Carefully crafted contemporary design

You've worked hard. You want the best in caravans and you've chosen it. The Crusader blends the epitome of traditional craftsmanship with the latest thinking in comfort and convenience. Discreet Seitz privacy glass provides freedom to relax and indulge in a carefully crafted interior.

Sumptuous fabrics, softly sprung seating and the curvaceous lines of the real wood veneer Montreal Maple furniture set the scene. New and exclusive to Explorer Group, all Crusader fixed-bed models come with unique memory foam mattress with Coolmax technology. Timeless design and an exacting build quality exudes an appeal which will outlast fads and trends; a characteristic only the Crusader can carry off. Select the Crusader and relax in style for years to come.

A well connected blend of quality and engineering

Bach, Beethoven, the Rolling Stones or even a little Madonna, your Crusader's Sony sound system, compatible with iPod and MP3 players, sets the tone. Enjoy, while you indulge a passion for fine food, effortlessly preparing gourmet meals for friends, or just the family, with Spinflo's new high-speed hob and spacious oven. Ingredients come fresh to hand from the generous 115ltr Thetford fridge whilst precious extra preparation space is created by the virtually indestructible heat-resistant "Chinchilla" glass hob and sink covers which double up as chopping boards. And as things warm up, chill out with the Dometic air conditioning option or turn down the standard mood lighting and simply sink into the leather sofa (option on fixed bed models).

Tradition is all well and good, but on the road our technology and engineering gets you further. You'll want to journey with the Crusader and our engineers choice of BPW’s Swing V-Tec chassis allied to the Winterhoff WS3000 stabiliser make it easy. Ride securely down motorways and wind your way through the countryside to your dream location. Once you're there, the Crusader wastes little time or effort in unhitching or stabilising on the softest of ground with big foot legs allowing you to escape and enjoy your luxurious new surroundings.

