by Holly Tribe
With wholesale change on the way from leading caravan manufacturers Bailey Caravans, Swift, Coachman and relative newcomers, Stealth, 2011 looks set to be an exciting year for customers in the market for a new caravan.
Not to be left behind Elddis Caravans have announced a huge number of changes to their 2011 line-up. A total of ten new models are due to be introduced across their portfolio of products. The Avante range has been given a total facelift and the entry level Xplore marque, which premiered in 2008, has also undergone refinements.
The top of the range Buccaneer line-up sees the return of the Clipper, which has been fitted with top end mod cons and the Odyssey marque gets a new six berth model.
Elddis Xplore
Elddis introduced the entry level Xplore range, which went head to head with Swift Caravans popular Sprite marque last year. Raising the bar for 2011, Elddis have modified their Xplore models – gone is the twin axle option, which leaves five remaining updated and refined layouts.
The interiors house a more sophisticated upholstery scheme and deeper lockers provide more storage with useful corner lights. Revisions in the kitchen include a larger 115 litre fridge and electronic ignition for the cooker. The cabins are mounted on a more stable BPW V-Tec chassis for improved stability and models have been certified Grade 3 Thermal Insulating making them fit for year round touring.
Buccaneer Clipper
Fans of the Buccaneer Clipper will have something to cheer about, with its return to the Elddis 2011 line-up. The all-singing all-dancing Clipper comes fully loaded with the latest technology. Stuck away from your ‘van and the weather takes a turn for the worse? No problem. The automated Heki skylight has a rain sensor and will automatically automatically close when it senses rain, and you can switch the heating on remotely by sending a text message to…
