Luxuriöse Swift Select 184 mit 3 Schlafplätzen – 2022 ab 97 £ p. T. – Goboony (2023)

FAQs

Is Swift a good motorhome? ›

A Swift motorhome will always be one to consider – it's a brand that has been manufacturing 'vans since 1985. The popularity of the manufacturer was seen at the Practical Motorhome Awards, where the Swift Select Compact C500 was an award winner, taking home the best low-profile motorhome category.

Swift is the UK's largest manufacturer of touring caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes. The company has a turnover in excess of £300m, going from strength to strength in recent years as its workforce grows to over 1,300 employees. Swift's head office is based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire.

Camptoo has the largest supply of campervans and motorhomes in the UK, and provide properly insured vehicles for you to hire. With Camptoo, you get in direct contact with the owner of your chosen vehicle, and prices can be up to 40% cheaper than competitors.

Buying new, you can expect to pay in the region of £24,000 for the base vehicle, with a further £3500 to £4500 on top for a fitted conversion, depending on what features you want. Single or double berths are available, a domestic sink is usually included and either a single or double cooking hob will be offered, too.

According to our research, the top five best RV brands are: Grand Design, Airstream, Oliver Travel Trailers, Winnebago, and Newmar.

Who makes the most reliable Class A RV? The Newmar Kountry Star, the American Coach American Tradition, and the Entegra Coach Cornerstone all hold reputations as some of the best Class A motorhomes. They're extremely reliable and well-equipped, and they receive positive reviews from owners.

The Kon-Tiki delivers an ultimate 4 or 6-berth motorhome experience. The luxurious Kon-Tiki is the flagship Swift motorhome combining imposing good looks with interior luxury and style that makes this the most aspirational motorhome within our 2023 range.

Fleetwood motorhomes are known for their constant reputation of quality and reliability. They have been a company for over 60 years. Motor Home Specialist calls them “iconic”. Their RVs are also known for their longevity.

With this lifestyle, there really is a sense of freedom that you can't get anywhere else. It's cheaper than living in a house — the cost of living in a motorhome, including the upkeep and your day-to-day expenses, will all be cheaper than if you're living in a house.

If you can sleep while sitting up in an RV passenger seat, then you're free to sleep! Just make sure you're properly buckled in for your safety. Conversely, sleeping in an RV bed while someone is driving is not allowed. Even if you live in a state where all passengers aren't required to wear a seatbelt, it isn't safe.

How to RV camp without electricity? ›

Boondocking in an RV is when you camp without hookups to electricity, water, or sewage. You can boondock in many different ways, like staying overnight in a business parking lot or camping on public lands.

On average, you can expect a motorhome to last 20 years, or 200,000 miles, whichever happens first. Regular maintenance and winterising of your motorhome will extend its lifespan.

Generally it is cheaper to live in a campervan, but it just depends on how you spend your money. If you like to cook your own meals, are in an area where you can camp for free and don't drive 200 miles each day, it will most likely be cheaper to live in a campervan.

The total monthly cost for RV living is around $2500 to $5000 per month, depending on the type of RV and lifestyle. Your monthly expenses would likely include gas, food, insurance, electricity, health insurance, phone and internet plans, entertainment, repairs, and maintenance costs.

As part of the Caravan Owner Satisfaction Awards 2022, Coachman took the top spot with 93% satisfaction (based on the responses of 3,449 caravan owners). This was followed by another of our caravan manufacturers, Swift, in second place with 90.1%.

Class B motorhomes typically last longer than Class A motorhomes or Class C motorhomes. That assumes each has undergone a proper maintenance routine. Owners who regularly use their RV or motorhome may expect a lifespan of around 200,000 miles.

Made in the UK

All our caravans and motorhomes are built in the UK at our production site in East Yorkshire.