SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490
Built: 2003 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2003
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Swift Group Limited – other models: collective page of Sprite, Sterling and Challenger caravans outside the named ranges, from Cottingham, unladen weight 810 to 1,695 kg, length up to 7,990 mm
This page gathers the caravans of Swift Group that the register could not assign to a named range. The British manufacturer, based in Cottingham near Hull, builds caravans under the Swift name and the Sprite and Sterling marques, which appear in model names such as Sprite Alpine, Sprite Corniche, Sterling and Challenger; suffixes such as '17/3' or '15/2E' in the Corniche designations denote the layout and berth variant of the model.
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The register lists here 18 versions with unladen weights from 810 to 1,695 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,200 to 2,000 kg, lengths from 6,000 to 7,990 mm and widths from 2,120 to 2,460 mm.
Swift Group is one of the largest caravan makers in Britain, and the models listed here served mainly the home market, where the Sprite and Sterling marques stood for decades as value-priced entry and mid-range lines alongside the Swift name itself; competition came chiefly from Bailey and Elddis, two other British manufacturers of comparable scale.
Buying used, check above all for damp in walls, roof and floor, the condition of window and door seals, and the function of the gas system, heating and leisure battery; on the chassis check the axle, overrun brake and corner steadies. Parts for the body come from specialist caravan suppliers, and axle and chassis parts from the general trailer parts trade.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Swift Group Limited (weitere Modelle), Swift Group (Hersteller)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,620 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,160 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,240 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,332 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,240 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490?
1,332 kg.
Up to what speed is the SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490?
6,620 mm × 2,160 mm.
When was the SWIFT GROUP LIMITED SPEEDBIRD 490 built?
Production years: 2003.
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 8 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.
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Other models in this series
490
630 LUX
ALPINE SPORT
ARCHWAY
CHALLENGER 565
CHARISMA 540
CLASSIC DOUBLETTE
COQUEROR
CORNICHE 15/2E NT
CORNICHE 17/3 NT
HALLMARK 500L
NORTHSTAR 2004
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Trailer in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.