Hi Wayne & Beth, thank you so much, Helen says Hi 👋 she’s not bad but not great either! Popping pills and attending lots of hospital appointments. We will be bringing everyone up to speed on where she’s at in the next week or two. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
The 'traditional bench layout' is better, but with a front gas locker that size, I honestly think that they should have taken a leaf out of Coachman's book and sunk the obtrusive, yet useful, front interior locker(chest of drawers) into the front so that it doesn't intrude into the seating area. In all honesty, I am not overly impressed with either. The 'luxury' seems to me mostly implied than actual. On screen at least and perhaps seeing it in person would leave me with a different opinion.Even with the Alde underfloor heating and other higher end fixtures. In the first layout, the lack of sockets on the offside kitchen dresser (as it seemed to be) was a surprise. That would be a perfect place to put a coffee machine, kettle or the fashionable air-fryer. Thus leaving the kitchen uncluttered for preparing one's breakfast. It is rare that a caravan fails to impress me, but surprisingly the Buccaneer left me feeling a bit disappointed. They are of course very nice, I am just not feeling it.
Hi Andrew, good to hear from you and hope you’re keeping well. Having been in a fair few caravans recently I could honestly say I would be proud to own one. Your point on the lack of power points is spot on though, must agree. The front locker whilst wide was not that deep and your gas bottle(s) would pretty much take up the depth and with the amount of stuff we have in our front locker at the moment we would fill this one easily, even though it’s wider. A lot of space under the bed is taken up by the onboard water tank so storage for the accessories looks minimal I suspect to maximise the living space. Self levelling, Solar and TV are also included in the package as well as under floor heating. I also liked the look of the caravan on the outside too but as with all of these big luxury vans I would probably need to spend £60k plus on a new tow car to pull it so we will be sticking with our current van 😂👍. Best wishes and stay safe. Helen & Dave
Beautiful quality caravans both, I’m with you Dave the conventional layout would be my pick. You would have to keep taking the table out every time you have a meal with the L shaped lounge. You can’t have an extra kitchen flap with the kitchen on the near side. I also thought that the bed when made up might be rather close to the door. Please do go back and look at Motorhomes etc. we are just going over to the dark side, my husband is no longer comfortable with towing and we want to travel a lot more.
Hi Sandra, the dark side 😂😂 They are lovely caravans that’s for sure but I’ve already agreed with the dealer that I’ll go back to look at some Motorhomes. Would love to take one out for a few days and see if we could cope without a car which would be our biggest fear (oh and the price!). Thanks as always, take care, Helen & Dave 👍
Hello again, great to hear from you. Two great vans but like you, the rear end washroom did it for us. So much space! Thank you for watching and supporting. Now heading over to your channel to find out what you get up to 😂👍 Best wishes, Helen & Dave
@ What’s on my channel is outdated now, I have been interested in field sports all my life but in the last few years have moved on. My wife and I have just bought a Swift Conqueror 580, and have it on a beautiful site on Anglesey. We are watching stuff on you tube all the time but your channel is just the best were caravans are concerned. We are prob a similar age to you two, and learned loads from your beginners videos and how your wife sets up the van. Thanks again🙌
@@freedomofabird well, thanks very much for your kind words. We took our first caravan to North Wales on a mini tour but this was before our UA-cam days. Enjoyed visiting RAF Valley and the Mach Loop. We enjoy aviation. Hope you’re enjoying your Caravanning. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
“A drawer for your smalls- or larges” made me laugh out loud🤣🤣. I love the Bermuda as I like the l shape lounge. We have an Elegance 530, never had a fixed bed- getting to an age where I really need one!! Enjoyed the vlog, thanks Dave.
Why do they call em smalls when they're not lol!!! We like the L shaped lounge too, it really gives the impression of so much space but the bench seating with the open plan look was also rather appealing. It doesn't matter, we won't be getting either lol. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Dave, great episode as always nice bit of luxury, but still the build quality overshadows the van, we have friends who have bought Buccaneers and Coachman in recent tears and had lots of niggles. When paying this kind of money that really does spoil the enjoyment, on plus point we purchased the projector and it is very good Thank you.
