New Elddis Crusader Mistral 2023 review

Since 1971 the Mistral name has been a popular model in the Elddis line up, check out the 2023 version now 8 wide and over £35k what do you think?

[@chrisr547]

Love your videos old boy.
Don't get why they spoil their interiors with those out dated internal main door handles. I asked at the NEC but it seemed to offend them and didn't really get an answer other than 'it works'.

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

Hey old boy - thank you ha ha - yes Coachman did away with handles in Amara ect think it looks better for some users - cheers Chris and well done for asking question!!!

[@annirvin6555]

Hiya Andy

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

Hi Ann good to hear hope your ok

[@annirvin6555]

I quite like the Mistral, but the lockers etc., look a bit flimsy.
The price is high.
👍 Andy I was reading today, that GEN Z, think that us oldies, shouldn’t use the thumbs up emoji, as it can be seen as “passive-aggressive” silly sods

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

Hi Ann good to hear from you and your views - it is quite a solid van to be fare but hey we can use the thumbs up - not a problem Ann ha ha !"!!

[@iainmclean8509]

Good looking van ... pity its 8ft wide. Rules it out for me. I too mourn the loss of Scottish Caravanner Magazine ... it was an excellent read in its heyday

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

Thanks Iain - I miss that magazine so much-yes 8 is wide for me to if I was ever in that position - when do you get the Conq ? just done a review for Practical Caravan on it - it feels very spacious - nice van super smart exterior.

[@iainmclean8509]

@@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk due to be built in December ... Duncans expect it in January

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

@@iainmclean8509 great to hear nice to look forward too

[@user-fl8pw2zx1g]

It seems to me that the layout of this caravan is not the most successful. It looks better from the outside.

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

thanks for your comments - it does look good from the outside but its down to taste on a personal level the layout - wont suit everybody

[@nigel4425]

Kitchen looks a bit thrown together from a kit of parts rather than actually being designed. I don't think this is worth the extra money for a 'luxury' van.

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

Pre mass price rise and more to come this is a great van to me but price increases will for all makes may drive customers away !

[@Dwaine-ir2kt]

The caravans of today are rubbish overpriced plastic boxes no wooden floors no triple glazing and so on I love the American 5th wheel caravans ok the cost about £175.000 but well worth the money but you can't tow them on uk roads so would need to be a permanent pitch I had a look in one in the US I didn't want to leave I could of moved in amazing trailer 👍

[@richtea7868]

Obviously if you spend 5x the price you get more quality. You’re not comparing like for like

[@Dwaine-ir2kt]

@@richtea7868 true but you have to admit our caravans could be a lot better for the price 👍

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

The US 5th wheelers imported into the UK over the years have been poor quality units and dated to, a reason only that they dont sell, prices are higher as another reply says here a 5th wheeler is a massive unit and all prices will rise to be honest vans today are better made overall - but tjhanks for the input good to hear

[@wendystaple6707]

Not very many ppl have 175 grand . To spend on a house let alone a van . Only could've come from someone with money to spare.

[@caravanindustryexpertandyjenk]

@@wendystaple6707 I couldnt afford £25k these days Wendy!!! thanks for comment