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New 2012 Elddis Buccaneer Caravel: The end for transverse beds?

The new Buccaneer features tinted triple-pane front windows

Chris Jefferies
The luxury offering from Elddis has been completely overhauled for 2012, offering a range of premium features for truly discerning touring holidaymakers.
Despite the additions and extra space in some Buccaneer Caravans models, the weights have been reduced, resulting in lower running costs.
Continuing our In Focus series, we take a closer look at the improvements on-board the new 2012 Buccaneer Caravel, which features a new bedroom layout.

At their launch event last week (July 4th), Elddis bullishly asserted that the transverse bed is “dead”, as they believe that the island bed layout, as seen on the Caraval, offers much more space.
The popular his and hers wardrobes are available on this model, as well as a longer fixed bed – ideal for the taller gentleman who doesn’t want his feet poking out at night.
Moving to the living area, and the lighting has been overhauled to make way for new LED bulbs, which offer a softer, more ambient feel, as well as improving the overall energy efficiency of the lighting by up to 80 per cent.
New ‘Cardinal Mirage’ leather interiors have been introduced as an optional extra; in the bathroom there are new granite-effect surfaces; while the kitchen has new hardwood worktops.

When it comes to technology, you are well covered, with modern touches such as USB charging points for hi-tech devices and an optional self-seeking satellite dish, which makes setting up your TV a breeze.
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Are transverse beds dead? Do island beds really offer more space?
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