Small motorhomes UK- 4 Swift compact motorhomes under 6m!
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- Looking for a small motorhome under 6m? Here are four of the best from Swift - compact UK motorhomes for sale. Full review and tour inside each one at the NEC camping, caravan and motorhome show (Feb 2020)
We borrowed a small motorhome under 6m last year, and it was the catalyst for us downsizing our van. Here's 4 more to inspire you to do the same. These are all Swift motorhomes- more small motorhome reviews for under 6m coming soon- including one of the smallest motorhomes we've ever seen!
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Motorhome tour & review of:
- Swift Escape 604 2020 Motorhome
- Swift Compact c205 motorhome review
- Swift Compact c402 motorhome tour
- Swift Edge 412- new swift motorhome range for 2020
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In 2018, I quit work to travel Europe in a motorhome with my husband and our cocker spaniel puppy, Mac. Follow our adventures on CZcams and also on our website, Wandering Bird, where we share tips, advice and FREE checklists for anyone wanting to tour the UK or Europe by motorhome or campervan.
Yep, you can get FREE stuff on the website- head to www.wandering-bird.com and take a look.
Safe travels and thanks for watching.
Kat x
Theme tune song: Go Around the World- Happy Republic
Just got Romahome R40, 6 seat belts, sleeps 4 and we love it 😃👍🏻
Where is you dealer and what did you pay for it?
Love the Escape 604. Great clip. Cheers.
They are all lovely
Me too 😍 impressed 👍 the first one
I would love one!
Loved the 604 and getting one on a couple of weeks. (would have loved a garage though!)
Sunday 31 Jan 21, currently binging on your vids, our van is a Chausson 530 which is under 6 metres with the drop down bed, suits us,,,,
We bought a swift 310 ,6 metre model in 2018 .Rear bathroom without the drop down bed.We love the layout,storage and compact size.We hate the build quality and the heart ache trying to get it repaired ,two years now and still not fixed.We will never buy from Swift ever again.
Sorry to hear it. What’s the problem that you can’t get repaired? (I don’t own a motorhome. I was just wondering what sort of problems can arise).
No extracter fan over cooking area, most RVs don't have this essential item, same for the shower and no one ever comments - unbelievable.
6m end washroomwith a drop down bed is a cracking format for urban touring, Goes and parks everywhere but big enough for those days where you are rained off and stuck inside..
Ken MacIver great layout if you don’t mind having to go to bed at the same time and no roof light and limited headroom with the bed raised.
Was looking at this layout myself but didn't go ahead for those reasons mentioned above. Went for an AutoTrail impala 615 which is 6.34m so not much difference in the footprint only it has an over can bed and two singles, with a separate shower cubicle to the bathroom.
604! Love it
I'm in shock! I agree with you! 100%! I'm in Bavaria. I'm going to see if I can look at this one. Thank you so much!
I have a Sunlight Cliff 540 which is great as it’s just me and my little dog Coco, however as this has a high bed, I will be looking for one with a lower/ french bed in about 3 years. Love your channel.
Thank you Carolyn- that's so kind of you
Hi Kat, I liked the first Motorhome the best, do like the idea of a drop down bed, but, there seems to be so many that are anti them, great reviews thank you x
You're very welcome. I loved the first one too. We use our drop down bed as storage- makes a great attic! :)
Do you know what model the van with the double barn doors that you glanced into was?
Following the NEC show we have just traded in our V Line 600 for a 2017 Chausson Flash 530 on a Ford chassis. Will miss the big openings and storage but NOT making the bed up every night with hubs and I dancing around bedding, cushions, dog crate and a pair of barking mad Italian Greyhounds! We love the Ford, the space, the proper shower room, the wardrobe, garage (of sorts) and extra seat belts to secure the hounds. Thanks for the Swift review which has reminded me that our habitation door is now on the ‘wrong’ side for the UK but it’s a small price to pay and isn’t choosing a van a lesson in compromise? 🤔👍🏼☺️
Shirley Burgess Bought the same Van last week. 2017 Chausson Flash 530. Only 5000 on the clock. Had larger vans, but this is a go anywhere van. Enjoy your van. 👍
Some of the larger Motor homes have side panels that slide out when parked.
Would there be a way of incorporating that feature into these smaller vans to increase living space?
And when will designers start making the roof a large solar panel?
I'm looking for a fixed bed .... don't know if I could choose as drop down or not???
You should check out the Eldis 105, best van i found at the NEC
The last one for me
I'd just like to be able to afford a motor home. At the moment I have a tent
Yeah- they're not cheap... although there are many on the market cheaper than these!
@blueman I’ve got 2 tents 😂 no insurance, tax or any of that money stuff needed! I too would love to be able to afford a motorhome, however......I’m happy with my tents!
These are so over priced an absolute pizz take it is almost criminal no way on earth can you see 50 odd grand in that. stick with the tent
Nice van . 👍
Can’t wait to go on holiday again
Wish we had these in the USA
We initially looked at 6m motorhomes but there were too many compromises. We ended up with a 7m Adria which is just about perfect.
Awesome- glad you found a van you love!
Where is this?
Anyone have any dealings with Rimor evo 77 plus?
Thinking of buying one. £49,995
Seems to have lots more to offer, staring with two drop down beds.
Is it automatic?
Nice vans would prefer the cookers and sinks to be swapped around. Do t like the cooker next to a potential fire hazard and grease spots on the blankets
Absolutely… the larger the RV , the larger your bank account is required.
not keen on having the cookers so close to the beds... switch over the sink and cooker around less of a fire hazzard!! loved the first van
Kianne of Troi never mind a fire hazard, how much oil and splatter will go on your bedding?
