Police investigate theft of a Swift Sprite caravan from the Cropredy festival campsite. The incident occurred overnight on 14-15 August; witnesses are urged to come forward.
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Swift Group has unveiled the Swift Monza campervan, built on the Ford Transit van. The model holds an official Ford license. Its compact dimensions allow it to be driven without a special license category, while still accommodating a family.
Swift Group has unveiled the Swift Monza camper, built on the Ford Transit platform with official Ford licensing. Despite its compact dimensions, it is designed for family use.
Swift Group has unveiled the updated Monza 2026, based on the Ford Transit Custom. The motorhome features a pop-up roof with a double bed, a kitchen unit with a 42-liter fridge and a two-burner Dometic hob, and a portable toilet. Standard equipment includes a 240W solar panel, a 95Ah auxiliary battery, a 2.2kW diesel heater, and a 40-liter fresh water tank. It is powered by a 170 hp 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Pricing in the UK starts at £75,490 (approximately $101,000). Official sales in the US are not planned.
British Swift Group has unveiled the updated Monza 2026 camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom. The model has been granted Ford Pro Convertor status, confirming factory-approved conversion and access to FordPass services. The camper accommodates four people, features a pop-up roof, kitchen unit with fridge and hob, 240 W solar panels, and a diesel heater. UK pricing starts at £75,490.
A selection of nine real caravan models whose names raise eyebrows. Among them: Compass Rallye 636, reminiscent of a Peugeot hot hatch but actually a six-berth giant; Swift Elegance Grande 860, whose 'elegance' contrasts with the need to empty the toilet; Freedom Jetstream Twin Sport, a name more fitting for an American hot rod than a Polish trailer; Adria Alpina Mississippi, whose stripes suggest a BMW Alpina copyright infringement; Coachman VIP 675, where VIP status poorly matches camping; Elddis Crusader Hurricane, named after a storm you wouldn't want to be in; Buccaneer Bermuda, named after a destination you wouldn't take such a caravan to; Swift Basecamp 6, marketed for adventurers but unsuited for off-road; and Campmaster King, whose 'royal' name belies its tiny size.
Italian McLouis launched a limited edition Yearling 2026 with a motorcycle garage for €69,990, while British Swift unveiled the Trekker 540 on a Ford Transit base with a bike garage.
CARAVANING magazine published a ranking of the most-read caravan articles in 2025. The list includes models ranging from compact and budget-friendly to large and comfortable, featuring the Pixel 260, Niwiadow Viletta 780, Adria Astella 904 HP, Caravelair Alba 462, Swift Sprite Quattro MB, Nipo Camper, and Next 380.