The Practical Caravan Swift Basecamp Plus review

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What's 2017's funkiest new caravan? Watch to check out the new and rather clever Swift Basecamp Plus. And read our full review here: po.st/3ZMBx4.
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@marcusphoenixish 5 жыл бұрын

I had a good look around one of these a couple of weeks ago. I love it it's surprisingly spacious for such a small caravan. Its ideal for mountain biking weekends etc

@jaybenny7719 7 жыл бұрын

Looks good for touring, working away and active weekends away. Think swift have made a van for me

@basecamper7504 7 жыл бұрын

My friends and I have just ordered our basecamps at the caravan, motorhome and camping show. Looks even better, feels roomier and more impressive than I imagined. Certainly more luxurious than our tents. Can't wait for the summer!

@practicalcaravan 7 жыл бұрын

We hope you have a wonderful time with it!

@sparkmeister4706 6 жыл бұрын

How have you found it ?

@Smckenzie1 6 жыл бұрын

Sparkmeister my parents have one, best caravan they have bought apparently won’t shut up about it. Even have it in an almost ready to go setup so they can just hookup to the car and explore

@achara2000 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work on this design. I had a couple of airstream basecamps almost a decade ago (still in the uk I think) and they were the start of this genre. Took a motorbike. Swift design looks great.

@TheDervMan 7 жыл бұрын

Good effort Swift, reminds me of the ABI Adventurer.

@cyberprud1886 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing trailler house, now is possible to live in all places!

@adamjackgrieve5339 7 жыл бұрын

this looks really good that you can sleep outside and that there is space outside your wash your dogs and stuff and you get showers inside because I have seen some where you have to get showers outside as well as you wash your dogs and stuff and it's space inside is quite a lot of space to put stuff in and you can still move around

@noohall9213 6 жыл бұрын

We saw this at high bridge caravans, loads of people we’re looking at it including my self. Considering buying one, my wait to see the 2019 version............ looks great 👍 fit easily on my drive also.

@kwrenvideo6654 Жыл бұрын

We've just reserved a Basecamp from Highbridge Caravans... Have you bought one now?

@MsMamabo 7 жыл бұрын

The huge level of interest in this can be seen from the number of views this vid has compared to PCs usual viewing figures. We saw one yesterday and were impressed. Slightly amused to see that PC have rated the van as 3.5 out of 5 on their website with one of the cons cited as "too comfortable for some".....bet they never say that about a more conventional design! We've been considering an Eriba and this definitely felt more spacious and comfortable. Unlikely to hold its value quite so well though I imagine and from a similar price point. Someone asked about gas bottles....gas locker is on the nose, completely conventional.

@folksinger2100 6 жыл бұрын

Looks very much like the ABI Adventura that was available in the late 1990’s. Complete with back door and similar bathroom position. The ABI has an extra door from the outside into bathroom allowing entry into the shower. The ABI was also a lot lighter, why do I know this - my ABI is still on the road!!!!

@kirstysewell8422 7 жыл бұрын

Love this

@krissander1 7 жыл бұрын

I like the idea, it just looks a bit Spartan inside, perhaps a touch of colour on the wall might make it seem a little less austere and a little more inviting, somewhere where you might want to relax on an evening.

@faychampoux1140 7 жыл бұрын

You have us beat in the USA! So much further ahead in design!

@wickedleeloopy2115 6 жыл бұрын

Fay Champoux bacecamp..... 😂

@gioiapharo7433 6 жыл бұрын

needs to come to the US

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

Gioia Pharo Been to the US. Bigger roads. Bigger caravans. Gas guzzling pick ups required. Cheaper gas.

@daianereismendes6887 5 жыл бұрын

Queria um desses no Brasil! Lindo... quanto custa?

@Robutube1 7 жыл бұрын

How does it look in towing mode? How long are the beds? Is this a paid placement by Swift?

@johnmatthews3990 3 жыл бұрын

My next caravan is going to be this Basecamp or the Knaus Sport and Fun. Which is it to be?

