Here is my current motorhome – an Elddis, Encore 285 – it’s pretty nice and pretty big!!

Purchased, with a little help from Husband, in April 2017

The Motorhome’s Vital Statistics:-

• Length – 7408mm / 24’4″ (plus the bike rack is another 0.5m)
• Width – 2690mm / 8’10”
• Height – 2820mm / 9’3″
• Max MTPLM – 3500 kgs / 60.4 cwt
• CC – 1997
• 4 berth – two fixed twin beds, plus the lounge can make a double bed
• Central kitchen with sink, hob (3 gas, 1 electric), oven, grill, microwave and fridge
• Rear bathroom with wardrobe, toilet, sink and shower
• Built on a Peugeot Boxer base
• On the rear is a tow bar which carries a Thule cycle rack / the electric bikes

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HISTORY

In the beginning ………

Our family had a light blue Dormobile van when we were kids – I remember the registration now JMT 918 – our Dad converted the van to have a raising roof, one double bed, plus two off-set single beds and a mini kitchen. The tent, into which the van reversed, doubling the living space, was orange with a navy blue roof. We had many, many happy family holidays in this rather unusual looking vehicle – we loved it.

Caravan History

I’ve jointly owned a caravan with my brother, JW, since 6th July 1991:-

Swift Corniche 14/5 – (1976) known as ‘Swifty’ – owned July 91 – February 94

Swift Azzura – (1994) known as ‘Bazz’ – owned February 94 – April 02

Elddis Avante 524 – (2002) known as ‘Ellie’ – owned April 02 – April 04

Swift Celeste 18/4 – (2004) dealer edition based on a Charisma 550 – known as ‘Rosie’ – owned April 04 – April 05 when it was stolen from storage

Swift Celeste 19/4L – (2004) dealer edition based on a Charisma 565 – known as ‘Lucky’ as it was purchased new in 2005 as a result of theft of our previous caravan. Owned June 2005 – current.

Motorhome History

After hiring a motorhome for 8 nights in March/April 2010, I purchased my first motorhome – a Swift Kon-tiki S – on 7th Augut 2010 and subsequently part-exchanged it for my current motorhome on 7th April 2017.