Small, simple, CUTE caravan - Elddis Xplore 304

Very nice caravan. Peter

OMG now this is what i need instead of camping!

Thank you Andrew for the review of this Nice little caravan.
Have à great summer.
Big kisses from France 🇨🇵

Nice review but I can’t get my head around the idea that this is a simple lightweight caravan!!!
I reckon the concept of a simple lightweight caravan should be measured against caravans such as the Freedom or the ABI Adventurer.
MPTLM of 850kg or less overall length of 16’ or less would be a good start

Appreciate the time you took to show the camper & give you helpful insights, especially concerning the shower walls. Looking for a small camper w/a shower. It will be just for my use. The the layout of this model!

Another great balanced review Andrew. Love the practical assessments you make on each caravan looking at it through the eyes of different users. Totally agree, upholstery perfect but your points on washroom and cabinet handles so valid. Hopefully Eldis take on board for what must surely be simple cost effective upgrades. All the best to you and Dougalll.

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Lot of weight at back . Probably not a good idea to fill cupboards prior to pitching .

Me thinks you and dinky Dougal would suit one of those! 🚗🚌👍x

I am saving up for one cos I absolutely love this!
(But I have to say I love Dougal sitting up like a human baby in your arms more 😂😂😍😍)

We’ve got the Elddis Explore 6 birth. Those buttons can be a pain. You do have to untwist them a little. If you do them too tight, it jams them. You can’t unlock them.

There’s no counter space. Our door is near the front. So we have that style cooker first then the sink. There is counter/cupboard space up at the back dinette between the dinette and the fixed bunks.

I too love the huge window at the front. And I love windows to the rear.
We got the caravan serviced in April . They have discovered it’s got rot below the window. The garage door fell off 2 weeks ago while we were on holiday!! It’s going on to be fixed. It’s only 4 years old!! It shouldn’t have rot in it?! I love it. I’m hoping to do a couple of modifications to it. Work out extra bench space, like an extra work surface. Or an extra shelf in the cupboard under the cooker and the plate cupboard. And I like that idea of the pole in the bath room.

Love the "helloooo"

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Can you perhaps review a Gobur Carousel please Andrew? Smaller still and maybe fits in a garage, which is the part of most interest.

We bought a xplore 304 last year and we love it.The table in our 304 is on the side so no problems with the clothes in the wardrobe.

Does this have any solar panels?

Can you get this in US. I love it.

What is the price of the caravan, and how can we buy it?

is tiny but very good use of space,with a few edits to the furiture you could slap a 50" tele in there and a few other things and be pretty good and it could probs be pulled by a ford focus

Hmm...I'm not sure about this caravan. Indeed, it has a lot of positives going for it, but a few things that really pull it down and one thing that I think owners need to be aware of.

Pull downs:
Bathroom - aside from the poor design and shoddy caulking, it does have a bit of a cluttered look and tends to remind me of a garage/outside toilet that you might find on an industrial estate or on a farm (very reminiscent for me).

Bunk bed and rear dinette - I absolutely agree that this should be an option. I feel that because of that bunk bed, the window is too low down and makes the area feel a little unbalanced and claustrophobic, despite the overhead skylight. I really wish manufacturers would make those small tables also free standing instead of that unsightly way of hooking it to the wall, although due to the small size of that table, it wouldn't likely be possible in this particular instance.

Drawer knobs - I hate these with a vengeance. Everything you said was spot on. There are far better options out there and not much difference in price either if Amazon is anything to go by.

Something to be aware of:

Main lounge - The lounge is great. I love the deep window however it does come with a potential disaster in the making. I noted that when you made the bed up, the window is vulnerable to being knocked. Depending on the pitch/environment you are in, the direction in which you choose to sleep, may find you with your feet to the window. A potential recipe for disaster. I would have liked to have seen something that could go across to act as a headboard/kickboard. Some people move a lot during the night. This isn't a deal breaker but it depending on your sleeping habits, it should be something that some people should be aware of. Small children bouncing on the bed in excitement could also see a disaster if you are not watching carefully.

With a bit of work, Elddis could make this into a fantastic caravan. The potential is certainly there.

Thank you, enjoyable and informative

Is Dougal a Scotsman?

What a wonderful presentation. Such attention to detail. It is rare to come across someone honest and considerate as you. Many thanks for making this video. I have subscribed and I will share your channel link to my subscribers.
Please send me any further videos you create.

