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Swift Group

2026 Touring Caravan Range

About Swift Group

Swift Group is Europe's largest leisure vehicle manufacturer and the UK's number one caravan producer. Founded in 1964 by Ken Smith in Hull, East Yorkshire, the company built its first caravan — a 10ft tourer called 'The Ten' — and sold it for £289. Today, Swift operates from a large factory complex at Cottingham, near Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, with annual turnover exceeding £200 million.

Swift's growth came through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions: Abbey (1992), Sprite and Eccles (1994), and Ace (2001). After more than 60 years of continuous production, Swift remains a privately held, family-oriented company with deep roots in British manufacturing.

Every Swift caravan includes the Swift Command intelligent control system, developed with Sargent Electrical and standard across all ranges. Swift Command monitors and controls lighting, heating, water, power, temperature, humidity, and vehicle location via a touchscreen panel and companion app (Bluetooth on-site, internet remote access). Higher ranges feature a 7-inch LCD touchscreen; mid-range models use a 4-inch LCD; entry-level Sprite models use a simpler 12V control panel.

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Swift Group - British caravan manufacturing heritage

SMART Plus Construction

The technology behind every Swift caravan

Introduced in 2012, Swift's SMART bodyshell is completely timberless. It uses a PURe (polyurethane) frame, polystyrene insulation, and GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) outer and inner skins — all manufactured in-house (Swift is the only UK caravan manufacturer with its own GRP production). The acronym stands for Strong (impervious to water ingress), Modern (CNC-precision assembly), Aerodynamic (CFD-designed profile reducing drag by up to 20%), Resilient (balanced GRP panels, more impact-resistant than aluminium), and Tested (Millbrook proving ground, Truma cold chamber testing to -15°C).

Swift SMART Plus construction layers — GRP outer skin, polystyrene core, GRP inner skin, polyurethane framework

Key selling points

  • SMART Plus timberless construction
  • 10-year manufacturer-backed bodyshell warranty
  • Swift Command control system
  • Duvalay mattresses on all fixed beds
  • European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
  • NCC approved
  • EN1645 Grade 3 thermal insulation across all models
  • 60+ years of continuous production

Warranty: 10-year manufacturer-backed bodyshell warranty

2026 Swift Range

Sprite → Basecamp → Challenger → Conqueror → Elegance Grande

Swift Sprite

Entry-level | UK's best-selling touring caravan range

The Swift Sprite is the UK's best-selling touring caravan range and Swift's most affordable entry point. It targets first-time buyers, couples seeking easy weekends, and families wanting lightweight t...

Alpine 4 DB — Best Lightweight Caravan Under 1,500kg MTPLMMajor 4 SB — Best Budget Caravan
4 modelsfrom £21,645
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Swift Basecamp

Compact crossover | Adventure caravan

The Swift Basecamp is a compact crossover caravan designed for adventurous couples — hikers, bikers, paddleboarders, and dog owners. At just 2.28m (7'6") wide and 5.10m (16'9") long, it is Swift's mos...

1 modelfrom £26,145
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Swift Challenger

Mid-range | Multi-award-winning family tourer

The Swift Challenger is the heart of Swift's touring caravan lineup — a multi-award-winning mid-range tourer positioned above the Sprite and below the Conqueror. It targets families and seasoned carav...

Challenger 390 — Caravan 750kg–1,150kgChallenger 580 — Any Family CaravanChallenger 590 — Best Family Caravan
10 modelsfrom £25,955
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Swift Conqueror

Premium | Relaunched for 2026 by popular demand

The Swift Conqueror returned for 2026 after a three-year absence — relaunched "by popular demand" as Swift's premium touring range, positioned above the Challenger and below the flagship Elegance Gran...

7 modelsfrom £34,795
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Swift Elegance Grande

Flagship | The pinnacle of Swift touring

The Elegance Grande is Swift's absolute flagship — delivering the highest level of touring comfort and style. Every model features an 8ft-wide (2.45m) body on a twin-axle AL-KO chassis with 17-inch di...

1 modelfrom £50,940
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View Swift caravans in stock

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Swift caravans in stock

12 New Swift Vehicles
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2026 Swift Challenger Grande 650
2026 Swift Caravan

Challenger Grande 650

  • New
  • 1730kg
  • 26'2"
  • 4 Berths

LAST ONE AVAILABLE! - FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£34,995
Finance example £668/mo
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2026 Swift Challenger 590
2026 Swift Caravan

Challenger 590

  • New
  • 1622kg
  • 25'
  • 6 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£30,895
Finance example £589/mo
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2026 Swift Challenger Grande 580
2026 Swift Caravan

Challenger Grande 580

  • New
  • 1600kg
  • 24'9"
  • 4 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£31,645
Finance example £604/mo
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2025 Swift Challenger 560
2025 Swift Caravan

Challenger 560

  • New
  • 1650kg
  • 25'
  • 4 Berths

LAST ONE AVAILABLE! - FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£29,995
Was £33,045Save £3,050
Finance example £572/mo
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2026 Swift Challenger 560
2026 Swift Caravan

Challenger 560

  • New
  • 1539kg
  • 25'
  • 4 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£30,095
Finance example £574/mo
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2026 Swift Basecamp 2
2026 Swift Caravan

Basecamp 2

  • New
  • 1043kg
  • 16'9"
  • 2 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER

£26,145
Finance example £499/mo
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2026 Swift Challenger 500
2026 Swift Caravan

Challenger 500

  • New
  • 1350kg
  • 21'5"
  • 4 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£27,795
Finance example £530/mo
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2025 Swift Sprite Grande Quattro FB (BC Exclusive Pack)
2025 Swift Caravan

Sprite Grande Quattro FB (BC Exclusive Pack)

  • New
  • 1749kg
  • 26'2"
  • 6 Berths

LAST ONE AVAILABLE! - FREE 2W MOTOR MOVER!

£29,995
Was £32,595Save £2,600
Finance example £572/mo
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2026 Swift Conqueror 645
2026 Swift Caravan

Conqueror 645

  • New
  • 1805kg
  • 26'2"
  • 4 Berths

LAST TWO AVAILABLE! - FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£40,575
Finance example £774/mo
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2026 Swift Conqueror Grande 650L
2026 Swift Caravan

Conqueror Grande 650L

  • New
  • 1886kg
  • 26'2"
  • 4 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£42,445
Finance example £810/mo
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2026 Swift Elegance Grande 845 INC. AIR CON
2026 Swift Caravan

Elegance Grande 845 INC. AIR CON

  • New
  • 2102kg
  • 26'2"
  • 4 Berths

NOT CURRENTLY IN STOCK - DUE IN APRIL/MAY. LAST ONE AVAILABLE!

£50,940
Finance example £972/mo
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2026 Swift Conqueror Grande 645
2026 Swift Caravan

Conqueror Grande 645

  • New
  • 1886kg
  • 26'2"
  • 4 Berths

ON SITE & AVAILABLE TO ORDER. FREE MOTOR MOVER!

£42,445
Finance example £810/mo

All weights shown are the maximum technical permissible laden mass (MTPLM)