Eriba Car 600 Sleeping Roof campervan

Now available with ‘Sleeping Roof’ option…

From the off, the Eriba Car campervans really impressed with their build quality and style, as well as a whole host of clever designs that help them stand out from the crowd. But, until now, they were vehicles for couples. That changes with the arrival of the Sleeping Roof option, which has just been announced.

Of course, adding a pop-top doesn’t fundamentally change the Eriba Car 600, which was launched for the 2025 season and was instantly voted Best Fixed Bed Campervan in last year’s Out & About Live Awards. It adds a little to the height, 120kg to the weight and at least £5,910 to the price (more if you want the electric version or a metallic paint finish to the lid).

The roof includes a panoramic opening flyscreen section around the front three quarters and a large (50 by 70cm) rooflight in the top, so daylight isn’t restricted with the roof closed. Inside, there’s a dimmable LED perimeter light, while the 2.00m by 1.25m mattress sits on plastic springs and a USB port is fitted.
 

Good value

So, the campervan is still under £80k, which is good value for a Volkswagen Crafter-based model and directly comparable with many Fiat Ducatos.

These are good-looking campervans, too, with a choice of three duo-tone paint schemes – white/blue, white/red or silver/grey – at no extra cost. Standard power unit is the 140hp 2-litre TDI, with the 163hp motor adding £1,110 and the automatic gearbox a further £2,530.
 

Continental layout

Stepping inside reveals a standard continental floorplan, with a transverse double bed in the rear. It feels surprisingly spacious for a 6m campervan, especially bearing in mind the slightly less commodious interior of the Crafter versus the Ducato.

Of course, there’s the usual rear garage, which has a sliding partition to allow longer loads on board. The large gas locker is here, along with the inboard 100-litre fresh water tank. 

Across the back, the double bed measures 2m by 1.36m (Eriba’s figures). It has proper fold-down steps for access – greatly superior to a ladder – and there’s an optional mattress topper to enhance comfort but as the bed sits on springs that icing might not be required for this cake! Lockers can be found on either side of the bedroom, fitted with rear speakers.

The shelf at the back of the campervan is especially neat, with its felt storage boxes (from the Eriba original parts brochure) that you can slide in and out, with bungee cords to stop them falling out. 
 

Half-dinette lounge

At the opposite end of the campervan, the Eriba has a half-dinette lounge (with one Isofix point) and swivel cab seats. Toledo Sand is the standard upholstery, with leather a £1,710 option. There’s a full-height walk-through into the cab and headroom in the main living area is 1.89m. 

 

Washroom and galley

The washroom is as you would expect: the shower is enclosed by a curtain, there’s a duckboard floor and a built-in storage rail system, so you can add accessories.

The washbasin is a fold-down, backless unit, which tends to waste water, but it does have some worktop behind it which is useful. There is an optional magnifier mirror for shavers, while ventilation is via both a window and a roof vent.

When you open the sliding door, there's a fold-down table for use outside but the most striking aspect of this galley is its Deep Ocean colouring. The 90-litre compressor fridge is fitted at the end of the kitchen, so you can access from inside or out. 
 

Standard heating is a Truma Combi 4kW blown-air unit – upgrade to a 6kW diesel/electric system for £850 to reduce your gas consumption. An additional 80Ah lithium battery (£1,450) is worthwhile for off-grid camping, too.

A previous season’s award winner, the Eriba Car 600 grows in appeal with the addition of the Sleeping Roof option. Still one of our favourite fixed double bed campervans.