Sterling Eccles and Elite ranges enjoy increased specification and reduced prices for 2006 making these contemporary tourers even better value for the modern couple or family. The Eccles enjoys a price cut of £250 whilst the Elite is now £400 cheaper than last year despite new interior soft furnishings and enhanced features inside and out.
For 2006, the Europa, Eccles and Elite benefit from spaceframe technology to seat construction, which means they are strong and precision-built and offer easy access to underseat storage via full-front access flaps.
The new level of specification ensures the Eccles and Elite offer an impressive range of features such as new soft furnishings, alarm system, larger free-standing table, radio/CD/MP3 player and framed windows with pleated blinds on sides and rear.
Outside there is an AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser to help prevent “snaking”, AL-KO side-mounted jack, wet locker and BBQ point.
The Europa retains its Continental appeal across its nine layouts and for 2006 gets a large new 107-litre fridge incorporating a salad drawer and full-width freezer compartment. Some models benefit from new washrooms featuring a washbasin and mirror on a wall, which pivots to create a dry area for the washbasin and toilet and a wet area for showering.
Nine versatile layouts to choose from in Europa - a continental-style tourer
With a choice nine layouts to choose from the Europa range offers everything for couples and families. There are a variety of seating and sleeping options to suit everyone and the washrooms provide the convenience of a separated wet area for showering.
A revised layout in the 540 features a new rear shelved corner wardrobe with an opening window for the rear bunks and table storage next to the side dinette.
The elegant 7’4” wide bodyshell of this range is enhanced with individually designed alloy wheels with a Sterling badge on the centre bosses, AKS 3004 stabiliser to help prevent “snaking” and an AL-KO “Euro” hitch with two-way assisted handbrake. The spare steel wheel and tyre are stored in a handy underslung carrier near the axle for ideal weight distribution and there is a wet locker with exterior access for wet or muddy items.
The modern exterior is echoed inside the caravan, where fresh clean Scandinavian-style interior design goes hand-in-hand with quality, modern features. Cream and charcoal soft furnishings, including two bolster cushions and two scatter cushions, which can be used as armrests or pillows, are complemented by the pale Locarno Apple wood colour furniture and continental-style curtains.
Spaceframe construction has been used on lockers and seats to makes them strong and precision-built and enables reading lights and cable runs to be built-in. It also creates generous storage space underneath seats with easy access via the full-front access flaps.
The look and feel of real quality is continued with full-height door flyscreen, clear, opening, panoramic Heki rooflight with blind and flyscreen, mounted in the lounge, and loose-fit carpets, which are easily removed for cleaning.
Kitchens offer a new 107-litre electronic ignition fridge with stylish curved door, which provides plenty of space for a family, incorporating a salad drawer and full-width freezer compartment.
A single energy selector enables the selection of gas, mains electric or 12V by turning just one switch. The dual fuel hob has three gas hotplates and one electric hotplate, to save gas if needed, a gas grill and full size oven.
Aluminium double bed frames are strong and lightweight with easy access to generous underbed storage. Some models have a new revolutionary washroom with a washbasin and mirror on a wall, which pivots to create a dry area for the washbasin and toilet and a wet area for showering. The 600 features a large rear washroom with a double walk-in wardrobe.
Europa Key Features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide bodyshell
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking' - integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Alloy wheels
- Spare (steel) wheel and carrier
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
Interior
- Spaceframe locker construction - strength and accuracy of construction, reading lights and cable runs built-in
- Spaceframe seat construction with full-front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- Aluminium double bed frames - strong, lightweight, easy access and maximum usable space (490, 470)
- New washroom with separated shower area (model specific) - washbasin and mirror-wall pivot to create a dry area for toilet, washbasin, mirror, towels, clothes etc and wet area for showering (500, 540)
- New - All models have shower cubicles or separate shower areas
- Heki rooflight - panoramic opening clear rooflight with blind and flyscreen, mounted in front lounge. Additional one in layouts with longitudinal fixed beds
- Two bolster cushions and two scatter cushions - can be used as armrests or pillows
- Full-height door flyscreen
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
- Continental style curtains, poles and integral voiles
Equipment
- New 107 litre electronic ignition fridge with curved door - 107 litres of usable space, salad drawer, full-width freezer compartment, single energy selector
- Dual fuel hob (gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
Europa 2006 Model Range
390, 460, 470, 490, 500, 520, 525, 540, 600
Ex works prices for the 2006 Europa start at £10,955 for the 390 and go up to £14,095 for the 600.
