Public votes Elddis underfloor heating the 'biggest caravan innovation of the year'

The new underfloor-mounted heating system in the Elddis Xplore has been named the biggest caravan innovation of 2011 in a public vote.

The readers of CaravanTimes were asked to choose their top caravan innovation of the year, and the Whale heater emerged the clear winner. This ingenious device is not only super-effective and simple to use, but frees up even more space inside the vehicle for all important storage flexibility.

above: The Elddis Xplore 302 demonstrates how the Whale underfloor heating system has revolutionised our caravan layouts. Even in the Xplore 302, the UK's smallest and lightest touring caravan, there is a substantial wardrobe with flexible storage space, made possible by the use of the underslung heating system.

Whale underfloor heating is standard on the Elddis Xplore range of lightweight caravans, the compact Avante 372 and the multi-award-winning Elddis Autoquest coachbuilt motorhome range.

With over 45 per cent of the vote, the message was clear - this heater marks a significant breakthrough for caravanning and motorhoming in the UK.

Chris Jefferies, Editor of CaravanTimes.co.uk, said: "This was a real surprise to us, as Elddis were up against several glamorous innovations, such as a floating caravan and a motorhome with a wood-burning fireplace.

"What this proves is that when it comes to practical innovations, what caravanners are looking for is comfort, warmth and reliability."

CaravanTimes is the UK's largest online magazine for touring enthusiasts and the annual Readers' Poll is the only caravan award in the country that is voted for by the public, so each award represents a real seal of approval from the caravanning community.

Rachel Moncrieff, Marketing and Communications Manager at Elddis says: "We're delighted to win this award and whilst it may not be the most glamorous or glitzy accolade, it is hugely significant.

"The partnership between Elddis and Whale has been much awarded and celebrated by caravan industry experts and insiders, but that so many of the caravanning public now recognise the relevance and benefits of our products and partnership with Whale indicates that we really are delivering what our Customers are asking for."

Find out more about the innovative new Whale underfloor heating system used on Elddis products and how it will benefit you.

Published: 19/12/2011