Swift Conqueror 565, 4 Berth, (2016)

Swift Conqueror 565 £18995 A bit of “realignment” at the top of Swift’s touring caravan portfolio for this year sees the Conqueror range going even further upmarket. Indeed, it practically is knocking on the door of the Elegance flagship range, perhaps without some of its sister’s sheer flamboyance. The 585 is the sole permanent single beds model, in what is now a nine-strong Conqueror line-up offering all kinds of different sleeping arrangements. It’s a smart looking caravan, benefiting from Swift’s Smart HT bodywork construction technique – so, the outer and inner walls are GRP, there’s a timber-free composite floor of five layers (including Styrofoam), and non-rotting polyurethane blocks are used instead of timber, enhanced insulation properties and more, including a number of patents pending. Alloy wheels and heavily radiused leading edges, plus recessed awning rails and a one-piece back panel with fittings to take a bike rack all help towards the latest Conqueror look. Swift Conqueror 565 There’s also a front sunroof that appears even wider than ever. But, there’s a good, solid feel all-round, and Swift hasn’t forgotten the importance of aspects, such as corner steadies that are easy to access – while the spirit level that can be viewed via the front window means it’s a doddle to pitch on the level. Inside, in standard trim, the latest Conqueror interiors are a multitude of browns, but few would dare to find any lack of style. The floorplan is what can now be seen as a conventional single beds/end washroom layout/offering, albeit the beds are different lengths. Swift Conqueror 565 Whilst the offside single bed is a generous 1.90m, the nearside is 1.72m (i.e. 5ft 8in). There’s also the option of using the front settees as single beds (both 1.63m long) or creating a huge 1.98m x 1.63m transverse double Both single beds have clutter-free, metal-framed bases with easy hinged access for storage (there’s an external hatch on the nearside, too). They also boast all the memory foam-backed comfort of Duvalay Duvalite mattresses.