Caravan of the Year 2026 - Out & About Caravan Award Overall Winner

“What makes a Caravan of the Year? To qualify, a caravan has to be absolutely stunning in several ways. Great value, for certain. And with wide appeal. A pinnacle of excellence in the industry – that’s a certainty, too. “And it has to make a statement of importance in its marketplace.

“The Elddis Whirlwind achieves all of the above handsomely. Its importance in the marketplace is that this is a maximum-width, twin-axle, spacious six- berth caravan for a price tag that places it in the affordability bracket.

“The crucial factor on price is that Elddis has created, for 2026, the new Whirlwind range in response to a market that has become increasingly price driven.

“Whirlwinds are lower in price than the long- established Avante models that they replace. So, this big family caravan, at £30,749, is now within reach of more buyers.

“In realigning its entry-level range, Elddis has made a statement to caravan buyers that affordability is key – and the 868, one of two six-berths in the range, takes the prize for the clever way in which it accommodates its families: in one room for four, at the rear – that’s two bunks (both with a secluded pod feel) and a double bed.

“The Caravan Magazine judges love this layout for its versatility tailor-made for a young family. There’s more to this layout than initially meets the eye. Yes, parents can have the double bed and two young family members get the bunks, and two more can claim the sofas in the lounge as single beds.

“That’s straightforward. But picture this: the rear bedroom can be exclusively a kids’ zone. The two eldest kids get the bunks, and two more little caravanners can get the double bed – one in a carrycot, perhaps.

“And the parents can create their own, very separate ‘bedroom’ from the lounge seating.

“So, the brilliance of the 868’s layout is its adaptability. Furthermore, the shower and toilet zone is in the centre of the caravan, with doors at both ends, so it’s easy to allocate shower turns to those sleeping in the bedroom and then those sleeping in the lounge.

“Congratulations, Elddis, on a great family caravan!”

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