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Caravan News: Elddis Caravans Prove Small Is Beautiful

Alex Jeffery — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:52:18 +0000

The Caravan Club have reported that the latest addition to the Elddis range is the “best caravan available for under £12k”. The Elddis Xplore 302 was the winner of ‘The Caravan Club Caravan Design Awards 2010 for the under £12,000’ category – so it’s no surprise that the smallest UK-built caravan is one of the top choices on the market today.

The Xplore model, which was originally launched in 2008, made a name for itself as being the Caravan Industry’s “Tourer of the Year”, reports elddiscaravans.org, however this year has seen the updated Xplore that is “even better than before”. With an improved design and exciting new layout, the Elddis Xplore will charm you and help you stay within your budget.

It may be the smallest caravan built in the UK, but the Explore 302 is still “tardis-like”, according to elddis.co.uk, and spacious enough to contain a full kitchen and bathroom, so don’t let the size fool you.

The chosen destination for the launch of the new model was at the Birmingham NEC last month, which saw people coming from far and wide“seeking cheaper vehicles emerging from the recession”, reports CaravanClub.co.uk, and that is exactly what they got from the Elddis Xplore 302.

The good news about the latest Elddis edition is that you can store it on your driveway and it can easily be towed with a small car such as a Corsa or Punto. The Caravan Channel have announced that they will be at The UK Motorhome and Caravan Spring Fair at Newark on the 27th and 28th March, and their stand will feature the actual caravan as well as some video from the event on the Caravan Channel and the Caravanning News Website.

CaravanTalk.org.uk has reported that “the benefits of this smallest edition to the award-winning Elddis range are clear to see”, with an allure that will appeal to “couples and individuals new to caravanning or upgrading from camping and trailer tents”.

With “class-leading luxurious touches and Xplore’s funky, vibrant upholstery”, the Elddis Xplore 302 is totally unique and provides the perfect setting for outdoor enthusiasts who want a comfortable and well-equipped base, according to CaravanTalk.org.uk.

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Satnav designed for Motorhome and Caravan Drivers

Alex Jeffery — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:31:32 +0000

Although we’ve not tested it yet, it has come to our attention that Navigon has launched new navigation software designed specifically for motorhome, caravan and lorry drivers. Covering over 20 European countries, the software is said to allow drivers to plans routes that will avoid small villages, narrow roads or low bridges which can all cause problems for larger vehicles.

Navigon lists some of the software features included as:

Personal profile building: Before setting out, the user can enter their vehicle specifications including size, height, length, maximum axle load, and vehicle / trailer weight. The software then finds the best route based on this information and may for example plan alternative routes to avoid narrow roads or low bridges.

Points of Interests: The software is able to notify drivers of points of interest including 24 hour petrol stations offering HGV diesel and pumps, refreshment stops and details of clearance heights at service stations.

Navigon MyReport: Drivers can share road information with other Navigon users by uploading updates to the Navigon Fresh portal. Other users can download this up-to-date information onto their own devices. For example, a driver could upload information about new road blocks, routes where hazardous materials are not permitted, or changes to the maximum height clearance en route.

Navigon truck navigation software is going to be available to download onto the NAVIGON 6310 and 8410.

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I´m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Introduces a Caravan of Love

Steve Greenwood — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:21:27 +0000

The very popular ´I´m a Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!´ is back on our screens and already it looks like being another fantastic show for those interested in seeing celebrities facing their nightmares and doing a lot of screaming.

Included on the show is a new Caravan of Love which provides a lucky couple with a sheltered bed for the night which might even lead to a spark of romance in the show. However, those familiar with the show will know it is hardly the ideal place for striking up a romance with all the snakes, spiders and rats – and that’s just inside the camp!

Worse to come for the contestants are the Bushtucker Trials which has already started for glamour model Sam Fox and chef Gino D’Acampo. Their trial included a variety of tasks which included holding a water spider in their mouth for 30 seconds to win 1 meal and 1 bed for their fellow camp mates.

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Manchester Central Caravan and Motorhome Show 2010

Steve Greenwood — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:36:25 +0000

The International Caravan and Motorhome Show 2009 finished earlier this month at the NEC and was an excellent event for the many thousands of enthusiasts who attended the venue. The show had hundreds of caravans and motorhomes on show from many of the best UK and international manufacturers.

