Elddis SoLiD Construction Damp Issues (1 Viewer)

[Cobnarowl]

I have a 4 year old Elddis 155.At last habitation check in May it got damp readings of upto 90%+.All 3 sides of the van are affected.Elddis say the SoLiD construction should eliminate such problems
Has anyone had similar problems and how did Elddis resolve them

 

[Gromett]

I would get a second opinion and if repeated speak to people you bought it off?

 

[Two on Tour]

Surely if it was 90% the walls would be dripping.

 

[TheBig1]

90% so not far off running water. Get it re-tested and then throw it back at Elddis if still that bad

 

[Lenny HB]

With that level of damp it really needs to go back to the factory for a proper fix.
Despite Elddis claims for their SOLID construction they still frame the walls with untreated softwood.

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[funflair]

This is what Elddis say,

So I would contact your dealer.

SoLiD is dry
With over 95% fewer exterior screws, SoLiD Construction creates an impervious barrier to water ingress, backed by our industry-leading 10 Year Water Ingress Warranty.

 

[Lenny HB]

SoLiD is dry
With over 95% fewer exterior screws, SoLiD Construction creates an impervious barrier to water ingress, backed by our industry-leading 10 Year Water Ingress Warranty.

 

[Two on Tour]

The 10 year water ingress warranty drops to a 7 year from new for the second owner and the warranty is only transferred over to the new owner after they hand over a £50 admin fee as I found out when I went to transfer ours over.

 

[SteveRallye]

We were worried about our Elddis 185 as the dealer would only agree to the good Px trade in price he offered on the strenght of a full check, its the 1st time a dealer has bothered, in fact our last trade in was a 12 year old Rapido Aclassand we did the deal at a show and they never even looked at it till the day we took it in to pick our new van up. That was damp free because I bought a Sthil damptester before taking it in and from that I knew it was good.Luckily the Elddis was spot on so deal done.

 

[Cobnarowl]

Thanks for your replies.I've read Elddis's account of SoLiD "Water cannot get past a SoLiD joint".
What I would like to know is has someone had a similar problem and how was it resolved.It's booked to be taken back to the dealers in 2 weeks.What will they do to cure the damp.Do they take all the sides off and reseal?

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[RS_rob]

Thanks for your replies.I've read Elddis's account of SoLiD "Water cannot get past a SoLiD joint".
What I would like to know is has someone had a similar problem and how was it resolved.It's booked to be taken back to the dealers in 2 weeks.What will they do to cure the damp.Do they take all the sides off and reseal?

Hi are you on facebook if so look up elddis motorhome owners a lot of new elddis motorhomes are showing damp issues & someone on there will be able to help.

 

[CazPaul]

So it's just a marketing ploy then by Elddis, why can't they build them like the Germans do, surely it's not that difficult is it.

 

[RS_rob]

So it's just a marketing ploy then by Elddis, why can't they build them like the Germans do, surely it's not that difficult is it.

The germans bought Elddis they now owned by Hymer

 

[Two on Tour]

Look back over the past few months of water ingress on the forum and you will find it's mainly Germany van, so don't get to cocky.

 

[CazPaul]

The germans bought Elddis they now owned by Hymer

Yes but they still build them the Elddis way and not the German way.
We have a 2005 German van parked up most of the year in the most exposed place in the country, well over 1100ft above sea level high up on the moors, It rains upwards and snows for fun, I would love to see what happens to the Elddis up here

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[CazPaul]

Look back over the past few months of water ingress on the forum and you will find it's mainly Germany van, so don't get to cocky.

Most of that ingress won't have caused much damage that's the crucial bit, any locker door or roof light/window can leak

 

[Lenny HB]

Look back over the past few months of water ingress on the forum and you will find it's mainly Germany van, so don't get to cocky.

Considering Hymer alone produce more vans in a year than total UK production so it's not surprising you get a bit in the odd one.
The big difference if water does get in it doesn't do any damage due to their superior construction techniques.

 

[funflair]

Most of that ingress won't have caused much damage that's the crucial bit, any locker door or roof light/window can leak

To be fair Paul not all German vans are built as well as yours

Martin

 

[Two on Tour]

Considering Hymer alone produce more vans in a year than total UK production so it's not surprising you get a bit in the odd one.
The big difference if water does get in it doesn't do any damage due to their superior construction techniques.

