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Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford

RoamWorthy records the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford as a campervan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 to 4 berths; layout: Fixed Bed Garage; length 5.98m; width 2.11m; height 2.75m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 550kg; recorded price range £58,000 to £74,500. RoamWorthy currently links 1 live dealer listing to this model. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.

Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford key facts

  • Berths: 2-4
  • Unladen weight: 2950 kg
  • Payload: 550 kg
  • Length: 5.98 m
  • Width: 2.11 m
  • Observed price range: £58,000 to £74,500
  • Available listings: 1

Key features

  • Built on the fuel-efficient Ford Transit 2.0L EcoBlue engine
  • Whale external gas point and external shower socket
  • Fully equipped kitchen with 2-burner hob and 50L compressor fridge
  • Truma Combi heating system for all-season comfort
  • Eco-core fabric technology for sustainable luxury interiors
  • Thule omnistor awning included as standard
  • Integrated 100W solar panel for off-grid power

Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford: key points

The Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford is a campervan with a rear lounge conversion, side kitchen dinette and pop-top roof bed. It has two to four berths, a length of 5.98 metres, a width of 2.11 metres and a height of 2.75 metres. Its stated MTPLM is 3500 kilograms, with a recorded payload of 550 kilograms. Confirm trim and equipment details against the individual listing.

  • The layout combines a rear lounge conversion with a side kitchen dinette and pop-top roof bed.
  • The recorded dimensions are 5.98 metres long, 2.11 metres wide and 2.75 metres high.
  • The model is listed with two to four berths, so the practical sleeping arrangement should be checked for the intended occupants.
  • The recorded MTPLM is 3500 kilograms and the payload is 550 kilograms.
  • The supplied listing identifies a Ford Transit 2.0L EcoBlue engine, a 2-burner hob, a 50L compressor fridge, Truma Combi heating, a Thule omnistor awning and a 100W solar panel. Confirm whether these details apply to the vehicle being considered.

Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The grounding data records a price range from 58000 to 74500, but the current listing and included equipment should be checked directly. The supplied data does not establish a production-year range, so age and registration details require confirmation.

Who should consider the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford?

Who it suits

  • Couples wanting a compact campervan with a rear lounge, side kitchen dinette and pop-top roof bed.
  • Buyers who need up to four berths but can assess the reduced space and storage demands associated with using the upper sleeping area.
  • Drivers seeking a campervan within the recorded 3500-kilogram MTPLM, subject to checking the loaded vehicle's actual weight.

Reasons to consider it

  • The 5.98-metre length is suited to buyers who want a full campervan layout without moving to a larger vehicle format.
  • The combination of rear lounge seating and a pop-top roof bed provides more than one sleeping option within the recorded two-to-four-berth range.
  • The recorded 550-kilogram payload gives a clear basis for checking passengers, luggage, water and accessories before purchase.
  • The supplied equipment list includes a side kitchen with a 2-burner hob and 50L compressor fridge, plus Truma Combi heating. These details require confirmation against the specific vehicle.
  • The supplied key features include a 100W solar panel, an external gas point and an external shower socket, which may suit buyers considering independent use, subject to verification.

What to check

  • Measure the intended storage and sleeping arrangements for four people, rather than assuming the maximum berth figure will suit extended use.
  • Check the loaded weight and remaining payload against passengers, luggage, fluids and fitted accessories.
  • Confirm the 2.75-metre height before using height-restricted sites, storage facilities or covered areas.
  • Verify whether the Ford Transit 2.0L EcoBlue engine, Thule omnistor awning, 100W solar panel and other listed equipment are fitted to the vehicle being offered.
  • Inspect the pop-top roof, rear lounge conversion and kitchen dinette in person, including how the sleeping areas are made up.
  • Confirm the current price, warranty, registration details and any optional equipment with the supplying dealer.

Worth knowing: The model is listed as a two-to-four-berth campervan, but the grounding data does not provide individual bed dimensions or seatbelt details. The grounding data does not provide a separate gross vehicle weight figure, so the recorded MTPLM should not be treated as a substitute for unverified loading information. The single recorded marketplace listing means availability may be limited at the time of checking.

Compare the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford with similar models

ModelBerthsMaximum weightLengthTypical price
Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford43500 kg5.98 m£58,000 to £74,500
Swift Carrera43500 kg5.99 m£68,000 to £82,000
Adria Twin Supreme43500 kg5.99 m£55,000 to £85,000

The Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford sits among similarly sized four-berth campervan alternatives, while its recorded berth range is two to four and its price range is from 58000 to 74500. The Swift Carrera and Swift Trekker Xf provide other Swift options, while the Adria Twin Supreme, Dreamer Lift Van Select and Malibu Comfort broaden the choice of four-berth alternatives. Compare the specific layout, confirmed equipment, payload and current asking price rather than choosing on headline berth count or model name alone.

Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Ownership checks for the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford

  • Keep a written payload allowance for passengers, luggage, water and added equipment, using the recorded 550-kilogram payload as the starting figure and confirming the actual vehicle weight.
  • Account for the 5.98-metre length, 2.11-metre width and 2.75-metre height when planning storage, parking and route access.
  • Before departure, check that items remain secure when the rear lounge is converted and the pop-top roof bed is in use.
  • For four-berth trips, review both sleeping spaces and distribute luggage so the kitchen dinette, rear lounge and access route remain usable.
  • Record which equipment is fitted, including the solar panel, awning, heating, fridge and external connections, because trim and optional equipment can vary.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming the maximum four-berth rating automatically provides comfortable storage and living space for four travellers.
  • Ignoring the 2.75-metre vehicle height when entering restricted car parks, storage buildings or other covered areas.
  • Treating the stated 550-kilogram payload as available luggage capacity without allowing for occupants, fluids and fitted options.

Worth knowing: The supplied data does not identify a production year, service history or maintenance schedule, so these need to be checked for the individual vehicle. No specific recurring faults are established by the supplied evidence; inspection should therefore focus on the actual vehicle and its documented equipment.

Alternatives to the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford

  • Swift Carrera - Consider the Swift Carrera if you want a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 5.99 metres and a price range from 68000 to 82000.
  • Adria Twin Supreme - Consider the Adria Twin Supreme if you want a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 5.99 metres and a broader price range from 55000 to 85000.
  • Dreamer Lift Van Select - Consider the Dreamer Lift Van Select if you want a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 5.99 metres and a price range from 58000 to 78000.

Data and source notes

  • This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford.
  • 10 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
  • 1 current linked dealer listing helps keep stock and price context connected to the model.
  • 3 recorded source groups are available in the source section below.

Proof notes

  • Specifications can differ by production year, trim and optional equipment.
  • Dealer listings are used as current marketplace evidence, not as a substitute for the exact vehicle documentation.

Worth knowing: Confirm weights, dimensions and fitted equipment for the exact vehicle before purchase or towing.

Sources and review status for the Swift New Swift Merlin 274 Oxford

This page is supported by 3 recorded source groups.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T04:43:42.468649+00:00