Please use the links below to view the relevant features:-

Exterior
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Full height GRP front panel
Yes
Yes
NEW
Large gas locker door with 2 gas struts
Yes
Yes
NEW
Full height ABS rear panel
Yes
Yes
NEW
Flat pressed aluminium side skirts
NEW
Yes
No
Aluminium flat pressed side skirts
No
Yes
No
Silver aluminium side skirts
No
No
NEW
Silver wheel spats
No
No
NEW
Recessed jockey wheel with nose weight indicator
Yes
Yes
Yes
Body shell 7'4" exterior width
Yes
No
No
Maximum width 7'6" (2286mm) wide
No
Yes
Yes
Exterior graphics
NEW
No
NEW
Elddis injection moulded badge
Yes
No
NEW
Individual Jokon rear lights
No
Yes
No
Jokon LED high level brake light
Yes
Yes
No
Jokon rear light clusters
Yes
Yes
No
High level marker light
Yes
Yes
No
Jokon awning light
Yes
Yes
No
LED Jokon high level brake light in silver housing
No
No
NEW
Jokon rear light clusters with twin fog & reverse lights in silver housing
No
No
NEW
LED high level marker light
No
No
NEW
Dimatec awning light
No
No
NEW
Stainless steel grab handles front
No
No
Yes
Stainless steel rear grab handles
No
No
NEW
Stainless steel grab handles front and rear
Yes
Yes
No
BPW Swing V-Tec chassis
Yes
Yes
Yes
ABS hitch cover with universal twist lock plug retainer & 13 pin plug
NEW
NEW
No
ABS hitch cover with Gas locker light & 13 pin plug with twist lock feature
No
No
NEW
Easy action handbrake
Yes
Yes
Yes
Winterhoff WS3000 stabiliser (standard fit)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Big feet corner steadies
No
Yes
Yes
High powered balanced silver alloy wheels with branded brushed metal wheel centres
Yes
Yes
No
High powered balanced silver alloy wheels with branded brushed metal wheel centres
No
No
Yes
Balanced steel spare wheel complete with carrier
NEW
Yes
NEW
Gas bottle storage - designed to take the new BP Gas Light bottle and steel containers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hartal entrance door: 2 piece with privacy window, metal handle & large door mounted bin
Yes
Yes
No
Hartal loft door with integrated pleated blind, bin, flyscreen, privacy window & asymmetrical split
No
No
NEW
Polyplastic series 4.28 side and rear windows
Yes
No
No
Polyplastic 4.26 double glazed flush fit front windows
No
Yes
No
Seitz series S6.5 privacy glass side & rear windows with cassette blinds and fly screens
No
Yes
Yes
Side mounted direction indicator lights
No
Yes
Yes
Polyplastic contoured front windows
Yes
No
NEW
BCA battery box & door
NEW
No
NEW
BCA battery box & door complete with separate 20amp charger
No
NEW
No
BCA access locker door
No
No
NEW
Additional large access locker door under fixed bed (model specific)
No
No
Yes
Midi-Heki roof light
Yes
Yes
No
Hartal ski locker door with window & intergrated blind (556 only)
NEW
No
No
Standard-Heki roof light (x2 on fixed bed models)
No
Yes
No
Hartal ski locker door (482 & 524 layout only)
No
NEW
No
Exterior gas barbecue point
No
Yes
Yes
Awning warmer
No
Yes
Yes
Furniture
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Horrex easy slide full door fly screen
Yes
Yes
No
Montreal Maple furniture
No
No
Yes
Montreal Maple furniture with silver frost locker rails
NEW
Yes
No
Montreal Maple wallboard
No
Yes
Yes
Andaman Silk wallboard
Yes
Yes
No
Ella Blue bathroom wallboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lambourn ceiling material
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stainless steel effect kitchen wallboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sprung upholstery
NEW
NEW
NEW
Loose lay removable carpet
Yes
Yes
Yes
Silver tambour doors (Avanté 474 & 626 only)
Yes
No
No
Silver venetian blind (Avanté 544 & 624 layouts only)
Yes
No
No
Black door mat and tray with Elddis inset decal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Contemporary style upper locker doors
No
No
NEW
Curved front drawer units
No
No
NEW
Curved base locker doors
No
No
NEW
Seitz folding room dividers (model specific)
NEW
NEW
NEW
Aircraft style, contemporary curved interior doors
Yes
No
No
Drop down bed box doors to front dinette
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pocket sprung mattress with Petra lining fabric (fixed bed models only)
No
Yes
No
Memory foam mattress featuring Coolmax & Intense fabric properties (available on fixed bed models only) EXCLUSIVE TO EXPLORER GROUP
No
Optional
NEW
Large rear exterior underbed access door (all fixed bed models)
Yes
No
No
One piece double bed, sprung mattress with Aden lining fabric (fixed double beds only)
Yes
No
No
One piece metal bed frame with easy lift gas struts (fixed bed models only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Curved drawer unit
Yes
No
No
Slide out table extension (excludes L shaped lounges)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Formica decorative laminate to all furniture, work tops and tables
Yes
Yes
Yes
Interior brushed nickel locker handles
No
No
NEW
Pattress with down lighter above main mirror and bathroom (model specific)
No
No
NEW
Clock
No
No
NEW
Kitchen
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Thetford 115ltr (gross capacity) fridge with Piezo ignition
NEW
No
No
Thetford 115ltr (gross capacity) electronic fridge with LCD
No
Yes
No
Thetford 115ltr (gross capacity) fridge fully electronic with LCD & frameless titanium door (single axle only)
No
No
NEW
Thetford N175 fridge fully electronic with LCD & frameless titanium door (twin axle only)
No
No
NEW
700w microwave with stainless steel finish, complete with surround/ventilation system
Yes
Yes
Yes
Domestic mirrored Spinflo Midi Prima Oven unit
NEW
No
No
Domestic mirror & stainless steel Spinflo Midi Prima Oven unit with illumination, 2 shelves & electronic ignition
No
Yes
No
Spinflo 3 burner hob with large high-speed multifunction burner
NEW
No
No
Spinflo 3 burner hob with large high-speed multi-function burner & electronic ignition
No
Yes
NEW
Argent stainless steel sink & drainer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Dimatec metal domestic style kitchen faucets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chinchilla glass sink & hob covers (can be used as a cutting surface)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bespoke silver wash bowl
