Eldis Avante 8's or Swift super sprite, similar layouts in 8' wide vans, any thoughts of quality betweeen them?
Difficult to really advise as surveys tend to be based on historical inputs, whereas since Hymer took over Eldiss the quality seems to have improved. At the end you will probably decide based on features and price. But I would recommend going to a local main dealer not one many miles away to save a few pounds. Then if you do have any problems it’s far less hassle to take it back for remedial work. If buying pre owned make absolutely sure that the caravan has been maintained in warranty. Swift dealers upload service documents to Swift’s database. My van had a fully stamped service book but Swift would not accept it as some of the services had not been uploaded by the AWS service workshop. So I had to chase down the service sheets and then upload to Swift. After that all was okay. I don’t know how Eldiss do it.Eldis Avante 8's or Swift super sprite, similar layouts in 8' wide vans, any thoughts of quality betweeen them?
Yes I’ve read that for some makes 2021 orders are all sold up front.Yep, on balance I have decided to stay local, dealer is about a mile away and have saved about enough to but new as the cost of secondhand to new isn't so great a gap.
Due to various lockdowns we still haven't been in any but hopefully by the time we are freed up again they will have a fair bit of their 2021 stock in for us to get in and choose one.
My understanding is that new stock may be in short supply too.
Yep, need to get in some. Looking at what you say I am leaning towards the Eldiss on paper.I'd look at the 'what you get for the money' and what you think of the cupboard colours etc-the things you have to live with. Both nice caravans.
Nice vans but a wee tickle out of my price range.Well I have to say our 2020Buc is outstandingly well made. Not a mark or scratch, every cupboard in perfect alignment and sealant so neatly applied unlike our previous van from a different maker. So much sealant kicking about I had to spend half a day clearing out the awning rail as we couldn't use the awning. It is the First new van that was faultless right up to First device when the alarm relay on the awning light stuck on. Quickly fixed at service. Other than that not a single fault.
Hi Cammy some friends of mine own a Eldis Avante 860 caravan they have it on a seasonal site they love it . but have a look at the Swift at present i have a Abbey it has luxury deep sprung cushions .Eldis Avante 8's or Swift super sprite, similar layouts in 8' wide vans, any thoughts of quality betweeen them?
Will do Beachball thanks. The dealer has both supposedly coming into stock so will get in them both.Hi Cammy some friends of mine own a Eldis Avante 860 caravan they have it on a seasonal site they love it . but have a look at the Swift at present i have a Abbey it has luxury deep sprung cushions .
Thanks Prof., yep probably a difficult one to answer. They are both the entry level ranges in those lines albeit the 8' wide options so do end up in a similar price bracket and as Jezzer said it will likely come down to fit and finish once we can get inside some.Hello Cammy,
You specifically ask about the relative "quality" of the two models, As others have implied it's difficult to say with any certainty that one make is better than the other, and the reality is UK caravan quality across the whole sector is very variable. You best defence is to go and look your self at as suitable caravans as you can, and I'd suggest by from a local dealer so you get a meaningful warranty and you won't be so inconvenienced if you need to have work done on the caravan.
It seems that you are looking at the Avante 860 which is the only Elddis one that is 8' wide. The other option is the Compass 860 also an Elddis in disguise. See https://elddis.co.uk/models/casita-860Thanks Prof., yep probably a difficult one to answer. They are both the entry level ranges in those lines albeit the 8' wide options so do end up in a similar price bracket and as Jezzer said it will likely come down to fit and finish once we can get inside some.
Maybe the 840 too, like the side dinette and the same price, I also like the cooking/washing island being separated from the front furnishings.It seems that you are looking at the Avante 860 which is the only Elddis one that is 8' wide. The other option is the Compass 860 also an Elddis in disguise. See https://elddis.co.uk/models/casita-860
However beware of caravans with island beds at the rear as you lose a lot of storage space when travelling. If you bung stuff under the bed for travelling it lowers the nose weight and you may end up with the tail wagging the dog.
That is kinda why I am looking at 8' wide too. The wifes wee sterling eccles jade I just cannot get comfy in.Check out the Swift seats; we found the backs too low.
Hi Cammy make sure you put the Do not disturb on door and you can lie down and test it at your own leisure.That is kinda why I am looking at 8' wide too. The wifes wee sterling eccles jade I just cannot get comfy in.
Any seating will be getting the full sit/lie down comfort test.