Which criteria plays a role when it comes to buying the perfect caravan? These can be items such as size, weight and number of sleeping places. In the following, we will address a wide variety of needs and show you which ERIBA caravan models best meet your needs.
From small and flexible caravans to luxurious companions - your journey of discovery begins here and now!
Whether you buy a compact caravan or an XXL caravan depends on how many people should feel comfortable inside. Our ERIBA caravans come with different floor plans, which are geared to the needs and wishes of different sized travel groups.
A small and light caravan will suit you if you are looking for a model that can have space for fewer people. Our ERIBA Touring turns a couple's vacation or trips with up to three people into a comfortable experience. Here you have the choice between the model variants;
The following models are also suitable for couples and small families
Would you like a little more flexibility? The ERIBA Feeling is the perfect compact caravan if you want to use it for both couple and family vacations. With this model, more space is created by the lifting the pop-up roof, which in combination with the sleeping roof package creates additional sleeping space for two people.
The dimensions of a caravan affect different things. For example, the amount of space inside, the number of sleeping places, the space required on site and the driving behaviour. Find out here whether a small or large caravan suits you best.
We speak of small ERIBA caravans when the model has a body length of up to five meters and a total length of around six meters. Customers who buy small caravans often want extra manoeuvrability and easy handling. Of course, we also stick to our principle with regard to small caravans: comfort always comes with ERIBA!
Did you know? When it comes to caravan dimensions, we distinguish between body and overall length. The body length includes the caravan itself. The total length also includes the drawbar, which is usually around one meter in length.
There are several advantages to having a small caravan. Little ERIBA caravans are;
pleasantly manoeuvrable
easy to use
more affordable than large models.
You also need a smaller towing vehicle, which can be important if you only have a small car and are not planning to buy a new one.
As for the interior, a small caravan offers less space than large models. If you are looking for a caravan for a family with several children, a size Small could be a bit too tight. The small caravans are very suitable for 2 people or families of up to four. These variants cut a fine figure for a romantic couple trip or a journey of discovery with two children:
How much your caravan weighs depends on numerous other aspects. Among other things, this value influences fuel consumption. A smaller towing vehicle is also sufficient for a light car. Especially if you only want to buy the caravan new and do not want to buy another car, the weight can be decisive.
With PUAL technology and clever furniture construction, we attach great importance to lightweight construction. Small caravans like the ERIBA Touring, ERIBA Feeling 425 and ERIBA Nova Light 425 are the most economical caravans in terms of fuel consumption.
We can express the weight of a caravan in terms of its own weight, its mass in running order and its permissible total mass:
The dead weight does not play a significant role, which is why it is usually not specified.
The mass in running order includes the dead weight plus all equipment and fully filled containers such as water tank and gas bottles.
The technically permissible total weight is the weight of the caravan plus the maximum permissible load. This value is important and decisive in order not to exceed the maximum permitted trailer load of the towing vehicle.
An example: Our ERIBA “Touring” caravan weighs 750 kg when ready to drive. The technically permissible total weight for this model is 900 kg. This means that you can take up to 150 kg of luggage with you.
Lightweight caravans: built for freedom when packing
A light caravan gives you the opportunity to travel the world without an additional driver's license and still enjoy enough space for your additional luggage. Our range of models offers real lightweights, from mini caravans with toilets to compact family companions.
Light caravans up to 1,000 kg or 1 t from ERIBA:
The particularly light ERIBA caravans
These models manage with a weight of no more than one ton. This means that they can be combined with small towing vehicles and, despite their manageable size, offer a lot of comfort.
Caravans up to 1,200 kg or 1.2 t from ERIBA:
The models can weigh up to 1.2 tons
The ERIBA caravans adapt completely to your needs. Discover equipment features that add a touch of luxury and comfort.
If you are planning to buy a caravan, you may want to be able to use it in autumn, winter or spring. In frosty outside temperatures, the properties of the model then play a decisive role. ERIBA currently offers one winter-proof model: ERIBA Touring 820.
The ERIBA Touring, ERIBA Feeling and ERIBA Nova Light model series do not meet all of the criteria that are required for classification as a winter-proof caravan, but depending on the model series, they offer certain features such as insulated water pipes and adequate insulation thanks to the PUAL construction of the walls ensure a certain level of protection against frost in colder temperatures. Good to know: DIN standards specify what is considered to be "suitable for winter" (level II) and "winter-proof" level (III). "Winterproof" is the significantly higher standard. This ensures, for example, that the water in tanks and pipe systems does not freeze.
You can find more information in our separate article on the subject of winter-proof motorhomes.