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lift-up kitchen worktop extension (model specific)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable cutlery tray
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cup & separate plate rack
Yes
No
No
Silver cup and plate rack
No
Yes
No
Separate silver cup and plate rack
No
No
NEW
Washroom
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Shower riser plinth (all layouts except 462, 524 & 624)
Yes
No
No
Jomal space saving bathroom vanity (all layouts except 462, 524 & 624)
Yes
No
No
Domestic style half inset basin (462, 524 & 624 and Crusader layouts only)
Yes
No
NEW
Domestic style bi-fold aluminium framed shower door (Aurora, Mistral, Cyclone & Superstorm layouts only)
No
No
NEW
Fully circular shower cubicle (Avanté Club 462, 524 & 624 and Odyssey layouts only)
Yes
Yes
No
Rimini double width shower cubicle with tile effect walls EXCLUSIVE TO EXPLORER GROUP (Hurricane, Typhoon, Supersirocco & Supercyclone models only)
No
No
NEW
Fully lined shower cubicle with curved door (Avanté Club 462, 524 & 624 and Crusader layouts only)
Yes
No
Yes
Fully lined shower cubicle with curved door (Corona Club 462, 524 & 624 and Rallye layouts only)
Yes
No
Yes
Aluminium framed waterproof bathroom door (all layouts except 462, 524 & 624)
Yes
No
No
Lever lock on toilet doors (Avante Club 462,524, 624 and Crusader layouts except Cyclone only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Timber washroom doors on all models (except tambour on Odyssey 550)
No
Yes
No
Roman blind to end washroom models
No
No
Yes
Contemporary polished chrome washroom fittings
Yes
Yes
NEW
Dimatec metal faucet and shower mixer with head and hose
Yes
Yes
Yes
Thetford rotable cassette electronic flush swivel toilet (Avanté Club 462,524 and 624 layouts only)
Yes
Yes
No
Thetford electronic toilet with easy use waste cassette (all layouts except 462,524 and 624)
Yes
No
No
Thetford C250CWE rotatable cassette electronic flush swivel toilet with wheeled cassette, handle & door
No
No
NEW
Anti-bacterial non-slip shower mat
No
Yes
Yes
Plumbing & Heating
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Truma Ultraheat Piezo fire
Yes
Yes
Yes
Truma Rapid blown air heating system
Yes
Yes
Yes
Truma Ultrastore water heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Whale premium submersible pump system with carbon filter
NEW
No
No
Whale high-flow semi-electric on-board pump system with carbon filter
No
Yes
Yes
Whale Aquasource system
No
Yes
Yes
40L on-board fresh water tank (easy change over)
No
No
Yes
Blown air heating outlet in bedroom (fixed bed layouts only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Blown air heating outlet in bathroom
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drying cupboard with warm air outlet (Supersirocco)
No
No
Yes
Electrical
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Lumo 12v kitchen light
Yes
No
No
Sargent stem reading light
Yes
No
NEW
Sargent 12v corner lights
No
No
NEW
Lumo 12v dinette corner lights
Yes
No
No
Lumo 12v rooflight
Yes
No
NEW
Sargent down lights
No
Yes
No
Zoe eyeball 12v reading lights
No
Yes
No
Sargent mains 230v wall lights
No
Yes
No
12v Lumo Crown Ice ceiling lights
No
Yes
No
Lumo 12v kitchen light
No
Yes
Yes
LED mood lighting to dinette
No
No
NEW
LED mood lighting to bedroom
No
No
NEW
Mini-Heki rooflight (all bathrooms)
No
No
Yes
Omnivent 12v 2-way fan
Yes
Yes
Yes
240v 20A charging system with PDU system, easy access door
Yes
No
No
Exterior access door with 230v output socket (except 544 & 550)
No
Yes
Yes
Large rear exterior underbed access door (544 layout only)
No
Yes
No
Large rear exterior underbed access door with 230v output socket (model specific)
No
No
Yes
Dometic air conditioning
No
No
Optional
240v 20A charging system with PDU system
No
No
NEW
Entertainment
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Status omni-directional TV aerial
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sony CD radio tuner with iPod/MP3 player connectivity with AM antenna
NEW
NEW
NEW
130cm diameter Sony stereo speakers (extra x2 on Crusader rear fixed bed models only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Entertainment Pack - includes: radio upgrade to DVD, satellite connection & solar panel connectivity
Optional
Optional
Optional
TV - 240v/12v LCD TV with free view digital tuner
No
No
Optional
Security
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
CRiS identity number etched to caravan chassis & all windows
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 concealed security data chips
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-wind locking bolts to rear corner steadies
Yes
Yes
Yes
Autowatch security alarm system with roof sensor
No
Yes
Yes
Single key operation to all exterior lockers and doors
Yes
Yes
Yes
All models comply with British & European safety standards
Yes
Yes
Yes
Security Pack - includes: Alarm, Robstop & Tracker
Optional
No
No
Security & Safety Pack - includes: Tracker & BPW IDC
No
Yes
Optional
Alarm
Optional
No
No
Robstop
Optional
Optional
Optional
Tracker
Optional
Optional
Optional
BPW IDC
Optional
Optional
Optional
Accessories Supplied FREE of Charge
Avante Club
Odyssey
Crusader
Owner's Information Pack (contains Owner’s handbook and appliance manufacturer’s user manuals, boiler fuses, regulatory certificates and forms)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Large plastic step
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel brace and corner steady handle
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel locating pins (easy wheel change)
Yes
Yes
Yes
25m 230v hook up lead
Yes
Yes
Yes
Whale premium submersible pump
Yes
Yes
No
Whale plug hose & filter assembly
No
No
Yes
Thetford Aqua Kem pack
Yes
Yes
Yes
Status aerial customer pack
Yes
Yes
Yes
Battery tray
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 x corner steady locking pins
Yes
Yes
Yes
Male coaxial plug and 12v plug
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sink plugs and washing up bowl
Yes
Yes
Yes
Grill pan
Yes
Yes
Yes
Big feet corner steady pads
No
Yes
Yes
Waste master
No
No
Yes
Shower mat
No
Yes
Yes
Laundry bag (model specific)
No
Yes
Yes

