Buccaneer and BPW - an exclusive partnership

Innovative ideas for better functionality and greater safety

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Only Buccaneer and Elddis touring caravans come with class-leading precision-engineered BPW technology, which we believe to be the very best available.

Fast Coupling - WS3000

WS-3000

How does the WS 3000 improve my safety?

  • Friction pads are pressed axially under high spring pressure onto the coupling ball from the back to the front. This is the only sure way of eliminating the potentially hazardous snaking and pitching movements of the trailer right from the word go.
  • Maxi bump stop ® provides maximum protection for your legs and the bumper …no injuries and no scratches, or more substantial damages.

How does the WS 3000 improve my towing experience?

  • Guarantees comfortable and relaxed towing with its class leading pitch and swing control.

How does the WS 3000 improve the handling of my caravan?

  • The only coupling on the market that provides a single-leversystem for all functions - an easy one handed operation.
  • The self-explanatory friction pad's wear-indicator shows at a glance when it's time for a replacement pad.
  • Notably easier caravan manoeuvring at low speeds.

How does the WS 3000 improve my security?

  • New control displays show the correct coupling.
  • No risk of caravan loss because of insuffi cient coupling.

How easy is the WS 3000 to use?

  • No special towball needed.
  • It fi ts around 4x4 spare wheel.
  • Easy and quick replacement - due to modern click system.
  • Hard-wearing and impervious friction pads.

Swing Vtec axle

Vtec Swing Axle

How does the Swing Vtec Axle improve my safety?

  • Specially developed semi-trailing-arm axle with independent suspension enables a full tyre footprint in all conditions. Our Swing Vtec Axle dynamically adapts to the camber and track in all environments. Instability is signifi cantly reduced in driving situations such as cross-winds and overtaking. The greater margins are really apparent if sudden evasive manoeuvres are required.

How does the Swing Vtec Axle improve my caravan towing experience?

  • Great roll stability due to self-tracking ability.
  • Calmer towing behaviour and excellent shock absorption due to 4x suspension rubber elements.

How practical is the Swing Vtec Axle?

  • Zero-maintenance suspension and therefore reduced maintenance costs.
  • Robust, easy-to-maintain wedge-type brakes with automatic reverse operation.
  • Comes with compact bearings: zero maintenance; long service life; protected against dirt and water.
The BPW difference is exclusive to Elddis and Buccaneer touring caravans. You must experience this superior handling and towing yourself to fully understand and appreciate the clear advantages.

Towing hitch (ZAF-1.5 and ZAF-2)

Zaf

How does the ZAF towing hitch improve my safety?

  • The only towing hitch on the market with integrated damper
  • It ensures cushioned lever movement - no abrupt spring back when released.
  • No risk of injury.

How does the ZAF towing hitch improve handling?

  • Less force required to operate the handbrake lever - ideal for the lady caravanner.
  • Easy operation and comfortable hold thanks to ergonomically designed handbrake lever.
  • Optimized pull-away comfort thanks to damper design.
  • More space between jockey wheel handle and the coupling handle; more comfort for larger hands.

iDC - intelligent Drive Control

iDC

How does iDC improve my safety?

  • The BPW iDC is an intelligent emergency system, which works like the electronic stability program (ESP) in a car. It detects critical snaking of your caravan caused by side winds, uneven road surfaces or sudden evasive manoeuvres and safely eliminates it within seconds.
  • iDC permanently monitors the movement of your caravan. Dangerous situations will be detected rapidly and iDC automatically intervenes before a tricky situation can arise.
  • iDC brakes the caravan gently and gets the trailer back on track. The trick is that the braking is not controlled by the car, but directly by the iDC, which is located immediately on the trailer's overrun hitch.
  • The towing vehicle and trailer are completely and automatically stabilized.
  • Enjoy worry-free towing - without any fear of your caravan tipping over.

How does iDC improve my caravan towing experience?

  • Great towing stability due to the rapid reaction of iDC during any swaying action of your caravan.
  • No counter steering needed when caravan starts to snake.
  • Calm towing even in side winds, on uneven road surfaces or following sudden evasive manoeuvres.

How does iDC improve the handling of your caravan?

  • Each time an electrical connection between the caravan and towing vehicle is established, a self-test is made to assure the full functionality of the system.
  • A practical display on the overrun hitch shows the status at a glance.

How practical is iDC?

  • Maintenance-free.
  • Powerful processor inside.
  • High-tech plastic housing for the control unit.
  • Weight approx. only 13lbs.

BPW and Buccaneer - Tried and tested by caravan industry specialists

If you want to know just how good these BPW products are and how they improve the performance of your caravan, who better to ask than the journalists and caravanners who test and review Elddis and Buccaneer touring caravans- often against competitor models - in all conditions, all year round.

Continued feedback tells us that the BPW Elddis/Buccaneer partnership makes for an exceptional all-round towing experience - with qualities unique to the Elddis and Buccaneer touring caravan range. Product tests and reviews can be found here.

What makes BPW superior to competitor products?

  • Over 100 years experience.
  • BPW is market-leader for the whole running gear technology industry. We specialise in towed vehicles - from heavy trailers and semi-trailers, industrial and towed machinery, commercial and agricultural trailers to caravans.
  • BPW brings together uncompromising high quality, reliability and economy in cutting-edge technology.
  • We believe in cross-product-development; for example our advances in heavy trailer stability, safety and functionality will be adapted to benefi t our caravan technology.
  • BPW has its own modern proving centre, where ongoing developments of our existing products take place and innovative solutions are created.
  • BPW products are thoroughly tested in comprehensive trials on the road and on the testing ground.
  • For caravans specifi cally, BPW uses a unique modular testing facility for real-life simulation of all-weather road test profiles.