Elddis Crusader Aurora Caravan Review
Val Chapman Contributing Editor
Val Chapman Contributing Editor
Description
A maximum-width caravan with bedroom luxury, a unique shower position and lots of lighting.
Key Features
Full Review
Luxury bedroom suite
The first aspect of the 2.45m-wide Aurora that strikes you is the level of luxury provided by the bedroom. As you look to the right from the door, the amount of floor space around and especially forward of the bed is awesome. The backlit headboard, with a diagonal offcentre upholstery pattern in dark grey, catches your eyes. There's a dressing table, roughly triangular in shape, with a mirrored cabinet above and a second one below. The curtains stylishly hang on chrome poles. Heating (from the Alde system) rises from the vents that sit atop casements on both sides of the bedroom. The position of the shower also marks the Aurora out as special. It's partially in the bedroom, taking the term en suite to extreme. This is one of only two caravans with this shower layout. And it's visually quite spectacular, making a significant contribution to the luxury look of the bedroom's décor, with backlighting on both sides of the grey panel on which the riser bar is mounted.
Like the dressing table, the shower cubicle is roughly triangular. Conveniently, a towel rail hinges down from the ceiling.
Flexible washroom space
If you want to partition the shower and the toilet/washbasin compartment from the bedroom you can; there is a pleated blind. And you find more luxury, in terms of space, in the washbasin/toilet room. When you open the door, and then close it across the caravan to partition off the kitchen and lounge, you have a superspacious showering and washing area. There's a towel warmer, two bright floor-level lights and two cabinets, one with
Tech and charging
On the topic of television and charging facilities, the Aurora acquits itself well. There's a television bracket in the bedroom and TV connections on the table cabinet aft of the door. There's a charging pad set into the windowsill.
Abundant interior lighting
Lighting abounds in all areas. In the kitchen, lighting is concealed under the edge of the kitchen work surface; two very bright lights are set into the base of the kitchen top cabinets and two more are in the ceiling above the cabinets. The 'stargazer' (Elddis' word) skylight has six bright lights set into its frame. A neat strip of light is concealed under the pelmet that runs across the front of the caravan and there are neat, bright spotlights with acrylic lenses; four in the lounge and two more in the bedroom.
Kitchen and fabrics
In the kitchen, style mixes with practicality. We love the large rectangular sink that is sure to make washing up super easy no matter what size of pans and oven dishes you use. Importantly, there's an extension to the kitchen surface. And the splashback is pale grey with a white-outlined pattern of chevrons set into six-sided shapes; it's simple and stylish. Crusader fabric style for 2026 uses velvety tops to the backrests and armrests and curtain ties to inject interest and enhance the general feeling of luxury.
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Our Verdict
The Elddis Crusader Aurora offers a luxurious and unique, hotel-like experience defined by its innovative en suite shower design and spacious bedroom layout.
Exceptional styling, including a backlit headboard and sophisticated fabric choices, is complemented by practical features like a large sink and extendable kitchen workspace.
With abundant lighting and Alde heating, it stands out as a top-tier choice for couples. The Aurora is a standout option for those seeking a premium, unconventional layout.
