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

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

Friday, 11, May 2012 12:47

by Chris Jefferies

Elddis are committed to saving weight in their caravans and the Xplore range is their lightest yet, to ensure manoeuvring and touring is as easy as possible.

CaravanTimes has been to Country Durham to speak to Alan Bateman, the man behind the first Elddis caravan weighing under a tonne, the Xplore 302, to find out exactly how they've cut out so much weight.

In this video, we hear how Elddis has kept the Xplore 302 at just three metres in length internally but retained an open and spacious layout.

We also find out about the Xplore 304, the four berth family version, and some unique features, including under-floor heating system.

Prices in the Elddis Xplore range start at £10,799 for the 302 and £11,599 for the 304 and MTPLM weights range from 930kg to 1,365kg.

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