0:00 / 3:41 Buccaneer Caravel - caravan review CaravanTV 7.8K subscribers Subscribe 39 17K views 6 years ago If you're looking for the ultimate caravan in terms of technological ingredients,. Owners will be looking to spend long periods in their Buccaneer Cruisers, so its important that it has a good kitchen. 0L TDI 6 Speed manual. Perhaps the truth has got lost in the translation. All rights reserved. It was a good idea to extend the L-shaped settee format into other layouts generally, the Buccaneer Bermuda works well. No other caravan range comes close to Buccaneer. A few photos will help. Well we didn't get that. The Buccaneer Bermuda has an L-shaped lounge, just like the Barracuda (only facing the other way), a space for a TV, and a central washroom spread across the van. 100W Solar panel. Pasted as rich text. Sorry to hear of the issues with the caravan. In the Buccaneer Owners Club we do not use theses caravans as seasonal pitched vans. It seems fairly obvious that the dealership from whom you bought never did any sort of PDI. Hopefully this won't be the case and you can sail happily into the sunset. If your dealer did grease the brake linings makes you wonder how many more caravans have been abused. Erwin Hymer Group UK Ltd will pay for the costs of arbitration, subject to the owner paying a 250 deposit. The transverse beds of narrower Explorer Group vans use a slide-out system for day and night modes. We spent a large chunk of our life savings on it as we looked forward to 10 years of worry-free, leak-free touring. There are those five drawers in the sideboard, too. Grabbing the headlines is the E&P Hydraulics self-levelling system, which operates by remote control and pitches your van in two minutes using two axle supports and four powered Al-Ko Big Foot steadies. Like its Buccaneer brethren, of course it's no lightweight. Warranty cover is not given for caravans and motorhomes if they have been used under any of the following circumstances: Ref: (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) UNECE R55 states that the centre of the towball should be between 350mm and 420mm above the ground level. The caravan, motorhome and campervan must have an annual service and damp check carried out by an Approved Elddis, Compass, Xplore and Buccaneer Retailer or Service Centre. The dealership have checked for cracks, and none were found. Our 2018 Buccaneer Cruiser went for its 4th service yesterday with AWS technician who is fanatically thorough. Failure to service the vehicle within the specified time limits will invalidate the warranty. And indeed the foreign imports are not vice free. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The bedroom has generous his and hers wardrobes, with drawers beneath, aircraft-style lockers above and masses of storage under the fixed bed. Follow us or alternatively, you can register with our online communityClub Together. The dealer is footing the bill. Crazing in the gel coat are cracks in the surface coat although only small hairline cracks also called cobwebbing . If thats not sufficient, you can plumb the van into a mains water supply. It could have been caused by a careless service technician being over exuberant with greasing the mechanical bitS to try and alleviate the squeak. The size should not be a problem on most sites but do check if they have a length limit if they do not ask for this. But you are prepared to bend every sinew to flame anyone that dares to suggest that maybe your beloved Buccaneer's are less than perfect. The L-shaped lounge is the star of the show while the . You might not even need to wheel your Aquaroll about. Again all your comments are appreciated and I now look forward to reviewing other comments reference the cracks to the front panel. Original VAT invoices and damp reports must be retained as proof that the annual services have been carried out in accordance with our warranty terms. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. It would therefore be a bad business decision for Elddis. Your new caravan should not be towed by a commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 3500kgs. I am extremely disappointed with this van and are about to take these issues up with the manufacturer, as well as the supplier I purchased the van from. Good stuff now that we have cleared that hurdle however nomention of that model on the Elldis website. Damp from year one, into year 2 & 3 along with cracked panels and no support from the manufacturer. Address:Caravan and Motorhome Club, East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1UA.Need help? We order a 115 Motorhome in February. we have owned a caravan since 1978, and the only brands we have not had a problem with were Thompson, and Abbey (Cossalt), both now not in existence, we have tried Lunar, Bailey, Explorer (now Elddis) and Coachman caravans and each brand had warranty issues on collection, all have had damp problems, we tried swift which was the least problematic But 1 would be bad luck. Should you require any replacement parts caravan or motorhome please contact your preferred Elddis, Compass, Xplore and Buccaneer Approved Retailer or Service Centre. I think you deserve that. . Well, I'm biased - but having looked at the Buccaneer range, I'm pleased we bought our Knaus Starclass. The Practical Caravan Buccaneer Barracuda review 191,784 views Oct 26, 2017 845 Dislike Share Practical Caravan 29K subscribers Luxury touring gets an interesting newcomer with the 2018. But not when D4 is hooked up to Commodore. Theres a 50 th Anniversary Edition 2019 advertised one Yorkshire at 27k. It can be done. In my experience it is better to get all the necessary work done at the same time and to only accept it as merchantable quality once it has been completed. Raywood. This was after a myriad of issues. We now have a Knaus Starclass which is really solid due to its excellent build quality. No service interval should exceed 14 months. Maybe next year. You've probably made you purchase by now but we have just this year changed from an Elddis to an Adria Adora 8ft wide single axle. I am expecting the fob off but at least I will have the satisfaction of putting my point across. My apologies if this is less than interesting. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. What have I learnt from this experience, 1. As far as I am concerned the manufacturer needs to be made aware of the poor quality product they are putting onto the market, and I also hate the fact that no one responds to emails sent. You get Al-Kos ATC trailer control system and an AKS:3004 stabiliser fitted as standard, as well as an E&P self-levelling system to make life easier when you arrive on site. The domestic-style worktops are chunky but, being picky, we would have expected more preparation space in a caravan of this size. Despite all the issues we could not find another van that we would want . As youd expect in a seasonal-pitch van, a cocktail cabinet is included in this case, a tinted, glazed, drum-fronted item with a television mount below. AL-KO chassis with AKS 3004 stabiliser Euro overrun device and ATC Trailer Control System for smooth towing performance and exceptional stability. It will soon be on its 4th front window and 4th set of upholstery. All our vehicles are built with fully bonded SoLiD Construction, The latest touring caravans from Buccaneer. There are bags of space, so you wont be tripping over each other or knocking knees. Dealers AT A GLANCE The Buccaneer Barracuda is a super-luxury caravan. Started 57 minutes ago, By There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip! May 7, 2012 7,608 1,319 30,935. You will unfortunately find a whole load of people reporting faults that should not be happening. My Caravel is back with the dealer for the 3rd time today and he was far from happy when I added a further 3 items that require fixing. Its kitchen is kitted-out with top-spec appliances and fittings, Its weight and price will put some potential buyers off Started Monday at 13:23, By Practical Caravans reviewers approved of its Dometic toilet, full-sized towel rail and natty domestic-style bowl-shaped handbasin. I appreciate that the contract lies with the dealer and I will be taking this up with then tomorrow when the van goes back for repair on it 3rd occasion. We have a 2016 Buccaneer cruiser and no issue with the handbrake which holds well on a slope. Actually we have a 2018 Cruiser and are very happy with it. You may also have to adjust your driving style over rough terrain and particular attention should be given to the height of the tow ball in relation to the caravan coupling. The best example is the hydraulic remote-controlled self-levelling system. Rather than the dealer repalcing the front panel which normally seems to involve a trip tpo the factory, we have opted for the hairline cracks to be repaired by a professional company. Caravan & Motorhome Gossip is part of the Gossip Media Group. Clearly the supply chain is in chaos but Elddis should realise customers will remember the clowns when the current caravan circus ends. We also had a 2016 Elddis from new. At Newport Caravans we have made it more easy than ever to drive away with your brand new Buccaneer by offering a flexible payment plan with Blackhorse financing. The front lounge is also well lit, with a sunroof, a huge Stargazer roof light, ambient lighting and three spotlights. Build quality is in a different league entirely. Elddis Caravans ; Buccaneer Barracuda Buccaneer Barracuda. If its true and I receive the van it will be 12 months from ordering to delivery. Charge to remove bunk seats Are yours fixed? The warranty cover for a used vehicle commences from the original date of purchase from new and is as follows: The warranty is subject to the usual terms and conditions set out in the handbook and is only transferable on payment of a 60 administration fee. The washroom promises domestic levels of convenience and practicality Whilst I sympathise with the supply problems manufacturing companies are facing, I find it very frustrating when I see new caravans being delivered and factories increasing their output and advertising their new vans. The good provision of drawers continues into the kitchen proper on the nearside, with three large ones under the worktop, plus a large cupboard that contains two useful storage baskets. We've now cancelled our order as no one could say when it might arrive. Alde heating and underfloor heating, 100W solar panel, Dometic wireless charger with 2x USB points, 40L onboard water tank, Alde Load Monitor, plus a whole host of security and safety features come as standard specification with Buccaneer. As regards the 'quality' of the van. It seems the biggest issue is serious water leaking and the scariest bit is I found out that even though Eldis say it has a 10 yr water ingress guarantee in the small print the front and back is only a one year warranty . I ordered mine at the end of September 2020 for an April delivery which was put back to May and then again to July although no solid date. The highlight is the unique, integrated self-levelling system. Oh dear, an all too familiar theme to the post. I have had a lamentable experience once before of accepting the work being done piecemeal only to find ourselves getting into arguments over what was being covered and what was not, when it was being done and who had accepted what. Lomax Citroen A series cars. The washroom proper on the offside includes a large salad-bowl-style basin, a well-lit mirror, a heated towel rail, a toothbrush much and a double cupboard with shelves. Anyone else having issues with the build quality of the 2016 Caraval? Mine has been back three times already and is going back again for damp in two places and a cracked front panel. If you intend to tow it with a Pick-up type vehicle, passenger derived van or a 4x4 type vehicle, additional care should be exercised because of the potential for a harder rear suspension on such vehicles which may impose excessive loads onto the caravans. And the best includes the caravan models Clipper, Cruiser, Commodore, Aruba or Barracuda by Buccaneer. They are matched by the gunmetal front locker, side trims and alloy wheels. Update your browser to view this