@nathansmith1365 7 жыл бұрын

do these come in australia

@simracer1256 3 жыл бұрын

Does the awning have a built in Or separate groundsheet?

@amymendoza6910 7 жыл бұрын

how much does its cost ???

@guitarsrcool4922 5 жыл бұрын

Does it have a black water tank?

@SIMULATION621_ 5 жыл бұрын

“If your van gets stolen you will (HOPEFULLY) be found.” Thanks for that! 😶

@baddogcooper1273 5 жыл бұрын

Simulation gamer our got stolen and never had a way to find it back.....

@toddy505 5 жыл бұрын

Swift basecamp XL would be perfect.

@robburrows2737 4 жыл бұрын

We have a Base Camp, the nearside trim and reflector fell off on a windy drive to the Lake District. It had been stuck on with a piece of wood and double sided tape. Very poor quality and it's going to cost £200 to replace and no, it's not covered by the shell Warrenty they tell me.

@lesliescanlan7134 5 жыл бұрын

Kudos on giving us a price,,,,,, one of the very few who do. ,!!!!!!

@TomisaburoRMizugawa 7 жыл бұрын

Is the cameraman's name Tripod by any chance?

@martincole188 6 жыл бұрын

You need to be more investigative, this is just a walk through description. What are its weak points, towing behaviour, build quality?

@scmtbnomad 7 жыл бұрын

how much fresh water does the tank hold?? I only find information of 8 l boiler size. but this can not be all, right?

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

I don't think that there would be an on board water tank in a caravan of this size. You'd have to have an Aquaroll on the outside with a submersible pump. The water heater has to be primed before use. 8L is a bit small. Mine is 10 L and by changing the shower head to an Ecocamel we can just about get two quick showers with one tank full of hot water mixed with cold from the outside Aquaroll.

@andrewjones-productions 4 жыл бұрын

I was really, really in favour of this caravan until Knaus revealed their Sport & Fun Black Edition caravan. Whilst longer than the Basecamp, the convenience of not having to make up a bed every night and a huge garage area below it, make the much better looking Knaus Sport & Fun Black Edition a winner. The only thing that is still far better on the Basecamp is the shower.

@johnmatthews3990 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. Your comment made me look at the Knas and I prefer it to this van. I really like the dining table set up in the Knas as well. Thanks for the tip.

@cyborg7116 2 жыл бұрын

Longer, pricier, no oven, more limited shower than Basecamp, but I agree a nicer van in every other way. Probably less likely to leak too. My drive is 6.15m so as much as I'd like one I can't. Almost worth moving over!

@ianrobertson3970 7 жыл бұрын

Could do with a report on the Swift Challenger 560 with end bed 20117 model.

@BerthaGretton1 6 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see him put the awning up. It seemed quite heavy to us.

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

Joyce Hope My experience with most awnings means that the video would have to be a feature length adventure movie box set with violence, bad language, divorce and attempted murder. Parts, I, II, IIII, and IV.

@mjdokkjorp6053 2 жыл бұрын

How broad is the door, does anybody know?

@garybrockman5682 6 жыл бұрын

Great little caravan but, where do you store your sleeping bags and pillows etc? Apart from that, it's great for touring.

@melb5996 6 жыл бұрын

While I applaud the idea behind this new van I'd love to see how you get on with that awning on a caravan club site, it doesn't fit in with their silly rules 😂. The jockey wheel has to be on the spot marked x so no room behind I'm afraid.

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

Mel B Just ignore the rules. You're paying your annual membership and also the ridiculous prices and extras they charge for the night on club sites. That makes you the customer. Or go to a fully serviced Certificated Location. Water, electric, grey water disposal on each pitch. Cheaper. Only 5 caravans on site. Sometimes even free Internet. Only ever been to one club site. Apparantly I parked my caravan the wrong way round and therefore put the awning on the "wrong" side. My neighbour fetched the warden and whilst talking to him was gesticulating wildly in my direction. The warden did nothing. I just looked on and said nowt. Some caravaners are so far up their own orifices they can brush their teeth without opening their mouth.

