2010 News

Dec10

Elddis wins top Caravan Magazine award and is shortlisted for two more

The Elddis Crusader Cyclone has won a top award for the 'Best Bed Facilities' at the Caravan Magazine Awards 2010. In addition to this, Elddis has also been shortlisted for two more of the Caravan Magazine awards - the Elddis Crusader Tempest...

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Nov30

Elddis wins top Go Caravan Award for the Xplore 540

Elddis is delighted to announce that the new Xplore 540 has won the Go Caravan 2011 award for Best Couples' Caravan under £13,000. Go Caravan judge Val Chapman describes the winning fixed bed caravan as having a "Brilliant layout, now at le...

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Nov24

Elddis touring caravans face the ultimate endurance test

In line with our commitment to continuous product development, Elddis has just completed our most in-depth testing yet, using the world-renowned Iveco test track in southern Germany, usually used to test the heaviest of trucks and HGVs. The El...

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Nov12

Introducing the newest member of the Elddis Owners Club

The newest member of the Elddis Owners Club Riley Henshaw was born on 30th September 2010 in Keyworth, Nottingham. At only a few weeks old, Riley attended his first rally in Knockerdown with his proud grandparents Christine and Heath Jones. O...

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Nov10

Elddis competition winners, The Armes Family report back on their Half Term Odyssey

In our annual competition, Elddis joined forces with The Camping and Caravanning Club to create a unique holiday experience for one lucky family. Mum Lydia, Dad Jonathan and Emme (age 3) chose the all new and exclusive Elddis Odyssey 656 from ...

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Nov4

Elddis shortlisted in a record five out of six categories in Go Caravan's 'Caravan of the Year Awards 2011'

The contenders for the prestigious 2011 Caravan of the Year awards, presented by Go Caravan and sponsored by Towergate Bakers caravan and park home insurance have just been announced, with Elddis touring caravans shortlisted in 5 out of 6 categories....

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Oct21

Elddis expands the UK'S leading motorhome range with the launch of the all-new Aspire

Elddis unveiled its eagerly-awaited new Aspire range of luxury motorhomes at International Caravan & Motorhome 2010 at Birmingham NEC last week. Based on the success and heritage of the UK's best-selling motorhome, the Elddis Autoquest, and increa...

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Oct19

All-new Elddis Aspire scoops top Caravan Industry 2011 Award

Launched only last week at International Caravan & Motorhome 2010, at Birmingham NEC, the all-new Elddis Aspire has wowed judges, scooping the Thetford Washroom of the Year Award for the Aspire 215. This two berth luxury motorhome is uniqu...

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Oct18

Elddis wins top Practical Caravan award for Avante 554

Elddis is delighted to announce that the Elddis Avante 554 has been awarded the Practical Caravan 2011 Award for 'Best Caravan for Small Families'. This unique new layout, launched only this season, was the result of a 'Design a Caravan Compet...

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Aug4

Lowdhams 'Long Way Round' charity appeal

Elddis retailer Lowdhams is to undertake a cycle challenge between Lowdhams Gunthorpe in Nottingham and Lowdhams Huddersfield in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. On Sunday 8th Aug each team will leave their dealership at the same time and meet up...

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Aug4

Elddis wins two top customer satisfaction awards for Autoquest

Practical Motorhome have just released the results of their 2010 Owner Satisfaction Awards, with news of a resounding success for Elddis. Autoquest, the UK's best-selling motorhome range has won: Gold Award for New Motorhomes Manufacturer Gold...

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Jul16

The Great North gets even greater! Catterick Caravans unveil their epic new expansion.

Picture1: The new Catterick Caravans showroom (external) Picture 2: Chris Kinsell, Managing Director (left) & Matthew Kinsell, Sales Director (right) as the first caravan enters the new showroom. Catterick Caravans, based in Richm...

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Jul6

Explorer Group becomes the first touring caravan manufacturer to achieve EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval

Once again, Explorer Group leads the way, becoming the first caravan manufacturer to be awarded EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval on touring caravans. In this landmark achievement, Explorer Group will be presented with certification via the UK type a...

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May27

Discover Leisure Launches an Exclusive Special Edition 'Compass Venture' Range

From 21st May 2010, an exciting and exclusive range of special edition touring caravans, carrying the Compass brand, will be available at all 5 Discover Leisure dealerships around the UK. Compass was, until recently, part of the Explorer Group...

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May27

A Brand New Elddis Motorhome for £2.75

Chris Winter (left) collects the keys to his new Elddis Autoquest 180 from John Foti, Branch Manager (right) at Marquis Northants In March 2010 Marquis Motorhomes, Elddis and Peugeot ran an exciting new competition in the Daily Express news...

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Apr21

Elddis wins top safety award from the British Safety Council

For the THIRD consecutive year, Elddis of Consett in County Durham, has scooped a prestigious international award from one of the world`s leading health and safety organisations. The British Safety Council`s International Safety Award is awarded f...

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Mar1

Elddis scoops a unique double in the 2010 Caravan Club Design Awards

Elddis is delighted to announce that the all-new Xplore 302 has won not one, but two categories in this year's Caravan Club Design Awards. Caravan Club Design Awards 2010 Category Winner Any Caravan under £12,000: Elddis Xplore 302 ...

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Feb5

Elddis Xplore 302 - follow the Caravan Channel's exclusive diary blog as the UK's smallest van goes on tour

Exclusive The UK's smallest and lightest caravan has arrived! Follow the journey, from it's production to the end of an epic six month roadtrip with Chris and Dot from the Caravan Channel. Click here to follow and find out more Ph...

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Jan19

Elddis Premier Retailer Sussex Caravans expands, launching a spectacular second South-East dealership

Elddis is delighted to announce the expansion of one of their key partners. After 20 successful years in the leisure vehicle industry, Sussex Caravan Centre is marking the start of a new decade with a second dealership on the border of East Sussex an...

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Jan19

Elddis Owners Club's Junior & Teenage Representative raises further funds for the British Heart Foundation

Naomi Robinson has helped raise over £700 since September 2009. Elddis is delighted to report that since her appointment in August as the Elddis Owners Club's Junior & Teenage Representative, Naomi Robinson has raised over £700 for the Briti...

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Jan19

Elddis Autoquest 115 wins prestigious MMM award

Rob Quine, Managing Director at Elddis collects the MMM award for Budget Front Lounge Coachbuilt of the Year. The Elddis Autoquest 115 has been named winner of the Budget Front Lounge Coachbuilt of the Year by Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (M...

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