Interesting vlog. Thanks for sharing. Love seeing different vans and layouts. End bathroom preference for me. I like the open space through my van. One thought on the rectangular sink - can you get a rectangular washing up bowl to fit 🤔 I’d have to have one as couldn’t bare to scratch that shiny sink! 😂
Hi Mrs Buzby, Helen always insists on a waving up bowl too. Lovely caravans and we enjoy looking around them all. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
The underfloor heating must be a super thing to have. Nice overall warmth, no hot spots and no radiators running along the wall edge of the bedroom to catch your toes on. Enjoyed the video as always please keep them coming.
Agreed Michael, I did keep looking for rads and kept remembering, there isn’t any 😂👍 Thanks for watching and supporting, always appreciated. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Wow what a couple of vans and prices to match personally I prefer the central bathroom where you can shut the bedroom off completely good if one of you goes to bed early as I do and the mrs will watch tv Quite heavy vans as well dave you would need a good motor to pull them but yeah beautiful vans I may pop over to them at some point have a browse Cheers martin
Hi Martin, yes, money talks but it’s great to window shop. Yes, get your point on the middle washroom set up. Worth a visit to Downtide, you’ll be made very welcome and no pushy salespeople. Thanks as always and hope you’re doing ok. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Hi Barry, very plush, we like them. Not sure we will ever have one but the end washroom with the open plan really makes it look so big inside. Thanks as always, best wishes, Helen & Dave
So true Gail! You can also get some great ideas for your own upgrades which is a bonus. At the end of the day it's a caravan, it's what you do with it that really counts. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Great genuine review Dave. We took delivery of a new Bermuda in June this year after 7 years with a mid range Elddis. Have to say it’s luxury for sure! We’ve had the Alde Flow constant hot water unit fitted along with a 5G WiFi unit and the Truma AC which connects to the Alde heating to give 100% climate control. It’s a van we’ll have for a long time that’s for sure! Fan is called an Omnivent. I’ve always found they make lots of noise but not much productivity 😂. Ours is replaced with the AC unit. The pop up charger to the right of the TV is also a wireless charger on top. The shelf in the washroom gets in the way when you bend over to do your teeth, so I’ve found I have to have the mirrored cabinet doors open which gives my head somewhere to go 😂 I’d much prefer a separate flush tank for the toilet. This is my first van with an integrated flush and I have to say the flow is weak. Best flow I’ve found is whilst using the onboard tank pump but it doesn’t beat a dedicated flush unit.
Hi Nick, thanks very much for watching but also sharing your insight, really appreciate it. We've always liked the look of the Buccaneers, they are ahead turner but also we think feel so plush inside. Yep the head over the sink is a pet hate, not easy and the added AC unit sounds like a real bonus too. Interesting to hear about the separate toilet flush too, thanks for that. We've got a bit of caravan envy, I should imagine your caravan will last you a good while. Great choice! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Oooo!! That was very close in your last vlog withe the Rio grande van,although I have had several vans in y ears past I'm now a motorhomer,but you are making me take a look at the darkside again ,I do like an end bathroom but I'm NOT changing so stop tempting me😂❤,I'm now deleting your vlog before the boss sees it or she'll drag me off to the sales office and I'm to old now😂😂❤❤❤,thanks for the tour though.