@deltafoxtrot2 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great caravan but with having the awning at the back it makes it very long when on the pitch.

@bzibzik 6 жыл бұрын

what is the capacity of fresh water tank, is there a grey water tank?

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

bzibzik I doubt if there will be either an on board fresh water or grey water tank. All external.

@alexwoodrow260 7 жыл бұрын

How many years does a new caravan like this last for?

@lynneceegee8726 5 жыл бұрын

Alex Woodrow 47 years and three months. What a daft question!

@madeinfrance-laurent-logan 7 жыл бұрын

Très sympa, vraiment bien......

@ukmitch86 4 жыл бұрын

Is this an answer to the fact that people can't be arsed to deal with the b+e test

@abumesferII 7 жыл бұрын

Where is the gas cylinders? What about batteries? Where are they located? Thanks

@garybrockman5682 6 жыл бұрын

In the locker at the front.

@patriciaj-boi6097 6 жыл бұрын

Expensive for a small caravan with that kind of money I could buy bigger

@lynneceegee8726 5 жыл бұрын

Patricia J-Boi duh. The whole point is that lots of people don’t want bigger. FFS!

@TheSunshineVegan 5 жыл бұрын

I likey.

@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын

I would prefer an American review anyday!

@lynneceegee8726 5 жыл бұрын

Red Sox! So why watch a British channel? Duh!

@jillgreen2243 2 жыл бұрын

Could I tow this with a 1.2 Nissan micra?

@karljordan06 2 жыл бұрын

We have just ordered the bc2 and the Toyota corolla 1.6 hb is OK. Check your car on towcar UK.

@SsSpeedySpice 7 жыл бұрын

can u get finance for these caravans?

@wickedleeloopy2115 5 жыл бұрын

So it only weight is 1 ton....guess an F250 will not be required.

@Spooms1961 6 жыл бұрын

You don’t cover the suspension anywhere. What sort of suspension is typical in European vans?

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

Stephen Woods Typically rubber or torsion bar swinging arm suspension. My caravan didn't have shock absorbers (dampers) even though the suspension had attachment points. I fitted some myself (obtained from the chassis manufacturer, who recommends them anyway) and found an immediate and noticeable improvement in handling. Also probably better fuel economy, but that's difficult to confirm without a proper scientific test.

@caitthenerd7470 7 жыл бұрын

Why does a caravan aimed at tent campers need a TV?

@suesmith819 7 жыл бұрын

CrazyCashGaming

@caitthenerd7470 7 жыл бұрын

Sue Smith Yes?

@helloworld6160 7 жыл бұрын

i tent with a tv

@caitthenerd7470 7 жыл бұрын

hello world Why? If you're going to treat your tent like your house, why not stay at home?

@saltspringisland 7 жыл бұрын

CrazyCashGaming

@johneymute 3 жыл бұрын

With such caravan you never need to go to a hotel , imagine your are stranded in a desert with no fuel left and theres no hotel, no problem, with this caravan you are save , or hos about this, theres earthquake, well no problem because with this mobile house now can escape and while still having your house with you to save your life😁

@johneygd 3 жыл бұрын

Not that bad at all.

@MrDJM81 4 жыл бұрын

Who is paying £15k for that? Baffling!

@samtrest454 6 жыл бұрын

what ta fuck

@plamenpanchev1666 7 жыл бұрын

instead of seeing what's in the trailer we look bigheaded presenter

@jasperedwards3341 7 жыл бұрын

its rubbish i have a bauwagen

@denaredford6701 7 жыл бұрын

You are to tall .

@YanksandBritsProductions 6 жыл бұрын

I turned sound off after after a few, the Americans make it all fun and exciting, the Brits are so boring, they would send you to sleep, they are like Robots ...totally Uncool!

@georgeknowles8762 6 жыл бұрын

Red Sox! We Brits invented boring. We also invented Americans didn't we?