by Holly Tribe and Marcus Dubois
Click here to watch the full-length video review of the 2011 Swift Caravans
Swift Caravans has announced details of their highly anticipated 2011 range of updated tourers. Dealers and journalists got a closer look at four redesigned models from Swift’s most popular ranges at an event in Cottingham, Hull held yesterday. Caravan Times was there to witness the grand unveiling and can report that the new season caravans are the Swift Challenger and Conqueror, alongside the Sterling Eccles and Elite ranges. All models now sport dramatically altered silhouettes and striking interior designs.
Click here for our photo gallery from the launch of the new Swift Caravans
The new Swift and Sterling caravans share a similar design language with a new and unique profile for the vehicle. The redesigned front panel sports corner buttresses which sweep up to link with the roof rails, which in turn continue the line across the sides until it meets the full height rear panel. This creates a look very much akin to the strong lines of the motorhomes offered by the Swift Group.
The high gloss GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) front panel adjoins roof buttresses which run along the length of the caravan and are designed to stop water dripping down the walls. New skirts made from tough self coloured UPVC meet the rear end which is also made from tough reinforced GRP, and there’s an awning channel subtly integrated into the side panel.
Front sunroof
The key talking point among visitors yesterday was the addition of an impressive panoramic sunroof at the front. It starts at the window level and curves into the roofline to create a seamless black appearance which contrasts with the white of the front panel. Standard on the Conqueror and Elite models, it can be factory fitted as a cost option on Challenger and Eccles models. Prices are expected to come in under £500 for this optional extra, which was so well received by visitors to the launch in Hull that is likely to be fitted by dealers for their Challenger and Elite ranges.
Thicker 32mm walls and a fully bonded roof sit atop the thermally insulated wheel boxes. This gives the new season models far greater thermal efficiency and they now easily match up to…
