Elnagh 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. In fact, it was our pick of the motorhomes under 7m at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025.

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.

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.

I don’t think the red and grey decals on the ivory exterior, with the Elnagh snake logo, say ‘budget’, either.

The standard Peugeot cab
Standard Peugeot cab provides air conditioning and cruise control

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.

The lounge in the Elnagh Baron 560

Inside, the ‘more luxurious than budget’ feel continues, particularly, I thought, 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.

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.

The cab seats swivelled round to form the lounge
Swivel the cab seats to form a lounge that accommodates up to seven in great comfort

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. There’s a vent under the table for the motorhome heating system, the Truma Combi 6E heater, and two USBs on the wall by the belted seats.

The kitchen in the Elnagh Baron 560

The kitchen is very like the one in the McLouis: L-shaped with relatively good workspace, a two-burner hob and a stainless-steel sink. There’s only a combined oven/grill (no microwave), but there is a 137-litre slimline fridge.

Two-burner hob and stainless-steel sink in the kitchen
Two-burner hob and stainless-steel sink in the kitchen, although storage is limited

The washroom in the Elnagh Baron 560

There is a step up to the washroom, and the toilet being on the door side means emptying the cassette under any awning. But that aside, this is one of the most impressive washrooms I’ve seen in a 6.99m-long ’van.

The toilet, handbasin and mirror in the washroom
Big, well-lit mirror behind the handbasin in the washroom

The offside shower has loads of space and headroom, and the designers have made a virtue of the wheel arch, which you could sit on while showering.

There is a roof vent, and two drain holes. You also get a huge LED, as there is in the main washroom, which, as well as the circular toilet, includes a built-in basin in front of a large mirror.

Beds in the Elnagh Baron 560

The best four berth motorhomes always ensure everyone has a comfortable sleeping experience. In the Baron 560, the transverse bed has steps up to it – again, not something you see often in an entry-level ’van. There are two headboards, so you could sleep either way, but the spotlights are only at one end. You get a second set of TV sockets here, as well as those in the lounge.

The bed, with two large overhead lockers and shelving above
Two large overhead lockers and open shelving above the bed

The drop-down bed lowers easily, with no need to remove any headrests. It leaves room to get to the door, and the ladder doesn’t get in the way. Whoever sleeps here gets two reading lights, and because of where it stops, I reckon you could possibly still use the lounge with it down.

The ladder and kitchen below
Ladder to reach the drop-down bed doesn’t impede kitchen access

You can definitely still reach the kitchen worktop to make yourself a morning cuppa.

Storage options

Storage kicks off with the large garage at the back. This comes with floor stays, is heated and well lit, and there is even a small internal access door under the rear bed. A switch lets you raise the bed by about 30cm if you need more room.

Easy-access storage area under the side settee
Easy-access storage area under the side settee

Storage in the lounge isn’t as limited as it is in other drop-down bed ’vans. There are two overhead lockers, and an area under the side settee. Further back are two more large overhead lockers above the bed, and some open shelving. There is a huge hanging wardrobe next to the rear bed, with shelves below.

I suspect you’d have to use some of this wardrobe for kitchen stuff, as storage in the kitchen itself, particularly for large items, is not so great. You get one shelved overhead locker, and a cupboard with a cutlery drawer under the worktop, but the pan locker under the oven is a little feeble.

Make sure you know all of the relevant motorhome weights to ensure you stay safe and legal on the road when loading your ‘van.

Technical spec of the Elnagh Baron 560

  • Price: £67,995
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Belts: 4
  • Base vehicle: Peugeot Boxer
  • Engine: 2.2-litre, 140bhp turbodiesel
  • Length/width/height: 6.99/2.35/2.85m (22’9”/7’7”/9’4”)
  • MTPLM: 3500kg
  • MiRO: 2910kg
  • Payload: 590kg
  • Water (fresh/waste): 100/100 litres
  • Leisure battery: 110Ah
  • Gas: 2 x 6kg
  • Contact: marquisleisure.co.uk

Alternatives to consider

Apart from the Fusion 373, the Pilote P720U Expression could be worth considering – it comes with an excellent washroom and great storage options, as well as a huge lounge space. Alternatively, the 2024 Benimar Mileo 294 has a cleverly designed washroom and both a comfortable lounge and beds.

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