Buccaneer Aruba ⇨ £35,894 including £645 delivery
The most expensive family caravan in this selection, the
Aruba is one of only a few true family caravans in the higher price bracket; one to consider, then, if luxury is your aim. And luxury comes in spades in a Buccaneer.
If you are looking for a dualpurpose purchase, and plan to take your caravan away from its seasonal pitch for some of your holidays, you will appreciate the Buccaneer’s top-notch attribute: it’s equipped as standard with the E&P automatic self-levelling system. At the touch of a button your Aruba’s legs are down and it’s level, in two minutes.
So, what other luxury equipment do you get for your £35,894? You get underfloor heating; it’s part of the Alde central heating system. Buccaneers are equipped the Alde load monitor system that switches off the heating while you are using an appliance such as the microwave or a kettle, so avoiding overloading and tripping out your pitch’s power supply.
There’s a 40-litre on-board water tank and – especially important for seasonal siting use – Buccaneers come complete with an Aquasource waterline for direct connection to a tap on your pitch. You get a generously sized (155-litre capacity) fridge/freezer. The hob’s pan stand is cast iron. And there’s an external cold water shower outlet; perfect for washing boots or even muddy dogs. Little things count, too, like the retractable towel or clothes rail in the shower.
So why, apart from the high level of luxury, did we pick the Aruba for this selection of caravans that are ideal for seasonal siting? Simply, because it is one of the few family caravans in the luxury bracket – and its layout makes it ideal for a lot of family needs. There’s a double bed at the rear. You can transform the central dining area into a double bed. And, in the lounge, you can create a double bed or use the settees as twin beds.