Are, bringing that old chestnut out again, you get some good mileage that one don't you.

 

[jongood]

To be fair Paul not all German vans are built as well as yours

Martin

There used to be a coupe of youtube videos on Eldis production methods, IMHO they were shameful, showing guys nailing- yes with a hammer and nails- a roof on and then they went over to SOLID where in the video they said it was now better because they we re leaving the nails out Oh Please!!!

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[CazPaul]

To be fair Paul not all German vans are built as well as yours

Martin

True Martin, but the top ones are like your Niesmann, Phoenix, Morelo etc.

 

[funflair]

True Martin, but the top ones are like your Niesmann, Phoenix, Morelo etc.

Modesty does not permit me to comment.

Martin

 

[wiljoy]

The germans bought Elddis they now owned by Hymer

Then the Americans bought Hymer so it's now owned by the yanks.

 

[wiljoy]

As a previous contractor with Elddis I still have many friends who work there.
There are MANY so called Solid vans having problems. It's a joke round here that the wet vans are now fully fireproofed.
Good luck with your troubles.

 

[Lenny HB]

Are, bringing that old chestnut out again, you get some good mileage that one don't you.

Yes because it's a fact and true.

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[IanRJ]

My experience with Elddis is poor. I bought a new Avante 840 Caravan in March 2017, 8’ wide and exactly what we were after. All well at the first service, we’d covered quite a few miles, including touring down through Spain. March 2019 it was in for its second service, when the workshop called to report finding 47% damp at the front of the van and 34%at the rear. We hadn’t noticed of course or would have reported it earlier. The van was just 23 months old at that point and we were told the repairs were not covered by warranty???

Elddis explained (through the dealer) that the body SOLID warranty of 10 years did not cover the front or rear panels, I was a little surprised to say the least. A few stern conversations later and my offer to return the van to the selling dealer as not of merchantable quality resulted in Elddis undertaking the repairs as a ‘gesture of good will’.

They had to replace the entire front windows panel and fit caps the rear panel. Thankfully, I part exchanged it the day it came out of the workshop, whilst it was still clean and tidy!

Elddis and all it’s offshoots will never get my custom again.

 

[thebriars]

Thanks for your replies.I've read Elddis's account of SoLiD "Water cannot get past a SoLiD joint".
What I would like to know is has someone had a similar problem and how was it resolved.It's booked to be taken back to the dealers in 2 weeks.What will they do to cure the damp.Do they take all the sides off and reseal?

We bought a new Elddis caravan last year, made in the same factory. So much for SoLiD!!! Within a week of use a 5ft chunk of plywood had fallen off the ceiling and the microwave wall cupboard started parting company with the wall. After being repaired, within 3 weeks it started falling off again, and the roof also started to collapse. Along with a host of other construction faults we eventually got it rejected.

An Elddis engineer came out to look at it at the request of the dealer. It took him 5 weeks to come out, yet he only lived 20 minutes away. Any factory repair may take a very, very long time.

 

[CazPaul]

My experience with Elddis is poor. I bought a new Avante 840 Caravan in March 2017, 8’ wide and exactly what we were after. All well at the first service, we’d covered quite a few miles, including touring down through Spain. March 2019 it was in for its second service, when the workshop called to report finding 47% damp at the front of the van and 34%at the rear. We hadn’t noticed of course or would have reported it earlier. The van was just 23 months old at that point and we were told the repairs were not covered by warranty???

Elddis explained (through the dealer) that the body SOLID warranty of 10 years did not cover the front or rear panels, I was a little surprised to say the least. A few stern conversations later and my offer to return the van to the selling dealer as not of merchantable quality resulted in Elddis undertaking the repairs as a ‘gesture of good will’.

They had to replace the entire front windows panel and fit caps the rear panel. Thankfully, I part exchanged it the day it came out of the workshop, whilst it was still clean and tidy!

Elddis and all it’s offshoots will never get my custom again.

''SOLID warranty of 10 years did not cover the front or rear panels''

Never heard so much rubbish in all my life. Sounds like these new solid construction methods are worse than the preceding ones.

 

[Lenny HB]

''SOLID warranty of 10 years did not cover the front or rear panels''

Never heard so much rubbish in all my life. Sounds like these new solid construction methods are worse than the preceding ones.

If you want to see some real BS watch this video.

 

[thebriars]

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