I was just wondering if any of Eriba folk have any experience of owning and camping out in an Isabella Camp-let? It looks like a great bit of kit and I am guessing a few E folk might have owned one prior to an Eriba. Thanks in advance, Robbie

Thanks Colin. 10 minutes to get it roughly set up does not seem to long. It takes me longer than that to get our 530 unhitched, in place and level. I guess there’s some faffing around getting the rest of the pegs in etc. ? Did you manage to keep warm in it ? What did you do for a fridge ? Thanks. Robbie

Thanks again Colin. Still I can see the appeal. Its a very neat bit of kit and could work very well if careful about what gear you take with you. I like the idea of towing it with my little Jimny (2022 version). Did you have the front storage box on yours ?

Thanks Colin.

Hi Robbie

We bought one second hand in 1989 didn't have the front box biut did have a sun canopy and veranda. We just used cool box in those days it was not usual to have a hook up for tents at the time. Bought an Eriba in Jan 2007 and gave the camplet to my brother. It was always stored in a garage and it is still going strong no leaks or tears the canvas is just faded. Fantastic piece of kit would still have it if not for the spinal surgery I had in 2006.

Denise & Phil

Thanks guys, thats really helpful. Did it feel damp in the evenings (I’m thinking of our days in tents) ? Did you manage to keep warm in there ? Seriously weighing it up Eriba v Camplet. I currently have a Troll 530 60th. However the idea of an even more compact “pop up” holiday home is very appealing. Also I guess its even easier to tow around narrow country lanes than the Eriba. Oh what do I dooooo ?????

We went from a tent to an Eriba for exactly that reason. No tent is going to be as warm and snug as an van. If you're only ever going to holiday in the warl months, then go for it but if you want an extended season then maybe not? Just MHO

Thanks Betty. I think the Eriba with a nice awning is the best of both worlds. Robbie.