Famous Eccles gets increased specification for less
The eight-model Scandinavian-style Eccles range is set to prove even more popular with design-conscious couples and families thanks to its increased range of practical and luxury features. And rather than costing more, the 2006 Eccles provides enhanced specification and a modern new soft-furnishing scheme for £250 less than last years prices.
The Eccles’ distinctive exterior with its bright glacier white bodyshell and matching front gutter moulding and end caps is enhanced for 2006 with new silver and blue graphics. The attractive front panel incorporates special shaped windows, while the rear moulded panel is sleek and strong with modern light clusters.
Heavy duty corner steadies are strong and more stable than conventional corner steadies and an AKS 3004 stabiliser helps prevent “snaking” on the road. Alloy wheels, new alarm system, wet locker and new AL-KO Secure portable wheel lock add to the appeal.
This impressive specification continues inside with new beige/gold Nairobi soft furnishings and new spaceframe technology seat construction, which means seats are precision-built and strong with easy access to generous underseat storage via the full-front access flaps. A larger free-standing table has plenty of room for four place settings.
Entertainment options are wide-ranging thanks to a new radio/CD/MP3 player, which comes as standard, and a socket and wiring for an optional DVD player.
Kitchens have a new 93-litre fridge with a curved door and full-width freezer compartment. There is a dual fuel hob with three gas rings and one electric ring, to save gas if needed, gas grill and full size oven. An Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight extracts kitchen fumes and lets in fresh air. Other interior features are framed windows with pleated blinds on the sides and rear and loose-fit carpets, which are easily removed for cleaning. Bed tops with beech sprung slats have cantilever action for comfort and easy access to storage underneath while fixed beds have strong aluminium frames.
All models have shower cubicles or separate showering areas. All have stylish, high quality fixtures and fittings such as chrome finish shower equipment and Thetford electric flush cassette toilet with independent tank.
Eccles Key Features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide bodyshell
- New AL-KO Secure portable wheel lock - high security device locks between wheel spokes to prevent motion
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking' - integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Hitch light - illuminates front storage compartment
- Heavy duty corner steadies - stronger and more stable than conventional corner steady
- Alloy wheels
- Framed windows with pleated blinds on sides and rear
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
- External 230V mains socket - convenient for connection of outdoor electrical equipment
- BBQ point - convenient for connection of gas BBQ
Interior
- New soft furnishings
- New larger free-standing table - for four place settings
- New spaceframe seat construction with full front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- Recessed stainless steel bowl with pillar tap incorporating removable food grade chopping board and drainer, providing increased worktop space
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
- Continental style curtains, poles and integral voiles
- All models have shower cubicles or separate shower areas
Equipment
- New radio/CD/MP3 player
- New alarm system - passive infra-red and tilt sensors with key-fob operation
- New 93 litre fridge with curved door - 93 litres of usable space, full width freezer compartment, single energy selector
- New DVD socket and wiring (for optional DVD player)
- Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight - two-way, three-speed fan to extract kitchen fumes or pull in fresh air
- Dual fuel hob (gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
Eccles 2006 Model Range
Diamond, Topaz, Emerald, Moonstone, Amethyst, Onyx, Opal, Sapphire
Prices for the 2006 Eccles start at £13,365 (ex works) for the Diamond and Topaz and go up to £14,345 (ex works) for the Amethyst, Sapphire and Opal.
Specification up and prices down on Elite
This critically acclaimed twin-axle range offers the very best in luxury family accommodation and benefits from a price reduction of £400 despite a wealth of new features and new soft furnishings scheme for 2006.