Please click on any of the models for more information

Hurricane
2 Berth

Elddis Crusader Hurricane

Typhoon
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Typhoon

Aurora
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Aurora

Mistral
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Mistral

Supersirocco
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Supersirocco

Superstorm
6 Berth

Elddis Crusader Superstorm

Cyclone
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Cyclone

Supercyclone
4 Berth

Elddis Crusader Supercyclone
This quick reference overview provides data on each range to help you choose the one most suitable for you. Please click on the title of a model for more information.

ModelPriceBerthsInt. Length (m)Ex. Length (m)Width (m)Height (m)Headroom (m)Awning (m)MTPLM (kg)MIRO (kg)Payload (kg)
Crusader Hurricane£1549524.655.392.292.581.918.9914501208242
Crusader Typhoon£1629545.346.182.292.581.919.5916301360270
Crusader Aurora£1629545.66.432.292.581.919.9516731400273
Crusader Mistral£1629545.66.432.292.581.919.9516301357273
Crusader Supersirocco£1899546.266.962.292.581.9110.4618751597278
Crusader Superstorm£1899566.266.962.292.581.9110.4619151617298
Crusader Cyclone£1899546.266.962.292.581.9110.4618751597278
Crusader Supercyclone£1899546.266.962.292.581.9110.4618751597278
All prices are ex-works and include VAT. Prices exclude a recommended retailer delivery charge of £495 (including VAT).

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