Elddis CV 40 Yay or Nay.

[JonLisa]

Hello all.
After searching for a few months we are quite taken with the new CV 40, it seems to tick all of the boxes, however, I have been hearing lots of rumours about damp ingress because of the wood content. Should I avoid Elddis altogether and start another search, or should I stop dithering and pull the trigger and get out and enjoy travelling.
We are relative newbies to motorhoming, previously only having a small camper to travel around Europe.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Having owned an Elddis motorhome I will be in no hurry to own another one.
However, I would say that the "rumours" about damp will mostly apply to coachbuilt motorhomes.
The CV40 is a PVC which will be much less likely to suffer from damp.

 

[JonLisa]

Having owned an Elddis motorhome I will be in no hurry to own another one.
However, I would say that the "rumours" about damp will mostly apply to coachbuilt motorhomes.
The CV40 is a PVC which will be much less likely to suffer from damp.

That’s useful to know, thank you for your reply.

 

[Suenliam]

We have a CV40. Like all makes and models you always hear of the disasters not the ones that have little or no issues. Our CV is good value for money and given us very little trouble. We owned an Elldis coachbuilt for 5 years in the early 2000s and it was trouble free so we did not hesitate to get the CV40 when we changed our Adria (17 years ownership).
Reading some of the threads on here, I am beginning to think that all PVCs, A Class and coachbuilt may or may not have problems and it does not really depend on their perceived reputation. I think getting a good dealer is probably more significant
We changed our rear lounge to a permanent bed as the dinette is comfortable for us during the day.
Hope this helps
Sue

 

[JonLisa]

We have a CV40. Like all makes and models you always hear of the disasters not the ones that have little or no issues. Our CV is good value for money and given us very little trouble. We owned an Elldis coachbuilt for 5 years in the early 2000s and it was trouble free so we did not hesitate to get the CV40 when we changed our Adria (17 years ownership).
Reading some of the threads on here, I am beginning to think that all PVCs, A Class and coachbuilt may or may not have problems and it does not really depend on their perceived reputation. I think getting a good dealer is probably more significant
We changed our rear lounge to a permanent bed as the dinette is comfortable for us during the day.
Hope this helps
Sue

Thanks Sue, You are right, it probably is pot luck. My wife is also quite fond of the Adria Twin, although it would have to be not quite new to fall into our budget. Forgive me for being nosey but which Adria did you have, and why did you go for the CV 40? ( My wife is asking me to ask you these questions)
As for the rear bed, we would do the same, as she likes to go to bed way before I do.

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[ontheroadagain]

As for the rear bed, we would do the same, as she likes to go to bed way before I do.

Sounds like you need a van with a permanent bed.
A permanent bed will give you a lot more storage (garage) space below.
It will also be a lot more comfortable than a "made up" bed.
Adria Twin would be a good choice but there are plenty of others available.

 

[Suenliam]

We had the Adria Coral 650sp from new. Loved it, but it was coming to the time when we would have needed to spend money on it. Also we wanted to down size and also get something new. We would have seriously looked at the Adria Twin but didn't want to spend that amount of money as we wanted a new one. Our experience with the previous Elldis (albeit a coachbuilt) was good and the CV40 layout was exactly what we wanted. The rear bed is now permanent with lots of storage underneath. However, we do not do DIY so no need for full tool boxes and other equipment!
It took a bit of time to get used to the smaller space but it is certainly no hardship now and storage is fine for us.
Sue

 

[JonLisa]

We had the Adria Coral 650sp from new. Loved it, but it was coming to the time when we would have needed to spend money on it. Also we wanted to down size and also get something new. We would have seriously looked at the Adria Twin but didn't want to spend that amount of money as we wanted a new one. Our experience with the previous Elldis (albeit a coachbuilt) was good and the CV40 layout was exactly what we wanted. The rear bed is now permanent with lots of storage underneath. However, we do not do DIY so no need for full tool boxes and other equipment!
It took a bit of time to get used to the smaller space but it is certainly no hardship now and storage is fine for us.
Sue

Thank you, that sounds similar to our needs. Your answer has given us lots to think about when we eventually buy.

