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Buccaneer is part of the Explorer Group with sister brands, Compass, Elddis and Xplore. Originally based at Full Sutton, close to York, Buccaneer Caravans were launched in the late 1960s and produced over 8,600 caravans at their North Yorkshire factory. In late 1998 the brand was purchased by Elddis and production was transferred to Consett where it continues today, becoming part of the Erwin Hymer Group in 2017.

 

Buccaneer Cruiser

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Four Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £39,044
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1925kg
  • MIRO: 1766kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/end washroom/fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.18m (26' 10")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8′)
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") which can be made into two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11"), fixed bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification:  Alde 24-hr multi-programmable central and water heating system. Runs on gas, electric (up to 3.15 kW) 

Read more about the Buccaneer Cruiser

"A highly desirable luxury year-round tourer with genuine four-berth flexibility"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Aruba

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans and 4 stars |  Large Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £39,044
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1983kg
  • MIRO: 1804kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/rear washroom/fixed French transverse bed
  • Shipping length: 8.18m (26' 10")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8′)
  • Payload: 179kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") which can be made into two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11"), mid double 1.24m x 1.90m (4' 1" x 6' 3") and fixed bed 1.28m x 1.85m (4' 2" x 6' 1")
  • Heating specification:  Alde 24-hr multi-programmable central and water heating system. Runs on gas, electric (up to 3.15 kW).

Read more about the Buccaneer Aruba

"It is fully kitted out with E&P self levelling system, onboard water tank, ALDE underfloor heating and seam free finished walls."

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Barracuda

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Any Caravan 8ft or more wide

  • Price as entered: £39,344
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990kg
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central washroom/central kitchen/fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.18m (26' 10")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8′)
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.38m x 1.95m (4' 6" x 6' 5") and fixed double 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: Alde 24-hr multi-programmable central and water heating system. Runs on gas, electric (up to 3.15 kW).

Read more about the Buccaneer Barracuda

"Opulence without compromise"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Bermuda

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Beds

  • Price as entered: £39,344
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990kg
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/central washroom/fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.18m (26' 10")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8′)
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.41m x 1.95m (4' 8" x 6' 5") and fixed bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: Alde 24-hr multi-programmable central and water heating system. Runs on gas, electric (up to 3.15 kW).

Read more about the Buccaneer Bermuda

"Terrific relaxation space with touches of class everywhere"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Commodore

2022 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £39,044
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1970kg
  • MIRO: 1811kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Central kitchen/central washroom/fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.18m (26' 10")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8′)
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") which can be made into two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11"), fixed bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification:  Alde 24-hr multi-programmable central and water heating system. Runs on gas, electric (up to 3.15 kW)

Read more about the Buccaneer Commodore

"Really like the rear bedroom and en suite central washroom. This would work well for a family and the front double is huge, but can be twin beds in a decent length for children."

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Aruba

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Up to Six Berth Caravans and 4.5 stars |  Large Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £35,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1983kg
  • MIRO: 1804kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / rear washroom / fixed French transverse bed / side dinette
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 179kg
  • External lockers: Under bed and under front seating with a decent sized front gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11"  x 4' 8") which can be made into two singles each measuring 0.720m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11").  Side dinette double 1.24m x 1.90m (4' 1" x 6' 3") and fixed rear French transverse bed 1.28m x 1.85m (4' 2" x 6' 1")
  • Heating specification:  ALDE underfloor heating and ALDE Central Heating System, dual fuel

"Terrific family layout. Classy stylish and I want one!"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Cruiser

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Caravan 8ft or more wide

  • Price as entered: £35,894
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1925kg
  • MIRO: 1766kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / end washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • External lockers: Two plus large gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (7' 0" x 4' 8") which can be made up to two singles each measuring 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11").  Fixed rear island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3") 
  • Heating specification:  ALDE underfloor heating and ALDE Central Heating System, dual fuel

"The quality and luxury of the Cruiser is amongst the very best in this category"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Commodore

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
5 stars | Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

  • Price as entered: £35,894
  • Single axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1957kg
  • MIRO: 1798kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • External lockers: Two plus a gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") which can be made into two singles each measuring 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11").   Fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification:  ALDE underfloor heating and ALDE Central Heating System, dual fuel

"A luxurious year-round tourer"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Bermuda

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4.5 stars | Up to Four Berth Caravans

  • Price as entered: £36,194
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990kg
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • External lockers: One under bed and decent sized gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.40m x 1.95m (4' 7" x 6' 5")  and fixed rear island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification:  ALDE underfloor heating and ALDE Central Heating System, dual fuel

