by Chris Jefferies
When it was launched 62 years ago, the original Sprite caravan tried to grab the imagination of 1940s holidaymakers with practicality, affordability and light weights, and these three principles are all correct and present in the most recent range.
The Sprite range is now made by Swift Caravans and the full details of the 2012 Sprites were announced here on Caravan Times a few weeks ago.
However, at today’s press launch of the National Motorhome & Caravan Show, Swift sprung a surprise by launching a second entry-level range that will be even lighter and more affordable at under £10,000.
The Sprite Lite takes things a whole new level, in order to “tempt more people into the market”, Nick Page from Swift proudly announced, adding that it is the “right caravan at the right time”, given the current squeeze on buyers’ wallets.
On the exterior, Swift has stuck with the classic Sprite look – including a straighter front end than you see on the new Challenger Sport – while on the inside the warm ceramic worktops and soft furnishings add a nice, homely feel.
Instead, the price savings have been achieved by jettisoning everything but the bare necessities – so there is no shower on board, nor is there an oven or a microwave (although Swift will fit the latter as a cost extra). Furthermore, there are just two burners on the main hob in addition to a small grill.
The result in terms of price and weight savings is profound, as Swift is now able to offer an entry-level two-berth caravan for just £9,910.
Three’s the magic number
Unlike the recent revamped Sprite range, which boasts seven different layout, the Sprite Lite range will offer just…
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