2024 Elddis Encore 295 motorhome review

A big two-berth motorhome with a full-scale rear lounge. There was a time when you’d be spoilt for choice. Not so these days. Nevertheless, Elddis has added the 295 to its Encore line-up of more luxurious models, with a floorplan that was often favoured especially by caravanners switching over to the motorised side for the first time.

In this video, we walk through the 2024 Elddis Encore 295 motorhome:

Rear lounge luxury

At 7.41m, the Elddis Encore 295 is a long motorhome, but it really makes the most of its rear lounge with large windows to all three of its sides and a Heki rooflight– great for enjoying the views out and overhead respectively.

All boast concertina blinds with flyscreens, while the three sides are lined with overhead lockers as well as plenty of storage space in the settee bases.

At night, the seating converts pretty easily to a 2.06m x 1.07m double bed (or you might prefer 1.86m x 0.67m singles).

There’s actually a second lounge, of sorts, thanks to swivels for both cab seats, although the furniture here rather encroaches. But, this could still come in handy if the rear is in bed mode and you want somewhere to sit. The cab also benefits from a wind-up sunroof, which not only provides ventilation but extra daylight to the whole of the interior of the Elddis Encore 295 motorhome.

Like the main lounge, the centrally located washroom and kitchen are also on a grander scale.

It’s an extended washroom along the offside. The usual Thetford swivel-bowl toilet is here, accompanied by a central countertop handbasin with swan neck tap.

There’s space for a dedicated, plastic-lined shower cubicle, with Ecocamel showerhead on a riser bar, but just the one drainage point.

The pull-out clothes hanger will come in handy, there’s an illuminated mirror over the basin and a toothbrush mug. And, as ever, the opening window is a welcome fitting, above which is a double-doored, shelved locker. A couple of clothes hooks and a toilet roll holder complete the scene.

Step out of the washroom and immediately in front of you is a unit with low-level countertop and two mains sockets next to it. The microwave oven here is a traditional loose plate model. You don’t get many that are as conveniently low as this, though. There’s even space for a double-doored locker above it, while to its right is a huge wardrobe, complete with upper- and lower-level hanging rails.

The Elddis Encore 295 kitchen gets a full Thetford cooker (dual-fuel hob, separate grill and oven) and a circular sink in matching black, under which is a trio of drawers and a floor locker. Also here are a second floor locker (under the oven) and further shelved locker space. There’s a small area of permanent worktop to the left of the sink, plus an extension section.

Opposite the kitchen is a Dometic slimline fridge with removable freezer compartment. The unit to its right is at a height to take a TV (appropriate sockets are here; an aerial is standard). Also here is a phone charging pad which flips up to give access to two USBs.

The Elddis Encore 295 exterior has a boxy look, but you might want to complement this with alloy wheels from the options list. Those silver sides are GRP, as is the underfloor protection, with Elddis using its usual bonded construction coachbuilding techniques.

It’s based on Fiat’s worthy Ducato. The 140bhp engine and six-speed manual gearbox are standard, but there are the 180bhp and automatic transmission upgrades to consider if you want even more relaxing driving.

Alde central heating tops the kit list here, but the Elddis Encore 295 motorhome remains a mix of luxury and keeping the overall specification within limits for a competitive price tag. With that in mind, and a slightly larger budget, you might want to explore some of the special edition versions offered by Elddis’ leading dealers.

To find out more about insuring an Elddis Encore 295 or your current motorhome visit our motorhome insurance page.

Verdict: Ideal for two who want their space – and want a large lounge and washroom as priorities

Plus: Large rear lounge, generous washroom, Alde heating, competitive start price

Minus: Overall specification falls a little short

In-a-nutshell: Two much

Alternatives: Auto-Sleeper Broadway EL, Auto-Trail F68*, Auto-Trail Scout, Bailey Adamo 75-4L* (*Ford-based)