SPRITE 490/3
Built: 2010–2014 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2010
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Sprite – other models: the collective page of touring caravans outside the named ranges, from Major and Alpine to Cosmos Quattro and Europa, 800 to 1,600 kg gross weight, 1,970 to 2,330 mm width
Sprite was a British touring caravan marque, founded in 1955 by Sam Alper and part of the Caravans International (CI) group from the 1960s, which brought together several British manufacturers. This page gathers the Sprite models the register could not assign to a named range – from early ranges such as Major and Alpine through trim variants with the suffixes L, S, GL or DD to later names such as Cosmos Quattro, Esprit and Europa. The type designations combine a range name with a letter code for the trim line.
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The register lists 89 versions here with a kerb weight of 400 to 1,340 kg and a gross weight of 800 to 1,600 kg, at widths of 1,970 to 2,330 mm and lengths of 4,650 to 7,180 mm.
Sprite sat in the entry segment of the British caravan market: light models towable by mid-size cars, sold at home and exported to continental Europe. The lighter ranges such as the 400 and 450 series targeted first-time buyers, while the heavier versions up to 1,340 kg offered more living space and payload.
Buying a used Sprite caravan is above all about checking for damp: roof skin, window frames, the front locker lid and the joints around the drawbar are the classic leak points on older bodies. Add to that the axle and wheel bearings, the condition of the overrun brake and a current roadworthiness check, plus, on older ranges, the gas system and wiring. Chassis and axle parts are available through the general caravan accessory trade, but body parts specific to Sprite are harder to find.
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,860 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,230 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,990 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,135 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 160 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SPRITE 490/3 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,135 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the SPRITE 490/3?
1,500 kg.
What are the dimensions of the SPRITE 490/3?
6,860 mm × 2,230 mm.
When was the SPRITE 490/3 built?
Production years: 2010–2014.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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