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We have been offered a 1991 Swift Challenger 4 berth with eveything included down to knives and forks for £2,000.

What are people views on these caravans and is that a reasonable price to pay?

I don't know much about Swift but providing the van is damp free and the floor doesn't squeak I would say you are getting a fair buy if everything is included. If £2000 is the asking price why don't you try to knock a few more £'s off?

Mike

not bad , just watch for damp.bad areas on these are round the front windows and the back corners and along the roofline seam where it meets the top of the inner walls. seen some awful examples of damp on these vans.

be careful.

Hi Ally,

The swift challenger is a lovely caravan. I started caravanning 2 years ago and looked at lots before buying the challenger 495 sel 1994 for £4000. As the previous reply says providing its damp free it and in good condition it sounds good. What you may be able to do is get an insurance quote from the caravan club on the model and when they go through the quote they give you the market value of the van, mine at the time was £4500. Good Luck & hopefully happy caravanning.

The swift challenger is a lovely caravan we got one last year. When we took it home and started emptying the cupboards we noticed that the front side overhead lockers were ringing wet. We reckoned that the water was getting in through the rail that runs down the centre of the roof at the front. Luckily we took it back to the guy and he gave us a full refund. Wife was gutted cause she really fell in love with it. It was a 1990 model and we only paid £1200 for it and like yourself everything was included.

Kev & Debi`s Repair

I also have a 1991 swift challenger. Its a  390/2SE  although its a 2 berth. Very pleased with it.Immaculate condition, as yours should be for that price. Had mine 3 years and paid £2500.00 from Lowdham Leisureworld. As everyone else says check its not damp. If its not from a dealer I think you should not pay more than £1500 max and for that it should be in tip top condition.

My opinion only

Regards Robin