Welcome Warners Group Publications plc The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9PH T 01778 391000 E caravan@warnersgroup.co.uk W outandaboutlive.co.uk/caravans EDITORIAL Head of Content Daniel Attwood Editor Louise Cottrill Contributors Wendy Pennycook, Peter Vaughan, Iain Duff, Sophie Bromley-Rice DESIGN Lisa Watson-Bailey MANAGEMENT Publisher Fleur Chivers Managing Director Stephen Warner ADVERTISING Key Account Manager Zellah Stark T 01778 392093 Production Viv Lane T 01778 392453 E outdoorleisure@warnersgroup.co.uk MAGAZINE&BROCHUREPRINTER WARNERS Midlands PLC This publication is printed by Warners Midlands PLC Telephone: 01778 391000 PRINTED BY WARNERS MIDLANDS PLC, BOURNE, LINCS PE10 9PH Mention of any product or service does not signify approval by Warners Group Publications. We are not responsible for the quality and/or performance of goods and/or services advertised. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) exists to regulate the content of advertisements and can be contacted via asa.org.uk Copyright © Warners Group Publications 2023. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior permission. X p l o r e 5 8 5 Welcome from the Caravan team Caravanning and caravan holidays are becoming increasingly popular and it is easy to see why! Having the freedom to head off at the weekend, or plan a lovely few weeks away without having to spend thousands on f lights and accommodation has its benefits. Whether you are a family looking for adventure or a couple looking to explore, when you are searching for a caravan, it’s all in the research. Take your time and work within your budget and, more importantly, find a layout that will really work for you. In this handy guide we detail some of the models available for the 2024 season along with news of the latest innovations and launches from UK and overseas manufacturers. We’ve also included a guide to caravan layouts and some of the terminology used - if you are new to caravanning, this will be invaluable so you understand some of the caravan tech talk. In this edition, we are happy to have partnered with our friends at The Insurance Emporium. Once you have your new caravan, keeping it safe is important. Heading out on the road in a caravan is one of life’s great pleasures, so enjoy the journey. Louise Cottrill Contents 4 2024 launch news – round-up of the latest models for the new year Commercial features 12 Buccaneer – a premium range for luxury living 15 Coachman – decadent tourers made for the discerning customer 18 Elddis – world-class tourers from one of Britain’s best-known names 21 Eriba – putting the fun into touring with quirky, lightweight models 24 Xplore – budget-friendly, lightweight adventure models for families and couples 30 Anatomy of a caravan – a guide to the equipment and features you will find on a modern caravan 32 Caravan layouts – a handy guide to help you choose the layout perfect for you www.outandaboutlive.co.uk Good things happen in The Insurance Emporium Good things happen in The Insurance Emporium 3