New silver and blue graphics help to give the Elite a distinctive, modern exterior and complement the stylish front panel with shaped windows and smart rear panel. Alloy wheels and framed windows with pleated blinds on the sides and rear complete the overall appearance of style, elegance and attention to detail.
Other key exterior features are AL-KO Secure portable wheel locks, heavy duty corner steadies, lockable rear corner steadies and an AKS 3004 stabiliser to help prevent “snaking”. An AL-KO side-mountable jack will lift the wheels off the ground while a wet locker is useful for wet and muddy items.
The Scandinavian-inspired interior has been given a fresh new look for 2006 with new contemporary Millesime soft furnishings, which blend perfectly with the light wood furniture. A larger free-standing table has plenty of room for four place settings.
Seats are precision-built and strong thanks to spaceframe technology and have easy access to generous underseat storage via the full front access flaps. Loose-fit carpets are easily removed for cleaning.
Entertainment is enhanced with a new radio/CD/MP3 player, which comes as standard, along with socket and wiring for an optional DVD player.
Attention to detail in the kitchens is evident with a new 107-litre fridge with stylish curved door, digital controls, salad drawer and full-width freezer compartment. The Searcher has a 147-litre curved door fridge incorporating a 25-litre freezer. The cooker has a dual fuel hob with three gas rings and one electric ring, to save gas if needed, gas grill and full size oven.
Other features in this tourer are a key-fob operated alarm system, Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight, 40 litre internal fresh water tank and 22-litre wheeled waste water container.
Washrooms combine style and practicality, with features such as a microswitched chrome finish lever tap and chrome finish shower equipment. All models have shower cubicle and Thetford electric flush toilet with independent tank.
Elite Key Features
Exterior
- 7'4" (2.23m) wide bodyshell
- AKS 3004 stabiliser - helps prevent 'snaking'; integral part of coupling so no fitting involved
- AL-KO side-mounted jack
- New - Two AL-KO Secure portable wheel locks - high security device locks between wheel spokes to prevent motion
- AL-KO “Euro” hitch - handbrake sprung assisted on and off. Jockey wheel mounted inboard gives more clearance for manoeuvring
- Hitch light - illuminates front storage compartment
- Heavy duty corner steadies - stronger and more stable than conventional corner steady
- Lockable rear corner steadies - provision to fit padlock which prevents access to winder mechanism
- Alloy wheels
- Wet locker - sealed compartment with external access door - ideal for wet or muddy items
- External 230V mains socket - convenient for connection of outdoor electrical equipment
- BBQ point - convenient for connection of gas BBQ
- Framed windows with pleated blinds on sides and rear
Interior
- New soft furnishings
- New larger free-standing table - for four place settings
- New spaceframe seat construction with full front access flaps - strength and accuracy of construction, more usable space, complete front access
- Internal fresh water tank (40 litre) - with filling pump and level gauge
- Loose-fit carpets - easily removed for dirty conditions or for cleaning
- Continental style curtains, poles and integral voiles
- All models have shower cubicle
Equipment
- Microwave oven - 700Watt output, digital display/controls
- New 147 litre fridge/freezer with curved door and digital controls (Searcher) - incorporating 25 litre freezer, digital display/controls for energy selection and temperature
- New 107 litre fridge with curved door and digital controls - 107 litres of usable space, salad drawer, full width freezer compartment, digital display/controls for energy selection and temperature
- New radio/CD/MP3 player
- New DVD socket and wiring (for optional DVD player)
- Alarm system - passive infra-red and tilt sensors with key-fob operation
- Wheeled waste water container (22 litre)
- Omnivent extractor fan and rooflight - two-way, three-speed fan to extract kitchen fumes or pull-in fresh air
- Dual fuel hob (gas grill, 3 gas hotplates and 1 (800kW) 230V hotplate)
Elite 2006 Model Range
Wayfarer, Explorer, Searcher, Trekker
Ex works prices for all 2006 Elite models are £17,485.