@@Jabber-ig3iw absolutely..! good point! no thank you !
Wonderful
Perhaps theres going to be a lot of interest in Motorhomes and Campervans due to Covid 19 As a lot of people are going to still be fearful of going to crowded hotels,Restaurants etc.
They all have high microwaves, ideal if you want accidents from lifting things out when your hands are at an awkward angle.
We had asmall volkswagon they are to small always had backache got rid !!.
Mmm thinking it could be better if everything was taken out and just have storage for shoes ?
Having the Cooker next to the bed?
Best not cook fish or anything spicy.
The first one, it just seems better having beds for 4 when there's seatbelts for 4.
I don’t like the stove right next to the bed
I do like that first one but I can't stand these drop down beds. Always makes you feel squashed up underneath them. If they raised the roof higher then put a drop down bed in higher up it would work for me. Otherwise it was a smashing little van. 👍
part of the reason they make the bed a drop down is so the roofline doesnt need to be so high
Would like to request for normal camera instead of a wide angled lens.
Have just bought the swift 604 ! (van 1) not used it yet though so no feedback.. but after much much research and with compromise with all the vans it was definitely the best choice for us! Considered the second van, the 205, but bed was very narrow for a double and I agree the cooker was so so close to bedding! Garage was great though!
Joining mrs B with the external box for storage / garage for my 604 .
Nice!! Here's to many exciting adventures in your new van!!
Our Motorhome is 7m, wouldn't like to any smaller.
The first swift must have a subscription to Just Eat as there is no and I mean NO food prep. Space at all unless you put the hob lid down.
Yeah, its a compromise. I guess you could use the table...??
Wandering Bird Motorhome Adventures looking at the table most people would get fed up of bending over doing food prep and having to block access to the rest of the habitation space. I really think the designers never actually use a motorhome. I know all designs are a compromise but the basics of food, rest and sleep should be well designed first then sort out shoilet, cupboards etc. How many people can actually use all the garage space uni most of these vans without going overweight ?
deff the first 1 tho its lacking draining for dishes
Yes! Very much so, although I think there was a pop-up counter top
Problem with first van is where does the insomniac go when someone’s in drop down bed?
Great idea but totally impractical. Our Rapido 600ff is on 3rd owner after 3 years as this design doesn’t work.
Second van is better if you like making beds up.
Finish looks better than previously. As the bishop said to the actress “ another 8” makes all the difference” you can have a fixed bed in a 6.8 m van.
nowtleft2 there are vans with Dropdown bed where u can still sit under it with no problems....
Idk why they give huge cookers in these vans. A 2 burner induction is sufficient.
i like the first one a lot. How was it for daytime headroom under the bed?
Pretty good. I'm 5'11 and didn't hit my head, but with bedding on it might be a bit lower.
Definitely has to be under 6m for me … cheaper on the ferry & easier to park
dont like that second motohome nice big bed at rear but bolt upright seats cramped up at front i dont like that layout at all
Hi Mrs Bird , what a nice little van , I am on my own so that would do me nicely thank you , also have you heard about VED going up to £2500/year ? It’s somewhat of a concern to me as I am looking to upgrade at the end of next year and I don’t know any of the details ??
I don't know enough to offer any advice about that sorry. Pop into your local motorhome dealer and they'll be able to offer you proper guidance. Good luck with getting a van. :)
I believe the tax issue is now null and void. Do check though, I'm not 100% sure, saw it on the ticker tape on BBC NEWS today. I have just now tried to find confirmation but unfortunately without success. I'll keep looking.
Some nice ideas lots of sales bling that convinces many to off load their hard earnt, but bottom line is Swift is a by word for swift to fail during use! Same as Elddis just poor build quality, shame.
I think with most of these you might need to re-mortgage the house to buy one lol
I did just that in 1990 and have never regretted it, particularly since my wife died at 48, I have so many memories that I wouldn’t have had other wise including visiting Vienna and many places in between.
Just read WAY too many quality problems with Swift and a lack of support or fixing them. I ignore all Swift listings now.
Please give me the Swift Escape c205, the garage and I are made for each other. Bike, SUP Board and retirement, a marriage made in heaven. 👍🖖🏴🏴🏴
6:49 thats more like it
Not keen on that mattress hard up against the cooker, with just a short bit of glass between the two (04:35)! Bedding covered in cooking grease and splashed with sauce is inevitable! 🤢
Exactly what I thought.
Looks good but i have no idea youre talking about funky chicken
Long standing joke about how much room you’ve got in a shower 🙃
must have fixed low level bed
Sadly, many fixed beds are quite high. Have you managed to find one you like?
@ 9:37... "I'm trying to do that without jerking you guys too much". What does she mean? LOL.
Price is a joke
import Barry........ import
All 6m vans should have drop down beds. No-one wants to have to constantly make and pack up a bed every single day.
gooble69 do you often speak for all mankind? I hate drop down beds and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
THE price is atrocious what will be done with all these over priced motor homes in 10 years when you can't sell them in the uk after 2030 ?
0.26 ......bit over dramatic.
Americans must wet themselves laughing at some of these
No
Why are you calling it a bathroom, there is no bath!
Dave Davies 🙄🙄 there’s always one.
Allright the bathroom is a waste. Either you provide a standard bathroom which can accommodate 2 grown wide man in shower or you don't provide the bathroom. Bloody hell.