Jim, don't let her watch them!!! lol Yeah, you're right, there are some lovely caravans at the top end of the market, but you can also get some great ideas for little upgrades on your existing caravan. Thanks as always for watching. Take care, Helen & Dave
Lovely caravans think the wood bit dark I'd miss the pull out table and frt locker. Love beating Keith at dominoes 😂. Love the swift we got but like looking at new ones. Xx Thankyou. Xx
Hello Alison & Keith, we're with you. Unlikely to change the van for sometime, better the devil you know sometimes but we do like the L shaped lounge, however, hadn't considered where we would play cards, our stow away table is in the garage (saves weight) and we always use the front pull out too. Like you say, nice to look and get a few ideas. You not away this week? lol. Take care, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave no not away got hospital appointments. Not going away till January up to now. Caravan on drive all tucked up i visit her every day. 😁.xx
Hi Dave and Helen, the long skylight that was in the two Buccaneers, is exactly the same as in mine, it only opens to one height approx 8 inch, yes Dave the small plug piece by the control panel is for the alarm, and it most probably has a infrared detector on the ceiling above the door. As with every caravan manufacturer it lacks power points by the bed, sadly some of us use CRAP machines at night, loved the first van but alas it's a bit of my price range, 100% end bathroom, mainly because it's only myself and the long haired General, all the best, stay safe and happy travels, Neil
Thanks for Co firming those points Neil. Yeah bedroom plug sockets are a rare thing and you don’t really want to be running extension leads in a caravan. The long haired general cracked us up 😂😊Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Great review Dave, we did consider the Bermuda when we opted for the Adria instead. For us, it was build quality and did not want another twin axle, so had all the kit added. I see Downtide have expanded their range to include Buccaneer, assume due to Greentrees deciding to close down, it is great to still have a local dealer or two who can keep the industry well represented in our area to provide service back up and am sure they must also benefit from tourers staying on the excellent sites we are lucky to have in Norfolk, so bodes well for caravanning all round.
Evening Mel, completely get where you're coming from and as you know from our vlog a couple of weeks ago we were very impressed with the Adria. Yes, it's looking like Downtide may well be picking up where Greentrees left off and completely agree, that has to be good for the industry all around from a county perspective. Remind me again what tow vehicle you use? Can't remember. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
@ I have an A6 allroad bitdi, max towing is 2500kg, the standard avant has lower towing weight. Actual kerb weight is 2080kg. ( without driver and with full tank of fuel). Had it weighed on 2 public weighbridges as standard car is 1965kg. So the extras, such as pan roof, tow bar etc. adds a fair bit of weight and keeps the towing ratio sensible. (The van in loaded mode weighed 1980kg). Previously used a Q7 , still have it and is now mostly used by daughter to tow her horse trailer, both are great tow cars and good on wet grass!
Hi Helen and Dave, Nice to look at, but for us, it is still manufactured by elddis who, unfortunately, at this time have a poor reputation 😮. On a positive nice layouts, though. Would work out a tad expensive the van and a hefty new tow car, maybe the cost of a new M/H. Thanks for the look round at what's on offer. Looking forward to your next travel vlog. Take care as always. Paul and Joanne 👍 😍 PS sorry if I've seemed like doom monger 😅
Hello Paul & Joanne, Hope you're both doing well. I'm not certain but I thought I heard Elddis had been bought out by Hymer who seem to have a good reputation for their build quality but TBF we're not close enough to know that. We will be out on our travels in Norfolk next week so stand by for a different one. (you're not doom mongers lol). Always appreciate your fab support. Take care, Helen & Dave
Great video Dave , really want one but can’t justify the cost ! Maybe a used one next year for us. Happy with our Eccles 645 though which is very similar to yours . What upgrades have you got planned over winter ? I noticed you have mention this a couple of times now. 👍🏻
Hi Craig, same here. Beautiful as they are it’s not on our shopping list for Christmas. Really enjoyed looking around them though. I’m still trying to convince Helen that we should have an upgrade of the furnishings and colour scheme, new carpets or rugs and maybe some additional power points. Nothing too grand 😂😂 Take care, Helen & Dave
Hiya , I look forward to seeing the changes , that’s assuming you get Helen onside 😂. We have said the same lately about the curtains and window panels on ours. I’m also tempted to upgrade the external graphics to a more modern look and lose the red. Not sure how this may affect resale value though ? Cheers Craig
Commom fault on Buccaneers is the front panel leaks, and the front structure is wooden frame, so creates damp issues. This happens on new vans not neccesarily over a long period of time
Hi Phil, thanks for sharing, didn’t realise this. Have you had/got a Buccaneers? I did learn that Hymer had bought them out but not sure when. Thanks again, Dave 👍
Great video, however so much storage and so little payload, 159kg minus a twin axle mover at say 60kg doesn't leave much for all those holiday essentials. The cruiser layout is my preference but in my opinion would be better if there was a dividing panel/sliding door between the kitchen and bedroom, however until elddis improve the quality of the build I think we will be keeping our 10 year old crusader cyclone.
