Strengthening Touring Caravan Performance With StrongCore

As touring caravan manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure to improve durability, reduce warranty concerns and differentiate their products within a highly competitive market, one of our long-standing customers approached Eltherington Leisure looking for an alternative to their existing aluminium panel specification.

The brief was clear.

They needed a stronger, more durable panel solution capable of delivering improved performance without compromising manufacturing efficiency or design flexibility.

Most importantly, the new system needed to support the premium appearance expected across modern touring caravans while offering better long-term resilience in real-world touring environments.

That solution was StrongCore.

The Challenge

Touring caravans face some of the most demanding operating conditions within the leisure sector.

From motorway travel and coastal environments to repeated transportation and exposure to harsh weather conditions, exterior aluminium systems must deliver consistent long-term performance while maintaining appearance and structural integrity.

The customer had identified several areas where improvements were required:

• Increased resistance to indentation damage
• Improved long-term corrosion performance
• Greater flexibility across colour and profile options
• Larger panel capabilities
• Better consistency across production
• Reduced long-term warranty concerns

They needed a system capable of improving product durability while integrating efficiently into existing manufacturing processes.

The EG Approach

At Eltherington Leisure, we understand the unique demands placed on touring caravan construction.

With more than 65 years of experience supplying the leisure and caravan industry, our approach focuses on developing practical, precision-engineered systems tailored specifically to real manufacturing and performance challenges.

Following a detailed review of the customer’s existing specification, StrongCore was identified as the ideal replacement solution.

Manufactured using high-performance alloy aluminium, StrongCore delivers:

• 10% greater strength than traditional caravan panels
• Improved indentation resistance
• Excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in coastal environments
• Large format panels up to 2620mm wide and 7500mm long
• Bespoke profiled detailing
• Extensive RAL and metallic colour options

The result was a stronger, more resilient panel solution capable of supporting both product performance and modern touring caravan aesthetics. 

Designed Around Touring Performance

One of the customer’s key priorities was improving the long-term durability of the caravan exterior without increasing unnecessary weight or production complexity.

StrongCore was developed specifically to address the challenges faced within the touring and motorhome sector.

Its enhanced strength characteristics helped provide greater protection against accidental impact and surface indentation, particularly during transport, site setup and regular customer use.

The improved corrosion resistance also delivered added reassurance for caravans used in coastal touring locations where exposure to moisture and salt air can accelerate exterior wear over time.

For the customer, this provided a more robust long-term solution while helping improve overall product confidence and customer satisfaction.

Supporting Bespoke Caravan Design

Modern touring caravan buyers increasingly expect more contemporary and visually distinctive designs.

The customer required a system capable of supporting evolving styling trends while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.

StrongCore offered:

• Bespoke profiled detailing
• Plain and formed panel options
• Large format panel flexibility
• Consistent surface quality

This allowed the customer to introduce more distinctive exterior styling across their product range while maintaining production consistency and installation efficiency throughout manufacture.

The Result

By transitioning to StrongCore, the customer achieved:

• Improved panel strength and durability
• Greater resistance to indentation damage
• Enhanced corrosion performance
• Increased flexibility across colours and finishes
• Improved manufacturing consistency
• Greater long-term product confidence
• A more premium finished appearance

Most importantly, they secured a future-ready aluminium panel solution designed specifically around the evolving demands of modern touring caravan manufacturing.

Built on 65 Years of Experience

At Eltherington Leisure, we believe the best touring solutions come from understanding how caravans are built, used and expected to perform.

For more than 65 years, our family business has combined innovation, engineering expertise and practical manufacturing knowledge to support customers across the touring and motorhome sector.

StrongCore reflects that approach, engineered for strength, designed for durability and developed specifically for the realities of modern touring caravan manufacturing.