British touring caravans were typically made with a wooden frame that was rarely stiff enough. The movement as they swayed inevitably resulted in leaks and in due course rotten framing and floors.
That has changed a bit now.
The Eriba is not typical of anything but Eribas. QC can be patchy but the frame is steel and whilst they can deteriorate, typically they last a long time. But they tend to be light on mod cons. Ours has external water inlet, hot water, a battery and a mover - all are extras. The standard Eriba bathroom is tiny and ours is used for handwashing, toothbrushing and a night-time toilet facility. Hence we tend to use club sites with decent facilities. On a rally site, or I imagine at a dog show, you probably need to be self-contained so it would be a bit like camping.
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