Elddis encore 255 engine size
Hi, I am looking at a Elddis Encore 255 7.4 mt long it has a 2.0l . 130 bhp engine, 2017. My concern is weather this engine is powerful enough for the size/weight of the motorhome.
Thanks
Moderator Edit:
As this isn't caravan related, I've moved it into the Motorhome Section.
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What is the weight? Size is less of an issue as most motorhomes have a similar windage profile which is the biggest element of resistance to progress. If it is definitely a 2.0L engine then presumably it is one of the new Euro 6 engines. Otherwise it would be a 2.2L Euro 5. It is possible to have the output uprated with a tuning box although best done by a proper company rather than a gizmo off Ebay. You can suck it and see and do it later if the engine is found wanting. Don't forget to advise your insurers if you do.
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You don't say if the base vehicle is Peugeot or Fiat but I suspect it's Peugeot. We had a 2017 Peugeot Euro6 2litre 165hp in a 6m 3500kg panel van conversion and it was a flyer. I would not have wanted the lower powered 130hp engine.
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Dennis
I previously owned a Bailey Approach 740 SE on a Peugeot base, I think Elddis use the same base platform. The Bailey had a 130 hp engine and it took us all round the UK and Europe with no problems in terms of performance. I now have a smaller Bailey motorhome with the 160 hp Peugeot engine can't say I have noticed a massive difference from the more powerful engine but given that it has done less than 4000 miles perhaps not run in enough yet!
David
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