Is this the way caravans of tomorrow will look? - Page 2

(RIP) PLANK · 05-12-2008, 21:13

having owned a couple of buccaneers I would say this one ways around 2000 to maybe 2200 kilos but you would have to allow approx 250 k more to make up for the drag of the extra wheels when cornering etc. so a big old lump to lug around!

I have allwayd towed them with a transit van so you dont notice the extra width much, having said that if you stand in a normal width caravan and then a travelers type of the same lenght the extra room is unbelievable!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 05-12-2008, 22:13

yeah its all about how you use another 6 inches eh!

reckon the interior design makes for more roomy too, no wardrobes
or loo in middle of van, plus the white/silver furnishings and mirrors
make it lighter.

for those used to domestic tourers reckon the travellers are an
aquired taste but certainly would say are growing on me, oh and
what about all that chrome work outside and multiple light clusters.
reckon would llok good with a decent yank pickup covered in marker
lights and chrome etc.

(RIP) PLANK · 06-12-2008, 10:48

yes and a yank pick up would judt about have the power to pull it :wink:

but would need a bowser full of fuel in the back :wink:

They are very nice but they end up on ebay because apart fomr nostalgia trips and use as a semi static when you have a brick built washing room and kitchen on your pitch even travellers dont relly use them anymore.

they are now a tribute to a lost era, and as such I suppose can only go up in value, as I have seen them do for the last few years. I think this is largley due to the non traveller interest they are gaining.

Oddly appropriated considering recent threds on caravans and foreign careavans, but my last Buccaneer of this style is now in the south of france, a man bought it who had a cottage and some woodland there.

05-12-2008, 22:13	#17
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	yeah its all about how you use another 6 inches eh! reckon the interior design makes for more roomy too, no wardrobes or loo in middle of van, plus the white/silver furnishings and mirrors make it lighter. for those used to domestic tourers reckon the travellers are an aquired taste but certainly would say are growing on me, oh and what about all that chrome work outside and multiple light clusters. reckon would llok good with a decent yank pickup covered in marker lights and chrome etc. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

05-12-2008, 21:13	#16
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	having owned a couple of buccaneers I would say this one ways around 2000 to maybe 2200 kilos but you would have to allow approx 250 k more to make up for the drag of the extra wheels when cornering etc. so a big old lump to lug around! I have allwayd towed them with a transit van so you dont notice the extra width much, having said that if you stand in a normal width caravan and then a travelers type of the same lenght the extra room is unbelievable!

06-12-2008, 10:48	#18
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	yes and a yank pick up would judt about have the power to pull it :wink: but would need a bowser full of fuel in the back :wink: They are very nice but they end up on ebay because apart fomr nostalgia trips and use as a semi static when you have a brick built washing room and kitchen on your pitch even travellers dont relly use them anymore. they are now a tribute to a lost era, and as such I suppose can only go up in value, as I have seen them do for the last few years. I think this is largley due to the non traveller interest they are gaining. Oddly appropriated considering recent threds on caravans and foreign careavans, but my last Buccaneer of this style is now in the south of france, a man bought it who had a cottage and some woodland there.