Eriba
German manufacturer Eriba, known for its caravans, has introduced the Car 600 based on the Volkswagen Crafter. The vehicle, 5.99 m long and 2.07 m wide, features convertible furniture: the sink folds against the wall, the kitchen worktop extends, and the transverse bed lifts to free space for long items. The base price is 86,990 euros, while the show car with optional equipment costs 103,970 euros plus delivery charges.
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The Eriba Touring 530 Silver Edition was presented at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf for the 2027 model year. The caravan measures 5.99 m long, 2.10 m wide and has a maximum weight of around 1,300 kg, with a price ranging from €31,500 to €33,500 depending on options. Its pop-up roof reduces travel height to 2.26 m and provides up to 1.95 m of interior height when raised. Inside, there are three berths, a full bathroom with shower and toilet, a kitchen with a two-burner gas hob, fridge and the Eriba Connect system.
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Hymer unveiled the Eriba Touring 530 Silver Edition caravan. The 2027 model has a pop-up roof, length 5.99 m and maximum weight 1300 kg. Price from 31,500 to 33,500 euros.
A meeting of vintage Eriba camper owners took place in Limburg an der Lahn, organized by Jörg Gösser and his partner Tanja Mangels. The event, marking the 25th anniversary of the club, attracted more than 60 vehicles, including rare models and a 1958 prototype. Participants exchange parts and restoration expertise.
Electric cars are increasingly towing caravans, but this requires models with low weight and good aerodynamics. CARAVANING magazine compared the new Next 380 and Eriba Touring 542 caravans in terms of concept, space, equipment, and range with an electric car.
From February 8 to 12, 2024, Bader Loisirs will hold a leisure vehicle event at its new showroom in Sausheim, Haut-Rhin. The event will feature the Hymer, Carado, Eriba, Laika and LMC brands, with the French premiere of the Hymer ML-T 570 Xperience 2x2 and Eriba Car 600. A 10% discount will apply to all accessories in the store. Admission is free.
Hymer has unveiled the Eriba Touring 2026 lineup, combining retro design with modern amenities. The caravans feature compact dimensions, an aerodynamic body, and a pop-up roof that enhances fuel efficiency. Interior configurations include options with twin beds, a multifunctional bathroom, and a compact kitchen. Prices start at €25,460 for the base version and reach €34,990 for the top trim.
The rule that a caravan halves an EV's range is not absolute: small and light caravans can be more efficient. Tests showed that the 800 kg Next 380 consumed more energy with a Tesla Model Y than a heavier Fendt Bianco, due to aerodynamics.
In Unterhaching near Munich, a 43-year-old man was sleeping in a parked Bürstner caravan when several people hitched it to a vehicle and drove off. Waking up, he called emergency services, leading police to arrest three suspects. The total value of two stolen caravans (Bürstner and Eriba Hymer) is estimated at €15,000. The suspects are a 43-year-old German and two Hungarians aged 28 and 45; one lacked a driving license. A judge ordered pretrial detention.
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The Netherlands has over 422,000 caravans, but new sales through July 2024 are led by German brands Hobby, Fendt, Knaus, Dethleffs, and Eriba-Hymer. The only Dutch brand maintaining a presence is Kip, founded in 1934. The Drenthe-based company focuses on lightweight, compact models (Shelter, Compact, Vision) suitable for small cars, hybrids, and EVs. Kip does not compete with mass-market brands but occupies a niche for buyers seeking an alternative.
Passion Automobile, led by Yannick Etter, has acquired Bader Loisirs, a distributor of motorhomes, campervans, and caravans in the Haut-Rhin region. The new division, named Passion Liberté, will represent seven brands: Pilote, Eriba, Hymer, LMC, Carado, Laika, and Stylevan. In 2025, the group reported revenue of €263 million, selling 3,147 new and 2,766 used vehicles.
Hymer Group has announced the Eriba Touring 2026 line of caravans with a neo-retro design. The models feature compact dimensions, an aerodynamic body and a pop-up roof. Several layouts are available, including a version with twin beds and a multifunctional bathroom. Prices start at €25,460.
Auto Zeitung has compiled a list of ten camper vans with pop-up roofs that combine maneuverability with sleeping capacity for up to four people. The ranking includes models such as Adria Twin Sports, Clever Vans Aventuro 600, Corigon CV 60 D, Eriba Car, Hobby Ontour Van, Karmann Davis 595 Trendstyle, Knaus Boxtime, Kompanja Zwei, Rocket Base, and Van Tourer 540 D. Prices range from €55,499 to €98,999, with the pop-up roof option costing between €5,990 and €7,199.
Sweden is experiencing a motorhome boom: new registrations increased by over 60% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period last year. In response, dealer Hymer Center will open its ninth facility in the country, this time in Jönköping. The 12,000 sq m complex (main building 2,300 sq m) will include sales, service, workshop, and store for brands Hymer, Carado, and Eriba. The investment is 75 million Swedish kronor, with construction planned to start in 2027.
The 12th motorhome donation campaign by Lebenshilfe Gießen has concluded, with winners drawn for three main prizes: a 1983 VW Bus T3 Westfalia Club Joker, a 1960 Hymer Eriba Puck caravan, and a Solo Mini Bike 725. The campaign raised approximately €225,000, which will fund inclusive projects such as day care for seniors with intellectual disabilities and expansion of the 'plusPunkt' support center. The 13th campaign is already underway and will be featured on hr-fernsehen on May 26.
On January 14, 2023, at the CMT trade fair in Stuttgart, awards were presented based on a reader vote by promobil and Caravaning magazines. Over 18,000 participants selected winners in 11 motorhome categories and 15 accessory categories. The VW California Ocean won the compact motorhome category, while the Pössl Summit took first place among motorhomes with a bathroom up to €60,000. Adria led in seven out of nine motorhome categories. In the caravan segment, the Eriba Feeling topped compact models, and Fendt won in the mid-range, upper, and luxury classes.
Campolife dealer in Heinenoord, Netherlands, has added Hymer motorhomes and Eriba caravans to its lineup. Initial models are available for viewing and purchase. The company claims to offer one of the largest and most diverse selections in the country, with over 800 models in stock. Both brands, founded in 1957, are known for quality and innovation.
Michel Oliveira, owner of Les Aménagements du Mich workshop in Revigny, has been appointed as an official repairer and dealer for Eriba caravans. He restores models from the 1960s using unique spare parts collected across France. Customers from across Europe visit him despite repair times of up to two years.
Eriba has updated the Touring Troll GT 542, adding twin beds to the classic compact layout. The caravan has an overall length of 576 cm including the drawbar, a kerb weight of 940 kg, and a maximum gross weight of 1300 kg. Sleeping arrangements include a front dinette bed (198×73 cm) and two fixed rear single beds (197/190×198 cm). Price: €21,010 (VAT included, ex-works).
Eriba, a brand of the Hymer group, has launched the Eriba Car 600 camper van built on the Volkswagen Crafter chassis. The model targets the premium segment with a two-tone paint scheme, no panoramic roof for better insulation, and side extensions to accommodate a longer transverse bed. The interior features a convertible dinette, a kitchen with a 90-liter compressor fridge, and a wet bathroom with a foldable sink. An optional pop-up roof provides sleeping space for up to four people.