion T20 at home for this year). Next year we'll mix it up again with the Avion & Puck.
Cheers!
Tom
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1985 BMW 325e 2dr - OO
1988 Vanagon CamperGL Westy - OO
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:05 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Thanks for the info we belong to the Tin can tourist its a vintage camping group we have owned many vintage campers in the past. A couple of serro scotty and one shasta. All sold now can't wait to use the puck this one a keeper for sure also have a real cool 1969 cox cadet camper we use a lot. And have a newer teardrop we have for sale on the samba. _________________ 77 Westy p21
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Here is a picture of the cox cadet
_________________ 77 Westy p21
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Tom_T Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2010 Posts: 60 Location: Orange CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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JGB wrote: |
Here is a picture of the cox cadet
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Sweet - both the Cox & Westy!
Those rallies on the VCT magazine website go beyond the TCT ones, & may have more options for Rallies.
GLWTS!
Tom
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1985 BMW 325e 2dr - OO
1988 Vanagon CamperGL Westy - OO
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2019 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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I was just on there site i sign up thanks for the tip. Tim _________________ 77 Westy p21
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Original water bottle from a 1969 Eriba Puck bought new in Glens Falls Ny
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5506 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:01 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Can anyone tell me if a 2013 Honda Fit can pull a Puck?
My Fit details:
The 2013 Honda Fit 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, 117 horsepower and 106 lb-ft. or torque. _________________ American Red Cross Safe And Well:
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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5506 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 7:30 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Answering myself via my Honda Fit Facebook Group:
Though my Honda Fit is not meant for towing the max payload is 12-1300 lb.
LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Can anyone tell me if a 2013 Honda Fit can pull a Puck?
My Fit details:
The 2013 Honda Fit 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, 117 horsepower and 106 lb-ft. or torque. |
_________________ American Red Cross Safe And Well:
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/...bsite.html
Maui Roadsters
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http://www.oacdp.org
Lind wrote: |
Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69807 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2019 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Answering myself via my Honda Fit Facebook Group:
Though my Honda Fit is not meant for towing the max payload is 12-1300 lb.
LAGrunthaner wrote: |
Can anyone tell me if a 2013 Honda Fit can pull a Puck?
My Fit details:
The 2013 Honda Fit 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, 117 horsepower and 106 lb-ft. or torque. |
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Is that too low? A search here tells me an empty Puck is 660lbs.
Google search says
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Yustrn JHC Controla
Joined: August 01, 2000 Posts: 5478 Location: Ovaland, CA
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:00 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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If my 78 Westy can pull one, you should have no problems. |
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Does anyone know the size or type of lightbulb that is used in a 1969 eriba puck that hangs on the back cabinet? And also looking for the shade that goes on the back light if any one has one for sale. Thanks
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peecee69 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 1572 Location: Annapolis, MD/Bloomfield Hills, MI
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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[quote="peecee69"]
JGB wrote: |
Does anyone know the size or type of lightbulb that is used in a 1969 eriba puck that hangs on the back cabinet? And also looking for the shade that goes on the back light if any one has one for sale. Thanks
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That looks like some PO added on a light. I'm guessing that's a candelabra or medium base bulb.[/quote
Thanks tried both of those bulbs the one that fits is a E14 bulb 14 mm. It is the original light fixture the light bulb gets power but does not light up _________________ 77 Westy p21
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JGB Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: Finger Lakes Region
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Tried both of those bulbs no luck the bulb that fits is a E14. It is the original light fixture light bulb gets power when the puck is hook up to the car or using the battery on inside of puck. The problem now is the bulb gets power but does not light up. _________________ 77 Westy p21
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17968 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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Bulbman has had every bulb I've ever asked for!
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JackW Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2008 Posts: 85 Location: roswell, ga
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:09 pm Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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I recently bought my third Eriba caravan - its a 1995 Eriba Puck that I imported from northern England. Its in exceptionally good shape and has been very well cared for. I'm currently rewiring the trailer from a 240V to a 120V setup.
I previously owned a 1989 Puck and a 1988 Triton but sold the Puck a few years ago and sold the Triton a year and a half ago to move up to a larger fiberglass Escape trailer. I soon saw the error of my ways, sold the Escape in January and went looking for another Puck.
I'm looking forward to my first camping trip in the "new" trailer. Its a perfect match to tow behind my diesel Land Rovers (one of which has even less horsepower than a Westy).
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peecee69 Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 1572 Location: Annapolis, MD/Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 7:09 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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I have a 1968 Eriba Puck shell. What's the first piece of the puzzle to be reinstalled?
Flooring?
Wall Electrical?
Poptop canvas?
Items I've ruled out:
Insulation
Headliner
Sideliner (interior walls)
Plumbing
Cabinetry
I don't plan to put it back to stock, because I want to actually use it, so I'm looking to do the following:
3-way refrigerator
Modern electrical with dual batteries and solar panels for boondocking
Electric water pump
Relocated LP tank to outside
Any help, advice, or information any of you fine people would have to offer is greatly appreciated! _________________ 1973 Standard Beetle - running maintenance thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=675712&highlight=
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Daddybus Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Eriba Pucks |
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I went with a 12v/110v 2-way trucker fridge. It has a low draw and it's an actual compressor refrigerator rather than a heat pump-type like a 3-way. Refrigerators with compressors cool more efficiently and aren't affected by ambient temperature like heat-pump units.
I went back to a manual pump sink faucet as the electric pump was loud and used more water.
Mine has the original flooring, but could use a new subfloor. I refinished the interior wood and reassembled and reupholstered the furniture (foam padding instead of springs and marine vinyl instead of cloth fabric). I reupholstered in cloth at first, but right after completion my young son pointed out the folly of fabric upholstery (with some grape juice).
peecee69 wrote: |
I have a 1968 Eriba Puck shell. What's the first piece of the puzzle to be reinstalled?
Flooring?
Wall Electrical?
Poptop canvas?
Items I've ruled out:
Insulation
Headliner
Sideliner (interior walls)
Plumbing
Cabinetry
I don't plan to put it back to stock, because I want to actually use it, so I'm looking to do the following:
3-way refrigerator
Modern electrical with dual batteries and solar panels for boondocking
Electric water pump
Relocated LP tank to outside
Any help, advice, or information any of you fine people would have to offer is greatly appreciated! |
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