Greg and Dee Ribeiro’s 1970 Eriba Puck proves that a camper doesn’t have to be large to attract plenty of attention.
Eriba’s caravan story began in Germany in 1957, when Erwin Hymer and Erich Bachem built their first trailer. The Puck joined the growing ERIBA Touring line in 1960. Known for their rounded shape, lightweight construction and lifting canvas roof, these compact trailers were designed to be easy to tow while making efficient use of every inch inside.
Greg and Dee “glamped up” their Puck especially for a vintage trailer rally. At the time, the restoration was still a work in progress, but the little camper already had plenty to show off.
Updates included a replacement canvas pop-top from England, new rear taillights from Australia and reworked wiring. Dee completed the new upholstery and made custom curtains for the interior. Add in plenty of time and tender loving care, and the result was a tiny camper filled with personality.
The Puck measures a cozy 10 feet long by just 5 feet, 6 inches wide. Its small size made it a popular topic of conversation throughout the gathering. Greg and Dee enjoyed meeting other campers and answering questions about their unusual German trailer.
The question they heard most often was, “Do you really sleep in that?”
Greg’s answer was simple: “Yes, we do—and quite comfortably. German engineering, baby!”
Greg and Dee’s Eriba Puck demonstrates how much fun a small camper can pack, with its design and owner touches.
