Erde 102
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Erde 102
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Focus Diy Has Decided To Discontinue Selling Erde
Focus DIY has decided to discontinue selling Erde trailers... Just picked one up from a local store in Nottingham - Last one, ready assembled for £99 - Yes, £99 - A bargain and over £100 cheaper than Halfords!!
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Bought A Erde 102 Trailer To Transport My Model Tr
bought a erde 102 trailer to transport my model train to track and back on assembley found 1 bolt and anchor nut missing the performance thayt followed to get one had to be seen to be believed it still has not arrived the halfords branch i first went to ordered it 2 weeks later no reply i rang them they said it was going through the system at erde i went to another branch at halfords explained the problem they took the part of a stock trailer still have not heard from the first branch i find the parts you have to buy to fit trailer lock jockey wheel make it an expensive trailer in the end the spec on the internet does not seem to lost appliabiltys of components
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Purchased Erde 102.1 From Focus Diy Was £15
Purchased erde 102.1 from Focus DIY was £159.99 got 10% off with discount card only cost me £143.99 brand new, exactly the same as in Halfords only half the price!!!
Very easy to put together, light and durable - good idea to put protective ply base in bottom, will be doing myself. The 102 is a perfect size for the average 4 person family to put those extra bits in for camping
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I Put A 5 Ply Wood Base In My Erde Trailer For Pro
I put a 5 ply wood base in my Erde trailer for protection and the unit is still as good as the day I bought it although a bit dirtier.
I would like to see a theft proctection system as part of the product and not as an extra.
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I Read The Previous Reviews Before Buying, And The
I read the previous reviews before buying, and then found a bargain: Some Halfords have Erdes 102 or 142 displayed with old prices- I got the 102 for £169, much less than on the website or on the shop's computer. (This is Feb '08).
When I unpacked it, I coated and polished all the components with Mer for extra protection, and 3 hrs. later all was assembled.
A socket set with an extender bar helps things along, as does another pair of hands now and then.
The bearing problem: First off, I gave the wheels a spin: no rumbles. Felt for play: OK. Drove it a mile at up to 30 mph, stopped and felt hubs- not hot. Then 5 miles at 50: again,not hot. Sealed for life bearings are in improvement over my old trailer- regreasing was a filthy annual job!
Small prob: one tyre had come off its bead during transit. Friendly tyre centre gave it a blast with hi pressure airline: Sorted!
Accesories: only buy Erde brand if no other way. If you must buy Erde, get it from Western Towing: cheaper than Halfords, free delivery if ordered on the net. Some pattern parts available from Towsure.
I've also treated tyres with Tyreseal from Swiftly Sorted: easier than dealing with a trailer puncture.
I bought a 102 flat-packed at Focus. By using my over 60s discount card I saved a few percent. I built the trailer in the car park and fortunately I had Loctite threadlock in the car which I used on all the screws. The trailer was a bit too small although I once used it to carry a diesel rotovator from the Forest of Dean to Cornwall. I bought a used 122 and sold the 102 to a lady who had a pony. The 122 bearings have been troublesome. My solution was to remove the inner seals from the new ballraces and to pack the hub with a couple of ounces of extreme pressure grease. On a typical long trip visiting a boat for example, the little wheels turn over a million times. Good lubrication is essential.
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