Swift Challenger Caravan

[v8mad0]

Looking to swap or sell my caravan as I want another yank

Its a late 80's early 90's Swift Challenger 2 berth. Its fully loaded with all the mod cons of its time.

The overall length is 20ft and its about 15ft inside, it was the biggest 2 berth you could get on a single axle.

It has a 3 burner hob with a separate grill and separate oven, 3 way fridge (Gas, 240v, 12v) hot and cold running water, shower and cassette toilet, there is also a gas fire and a JVC CD player with two speakers

There is lots of storage space in cupboards and draws etc and plenty of 12v lights

I put new carpet and underlay down only a couple of months ago and new vinyl in the dressing/loo area all the curtains were washed, the seating is from a newer caravan and is sprung not foam.

There is a roll out awning on the side.

All the tyres are good and don't look that old, all the lights work and it tows fine, we have used it three times this season.

Its loaded with bits, all you would need to do is pack some bedding and clothes and you could go straight out.

There is no damp in it and no funny smells and I have all the owners manuals as-well


£1,200 ono or swap WHY

Cheers Craig

[philoldsmobile]

ooh, i'll take the volvo please!

thats a REAL volvo, sqwar and solid.

i'd guestimate the caravan at about 93 or 94, def later than late 80's

[daveyboy]

i had a challenger identical to that, it was a 90.

[v8mad0]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

ooh, i'll take the volvo please!

thats a REAL volvo, sqwar and solid.

Careful what you wish for, she is for sale.

She is a 2.4 Turbo Diesel with four speed auto. Drive away for £650.........

MOT'd till MAY next year and TAX'd till the end of OCT

As she is a 760GLE she is fitted with everything, it all works apart from the A/C and it tows that caravan no probs.

[philoldsmobile]

ooh, not the diesel thanks...

the build date should be on the chassis plate on the caravan.

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: v8mad0

Careful what you wish for, she is for sale.

How many miles?

Much service history?

Where abouts are you?

Quoting: philoldsmobile

ooh, not the diesel thanks...

What's up with the Diesel?

[Fieldy]

Just driven that Volvo, not something I have driven before, damn comfy and specced to the brim mind.....

Even has a dog guard! (Am un-sure if this is for sale with the motor though!)

[v8mad0]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

How many miles?

Much service history?

Where abouts are you?

267,0000 Its the VW/Audi 6 cylinder D24T engine.  

Yeah lots, Its had an engine at some point.

I'm in Devon but I would deliver for cost.

It uses no oil or water, it don't overheat weather sat in traffic, cruising down the motorway or towing the caravan The autobox works as it should and is super smooth. Fully loaded even has cruise.

[v8mad0]

A few piccys






Yes Alan I'll leave the dog guard and load cover in  

[Cunning Plan]

It's in stunning condition for the mileage!

[v8mad0]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

It's in stunning condition for the mileage!

Yeah to look at it you wouldn't know.

[Fieldy]

I never knew that when I sat in it earlier.....

[art b]

looks like a 960 gle to me.....

great cars the old ovlovs ive had 3 of em.....

[Andy]

My foreman at work loves them big Volvo barges! Always had petrol ones though.

Great cars though, will go on forever if looked after. Can't help with the sale, but it looks crackin'!

[philoldsmobile]

Quoting: Cunning Plan

What's up with the Diesel?

nothing at all, I just dont like diesel, more so the older ones.

they really do wear well, old volvos just have that solid feel, its such shame that many people will be put off by the mileage, even though there will be loads of life left in it yet.  Has that been converted to diesel? it looks like its badged as a petrol - shouldn't have the cataliser badge, and should have turbodiesel in script under 760 GLE

either that, or the tail gate has been changed at some point...

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

Has that been converted to diesel? it looks like its badged as a petrol - shouldn't have the cataliser badge, and should have turbodiesel in script under 760 GLE

LoL.. I missed all that

Impressive knowledge PO, your anorak is looking shiney

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

many people will be put off by the mileage,

Yes I am a bit TBH. It's just all the bearings, locks, bolts seized, windows, electrics that are an issue on high-milers, especially 21 year old ones!

If the price was adjusted, it would be a bit more attractive, but I'm sure it would sell on eBay all day at that price though..

[Fieldy]

Quoting: v8mad0

760GLE

Quoting: art b

looks like a 960 gle to me.....

And me, but then I am just reading the badges on the rear....

[philoldsmobile]

its a late 760 (phase 3), but they do look incredibly similar, you'd be very hard pushed to tell the difference at a glance. the 960 came out in '91

Quoting: Cunning Plan

LoL.. I missed all that  

Impressive knowledge PO, your anorak is looking shiney

I am a closet volvo fan... I've even owned one..

they look like 9 series tail lights too, so perhaps its been doinked in the rear at some point?

[v8mad0]

Quoting: art b

looks like a 960 gle to me.....

Its a 760

Quoting: philoldsmobile

many people will be put off by the mileage, even though there will be loads of life left in it yet. Has that been converted to diesel? it looks like its badged as a petrol - shouldn't have the cataliser badge, and should have turbodiesel in script under 760 GLE

A previous owner put a load of 960 bits on it, IE Wheels, doorcards, glass sunroof, Centre arm rest with cup holders, outside temp, the list goes on.

Hence he also put 960 badges on it, I'd rather it said diesel as we all know real engines don't have spark plugs

Quoting: Cunning Plan

electrics that are an issue on high-milers, especially 21 year old ones!

If the price was adjusted, it would be a bit more attractive, but I'm sure it would sell on eBay all day at that price though..

Everything works apart from the A/C, the drivers seat needs to be fiddled with to move back and forward all other movements work, other than that everything works.

She's cheap enough, I was offered a K reg Audi 100 TDI in a swap the other day and he is asking £1,200 the Audi was 100% in all ways except for the paint, it was suffering from lacquer peel hence I wasn't that bothered.

[v8mad0]

Caravan and that Volvo now SOLD

[philoldsmobile]

nice! congrats. they go as a pair?

[v8mad0]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

nice! congrats. they go as a pair?

Cheers Philo No I did a deal 3 weeks ago with the estate for the salon I have for sale with a chap at work. He wanted my estate due to getting two dogs.

I sold the caravan yesterday to a young family from Cornwall who want to try caravanning

Just got to sell the 740 now and then I will be hopefully I can a toy of some sort