Really really cute 🥰 bath is very nice. Xmass dinner 😂

I've been down the motorhome vs caravan decision making route many times, and there is no right answer. I think it depends on the type of travel/holiday you have in mind. A caravan may be a bit of a faff to tow, although with a stabiliser and the right tow car it's a breeze. Once you're on site, you have your base camp set up and your car to get around in. A motorhome may be better on a trip where you're constantly moving on to the next destination, with one night stopovers along the route. It's also going to be used more for spontaneous days out all year and weekend trips away, and even as a second family vehicle (if it's a reasonable size). So you're probably going to get more value out of motorhome ownership than a caravan, which may just sit looking forlorn on the drive for 48 weeks of the year. Using a motorhome for an extended stay on a site means either taking a motorcycle or bicycles to get around on, or the frustration of packing everything away to take the vehicle off site for the day. A caravan is better for me for my type of holiday, and this Elddis Xplore 304 offers a lot for the size. However, the clever money always seems to buy an Eriba caravan because they hold their value very much like VW-based motorhomes. Personally, I'd go for one that perfectly suits my needs and try and keep it for many years. For weekend breaks you can probably get a Premier Inn deal far cheaper than the price of most UK campsites, and rather than take a caravan or motorhome you just need a car.

As always, a brilliant review. 👍

As a prospective buyer I found this very helpful.

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I was shocked to see the standard of finishing in the bathroom panels. This would lead to big problems later on with damp and rot. In fact it has put me off this caravan and probably all others.
I parked and lived in my old Elddis in a barn in France for two years while renovating, but had to live with four legged furry intruders who came in from underneath. Next for me will be a regular van with plywood panels and mod cons. DIY style. The best, and the cheapest.

What's the size of the caravan

Love review Andrew thank you for sharing

Nice caravan but I’m not a fan of one large window at the front if you want to open it. The window cracked on one of my old caravans like that.

You liked it that much you bought one.

It looks STUNNING, Andrew! The only thing that I have a feeling you’ll find annoying, apart from the cupboard handles; might be that 240v socket that looks too low to the ground to plug in, a MacBook Pro charger in at least. Obviously, I don’t know as we only see it from your 179cm height level, (we’re the same height). But it didn’t look there is much clearance for our Macbook chargers, unless you plug an EU adapter in to it and then plus the charger in?

Anyway, I’m so happy for you and I really want the same van with my electric car. So, allI can say is thanks again for this helpful, in-depth look into the xplore.

I’d make the bed the other way round, ie, the cushions facing down not up and depending on what side you sleep, to make it even for both people, put one thin cushion face down next to a wider one faced down and then finally the other thinner back cushion faced down. Then you have no breaks in the bits were your body pressure points are the heaviest.

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How nice! This would be perfect for a couple and two older dachshunds.

Does Elddis still make these Xplore 304s with the weaker ABS panels on the front and rear of the van? - if so they can seriously stress crack after about 2-3 years causing major problems for the owner. Body integrity is so important, above anything else.

Yes great, don't know if I missed it but I'm into winter ventures so insulation is OK?

can you get this in the USA.anywhere? thank you.

great video about a nice trailer1 I agree with those buttons because my fingers are fatter than yours! the thing is, there is exactly the same style of locks, maybe a little bigger and they come out 2x as much! If you think you could sleep in that shorty bed comfortably I would be surprised. What is the deal with those chassis weight upgrades? that seems only to be a way for the dealer of making extra money, they do nothing to the chassis than file the higher weight!

dont like they washing up sink next to the bed

Now, this one I like! One thing, where are the USB plugs? Please, bring to USA! Lol.

Was the mains socket below the dinette seat flush with the floor? How would a plug fit in with a stiff cable attached to it?

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Thank you for THE MOST comprehensive and honest review I have come across of this (and in fact, any) caravan. Your eye to details and potential flaws is wonderful. Your opinions and experience were very helpful for a first time caravanner like me and you picked up on lots of things that, perhaps, buyers would only notice once they had made a purchase, such as the door handles and hob details. It was also SO helpful to actually show how the beds were folded up/down and to include the measurements of them. I was previously very interested on this model, but my teenage son is already 6 foot 1, so would never fit in this bunk. Time to re-think. 😆Thank you so much. Karen

I love your dog ! He’s very like my chorkie, Darcey- the way He let’s you hold him ❤

Hermosa!! Saludos desde Argentina .

Wij vinden bij onze Elddis de 3 ramen zo handig. We kunnen nu ieder bepalen of we het kleine raam open willen hebben.

MUY BONITO EL BEBE PARECE UN PERRO MIMADO