The Encore was first unveiled at the end of 2014, with production commencing for the 2015 model year. It has always been the flagship range, above the bestselling Autoquest and compact Accordo. It replaced the (relatively) short-lived Aspire.
All Encore models are the same length and all have a driving licence friendly MTPLM of 3500kg.
Another point worthy of note is the converter’s ‘Belts = Berths’ policy. In other words, they provide a dedicated travel seat for each sleeping berth.
This isn’t apparent at first glance, but clever Elddis has a trick up its sleeve. On the four-berth variants, folding, forward-facing, crash-tested Aguti travel pews hide underneath the inward-facing settees in the lounge.
At launch, there were just two layouts. First, the two-berth, forward lounge 275, with a palatial full-width rear changing area/comfort station.
Alongside the 275 was the four-berth 255, which boasted a European-style permanent rear corner double bed, with washroom adjacent.
Both were popular layouts in the Autoquest, so with Encore’s serious uplift in specification for a modest increase in windscreen price, sales success was pretty much guaranteed.
Standard specification included one-piece GRP-clad sides, rich Reno Walnut cabinetwork with dovetailed drawers, and plush Monte Carlo soft furnishing fabrics.
Space and water heating was courtesy of a domestic-style programmable Alde boiler and radiators. The Encore was also an early adopter of the Ecocamel Orbit halo showerhead across the range, and of Ozio Coolsoft mattresses on models with a permanent bed.
Denne historien er fra May 2024-utgaven av Practical Motorhome.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra May 2024-utgaven av Practical Motorhome.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
CREATE A HANDY SHELF
Ingenuity can turn garage clutter into useful additional storage space in your van
CREATE A TILED KITCHEN
Nigel Donnelly discovers it is entirely possible to achieve a sharp-looking kitchen refurb for less than 50
BUYING SECONDHAND
There are bargains to be had if you know where to look and can avoid the pitfalls of buying used. Former salesman Peter Rosenthal shows you what to watch for
Motorhome DASH CAMS
John Sootheran explores the big brother’ world of dash cams with motorhomers in mind
Motorhome SAT NAVS
State-of-the-art satellite navigation for motorhomers? Yes, it does exist. John Sootheran investigates
PILOTE P720U EXPRESSION
A superb washroom and generous storage are the main attractions in this smart four-berth
TALE OF THE LIZARD
Charming fishing villages and beautiful coastline are among the many attractions of Britain's southernmost point, Victor Charles discovers
JERSEY? SURE!
Superb beaches, fascinating history and Royal potatoes – what’s not to love about this island nation?
ANOTHER ILE WITH APPEAL
The Ile de Ré, nestling halfway down the west coast of France, has in recent years become something of a prime destination for motorcaravanners in the know.
TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
Caroline Mills journeys through Périgord in search of one of France’s most popular tourist destinations, the Dordogne