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Caravan Review of the Hymer Eriba Touring Troll 530 Rockabilly after a year of active traveling.
Stylish retro caravan from Eriba - history, dimensions, equipment, and practical tips for upgrading, as well as the pros and cons of the Eriba Touring Troll 530 Rockabilly.
In a detailed review of our Hymer Eriba Touring Troll 530 Rockabilly caravan you will find:
00:00 Why we bought Eriba Troll 530 Rockabilly
00:26 Appearance of Eriba Rockabilly and Ocean Drive
01:26 Dimensions, weight, and hitch coupling device.
01:57 Utilities outside the Eriba caravan
02:22 Interior style and layout
03:33 Pop-top roof and its height
04:15 Kitchen of the caravan
05:05 Living room area and extra sleeping bed
06:04 Bedroom and storage places
07:05 Bathroom, cassette toilet, and shower
07:56 Additional equipment for Eriba caravan
08:18 Additional equipment to consider.
09:35 Our personal conclusion
This caravan review is available on our website: https://crazytroll.no/eriba-touring-troll-530-rockabilly-caravan-review/
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Hello everyone
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A year ago we bought a caravan and actively traveled on it all season
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We were looking for a compact, stylish, modern and lightweight caravan that would be suitable for traveling along narrow mountain roads in Norway
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and for stopping overnight in wild places outside of campsites and was autonomous as possible
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Having studied the caravan market, we fell in love at first sight with Riba Rockadilla
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Today we will give you a full review about our caravan and what pros and cons we found in it after a year of use
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The first thing that catches your eye is unusual appearance of the caravan
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Ariba is the caravan with the history, as the first models were released in 1957 and soon became called
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Ariba touring models are still produced and their appearance is still recognizable
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and resembles the first retro caravans but using all modern technologies. In 2018, two colorful special models of Eribo caravans were presented at the exhibition
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Red Rockabilly and Blue Ocean Drive. When creating the interior, the designers were inspired with a retro design
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which is reviving the American way of life of the 50s. It is also worth noting that the unique design of Eribo is based on the principle of aircraft construction
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and makes the Eribo especially aerodynamic, stable on the road and safe
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When we say that the caravan is compact, we mean that its length is 5 meters and 79 centimeters and the width is 2 meters and 10 centimeters
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That allows you to drive quite comfortably without any additional mirrors. And its total weight of 1300 kilograms allows you to hit the road with a regular Category B driving license
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It is also quite comfortable to drive with the caravan because of the coupling stabilizer that noticeably suppresses snaking and pitching movements
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And before we go inside, it's worth saying what is still outside
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Access hatch to the toilet container. There are also coupling for the water refill, water tank capacity is 30 liters, socket for electricity
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access hatch to gas cylinder storage, spare tire, Excess hatch to the large storage compartment under the bed
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Outdoors lightning And nice bonus of all Eribo models is scaling leather
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So, let's see what's inside The interior is designed in the style of the 50s
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With the emphasis on the red color What makes caravan stylish and harmonic Both outside and inside Despite its small size the caravan has four zones Bedroom living room kitchen and bathroom
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Around the entire perimeter there are capacious storage boxes on the top and there are as many as 11 pieces
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What is very good for such a small caravan and distinguishes Eribe from other compact caravans
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There is a lot of lightning in each area of economical LED type
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It can be turned on both with buttons and sensors. Outdoor lightning has two modes, always on and enabled by movement sensor
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At the entrance there are indicators of water and battery charge level
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All windows and door have mosquito nets. And there are also blackout blinds on each window
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We are traveling together and we can confidently say that we are comfortable in the caravan
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and have enough space for two adults. There is also a nice bonus of this model
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A pop-top roof with additional ventilation and integrated mosquito net. And we are ready to give an answer to the question that we had been looking for a long time before buying
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and could not find it anywhere. What is the height from floor to ceiling with the roof folded and unfolded
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With the roof folded down, it's 171 cm. With the roof unfolded, it's 195 cm
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Therefore, very tall people should take this into account. Now, let's take a closer look at the caravan by Zolmes
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In the kitchen you will find Refrigerator with a volume of 70 liters, including a small freezer
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freezer, fridge operates on gas from power supply or from the rechargeable battery, gas
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stove with two burner hops, sink with a tap and additional cutting board
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By the way, we remove it while driving as it shifts away from vibration
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On the side we have shelves and a side flap that acts as a worktop extension
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Convenient lighting above the kitchen. Under the kitchen there is a drawer with a cutlery tray and a deep drawer for dishes
