Eriba Man

I thought that after having spent 50 nights this year in my Troll, this would be a good opportunity to offer my views and opinions on this caravan. Overall, I'm very impressed and there are some features which I really like, and others not so much. I've only ever owned Eriba's, having switched from campervans a few years ago. The switch was really an attempt to minimise the ongoing costs associated with a 'leisure vehicle'. I've had a Puck (a 120), a Familia (a 320GT), and now own this Troll (a 530GT). The Troll was a substantial investment for me, it's a (used) 2017 fixed bed model with a number of extras fitted, such as awning, high back seats, 3 ring hob, etc. I first started touring in the Troll back in April of this year and have covered a good part of Scotland and North England in my travels. The Troll is actually probably a bit 'overkill' for my needs. I normally tour alone with my 2 spaniels, and rarely have guests. However, I do sp...

This is night No.57/2019 living in my caravan. This is the 4th night we've been pitched at Woodend Caravan Site in Achnairn near Lairg. Woke at around 0630 and took the dogs out in fairly muggy weather. As forecast, a series of tremendous thunderstorms passed over. The rain was torrential.  Despite the noise, the dogs didn't seem to bothered. In fact they were quite relaxed. The rain continued a bit lighter so I grabbed the brolly, drove into Lairg, and took the dogs round the Ferry Woods. After returning to the van, I got a coffee and a read at my book before heading north to visit one of the clearance villages I've read about. A drive of around 30 miles, all on single track roads. Stopped for a picture of Ben Klibreck, the 2nd most northerly munro. After Altnaharra, took the B873 along Loch Never and into Strathnaver. At Syre, we turned off onto a mile or so of dirt track to the remains of the village os Rosal. It's in a clearing in ...

This is night Mo.56/2019 living in my caravan. This is our 3rd night at Woodend Caravan Site in Achnairn, near Lairg. I should have moved on today, but I've extended my stay here, as we're having a good time! Got up to, finally, dry weather this morning. This was forecast, as were the rising temperatures. In fact it was 18C at 0800, and 26C in the afternoon. After breakfast, we headed back to Rosehall. I wanted to see the 'Chanel' house, and the dogs wanted to run around in the nearby forest. It was a win-win. Headed up the hill in Rosehall Wood, then followed a track down into Glen Cassley. This Glen is significant as it is on the least popular OS map in Britain! Obviously doesn't have a lot of visitors needing navigation aids. Crossed the roads to the spectacular Cassley Falls, or Achness Waterfall as the OS map states. They are probably the finest falls I've ever seen. Just a stunning highland scene. A lot of water thanks to the r...