website correctly. VW B8 Passat Alltrack 2. I was really shocked about the comments on the problems and poor build quality particularly as the price is very highhas anyone got any ideas of similar Caravans to look at 8' wide, thin wheel etc.. but does not have the major problems that it seems the Buccaneer range does. Brexit is the hidden problem. I blame Brexit as well as COVID 19. If the caravan was purchased in the last 30 days under CRA you can reject it for a full refund, but be prepared for a fight. I hope we get our vans soon. Your name rather gives the game away. No alteration may be made to the original construction. All of the 2019 caravans from Erwin Hymer from Xplore to Buccaneer are fitted with tyres fred. Take advantage of our brilliant Practical Caravan magazineSUBSCRIBERS OFFERandSIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTERfor regular weekly updates on all things caravan related. T. TIA 7 replies Follow richardandros replied on 22/10/2020 12:06 Member Copyright 2023 Caravan and Motorhome Club. Edited February 24, . Unique, class-leading and exclusive to our flagship Buccaneer range, all interior walls are engineered with an entirely seam-free finish. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your caravan, motorhome or campervan please contact your Retailer. So far the best move we have made in many a year. Previously all servicing was done by the Buccaneer dealer. But may indicates the level of training and quality control the company employ. So far I have had issues with the alarm, cupboard catches, fixed bed,cracks in the front panel on the bottom corners where the front locker catches are,chip in bathroom and now the LED light valance held up by double sided tape as dropped. Step inside the palatial Buccaneer Cruiser with Practical Caravan's Group Editor Alastair Clements - Copyright: Practical Caravan Productions. Hi Anyone else having issues with the build quality of the 2016 Caraval?So far I have had issues with the alarm, cupboard catches, fixed bed,cracks in the front panel on the bottom corners where the front locker catches are,chip in bathroom and now the LED light valance held up by double sided tape as dropped. Sad to report that 42% damp found around the ALDE hot water boiler area otherwise all clear. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Model Eng, DIY, Caravan, Traction Engines. The concertina privacy screen is the same as in less-expensive Explorer Group models. Your new caravan is designed to be towed by a normal motor car. Did he take any photos? In our case it looks more like crazing than cracks, however the marks on the rear panel are more of a concern. Next generation E&P Level C Touchscreen hydraulic automatic self- levelling system effortlessly level at the push of a button within 2 minutes! BTW if theree is no sticker stating "Do not over tighten" then you should be able to claim from the dealer anyway. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your caravan, motorhome or campervan please contact your Retailer. Started 52 minutes ago, By All Elddis, Compass, Xplore and Buccaneer products are classed as portable and therefore all work under warranty requires the caravan or motorhome to be delivered and collected from the selling Retailer. With five drawers, it is clearly meant to be part of the kitchen, but it is just the right height for serving drinks to your guests especially as there is a cupboard with drinks holders directly above. It comes with underfloor heating and automatic levelling, and a TV Pros The TV and L-shaped lounge The raised section of surface in the kitchen The gorgeous bedroom-washroom arrangement The amount of space Cons Thetford's noisy cooker fan Latest Buccaneer Caravans For Sale ReviewsBuccaneerBermuda, By Peter Baber Let's hope that your next Buccaneer is a "keeper". So I can see why a deliberate act is something to think about. Ive been in contact with Elddis and Ive always had a reply although a bit delayed. Would I buy another Elddis product, NO, would I use the dealer again, No. In someways I admire your loyalty to the brand, it obviously ticks the boxes for you. You will find the same products on vans costing 12 k or 35 k. Kia KX 3 auto / Bailey Alicanto Grande Estoriland Swift Challenger 570 (2010 model Not towed - used as a static). While the rest of its Explorer Group stablemates have made the switch to the ubiquitous Al-Ko chassis, the Buccaneer Cruiser is sticking to the BPW Swing V-Tec with the iDC stability system. Ray123, The benefits of a Buccaneer for towing remain as ever for the 2021 season. Its packed with top-spec kit, well finished with a quality feel and, most importantly, its huge. JVB66 replied on 18/06/2021 08:10 Member JVB66 Campervanner from Hertfordshire Posted on 18/06/2021 08:10 Quote We are not noticing the Brexit problems because we are busy dealing with COVID-19. The Policy is not retrospective and is applicable to 2012 Model year caravans and motorhomes onwards. I think Buccaneer have been around for a lot longer than 50 years? Above that is the microwave, and above that, a small locker. Now that Barracuda has settled in (with a couple of minor tweaks), the design team in County Durham no doubt decided it was time to take the idea into new layouts. Also a 40th Anniversary edition Schooner 2010 sold on EBay. We have never had an issue with any site here in the UK or on the continent. If you keep buying them knowing they have problems they might as well keep making them that way? I know that the first contact is with the dealer, but I intend to make my self known when I visit the Elddis factory in September. Copyright VerticalScope Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jun 17, 2008. Er. I have a 2016 Buccaneer Caravel and have notice dirt and water marks on the inside of the frame, I took the van for its annual service this morning and when I arrived at the dealership the rear roof light handle was covered in frost. If he does, he'll tell you. Anyone else finding the same? Hopefully this wo n't be the case and you can sail happily into the.. 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