SWIFT CHALLENGER 400 SE
Built: 1986–1997 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1986
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Swift – other models: the collective page of the British touring caravans outside the named ranges, from Challenger to Cameo, 593 to 1,620 kg unladen weight, up to 2,000 kg gross weight
Swift, founded in 1964 by Ken Smith in Hull and based in Cottingham near Hull since 1970, is Britain's largest maker of caravans and motorhomes. This page gathers the touring caravans the register could not assign to a named range – from the entry-level Challenger range through Cameo and Alouette to compact types such as the Cappuccino; the model names denote separate trim lines rather than one continuous type logic.
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The register lists here 99 versions with unladen weights from 593 to 1,620 kg, gross weights from 900 to 2,000 kg, lengths from 5,400 to 8,000 mm and widths from 2,090 to 2,320 mm.
In the British market Swift is, alongside Bailey, the dominant caravan brand, with a market share that has at times exceeded half of new registrations; the typically British build with an awning rail, single axle and comparatively low weight differs from the heavier, often twin-axle caravans of German and Dutch brands.
When buying a used British caravan, check above all for damp in the sandwich construction (window and roof penetrations, drawbar locker), the condition of the axle, jockey wheel and overrun coupling, the function of the gas system and heating, and on older model years rust on the chassis; spare parts for axles and fittings run through the British caravan trade and Swift itself.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Swift (weitere Modelle), Swift Group (manufacturer)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,130 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 840 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,100 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SWIFT CHALLENGER 400 SE weigh?
The unladen weight is 840 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the SWIFT CHALLENGER 400 SE?
1,100 kg.
Up to what speed is the SWIFT CHALLENGER 400 SE approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
When was the SWIFT CHALLENGER 400 SE built?
Production years: 1986–1997.
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 7 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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