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Topic: Elddis -thinking of getting one

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Crazyplace

29/10/2011 at 10:17pm
Location: lincolnshire
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Hi all been shopping and really like the look of the new Eldiss Avante 554 or 646. Any opinions. Hubby keen on the electronic stabalizer thing on the single axle to assist the confidence when on the road again. Not convinced re the funny pull out basin in the 646 but the 4 people dinette looks good. Double bunks with masses of headroom in the 554 tempting though . AgggHHHH

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johnks

30/10/2011 at 8:41am
Location: Hampshire
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Only comment I have. Very heavy vans. Particularly as you have a lightweight Sprite!!!

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Crazyplace

30/10/2011 at 8:51am
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Thanks Jonks but we no longer have a sprite, it died in an accident so looking at replacement. I shall look at the weights again as theydidnt ring any bells, cheers

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kenles

30/10/2011 at 10:28am
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The 554 is 1490kg and the 646 is 1700kg for the 2011 models

Crazyplace

30/10/2011 at 10:32am
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I did a match tow car thing and it seems the discovery will be ok.

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jonellis

30/10/2011 at 11:42am
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The 2012 range is lighter than before.
I do like the 656..!

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