Elddis motorhome ranges explained for used buyers

A used Elddis shortlist can include Accordo, Autoquest and Encore names alongside much newer Whirlwind and Autoquest GT or GTS models. Reading only the current range page won’t explain every vehicle you’ll encounter in an advert.

The useful approach is to separate the generations, identify the exact body and floorplan, then compare how each vehicle would work on your trips. A compact older coachbuilt and a newer garage-bed model may appeal for quite different reasons.

Current manufacturer information checked on 17 October 2026. Historical examples below are explicitly identified by year.

Key takeaways

• Older Elddis range names need their own brochures and floorplans.
• Current Whirlwind and Autoquest models use GT and GTS designations.
• GTS is the slimline option in the current motorhome selection.
• Base vehicle, travel seats, sleeping arrangement and payload all need checking on the individual motorhome.

Start with the year, not just “Elddis Autoquest”

Elddis’s 2019 manufacturer range comparison (PDF) lists Autoquest motorhomes, Autoquest CV campervans, Accordo and Encore. It includes models such as Autoquest 115 and 196, Accordo 105 and 120, and Encore 255 and 285.

That historical document is useful for identifying names, but its prices are not present-day valuations. Nor should its technical figures be transferred to a different year with a similar badge.

On smaller screens, scroll the table sideways to see every column.

Browse our used motorhome buying pages for examples. Keep the caravan and motorhome searches separate: an Elddis caravan page won’t provide the same vehicle comparison.

What GT and GTS mean in the current selection

The current Elddis motorhome overview separates Whirlwind GT, Whirlwind GTS, Autoquest GT and Autoquest GTS. It describes GTS as the slimline choice, with a body width of 2.2 metres, while GT provides the wider alternative.

Width deserves its own decision. Measure your storage access and think about the roads and parking places you expect to use. At the viewing, compare the room beside the kitchen and around the beds. A narrower vehicle should still give you a comfortable routine inside.

Use the individual technical sheet for exact dimensions. Always establish whether a width figure includes mirrors; mixing body-only measurements with an overall width can spoil a carefully planned comparison.

Whirlwind and Autoquest also differ in base vehicle and equipment

The current Whirlwind GTS range uses a Peugeot Boxer base and lists the 66 DS and 70 CS. The Autoquest GTS range uses Fiat Ducato and includes a 5G Wi-Fi router and 22-inch television in its highlights.

These are comparisons for the current vehicles, not rules for every older Whirlwind or Autoquest. On a used example, ask which engine and gearbox are fitted and match the service records to that vehicle.

For entertainment and connectivity equipment, establish what is actually working. A router still needs an appropriate data service, and a television needs a usable signal or streaming arrangement. Check ownership transfer, subscriptions and any missing remotes or cables.

Look closely at the garage-bed layouts

Current GT and GTS descriptions put considerable emphasis on rear storage. The Autoquest GT range also lists an electric drop-down bed over the lounge.

For a raised rear bed, try the access steps and check the headroom when sitting up. Open the garage from both sides if the layout allows it. Measure the item you expect to carry and establish its loading route, not just the space visible inside.

Ask for the garage’s permitted load and the motorhome’s overall and axle limits. They answer different questions. Adding a pair of bicycles and outdoor furniture can change the load distribution even when the storage compartment doesn’t look full.

How to compare an older Accordo or Encore

Ask the seller to demonstrate the actual sleeping arrangement before deciding what the range name means for you. In a lounge-based layout, make the bed and identify where cushions and bedding go. With fixed beds, check access to the washroom and the space available for dressing.

Then compare the everyday facilities: fridge size, worktop space, shower arrangement, heating controls and available sockets. Record what is fitted to the vehicle you’ve seen. A dealer edition or later owner installation may differ from the base brochure.

If the motorhome is being sold with an awning, bike rack or solar installation, ask for a written list and any installation records. Missing instructions and unexplained wiring can turn a useful extra into another job after purchase.

Give service and habitation records equal attention

Request the base vehicle’s service history, current MOT information and evidence of major maintenance appropriate to its engine and age. Separately, ask for habitation inspections, damp reports and records of repairs to the living area.

Inspect rooflights, windows, seals, floor edges and locker openings. Have heating, hot water, fridge, charging and water systems demonstrated. Our guide to what a habitation check covers helps you understand the evidence you’re requesting.

For new-model documentation, the manufacturer’s Elddis downloads page provides current brochures and handbooks. For an older vehicle, obtain documents for its own season from the seller or a knowledgeable dealer.

Compare one rival with the same bed arrangement

Our Auto-Trail range guide and Swift motorhome comparison give you useful alternatives to view alongside an Elddis.

Choose a rival with the same basic sleeping arrangement and a similar budget. Compare the bed access, daytime seating and storage routine before discussing equipment upgrades. Then use the motorhome pages by budget to keep the final shortlist manageable. The best next viewing is the one that answers a remaining layout question.