Elddis (Erwin Hymer Group) Caravans & Motorhomes: Heritage, Factory History & Salvage Parts

1. Historical Overview & Production Profile

Formed in 1964 by S. Eldon Cook and Raymond Lewis ('Eld-dis'), the Consett factory became one of the industrial cornerstones of British caravanning. Operating under The Explorer Group (with Compass and Buccaneer), it pioneered bonded construction under the SoLiD banner and is now part of the Erwin Hymer Group.

Manufacturer Name	Elddis (Erwin Hymer Group)
CRiS Manufacturer Code	EL (VIN Digits 8-9)
Operational Years	1964 – Active
Current Trade Status	Active Manufacturer
Factory Headquarters	Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7LG
Iconic Model Ranges	Avante, Odyssey, Crusader, Whirlwind, Shamal, Typhoon, Wisp, Autoquest (Motorhome), Encore

2. Body Shell Engineering & Construction Methods

Standard timber-and-sandwich construction until 2012; introduced SoLiD structural chemical bonding (Henkel adhesive, fully bonded without external screws) in 2013.

3. Salvage, Breaker & Parts Replacement Guidance

Scotia Workshop Insight:
Common yard arrivals for damp repair and dismantling. Early models (1990–2010) frequently suffer front locker hinge stress and wall ingress at awning rails; appliances (BCA consumer units, Whale heating) are prime teardown assets.

4. Verified Technical Specification Sheets (123 Models in Registry)

Select any verified Elddis (Erwin Hymer Group) model below to view factory chassis PCDs, cold tyre pressures, fridge codes, and window cutout apertures:

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Need Spares or Dismantling Parts for a Elddis (Erwin Hymer Group)?

Scotia Caravan & Motorhome Salvage breaks Elddis (Erwin Hymer Group) models regularly at our licensed facility in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

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