Very good point, well made and we all know how easy it is to overload. Not sure the MIRO includes the battery either and of course you need to get at least one gas bottle in. It’s easy to get carried away with accessories etc. thanks for watching and pointing this out 👍 Helen & Dave
Very nice caravans but of course we have no personal experience of owning one and therefore no exposure to warranty concerns. Sounds like you may have though?
Hi Paul, there's some amazing 'pre-loved' vans to be had, must agree and Downtide had some great choices in their used range but are telling me that their new caravan sales are going through the roof, hence the huge choice of used trade ins! Someone is spending the cash (but it's not us) lol. Thanks for watching, best wishes, Helen & Dave
Thanks for the great video once again Dave. I hope Helen is keeping well. Look forward to your next video, best wishes Wayne and Beth. 👍👍👍
Hi Wayne & Beth, thank you so much, Helen says Hi 👋 she’s not bad but not great either! Popping pills and attending lots of hospital appointments. We will be bringing everyone up to speed on where she’s at in the next week or two. Thanks again, Helen & Dave 👍
Wow, just need all the numbers on the lottery to come up now Dave 😂
That’s the only catch Bessie!! Nice van but loads of money 😊👍
The 'traditional bench layout' is better, but with a front gas locker that size, I honestly think that they should have taken a leaf out of Coachman's book and sunk the obtrusive, yet useful, front interior locker(chest of drawers) into the front so that it doesn't intrude into the seating area. In all honesty, I am not overly impressed with either. The 'luxury' seems to me mostly implied than actual. On screen at least and perhaps seeing it in person would leave me with a different opinion.Even with the Alde underfloor heating and other higher end fixtures. In the first layout, the lack of sockets on the offside kitchen dresser (as it seemed to be) was a surprise. That would be a perfect place to put a coffee machine, kettle or the fashionable air-fryer. Thus leaving the kitchen uncluttered for preparing one's breakfast. It is rare that a caravan fails to impress me, but surprisingly the Buccaneer left me feeling a bit disappointed. They are of course very nice, I am just not feeling it.
Hi Andrew, good to hear from you and hope you’re keeping well. Having been in a fair few caravans recently I could honestly say I would be proud to own one.
Your point on the lack of power points is spot on though, must agree.
The front locker whilst wide was not that deep and your gas bottle(s) would pretty much take up the depth and with the amount of stuff we have in our front locker at the moment we would fill this one easily, even though it’s wider. A lot of space under the bed is taken up by the onboard water tank so storage for the accessories looks minimal I suspect to maximise the living space. Self levelling, Solar and TV are also included in the package as well as under floor heating. I also liked the look of the caravan on the outside too but as with all of these big luxury vans I would probably need to spend £60k plus on a new tow car to pull it so we will be sticking with our current van 😂👍. Best wishes and stay safe. Helen & Dave
Beautiful quality caravans both, I’m with you Dave the conventional layout would be my pick. You would have to keep taking the table out every time you have a meal with the L shaped lounge. You can’t have an extra kitchen flap with the kitchen on the near side. I also thought that the bed when made up might be rather close to the door. Please do go back and look at Motorhomes etc. we are just going over to the dark side, my husband is no longer comfortable with towing and we want to travel a lot more.
Hi Sandra, the dark side 😂😂 They are lovely caravans that’s for sure but I’ve already agreed with the dealer that I’ll go back to look at some Motorhomes. Would love to take one out for a few days and see if we could cope without a car which would be our biggest fear (oh and the price!). Thanks as always, take care, Helen & Dave 👍
Excellent video, just love that second one with end bathroom.
