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

1. Historical Overview & Production Profile

Founded in Consett in 1964 by S. Eldon Cook and Raymond Lewis. Formed The Explorer Group with Compass and Buccaneer, later acquired by 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, Encore, Aspire

2. Body Shell Engineering & Construction Methods

Traditional sandwich timber construction until 2012; introduced SoLiD (Strong, Light, Dry) chemical bonding (Henkel structural adhesive, no external screws) in 2013.

3. Salvage, Breaker & Parts Replacement Guidance

Scotia Workshop Insight:
High demand for pre-2012 front ABS locker panels, window hinge rails, and BCA / Whale heating and electrical management components.

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:

🚐 2011 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2010 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2010 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2010 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2010 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2009 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2009 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2009 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2009 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2009 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2009 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2009 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2009 Elddis Odyssey 544 🚐 2008 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2008 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2008 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2008 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2008 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2008 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2008 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2008 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2008 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2008 Elddis Odyssey 544 🚐 2007 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2007 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2007 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2007 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2007 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2007 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2007 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2007 Elddis Crusader Typhoon 🚐 2007 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2007 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2007 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2007 Elddis Odyssey 544 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 475 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2006 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2006 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2006 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2006 Elddis Crusader Typhoon 🚐 2006 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2006 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2006 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2006 Elddis Odyssey 544 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 475 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2005 Elddis Avante 556 🚐 2005 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2005 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2005 Elddis Crusader Typhoon 🚐 2005 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2005 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2005 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2004 Elddis Avante 475 🚐 2004 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2004 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2004 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2004 Elddis Avante 534 🚐 2004 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2004 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2004 Elddis Crusader Typhoon 🚐 2004 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2004 Elddis Odyssey 524 🚐 2004 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2003 Elddis Avante 475 🚐 2003 Elddis Avante 482 🚐 2003 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2003 Elddis Avante 524 🚐 2003 Elddis Crusader Hurricane 🚐 2003 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚐 2003 Elddis Crusader Typhoon 🚐 2003 Elddis Odyssey 482 🚐 2003 Elddis Odyssey 534 🚐 2002 Elddis Avante 475 🚐 2002 Elddis Avante 505 🚐 2002 Elddis Crusader Superstorm 🚌 2013 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2013 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2012 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2012 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2012 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2011 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2011 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2011 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2011 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2011 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2010 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2010 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2010 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2010 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2010 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2009 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2009 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2009 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2009 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2009 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2008 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2008 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2008 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2008 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2008 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2007 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2007 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2007 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2007 Elddis Autoquest 140 🚌 2007 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2006 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2006 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2006 Elddis Autoquest 130 🚌 2006 Elddis Autoquest 180 🚌 2005 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2005 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2004 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2004 Elddis Autoquest 120 🚌 2003 Elddis Autoquest 100 🚌 2002 Elddis Autoquest 100

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

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