Anyone heard rumours about 2024 Caravan Models?

[Saxo Appeal]

A Challenger 6-Berth 670 SE with all the extras, but with a bigger width bed

Or remove the bed but have the same layout, like a 4-Berth 670 SE version

We would sleep at the front, and the kids at the back in bunk beds (with closing door)

 

[Dustydog]

A Challenger 6-Berth 670 SE with all the extras, but with a bigger width bed

Or remove the bed but have the same layout, like a 4-Berth 670 SE version

We would sleep at the front, and the kids at the back in bunk beds (with closing door)

Time to talk to Swift for a new version perhaps😉

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Time to talk to Swift for a new version perhaps😉

If only mate

 

[Mel]

It is possible that the Covid staycation bubble has shrunk. Certainly there is a lot more used stock about than there was. This may provide a limit on price increases and lead time to delivery in spite of the increases in material and labour costs. Remember it was only a year or so ago that both the Harrogate and NEC shows were cancelled basically because dealers did not need the trade. They are both up and running now with dealers wanting to sell. Can only hope. Not that I am in the market for a new van.
Mel

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Very true Mel, here's hoping

 

[Mel]

Face facts Leebroath, that bed is too small for you. Your head is on the headboard and your feet at the wall. You are lying with your arms cwched tight around you. And that is without pillows, duvets etc. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but that isn’t going to work. ☹️
Sorry
Mel

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Yes I'm not a very tall person, so that bed is made for a small person then?

I'm not a tall person and class myself as a normal'ish size, I am 180 and other half is 165cm

My head wasn’t hitting the headboard, was probably 10-15cm away

 

[otherclive]

Sleeping on the inside should be avoided as age creeps up on men. 😱

 

[Dustydog]

That’s a French bed. Surely you two are lying upside down? The wider part of the bed is for the head and body , the narrow end for legs 😎

 

[Saxo Appeal]

That’s a French bed. Surely you two are lying upside down? The wider part of the bed is for the head and body , the narrow end for legs 😎

I was actually thinking that also, do you think we are the wrong way ?

EDIT: Nope

 

[Dustydog]

I was actually thinking that also, do you think we are the wrong way ?

EDIT: Nope

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An optical illusion🤪

 

[Hutch]

Look perfectly fine to me, but wearing socks in bed. Well.
Seriously All ok.

 

[otherclive]

That’s a French bed. Surely you two are lying upside down? The wider part of the bed is for the head and body , the narrow end for legs 😎

When we had a similar bed in a Pageant Bordeaux we had heads at the wider section of the bed, I slept on the outside and being 6ft 4inch the ends of my legs dangled into space, but not a problem getting cold as we both used sleeping bags.

 

[Hutch]

As long as your comfortable, who cares

 

[Buckman]

That’s a French bed. Surely you two are lying upside down? The wider part of the bed is for the head and body , the narrow end for legs 😎

I thought the same as who lies that way on a French bed? We had that layout in our Lunar and decided it was not for us as during the night one has to climb over the other. Our island bed mattress is 2120 x 1435mm in size

 

[Buckman]

A Challenger 6-Berth 670 SE with all the extras, but with a bigger width bed

Or remove the bed but have the same layout, like a 4-Berth 670 SE version

We would sleep at the front, and the kids at the back in bunk beds (with closing door)

What about a layout with the island bed at the rear and bathroom in the middle? Kids sleep in front while you cad lie in bed watching TV.

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Agree Buckman, someone said to us climbing ove each other was a PITA

And to choose a caravan with an island bed, but then we also need bunk beds.

 

[Saxo Appeal]

What about a layout with the island bed at the rear and bathroom in the middle? Kids sleep in front while you cad lie in bed watching TV.

We have a kid who will through the night decide to raid the fridge, and the cooker is there also

He is 8 and is on the waiting list to be assessed for ADHD

He was recently staying at his Gran and Grandads, and in the early hours went to the kitchen and tried to turn on the Gas..... not sure what was going through his head, but luckily he didn't know how to properly release the gas. My mum only found out when she went to cook some bacon and the knob was moved.

So they need to be in bunk beds and away from equipment through the night, which is why buying a Caravan is a predicement for us with layouts.

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Sadly in your case I don't think there is any layout that would be suitable as all layouts will allow access to equipment even if you have their bunk beds at the rear.

This is what I mean the if the bed was wider on the 670 SE, which also has the bunk bed at the back.

This would have been ideal, as we would know when he was getting up

 

[Buckman]

This is what I mean the if the bed was wider on the 670 SE, which also has the bunk bed at the back.

This would have been ideal, as we would know when he was getting up

I was not familiar with layout and now understand your issue. That layout should work for you, but you need to compromise. Do you always sleep on your back fully stretched out.

Unfortunately you have two threads running discussing the same thing and it is getting confusing. Maybe the mods can merge the two threads.

 

[Mel]

Can’t find a caravan with island bed and bunks or an island bed with side dinette that you can leave as bunks. Can find a French bed and side dinette that you could leave up as bunks. Don’t know how the bed sizes compare though?
Like this one.

New Swift Exclusive 6EW 2023 caravans for sale, Yorkshire Caravans, South Yorkshire | Caravanfinder

www.caravanfinder.co.uk

On Caravanfinder you can search by layout
Good luck
Mel

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Maybe the mods can merge the two threads.

Now merged

 

[Mel]

Thank you for merging. Having now read the info about your lad, how about a layout with rear bunks that have a door across and you and the Mrs sleep on the front as a double or singles
Like this

New Swift Swift Exclusive 6TD 2023 caravans for sale, Yorkshire Caravans, South Yorkshire | Caravanfinder

www.caravanfinder.co.uk

Hopefully you would then hear him if he wakes up ( tie a bell to the sliding door: we used to foster a lad who was like a ninja 😀)
Mel

 

[Saxo Appeal]

Thanks Mel, will take that one into consideration

 

[Dustydog]

Agree Buckman, someone said to us climbing ove each other was a PITA

And to choose a caravan with an island bed, but then we also need bunk beds.

Is a fixed double bed an absolute requirement? Bunks in the rear, central bathroom and you and the missus use the front seats converted to night use. That’s one massive double bed , especially with an 8 ft wide caravan?