If you were unlucky enough to miss the show, then you may want to consider the Caravan and Motorhome Show at the Manchester Central (new name for G-MEX) which is open to the public 21-24 January 2010. The show will be opening its doors to the North West’s best choice of motorhomes, touring caravans and holiday homes. The venue will also be full of stands offering those essential accessories to make your motorhome or caravan feel like a home from home.

Day Pass adult tickets are £6 in advance and £8 on the door and can be bought by ringing the ticket hotline 0844 412 4639. Further information can be found at http://www.caravanshows.com/

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International Caravan and Motorhome Show

Steve Greenwood — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:42:56 +0000

The huge International Caravan and Motorhome Show is fast approaching and for all those enthusiasts who are looking to descend on the NEC in Birmingham, here are a few details for the forthcoming event.

Birmingham NEC will be opening their doors to the show this coming Tuesday 13^th October, until close on Sunday 18^th October. Tickets can be bought on the door when the ticket office opens at 9am, or in advance up until 4pm on Monday 12^th October.

The show offers the opportunity to view and compare hundreds of motorhomes, caravans and holiday homes, as well as thousands of accessories to make your vehicle feel like a home from home.

This is also a great opportunity to view the latest 2010 caravan and motorhome models from leading manufacturers. With such competition between stands, there are sure to be found offers and discounts exclusive to the show. If you are looking to get yourself a good deal, this is likely the place to find it.

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Three Counties Caravan and Motorhome Show in Malvern

Steve Greenwood — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:46:45 +0000

The Three Counties Caravan and Motorhome Show returns to Malvern this coming Thursday, 1^st October and continues until Sunday, 4^th October. The show is open daily from 10am until 6pm and is located at the Malvern Showground. Admission is £5 per show.

This is an excellent opportunity to see what’s new coming up in 2010. There is a good selection of both new and used caravans and motorhomes which are all displayed indoors so don’t let the weather put you off.

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Motorhome and Caravan Indoor Storage Facility

Steve Greenwood — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:42:06 +0000

The north-east business park company Lingfield Warehousing has proposed an indoor storage facility in Darlington for motorhomes and caravans. The storage will give owners peace of mind knowing that their investment is both protected from the English weather and also from theft as the facility is both alarmed and secure with 24-hour CCTV monitoring. The facility is also willing to store boats, horseboxes, motorcycles and jet skis.

With National Crime statistics showing more than 5,000 touring caravans are stolen each year in the UK alone, the secure storage is likely to come as some welcome relief to the thousands of UK caravan and motorhome owners.

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Holiday Caravan Show – Beaulieu

Steve Greenwood — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:25:59 +0000

The Holiday Caravan Show is fast approaching and for those interested, the show begins this Friday, 25^th September and runs until Sunday, 27^th September. The event is to be held at Beaulieu, one of the South of England’s most popular day visitor attractions, which is located in the heart of the New Forest.

The Holiday Caravan show is the first public showing in the south of England of many of the new season holiday homes. Many leading manufacturers will be there exhibiting more than 130 models from next year’s static caravans. Friday will be the first day open to the public following 2 days of the Southern Caravan Trade Show which was just open to people within the caravanning industry.

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Southern Caravan Trade Show

Steve Greenwood — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:11:36 +0000

The Southern Caravan Trade Show is taking place at Beaulieu National Motor Museum in Hampshire this week, and will be open between the 23^rd to the 24^th September. This is the main caravan holiday home show for the south of England and many of the models already exhibited at The Lawns will also be displayed here.

Entrance into the show for anyone involved in the caravan industry is free, as is parking with opening hours for the show between 10am to 5pm each day. The show is open to the public between Friday 25^th to Sunday 27^th September, when the show becomes Holiday Caravan 2009. Admission into the show is priced at £4 per car.

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Hotel Prices Fallen to 2004 Levels

Steve Greenwood — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:02:49 +0000

The average price of a hotel room in the UK has fallen by 16% to the prices we were seeing back in 2004 according to the latest Hotels.com hotel price index. This shows it has never been a better time to consider taking a staycation holiday in the UK. Camping and caravanning holidays are proving to be very popular as well as short vacations to popular cities and resorts.

Some cities saw larger falls in hotel prices with Southampton the largest with a decrease of 33% to £57 per room each night. However, the cities that have mainly stabilised their prices are London, Cardiff and Bath – the most expensive British destination.

David Roche, president of Hotels.com Worldwide, said: “For UK travellers, it is a great time to stay closer to home and explore the British Isles, while for visitors from overseas; there has never been a better chance to come and enjoy the UK at 2004 prices.”

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