"Some eye-catching luxury touches within a layout that works well on the 8 foot body shell"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Barracuda

2021 Caravan Design Awards Buyers Guide Entrant
4 stars | Family Caravans

  • Price as entered: £36,194
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990kg
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: centre kitchen / mid washroom / rear fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 0")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • External lockers: Two lockers plus large gas locker
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.40m x 1.95m (4' 7" x 6' 5") Rear fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")
  • Heating specification: ALDE underfloor heating and ALDE Central Heating System, dual fuel

"Another impressive luxury contender from Elddis' flagship stable"

Assessors comment

Buccaneer Aruba

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Large Family Caravan

Gallery

Buccaneer Aruba exterior

Buccaneer Aruba interior

  • Price as entered: £34,994
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 6

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1983kg
  • MIRO: 1864kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / fixed transverse French bed / rear washroom
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 179kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") or two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") / Mid double 1.28m x 1.85m (4' 2" x 6' 1") / fixed transverse French bed 1.24m x 1.90m (4' 1" x 6' 3")

"Distinctive, desirable and beautiful!"

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Barracuda

2020 Caravan Design Awards
2nd place | Any Caravan over £34,000 | Any Caravan over 8ft wide entrant

Gallery

Buccaneer Bar exterior

Buccaneer Barracuda interior

  • Price as entered: £35,294
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990kg
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Width:  2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 1.40m x 1.95m (4' 7" x 6' 5") / fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"A fine example of how ‘thinking different’ with the 8ft body shell creates a dramatically interior design – more of this please!"

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Commodore

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Family Caravan

Gallery

Buccaneer Commodore exterior

Buccaneer Commodore interior

  • Price as entered:  £36,344
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1957kg
  • MIRO: 1798kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed island bed
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6'11" x 4'8") or two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") / fixed island bed 1.34m x 1.90m (4' 5" x 6' 3")

"A cracking tourer. An elegant, luxury apartment on wheels."

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Clipper

2020 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan with Dedicated Bed(s)

Gallery

Buccaneer Clipper exterior

Buccaneer Clipper interior

  • Price as entered: £34,399
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes
  • Berths: 4

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1979kg
  • MIRO: 1820kg

Layout information:

  • Layout: Centre kitchen / centre washroom / fixed single beds
  • Shipping length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Width: 2.45m (8' 0")
  • Payload: 159kg
  • Bed sizes: Front double 2.12m x 1.43m (7' 0" x 4' 8") or two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") and 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11") / fixed single beds 1.88m x 0.77m (6' 2" x 2' 6") and 1.88m x 0.77m (6' 2" x 2' 6")

"Great kitchen! Luxury, quality tourer."

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Aruba

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan £29,000 - £34,000

Gallery

Buccaneer Aruba exterior

Buccaneer Aruba interior

  • Price as entered: £33,994
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1983kg
  • MIRO:1804kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 6
  • Layout: side dinette / centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed transverse bed
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Overall length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Bed sizes: front double 2.12m x 1.43m (6' 11" x 4' 8") or two singles 0.72m x 1.80m (2' 4" x 5' 11"), mid double 1.28m x 1.85m (4' 2" x 6' 1"), rear double 1.24m x 1.90m (4' 1" x 6' 3")

 

"Brilliant layout – little touches on build quality add appeal for me."

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Barracuda

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Caravan over £34,000

Gallery

Buccaneer Barracuda exteriror

Buccaneer Barracuda interior

  • Price as entered: £34,294
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights:

  • MTPLM: 1990g
  • MIRO: 1831kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / side rear washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Overall length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Bed sizes: front  1.40m x 1.95m (4' 7" x 6' 5"), rear double 1.24m x 1.90m (4' 1" x 6' 3")

"Great interpretation of a centre washroom, solid screening doors are a plus."

Judge's comment

Buccaneer Cruiser

2019 Caravan Design Awards
Any Family Caravan

Gallery

Buccaneer Cruiser exterior

Buccaneer Cruiser interior

  • Price as entered: £33,994
  • Twin axle
  • NCC Approved? Yes

Weights

  • MTPLM: 1925g
  • MIRO: 1766kg

Layout information:

  • Number of berths: 4
  • Layout: centre kitchen / rear washroom / fixed island bed
  • Internal length: 6.39m (21' 10")
  • Overall length: 8.16m (26' 9")
  • Bed sizes: front  double 2.12m x 1.43m (7' 0" x 4' 8") or two singles 0.72m x 1.80m / 2' 4" x 5' 11", rear double 1.34m x 1.9m / 4' 5" x 6' 3"

 

"Good van with very wide aspect."

Judge's comment