Buccaneer 2025 caravan range: luxury leaders since the 1960s

Buccaneers have always been high up among the leaders of the caravan world in terms of luxury. They’re the flagship of the Erwin Hymer Group, which manufactures in County Durham. Long before the emergence of the standard of luxury that we see today, Buccaneers were leading the field from a small manufacturing base in Full Sutton, North Yorkshire; the brand became established in the 1960s. Buccaneer became part of Elddis in 1998 and both became components of the Erwin Hymer Group in 2017.

Today’s Buccaneer range offers four four-berths and a six-berth. They sit in the top sector of tourer spec and price, ranging from £45,699 to £46,999.

The range’s standout spec features include a remote-controlled self-levelling system, and underfloor heating that works together with the Alde heating system.

The self-levelling system is an impressive piece of technology that automatically levels the caravan at a touch of a handset button and involves two giant axle stands to level the caravan laterally and four powered corner steadies that lower to level the caravan from front to back. It takes just two minutes.

Specific luxury touches inside include lighting streaming down from under the edges of the kitchen; bright downlighter spotlights; deep knee rolls and six cushions, all adding to the general feel of sophistication and supreme comfort.

Equipment includes a 40-litre on-board water tank, and the Alde Load Monitor that automatically turns off the heating when you use the microwave or other high-demand appliance, to prevent the circuit breaker from tripping. There’s a wireless charger with two USB ports; pocket-sprung mattress construction; an extractor fan – and a lovely large (1.4m by 44cm) rooflight. A 100W solar panel is standard, too, as is an alarm system and Al-Ko’s towing stability control system, ATC. 

The combination of dark wood and pale cream cabinetry creates a sophisticated look. And buyers have the option to choose leather upholstery; it adds £2,541 to the cost. Other options include a WiFi system (£409); the router receives 3G/4G and creates a secure WiFi hotspot.