1980 Opel Eriba

[Stephen Toplis]

Hello people
I have just acquired a 1980 Opel Eriba.
Completely as an impulse buy and just for the fun of it.
I’m totally new to all things motorhome.
It needs work so I’m sure I will be asking Al sorts of daft questions.
If anyone has any advice to offer on it Ian all ears.
Cheers
Steve

 

[davidbaldam]

Hi and welcome to FUN.

 

[Lenny HB]

 

[scotjimland]

Welcome...

is that the correct spelling... Opel Eriba ?

can't find one to view , is it not a Mobil Eriba ?

 

[Manic]

Probably one of these

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[Nanniemate]

Pics please

 

[PaulC70]

Or could be the old caravan? https://www.eriba.com/gb/en

 

[ambulancekidd]

 

[scotjimland]

I’m totally new to all things motorhome.

Or could be the old caravan?

 

[rolosroller]

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[Dorwyn]

Definitely pics please. Plus details! And ... welcome

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[Chipster]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Stephen Toplis]

Here’s a first picture though not one I’ve taken.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Here’s a first picture though not one I’ve taken.

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I like that!
Very Retro.
Think you will have loads of fun playing with that
I know I would.
Welcome to the madhouse

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Probably built properly, easy to fix if things go a bit wonky, and could possibly have a nice interior made from proper wood.
No lithium, no Inverters, and no comformatic gearbox!
I am a big fan of these early 80's and 90's A class motorhome type vehicles and hope we get some inside pics, even if there is a little TLC to be done.
Nice find Stephen Toplis .

 

[HugoBNB]

It looks like it the base vehicle could be the Opel equivalent of a Vauxhall Viva, or an really Bedford van. Looking at the front grill, possibly an amalgamation of both? It is a lovely looking MH though.

 

[Stephen Toplis]

I believe it’s based on a Bedford CF van.
It’s got a 2.3 slanted 4 cylinder engine in.
I have lots of crazy ideas for it.
But I’m looking forward to having a go.

 

[PaulC70]

It looks like it the base vehicle could be the Opel equivalent of a Vauxhall Viva, or an really Bedford van. Looking at the front grill, possibly an amalgamation of both? It is a lovely looking MH though.

Reminds me of a 70's Opel Kadett which was a car I always wanted as a kid, probably stupid money now.

 

[HugoBNB]

Reminds me of a 70's Opel Kadett which was a car I always wanted as a kid, probably stupid money now.

Me too. I always wanted the rally prepared one. GTE, from memory.

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[PaulC70]

Me too. I always wanted the rally prepared one. GTE, from memory.

That's the slightly later 80s model if memory serves, pretty sure the GTE's weren't until the 80s anyway. Could be wrong.

 

[Nanniemate]

Reminds me of a 70's Opel Kadett which was a car I always wanted as a kid, probably stupid money now.

Was that not the same as vauhaul chevette

 

[PaulC70]

Was that not the same as vauhaul chevette

Nope, different model, opel kadett was the Vauxhall Astra.

 

[HugoBNB]

That's the slightly later 80s model if memory serves, pretty sure the GTE's weren't until the 80s anyway. Could be wrong.

You are correct, I think

 

[Stephen Toplis]

Unfortunately not had time to do anything to it yet except for christen it Bruno.
(Reference to the film Encanto and my wife’s total disdain for it)
Started him up for the first time for a while. He kicked up ok with a bit of choke (yes a manual choke).
He’s become a bit of a dumping ground.
Spring is when I’m going to make a start on sorting him out.

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[Nanniemate]

You should be sorting it NOW so you can go put yon play in sprung

Nag over have fun

 

[Stephen Toplis]

Finally started on Bruno’s refurb.
Lots to learn but I’ve set a target of getting him at least habitable in time for next years (2025) Y-not festival.
My plan is to do a maiden trip to that.
My plan is to keep the outside as original as possible but modernise the interior.
Found a point where he’s leaked in on the roof in the past so a bit of repair to do.
Loving it so far though.

 

[Stephen Toplis]

If anyone can point me in the direction of a replacement back window I would appreciate it.

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

 

[PP Bear]

Great van and a huge gurt big welcome to the family of Fun

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