Elddis caravans - 2023 Essential Guide

About Elddis

Purchased by the Germans in early 2017, the parent company of Elddis (formerly the Explorer Group) is now Erwin Hymer Group UK. Based in Consett, County Durham, the company has been building caravans since the 1960s and, along the way, has swallowed up Buccaneer and Compass marques. Today, the product range of the Elddis brand covers a broad assortment of models and layouts.

The washroom and separate shower can be closed off from both the rear bedroom and the front of the caravan, thus creating a flexible en suite.

The front lounge, with settees on either side, also transforms into a large double bed, making the Crusader Tempest a full six-berth.

In line with the caravan’s premium status, it has an improved Alde central heating system with hot water and 24-hour programming. The system runs on gas, 230V electric or both, and is operated via a new, easy-to-use, LCD touchscreen control with night-time display. To enable you to tour all year, it comes with automotive-standard Glycol G13 antifreeze coolant.

This twin-axle caravan is, of course, 8ft wide for maximum interior space. Externally, it features Aero Privacy flush-fit double-glazed side windows, which come with a night ventilation position, pleated blinds and flyscreens. It also has a 1,400mm by 440mm Large Heki Lux Stargazer rooflight, incorporating a pleated blind and flyscreen, with stylish surround and independently switched integrated downlights. The family kitchen features a Dometic 10-series fridge and a domestic-style tap at the ‘Linear’ stainless-steel sink with flush-fit removable sink cover/chopping board and drainer. Cooking is done on a Thetford K1520 Mk2 oven, grill and hob, while there’s also a microwave for quick meals.

The comprehensive specification even includes a Diamond-standard Al-Ko Secure wheel lock, a Thatcham Cat 7 approved Tracker, an alarm system with PIR and leg sensor and the CRiS security system.

You’ll also appreciate the 4.7kW CompleteHeat dual-fuel heating system from Whale, which is intuitive and ultra-powerful and, naturally, it’s Grade III certified.

When it comes to on-site entertainment, the Avante has a Teleco Teleplus X2/39U directional aerial, as well as TV points with dedicated locations for comfortable viewing. There’s also a Pioneer radio, which is compatible with iPhone and Android.

The 574 layout has twin sofas in its front lounge, while, amidships, the separate washroom and shower can be sectioned off to create a true en suite – ideal if you have guests staying. Then, at the right, there’s an airy bedroom with 6ft 1in single beds and a tabletop above a chest of drawers.

Another favourite feature of this model will surely be the panoramic Sky-Scape sunroof, giving a flood of natural light into the front dinette.

Highlights of Elddis' 2023 caravans

• All Crusader models are 8ft wide with a choice of two single-axle models and three twin-axle models

• 10-year warranty backed a 10-year water ingress and body integrity warranty

• SoLiD construction – fully bonded construction using advanced technology

• Vast range of models and layouts to suit all budgets