Using the latest automotive 3D design software, Swift Group designers have
given the new Swift Challenger and Conqueror and Sterling Eccles and Elite
ranges a stunning redesign with a totally new exterior shape and advanced
interior styling that will shape the future look of touring caravans.
All four ranges have a unique profile with a new front panel whose corner
buttresses sweep up to link with roof capping rails. These in turn link with
the full height rear panel to give a stunning new overall look.
The top of the range Conqueror and Elite also boast a new front sunroof
which curves with the roof line and is accented either side in black to
integrate visually with the front window set. From inside there is a great
view out, an extra sense of space and light and roomy automotive style
lockers either side. The new sunroof with the roof locker assembly is an
optional extra on the Challenger and Eccles ranges.
To complement the new design are many new exterior fittings and detailing. A
large roof brand badge and rain diverter gives a strong brand identity and
diverts rain water from the front windows. A recessed awning channel on both
sides and extruded skirts that integrate with the front and rear are in
fitting with the new sleek design and give the practical benefits of
allowing an awning or porch to be used on the both sides of the caravan and
more durable construction respectively. A stand-on hitch cover is fitted for
easy access to clean the front roof.
Adding to the improved construction is a strong, fully bonded roof panel and
32mm thick walls which provide exceptional strength and thermal insulation,
easily achieving the Grade 3 insulation standard. Wheel arches are now
wrapped in insulating material and water tanks (where fitted) have been
moved inboard to provide all year round comfort in external temperatures
down to -15degC . Pre-treated redwood used in the body construction is
resistant to moisture and fungal attack.
In a move to ensure that all their touring caravans meet the very highest
safety standards the Swift Group has also announced that it has started to
fit Hankook branded tyres with a minimum of 150kg extra load margin for
improved performance and safety to all its touring caravan products.
Conqueror and Elite ranges have metallic silver side walls and Challenger
and Eccles model have classic all white exteriors. All have stylish new
graphics with strong Swift or Sterling brand identities.
The Swift and Sterling brands also provide a choice of two distinctly
different modern interior designs with new ‘Mali Acacia’ woodgrain that
offers richer colouring with a defined woodgrain texture in Swift models and
the light ‘Oregon pine’ finish in Sterling models. A new range of soft
furnishings adds to the choice.
Inside the contour of the front panel allows for maximum headroom and
roof-locker space throughout. Automotive style front roof locker design
gives an integrated look and provides increased storage space. A new front
chest has a slide out top so you can extend it without disturbing items on
the top and a ‘binnacle’ at the back houses an extra TV point, and two 230V
sockets for phones, games etc.
New kitchens are accented with cream locker doors and improved design allows
a lower position for the microwave oven to make it easier to see your food
cooking and improve safety. A new bowl in granite effect GRP looks great and
incorporates a mini drainer in addition to the larger removable one.
Walk-in showers in end washroom models have been replaced with new cubicles
which has provided room for a spacious double door wardrobe and a wide
combined basin and worktop in tough granite effect GRP.
New interior details include a larger more practical door bin, 12V LED
lights instead of conventional 230V giving a uniform lighting colour and
lower energy consumption for greater independence from mains hook up. The
230V Consumer unit and 12V fuse board have been moved to eye-level for easy
access and operation and larger control panel is easier to read and set in a
moulded housing with storage cubby holes.
Refinements added last year like steel effect frameless door fridge, riser
bar for more convenient showering, heavy duty corner steadies and BBQ point
are all carried forward.
Additional features in all Conqueror and Elite models include programmable
Alde radiator central heating, inboard water tank with additional pump for
filling, wheeled waste tank, AL-KO secure wheel locks and AL-KO side
mountable jack.
The Swift Group are the first company to have all their touring caravan
ranges European Whole Vehicle Type Approved, so you can be reassured these
stunning new models comply with important weight, dimension and safety
standards.
Nick Page, Commercial Director for Swift Group commented ‘One look and you
will see that the new Swift Challenger and Conqueror and Sterling Eccles and
Elite ranges are the biggest advance forward in touring design for over a
decade. Combined with proven construction methods and European Whole Vehicle
Type Approval customers can be reassured that not only are they getting a
stunning caravan, it is also built to last.Swift Challenger/ Sterling
Eccles Model line up:
- Challenger 480/Eccles Topaz
- Challenger 530/Eccles Moonstone
- Challenger 540/Eccles Jewel
- Challenger 570/Eccles Ruby
- Challenger 580/Eccles Quartz
- New Challenger 565/Eccles Solitaire – New layout with front parallel
lounge, two fixed single rear beds, and rear washroom
- Improved Challenger 620/Eccles Coral - Improved layout with larger
kitchen
- Challenger 625/Eccles Amethyst
Swift Conqueror/ Sterling Elite Model line up:
- Conqueror 480/Elite Diamond
- Conqueror 530/Elite Emerald
- New Conqueror 570/Elite Amber – Improved layout
- Improved Conqueror 630/Elite Searcher – Now open plan with
dresser/TV unit near door and tower fridge freezer adjoining kitchen
area
- New Conqueror 645/Elite Explorer Front parallel lounge, tower fridge
freezer, transverse ‘island’ fixed bed and rear washroom
Challenger/Eccles Key features:
- New: European Whole Vehicle Type Approval ensures compliance with
strict weight, dimensions and safety regulations
- 2.31m (7'7") wide bodyshell
- 1.95m (6'5") headroom
- New: Exterior styling with roof capping rails integrating with new
full height GRP front and rear panels
- New: Large front door with double gas struts for easy access
- One-piece, 5000 Series marine grade aluminium sidewalls
- EN1645 Grade 3 classification for heating and thermal insulation
(Cold chamber tested)
- Dual fuel blown air central heating with insulating underfloor
ducting
- New: Extra strong, thermally efficient body shell with 32mm thick
fully bonded roof and walls
- New: Wheel arches insulated with high density foam to prevent cold
spots in storage areas
- New: Profiled side skirts in tough self coloured uPVC with
integrated awning channel
- New: Recessed awning channel on both sides
- New: Hankook branded tyres, higher rated for improved performance
and safety
- New: High capacity moulded front roof locker with integrated
speakers and LED lights
- Low energy lighting system with fluorescent ambient over-locker
lights and LED task lights
- New: Design front chest of drawers with slide out extending top
- New: ‘Binnacle’ on front shelf with two 230V and a combined
12V/aerial socket
- Four further 230V sockets and combined 12V/Aerial socket
- New: Granite effect kitchen sink with combined plug and strainer,
integrated occasional drainer and removable extension drainer
- New: Low height built-in microwave oven with digital controls
- New: 30 litre internal fresh water tank with additional external
pump for filling or direct feed to taps (Twin axle models only)
Key options:
- New: Panoramic front roof window with automotive style roof locker
system
- New: ‘Impala’ stain-resistant, easy-clean seating fabric with soft
nubuck texture
Additional Conqueror/Elite Key features:
- New: Panoramic front roof window integrated with automotive style
roof locker system with LED downlighters and speakers
- Alde radiator central heating and water heating with daily
programming – New in single axle models
- New: Internal fresh water tank with additional external pump for
filling or direct feed to taps (Capacity 15 litres in single axles and
30 litres in twin axle models)
- AL-KO side mounted jack
- AL-KO Secure wheel lock(s)
Key options:
- New: 'Impala' stain-resistant, easy-clean seating fabric with soft
nubuck texture
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