Thanks for the time you put into these videos. 👏
Hello again, great to hear from you. Two great vans but like you, the rear end washroom did it for us. So much space! Thank you for watching and supporting. Now heading over to your channel to find out what you get up to 😂👍 Best wishes, Helen & Dave
@ What’s on my channel is outdated now, I have been interested in field sports all my life but in the last few years have moved on. My wife and I have just bought a Swift Conqueror 580, and have it on a beautiful site on Anglesey. We are watching stuff on you tube all the time but your channel is just the best were caravans are concerned.
We are prob a similar age to you two, and learned loads from your beginners videos and how your wife sets up the van.
Thanks again🙌
@@freedomofabird well, thanks very much for your kind words. We took our first caravan to North Wales on a mini tour but this was before our UA-cam days. Enjoyed visiting RAF Valley and the Mach Loop. We enjoy aviation. Hope you’re enjoying your Caravanning. ATB, Helen & Dave 👍
“A drawer for your smalls- or larges” made me laugh out loud🤣🤣. I love the Bermuda as I like the l shape lounge. We have an Elegance 530, never had a fixed bed- getting to an age where I really need one!! Enjoyed the vlog, thanks Dave.
Why do they call em smalls when they're not lol!!! We like the L shaped lounge too, it really gives the impression of so much space but the bench seating with the open plan look was also rather appealing. It doesn't matter, we won't be getting either lol. Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
I prefer the second one. It is very like my Lunar Venus, obviously a bit wider and longer, but the layout is very similar.
Yep, we liked the 2nd one and although I’m loving the L shaped lounge the open plan looked great on the 2nd van. Thanks for watching. Helen & Dave
Dave, great episode as always nice bit of luxury, but still the build quality overshadows the van, we have friends who have bought Buccaneers and Coachman in recent tears and had lots of niggles. When paying this kind of money that really does spoil the enjoyment, on plus point we purchased the projector and it is very good Thank you.
Hi Paul, yeah when paying top dollar you shouldn’t get those niggles. We love the projector. Lots of fun 😊👍
Interesting vlog. Thanks for sharing. Love seeing different vans and layouts. End bathroom preference for me. I like the open space through my van. One thought on the rectangular sink - can you get a rectangular washing up bowl to fit 🤔 I’d have to have one as couldn’t bare to scratch that shiny sink! 😂
Hi Mrs Buzby, Helen always insists on a waving up bowl too. Lovely caravans and we enjoy looking around them all. Thanks for watching. Best wishes, Helen & Dave
The underfloor heating must be a super thing to have. Nice overall warmth, no hot spots and no radiators running along the wall edge of the bedroom to catch your toes on. Enjoyed the video as always please keep them coming.
Agreed Michael, I did keep looking for rads and kept remembering, there isn’t any 😂👍 Thanks for watching and supporting, always appreciated. Cheers, Helen & Dave
Wow what a couple of vans and prices to match personally I prefer the central bathroom where you can shut the bedroom off completely good if one of you goes to bed early as I do and the mrs will watch tv
Quite heavy vans as well dave you would need a good motor to pull them but yeah beautiful vans I may pop over to them at some point have a browse
Cheers martin
Hi Martin, yes, money talks but it’s great to window shop. Yes, get your point on the middle washroom set up. Worth a visit to Downtide, you’ll be made very welcome and no pushy salespeople. Thanks as always and hope you’re doing ok. Cheers, Helen & Dave
That was a beast of a van and yes it was very well thought out nice one
Hi Barry, very plush, we like them. Not sure we will ever have one but the end washroom with the open plan really makes it look so big inside. Thanks as always, best wishes, Helen & Dave
Beautiful vans, you can keep going can’t you? Always room for improvement!
So true Gail! You can also get some great ideas for your own upgrades which is a bonus. At the end of the day it's a caravan, it's what you do with it that really counts. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
Great genuine review Dave. We took delivery of a new Bermuda in June this year after 7 years with a mid range Elddis. Have to say it’s luxury for sure! We’ve had the Alde Flow constant hot water unit fitted along with a 5G WiFi unit and the Truma AC which connects to the Alde heating to give 100% climate control. It’s a van we’ll have for a long time that’s for sure!
