ELNAGH BARON 560

The Italian brand returns to the UK market in style with this well-appointed entry-level four-berth, says Peter Baber

The Elnagh brand graced UK forecourts until the financial crash of 2008, when it withdrew to its Italian homeland. This season, it is making a welcome reappearance, courtesy of fellow Trigano subsidiary Marquis Leisure.

Baron is designed as an entry-level range, although there are things about the 560 transverse-bed model that do not say 'entry level' at all.

For now, Marquis is throwing in an Adventure Pack worth £2300 as standard, which includes a solar panel, Pioneer DAB radio, a TV aerial and a rear parking sensor.

The red and grey decals on the ivory exterior, with the Elnagh snake logo, don't say 'budget', either.

Most services are on the offside, with a gas bottle locker sited low to make it easier to load, and a waste-water tank lever near the front. Inside, the 'more luxurious than budget' feel continues, particularly with the piping on the base cushions in the lounge.

You climb in with the help of a grab rail with two slanted light switches below a large mirror, an arrangement similar to that in the McLouis Fusion 373 we reviewed in issue 290.

The cab seats swing around easily to create a comfortable lounge with room at the table for seven. That table slides neatly to the side if you prefer.

Natural light streams in through the opening sunroofs and large windows, even with the drop-down bed.

You get an LED under the bed and striplights on the edge, but no spotlights.