Scottish Caravans & Motorhomes

with people coming here from all over Scotland,
including Orkney and Shetland – and we also
have customers over the border.’
For Ian, one of the early highlights of 2018
has been the launch of the second edition of
Perthshire Caravans’ very own motorhome, the
Elddis Platinum. ‘We’re very excited about the
revamped Elddis Platinum,’ says Ian. ‘We know
what our customers are looking for, so it has
lots of extras included as standard, such as a
reversing camera, awning and solar panel.’
The long haul
As well as selling motorhomes and caravans,
including static caravans and holiday homes,
Perthshire Caravans has its own body shop and
mechanical workshop, which is about to be expanded
to 24 bays, doubling the workshop space.
‘If someone comes to us looking for a
caravan or motorhome, we look after them from
start to finish, not just for the sale,’ stresses Ian.
‘It’s for the life of the caravan or motorhome,
and covers any servicing, warranty or after-sales
issues that they may encounter.
‘Customer service is very important to us,
which is highlighted by the fact that we have six
sales people and a team of five in the after-sales
department.’ That’s run by Ian’s sister, Claire.
Perthshire Caravans is very much a family
business. ‘When my grandfather died in 1977,
my father’ – also called Ian – ‘took over the
business. I’ve been at the helm for a few years
now, but my dad still pops in from time to time.’
As well as the showroom and workshops
at Errol, Perthshire Caravans also owns two
Perthshire
Caravans
Dundee Road, Errol,
Perth PH2 7SR
Telephone
01821 670212
Website
www.perthshirecaravans.com
holiday parks: Loch Earn Leisure Park at St
Fillans and Red Lion Holiday Park in Arbroath.
‘Both of our holiday parks, which have static
caravans and touring pitches, are very busy,’
reports Ian. ‘Their touring pitches are often
booked up months in advance.
‘Touring in caravans and motorhomes is
incredibly popular at the moment, and caravans
and motorhomes are selling very well. 2016 was
really busy, and although I initially thought this
was a one-off, the sales rise continued in 2017 –
and 2018 is already looking equally promising.
‘In fact, my top tip to anyone thinking
about buying a caravan or motorhome is don’t
delay! The manufacturers are already working
at capacity, and when we say, “Once they’re
gone, they’re gone,” it’s not a sales technique.
It’s a fact.’
Time for touring
Ian has some theories about why demand may
be so high. ‘With all the uncertainty and hassle
that often surrounds flying, many people,
especially families, are discovering caravans and
motorhomes. We still have our customers who
have been buying from us for years and come
back regularly for a “refresh,” but we’re also
getting lots of first-timers and families,’ he says.
‘More and more people are investing in a
caravan or motorhome, and they no longer sit
on the driveway to be used once or twice a year.
People use their caravans and motorhomes all
the time, regardless of the season.’ All in all,
‘the future’s looking very good for caravans and
motorhomes – and for Perthshire Caravans.’
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