Caravanners who love to personalise their mobile homes could be interested in a new offering from one manufacturer.

Swift Group has invested in new paint spraying facilities at its Yorkshire base, allowing it to offer models that deviate from the traditional white exterior.

Buyers can order the Swift Kon-Tiki range with a blue and white colour scheme with silver graphics, or opt for one of the Bessacar E 700 Series models in green with gold graphics.

However, this personalisation comes at a price – those who order one of the limited edition models must pay an extra £5,000 and wait at least 18 weeks for delivery.

The firm made the move after a demonstration version of a blue Kon-Tiki attracted a lot of interest at the National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show in Birmingham’s NEC last year.

Those hoping to see the paint schemes in person should head to this year’s show, which takes place between February 14th and 22nd.

Sales and marketing director Richard White explained that the two new options will be launched at the show and that he is interested to see how the public responds.

Meanwhile, Swift Group recently became the UK’s only manufacturer to achieve European Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

A holiday park operator is set to give owners of Swift caravans a free break at its sites.

Haven and British Holidays will give Swift caravanners two free nights’ accommodation between April 2nd and June 30th.

The firm has sites around the UK, all of which offer guests quality facilities to enjoy during their stay.

Visitors can expect organised activities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, kids clubs and great scenery.

Many of the parks are located on the coast or in the countryside and Swift noted that Seton Sands in Scotland could be the ideal destination for caravanners with a love of golf, due to its proximity to a number of quality courses.

Round the clock hot showers and toilet facilities with shaver sockets as well as well-equipped shops are readily available to make guests’ stays more pleasant.

Those who do not wish to cook in their caravan can also take advantage of the sites’ ready-prepared meals and takeaways.

Meanwhile, Swift Group was recently recognised at the 2004 National Business Awards, where it was given the gong for Growth Strategy of the Year.

A prominent figure in the racing industry has invested in a new caravan manufactured by Swift Group.

Jonathan Lewis, who runs the Comtec racing team, recently purchased a Bessacarr E745 motorhome, which he now intends to use both for family holidays and trips to race meets.

Swift Group is one of the main sponsors of recent Le Mans 24-Hour Race winning driver Guy Smith, who revealed that Lewis was integral in the development of his career.

The two men bonded through a common love of motorsport and caravanning and it was Lewis who gave Smith his first taste of action as a raw 14-year-old.

He later went on to drive the winning Bentley at the legendary motorsport event and was the first to congratulate Lewis on his new purchase.

“There’s no way my wife or I would do without our home-from-home comforts, and features such as the washroom with stand alone shower and proper electric flush toilet really sold it to us,” Lewis said.

In other news, Swift Group is celebrating after scooping three awards at a recent ceremony run by Practical Caravan magazine.

A UK caravan manufacturer is celebrating after scooping a number of awards at a recent prize-giving ceremony hosted by Practical Caravan magazine.

Swift Group was given three separate gongs by the UK’s best-selling caravanning publication.

While the Abbey Spectrum 540 was handed the best fixed-bed model, the Swift Challenger 460 stole the show, taking the tourer of the year title and the best two-berth award.

Haymarket Publications is responsible for the magazine and group editor Carl Rodgerson praised the Challenger after it came first in “one of the strongest line-ups . in years”.

“Swift has genuinely moved caravan design forward and once again revealed why it is so popular in the showroom,” he said.

Mr Rodgerson added that the “intelligent thinking” behind the design was integral in the Challenger’s victory.

He said the vehicle represents the pinnacle of modern caravan aesthetics and is also one of the more practical vehicles on the market.

Meanwhile, prominent motorsport figure Jonathan Lewis recently became the proud owner of a Swift Group Bessacarr model.