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Elddis Caravans

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

Contact Details

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

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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.

ReviewsOverall RatingAdded

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

Elddis Odyssey 524 - 2002


Water ingress caused damp in this caravan. We chose it for the layout and bought it used with one owner. It came with a warranty which was helpful whe...Read More
Wed 03-Nov-2010

Elddis Crusader Hurricane - 2000


I bought this caravan used, and considering it's now nearly ten years old, it's holding up very well....Read More
Tue 02-Nov-2010

Elddis Trinidad - 2004


Bought second hand, I've only had this for 6 or 7 weeks so far. The only problem I have to report is there was too much grease on the outside of the j...Read More
Mon 01-Nov-2010

Elddis Ashington - 1998


I bought van this second hand and it has been very good value....Read More
Mon 01-Nov-2010

Elddis Crusader Typhoon - 2010


The cupboards are a bit too small and narrow. But in general we've been very happy with it....Read More
Mon 01-Nov-2010

Elddis Odyssey 540 - 2007


This model has an L-shaped lounge with a transverse bed (fixed) - it's a layout that's increasingly rare on caravans and one we really like. We've onl...Read More
Mon 01-Nov-2010

Elddis Odyssey 534 - 2006


My only desire is to have an island bed so that we don't have to climb over each other in the mornings!...Read More
Fri 29-Oct-2010

Elddis Crusader Super Scirocco - 2007


Trim didn't extend all the way to the bottom and the corners themselves were not finished. Was a second-hand purchase. ...Read More
Fri 29-Oct-2010

Elddis Avante - 2010


We're very happy with it at the moment....Read More
Thu 28-Oct-2010

Elddis Odyssey - 2004


An excellent caravan without fault, would highly recommend to the community. ...Read More
Thu 28-Oct-2010
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