Fan is called an Omnivent. I’ve always found they make lots of noise but not much productivity 😂. Ours is replaced with the AC unit.
The pop up charger to the right of the TV is also a wireless charger on top.
The shelf in the washroom gets in the way when you bend over to do your teeth, so I’ve found I have to have the mirrored cabinet doors open which gives my head somewhere to go 😂
I’d much prefer a separate flush tank for the toilet. This is my first van with an integrated flush and I have to say the flow is weak. Best flow I’ve found is whilst using the onboard tank pump but it doesn’t beat a dedicated flush unit.
Hi Nick, thanks very much for watching but also sharing your insight, really appreciate it. We've always liked the look of the Buccaneers, they are ahead turner but also we think feel so plush inside. Yep the head over the sink is a pet hate, not easy and the added AC unit sounds like a real bonus too. Interesting to hear about the separate toilet flush too, thanks for that. We've got a bit of caravan envy, I should imagine your caravan will last you a good while. Great choice! Thanks for watching, Helen & Dave
Oooo!! That was very close in your last vlog withe the Rio grande van,although I have had several vans in y ears past I'm now a motorhomer,but you are making me take a look at the darkside again ,I do like an end bathroom but I'm NOT changing so stop tempting me😂❤,I'm now deleting your vlog before the boss sees it or she'll drag me off to the sales office and I'm to old now😂😂❤❤❤,thanks for the tour though.
Jim, don't let her watch them!!! lol Yeah, you're right, there are some lovely caravans at the top end of the market, but you can also get some great ideas for little upgrades on your existing caravan. Thanks as always for watching. Take care, Helen & Dave
Lovely caravans think the wood bit dark I'd miss the pull out table and frt locker. Love beating Keith at dominoes 😂. Love the swift we got but like looking at new ones. Xx Thankyou. Xx
Hello Alison & Keith, we're with you. Unlikely to change the van for sometime, better the devil you know sometimes but we do like the L shaped lounge, however, hadn't considered where we would play cards, our stow away table is in the garage (saves weight) and we always use the front pull out too. Like you say, nice to look and get a few ideas. You not away this week? lol. Take care, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave no not away got hospital appointments. Not going away till January up to now. Caravan on drive all tucked up i visit her every day. 😁.xx
@@keithalisonpreston9327 Hope all is OK, we seem to live at the hospital these days too lol. Take care and be safe, Helen & Dave
@@HelenandDave Thankyou.and you. Xx
Hi Dave and Helen, the long skylight that was in the two Buccaneers, is exactly the same as in mine, it only opens to one height approx 8 inch, yes Dave the small plug piece by the control panel is for the alarm, and it most probably has a infrared detector on the ceiling above the door. As with every caravan manufacturer it lacks power points by the bed, sadly some of us use CRAP machines at night, loved the first van but alas it's a bit of my price range, 100% end bathroom, mainly because it's only myself and the long haired General, all the best, stay safe and happy travels, Neil
Thanks for Co firming those points Neil. Yeah bedroom plug sockets are a rare thing and you don’t really want to be running extension leads in a caravan. The long haired general cracked us up 😂😊Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
@HelenandDave when I say long haired, it's actually short hair General as of today, you see she's had a haircut,
Great review Dave, we did consider the Bermuda when we opted for the Adria instead. For us, it was build quality and did not want another twin axle, so had all the kit added. I see Downtide have expanded their range to include Buccaneer, assume due to Greentrees deciding to close down, it is great to still have a local dealer or two who can keep the industry well represented in our area to provide service back up and am sure they must also benefit from tourers staying on the excellent sites we are lucky to have in Norfolk, so bodes well for caravanning all round.