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Also, here you will find the gas switches for stove, refrigerator and gas heater, as
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well as a socket that works when the caravan is plugged to power supply
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In the living room two comfy sofas near the table Although the sofas are white they are made of good materials and after a year of use they still look like new Under the left sofa a 30 water tank and additional storage place access to which is not always convenient
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Under the right sofa, there is a storage space with a side access, so you don't need to leave the seat together, and it's convenient
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Behind the sofas there are two shelves for small things and electrical socket that works when the caravan is connected to the power supply
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The table is not only comfortable, but also multifunctional. It can be taken out and converted into an extra sleeping bed
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It unfolds and looks like this. The size of the bed is 198 to 98 centimeters
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The living room has different lighting modes, so you can choose the one that suits you best
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In the bedroom we have 200-100 cm bed with a comfortable and soft mattress
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There is a spacious storage under the bed, which is also accessible from the outside
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Rechargeable battery and Truma water heater, which works when the caravan is connected to the power supply and turns on here
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Ventilation and a gas sensor above the bed. The bedroom has different lighting modes, so you can choose the one that suits you best
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The wardrobe in the Eribe caravan is quite spacious. Electrical breakers inside the locker and a fire extinguisher
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An additional storage compartment and a heater. The power of the heater is 3.5 kW and it runs on the gas
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On the side wall of the cabinet there is a switch for air circulation that helps to warm
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up the caravan faster in the chill weather. As well as the power supply switch to the battery and power socket above
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The bathroom is rather tiny, but here is almost everything you need
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A small sink with a tap that also serves as a shower
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The caravan standard package also includes a shower curtain, but it is not entirely clear
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how you can take a shower here, as not all materials look to be water resistant
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Therefore, we took the curtain off and recommend taking a shower outside
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And use the shower only to rinse your feet inside, since there is a water drain
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Drawers under the sink for storing the necessary things. A toilet with a flush and level indicator
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Two sensor lamps above and shelves for personal stuff An interesting solution was found for the mirror which rises with the roof And a small curtain above the door
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Now let's mention what we have already installed additionally. We have a solar panel on the roof
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which is very convenient as it fully charges the battery during the day
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We also plan to install a battery powered USB socket for charging small devices
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We bought a lock that blocks coupling device both while driving and parked
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Few tips to feel even more comfortable on the Rockabilly Caravan. You should think about installing a maneuvering assistant for the caravan
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This will help you to park it exactly where you want it to be without any stress
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Do not skimp on buying the cover as the white gloss gets dirty very quickly from the rain and birds
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Use a portable drill when parking the caravan. This is a good way to save both time and effort
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Study the dimensions of the gas cylinders in your country. Only one 10 kilo bottle of the Norwegian standard fits in the locker
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Do not step here. It looks to be solid, but it's only a decor
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Be sure to buy a rubbish bin and fix it on the door
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They come in different sizes and shapes. Install the awning if your package does not include it
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If you are tall and traveling in cold weather conditions, buy the thermal insulation for
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pop-top roof and your staying in the caravan will be much more comfortable
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Well, and our main advice – do not rush. Remember that you are on vacation
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There are so many glossy surfaces in the caravan that are so easy to scratch and white materials
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that are easy to stain. From us personally, the Eribo Rockabilly Caravan gets a rating of 9 out of 10
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Since there are small little things that we have already mentioned in the video, but which
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do not overshadow the main advantages such as stylish design, compact size, functionality
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and quality. And of course, it's nice to catch on yourself the enthusiastic glances of the people you
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will pass by and who will certainly pay attention to you on the road and in the camping
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We hope this video was useful and if you have any questions write it in the comments
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Also on our channel you will find videos from our road trips on the Rokkabili Caravan, useful
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tips and videos from the most beautiful places in Norway. Thank you and see you again
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