ELDDS WHIRLWIND 554

Offering a generous yet affordable spec, the new Whirlwind is a real breath of fresh air

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Elddis used to give the Whirlwind name to just one model, but this season it has been promoted to apply to a whole new entry-level range for the Elddis brand.

That includes four-berths such as the 554 we test here, a transverse-island-bed model that comes in well shy of £30,000.

If you want a little bit of extra spec (including a solar panel, WiFi readiness, an Omnivent, an Al-Ko wheel lock plus external mains, BBQ and shower sockets), you can pay £1200 more on this model and go for a Whirlwind Evolve. But how does the basic Whirlwind measure up? We headed to Glossop Caravans to find out.

Pitch and setup

Even at the basic spec level, this caravan has the kind of essentials that should make you feel more confident about towing, including an Al-Ko's ATC trailer stability system and an AKS3004 stabiliser. You also get a spare wheel, something that is a bit of a rarity these days at this price level.

On this model there is no external locker door at the front, but there is one at the back to access the large space under the bed. All services are nicely kept on the offside, away from any potential awning.

Lounge