Evening Mel, completely get where you're coming from and as you know from our vlog a couple of weeks ago we were very impressed with the Adria. Yes, it's looking like Downtide may well be picking up where Greentrees left off and completely agree, that has to be good for the industry all around from a county perspective. Remind me again what tow vehicle you use? Can't remember. Thanks as always, Helen & Dave
@ I have an A6 allroad bitdi, max towing is 2500kg, the standard avant has lower towing weight. Actual kerb weight is 2080kg. ( without driver and with full tank of fuel). Had it weighed on 2 public weighbridges as standard car is 1965kg. So the extras, such as pan roof, tow bar etc. adds a fair bit of weight and keeps the towing ratio sensible. (The van in loaded mode weighed 1980kg). Previously used a Q7 , still have it and is now mostly used by daughter to tow her horse trailer, both are great tow cars and good on wet grass!
Lovely vans 👍
Thanks for watching Jennifer, they really are lovely! It's nice to window shop. Take care, Helen & Dave
Hi Helen and Dave,
Nice to look at, but for us, it is still manufactured by elddis who, unfortunately, at this time have a poor reputation 😮.
On a positive nice layouts, though.
Would work out a tad expensive the van and a hefty new tow car, maybe the cost of a new M/H.
Thanks for the look round at what's on offer.
Looking forward to your next travel vlog.
Take care as always.
Paul and Joanne 👍 😍
PS sorry if I've seemed like doom monger 😅
Hello Paul & Joanne, Hope you're both doing well.
I'm not certain but I thought I heard Elddis had been bought out by Hymer who seem to have a good reputation for their build quality but TBF we're not close enough to know that. We will be out on our travels in Norfolk next week so stand by for a different one. (you're not doom mongers lol). Always appreciate your fab support. Take care, Helen & Dave
@HelenandDave
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I completely agree with you. We looked at them when buying our Van and when you look closer it's not as well built as you think it is.
Great video Dave , really want one but can’t justify the cost ! Maybe a used one next year for us. Happy with our Eccles 645 though which is very similar to yours . What upgrades have you got planned over winter ? I noticed you have mention this a couple of times now. 👍🏻
Hi Craig, same here. Beautiful as they are it’s not on our shopping list for Christmas. Really enjoyed looking around them though. I’m still trying to convince Helen that we should have an upgrade of the furnishings and colour scheme, new carpets or rugs and maybe some additional power points. Nothing too grand 😂😂 Take care, Helen & Dave
Hiya , I look forward to seeing the changes , that’s assuming you get Helen onside 😂. We have said the same lately about the curtains and window panels on ours. I’m also tempted to upgrade the external graphics to a more modern look and lose the red. Not sure how this may affect resale value though ? Cheers Craig
Commom fault on Buccaneers is the front panel leaks, and the front structure is wooden frame, so creates damp issues. This happens on new vans not neccesarily over a long period of time
Hi Phil, thanks for sharing, didn’t realise this. Have you had/got a Buccaneers? I did learn that Hymer had bought them out but not sure when. Thanks again, Dave 👍
Great video, however so much storage and so little payload, 159kg minus a twin axle mover at say 60kg doesn't leave much for all those holiday essentials. The cruiser layout is my preference but in my opinion would be better if there was a dividing panel/sliding door between the kitchen and bedroom, however until elddis improve the quality of the build I think we will be keeping our 10 year old crusader cyclone.
Very good point, well made and we all know how easy it is to overload. Not sure the MIRO includes the battery either and of course you need to get at least one gas bottle in. It’s easy to get carried away with accessories etc. thanks for watching and pointing this out 👍 Helen & Dave
Lovely looking caravans from a dreadful, warranty evading company! And you’ll probably need the warranty.
Very nice caravans but of course we have no personal experience of owning one and therefore no exposure to warranty concerns. Sounds like you may have though?
Ouch far too expensive for most. In a couple of year’s it will be half the price. On the secondary market
Hi Paul, there's some amazing 'pre-loved' vans to be had, must agree and Downtide had some great choices in their used range but are telling me that their new caravan sales are going through the roof, hence the huge choice of used trade ins! Someone is spending the cash (but it's not us) lol. Thanks for watching, best wishes, Helen & Dave