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Elddis manufacture a range of affordable tourers
Elddis manufacture a range of affordable tourers

Tuesday, 27, Jul 2010 02:53

Producing their first prototypes back in 1964, Elddis have a long history of building caravans.

Over the last five decades they have built up a reputation for manufacturing award winning, affordable tourers and motorhomes with a strong and widespread retailer network. Elddis caravans are manufactured alongside their sister brand, Buccaneer Caravans, in a large, modern production facility in Consett, County Durham.

Since its' inception in the sixties, Elddis has undergone various incarnations. In 1998, the company was brought under the Explorer Group umbrella along with two other established caravan manufacturers, Buccaneer and Compass. A decade later the Explorer Group launched the Xplore range, making it the UK's second largest caravan and motorhome manufacturer.

Goodbye Explorer - Hello Elddis

In 2009, the company announced a departure from its large, mass production business model to concentrate on building a single primary range of standard products.

With Elddis being the company's longstanding and most reputable product, they rebranded the business under the original Elddis moniker. The successful Xplore range became the Elddis Xplore and the Compass range was dropped from the portfolio.

The company made clear their intention to increase the profile of the Elddis brand and develop a new streamlined range of models covering entry level caravans up to top end ranges, launching their new website www.elddis.co.uk in August 2009.

The Buccaneer marquee remains as the stand alone sister brand of Elddis, representing the high quality, luxury end of the market.

A new dawn

Elddis Caravans source parts from around the globe to keep prices competitive and continue to invest in product development and production processes to ensure they deliver great quality yet affordable tourers.

Since rebranding, Elddis have gone from strength to strength, establishing themselves as market leaders with reasonably priced caravans.

Current ranges

Elddis Xplore

Elddis Avante

Elddis Odyssey

Elddis Crusader

The company also produces a range of popular motorhomes including the Elddis Autoquest, which is Britain's best-selling range of motorhomes, and the luxury Aspire range, which was launched in 2010.

For added peace of mind, Elddis offers its customers a three-year manufacturer's warranty and a ten-year bodyshell integrity warranty.

Proud owners of an Elddis caravan or motorhome can join the Elddis Owners Club. Formed in 1973, the club continues to hold around 70 rallies a year and has affiliations with their European counterpart - the Elddis Caravan Club of the Netherlands.

For more details, news, rumour and discussions about Elddis Caravans, join our community group for Elddis Caravan Owners.

Elddis Caravans wins International Safety Award for 6th consecutive year

Elddis Caravans has won its 6th consecutive International Safety Award this year

The Durham-based caravan maker is praised for its health and safety performance with sixth successive International Safety Award from the British Safety Council

Scottish police searching for thieves who stole four caravans

The Lunar Lexon is one of four different caravans stolen recently in Scotland

Police believe that the crooks behind two caravan thefts in Scotland last week are part of the same gang responsible for a spate of tourers disappearing north of the border

North East Caravans dealership to host show this weekend in Northumberland

The North East Caravans Show starts on Saturday in Northumberland

The Northumberland caravan dealership North East Caravans will kick off its Show Weekend on Saturday March 24th, with a range of great offers on Elddis and Buccaneer models up for grabs

ReviewsOverall Rating

Elddis 646 Avante - 2010


Tows like a dream for a large twin axle caravan!...Read More

Sat 07-May-2011

Eldiss Avante 636 - 2007


Hi we have an Eldiss Avante 636 , and I must say it has passed all expectations with flying colours. We have looked at upgrading but there is no other...Read More

Mon 07-Feb-2011

Elddis Autoquest 130 - 2010


A brilliant motorhome, it gets top marks for every category....Read More

Thu 16-Dec-2010

Elddis Elusion 482 - 2006


It's been a good caravan to date, I can't really fault it's reliability as we've had no major problems so far. It's also very comfortable....Read More

Mon 06-Dec-2010

Elddis Tobago - 2003


It's been ideally laid out for our needs. The twin dinette, one at the rear and one at the front end make it a really flexible caravan....Read More

Thu 04-Nov-2010

Elddis Avante - 2009


Poor PDI checks have let this caravan down, and we've had numerous problems with some of the equipment....Read More

Wed 03-Nov-2010

Compass Rallye 524 - 2007


A very well put together caravan, it feels solid and is very warm, I think I got a great deal when we bought it, it's a shame they're no longer made....Read More

Wed 03-Nov-2010

Elddis Avante 540 - 2010


Bought this from new and haven't been impressed. The fittings are of poor quality in general....Read More

Wed 03-Nov-2010

Elddis Odyssey - 2002


The bed needs to be a little longer for the van to get top marks for comfort. Other than a few niggles with some of the equipment I've been quite happ...Read More

Wed 03-Nov-2010

Elddis Crusader Mistral - 1993


There are minor hairline cracks in the plastic on the exterior. Otherwise it's been very good....Read More

Wed 03-Nov-2010
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Contact Details

Address
Elddis
Delves Lane
Consett
Co Durham, DH8 7PE
Tel 01207 699 000
Web www.elddis.co.uk

Other Information

Join our community group of Elddis Caravan Owners

VIDEO: Why luxury spec comes as standard on the Elddis Aspire motorhomes

It's not just the looks that make the Aspire motorhomes from Elddis stand out - this range also boasts more luxury spec as standard than anything else in its price range. Chris Jefferies heads to Durham to find out more

VIDEO: Saving even more weight with the Elddis Xplore 302 and 304

The Elddis Xplore 302 is the company's first caravan weighing under one tonne

In this video we find out just how Elddis has managed to save so much weight across their Xplore range, and in the tiny 302 and 304 models in particular

VIDEO: A closer look at the modern styling of the Elddis Crusader Diamond Jubilee

Angela Robson from Elddis (right) tells us about what makes this range fit for a Queen

With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee coming up next month, Elddis has designed a luxury range of caravans to commemorate this special occasion

Behind its impressive exterior the Aspire also offers luxury specification inside

Behind its impressive exterior the Aspire also offers luxury specification inside

New Elddis Crusader Hurricane: Pictures, prices and weights revealed

The Crusader Hurricane is a firm favourite among discerning couples

Back in November last year, Elddis announced that they would be revamping their luxury two-berth caravan in time for the London caravan show and now they have delivered on their promise

Elddis to bring Whale heaters into half of its caravan range

The Whale underfloor heating system frees up a lot of space inside caravans

The County Durham caravan maker Elddis has given Whale a big boost after signing a deal to use the company's water and heating systems in over half of its vehicles

Elddis Diamond Jubilee: Photos and layouts for new luxury range

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After making its public debut at last month's NCC Motorhome and Caravan Show, the limited edition range has been fully unveiled by the Durham-based manufacturer