 

[JonLisa]

Sounds like you need a van with a permanent bed.
A permanent bed will give you a lot more storage (garage) space below.
It will also be a lot more comfortable than a "made up" bed.
Adria Twin would be a good choice but there are plenty of others available.

Yes we are coming to the conclusion that a fixed bed is the way to go for us now. Thank you for your advice, it is very helpful.

 

[Minxy]

We had an Autocruise Accent which had a similar layout to the CV40. We left the rear made up as a bed all the time but even doing this the storage underneath it was a compromise so the next PVC we got had a proper transverse double bed and was much better.

Unless you really want a rear lounge and are prepared to make the bed up all the time then stick with a fixed bed one.

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[JonLisa]

We had an Autocruise Accent which had a similar layout to the CV40. We left the rear made up as a bed all the time but even doing this the storage underneath it was a compromise so the next PVC we got had a proper transverse double bed and was much better.

Unless you really want a rear lounge and are prepared to make the bed up all the time then stick with a fixed bed one.

Thank you Minxy, That does make a lot of sense, your advice is really appreciated, thank you.

 

[LENA2]

We have a CV40. Like all makes and models you always hear of the disasters not the ones that have little or no issues. Our CV is good value for money and given us very little trouble. We owned an Elldis coachbuilt for 5 years in the early 2000s and it was trouble free so we did not hesitate to get the CV40 when we changed our Adria (17 years ownership).
Reading some of the threads on here, I am beginning to think that all PVCs, A Class and coachbuilt may or may not have problems and it does not really depend on their perceived reputation. I think getting a good dealer is probably more significant
We changed our rear lounge to a permanent bed as the dinette is comfortable for us during the day.
Hope this helps
Sue

Now that’s given me an idea never thought of leaving bed made up, I’m downsizing from Motorhome to campervan,

 

[Dorwyn]

Now that’s given me an idea never thought of leaving bed made up, I’m downsizing from Motorhome to campervan,

You see, that's down to personal preferences. We had an Auto Trail Tribute 670 pvc, with rear lounge that made up into a bed. The easily made up bed was very comfortable. We often sat in the rear lounge with both rear doors open, and if necessary a net hanging down, especially useful on busy French Aires when people park really close, sometimes only 18 inches apart. Also SWMBO would not even consider sleeping in a bed she had to climb up on steps to. Altogether it was a lovely layout.

 

[Suenliam]

Dorwyn - yes indeed personal preference. We don't use Aires so have more space on campsites and we do leave our back doors open to get a lovely through draft when needed. Our bed is "normal" height so no need for steps although if you mean drop down beds which don't drop down very far or beds in the roof then I'm entirely with your wife
Sue

 

[Mark1965]

Hello all.
After searching for a few months we are quite taken with the new CV 40, it seems to tick all of the boxes, however, I have been hearing lots of rumours about damp ingress because of the wood content. Should I avoid Elddis altogether and start another search, or should I stop dithering and pull the trigger and get out and enjoy travelling.
We are relative newbies to motorhoming, previously only having a small camper to travel around Europe.

You will get both positive and negative comments that will probably give you no more help than you already knew. In my opinion i think there are better Camper Vans ( mass produced) than the Elldis. I myself have a Swift Select 164 which was one of the last of this model. Perhaps have a look at the Select 122 model..

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[Dorwyn]

You see, that's down to personal preferences. We had an Auto Trail Tribute 670 pvc, with rear lounge that made up into a bed. The easily made up bed was very comfortable. We often sat in the rear lounge with both rear doors open, and if necessary a net hanging down, especially useful on busy French Aires when people park really close, sometimes only 18 inches apart. Also SWMBO would not even consider sleeping in a bed she had to climb up on steps to. Altogether it was a lovely layout.

Also, incidentally, although our Tribute 670 was labelled as an Auto Trail, it was obviously made somewhere in Europe. Build quality seemed very good, never needed any help from AT GB themselves, but when we went to them for replacement of a broken part, they more or less denied responsibility, describing it as an import, and said we should speak to a UK Roller Team Dealer. So you can't assume your apparently UK van is actually made here. Which some may say is a good thing.