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Caravelair Antares Style 496
RoamWorthy records the Caravelair Antares Style 496 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 6 berths; layout: Corner Bunks; length 6.70m; width 2.30m; height 2.58m; MTPLM 1,300kg; payload 163kg; recorded price range £14,500 to £22,500. No live dealer stock is currently linked to this model on RoamWorthy. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Check the individual listing and manufacturer documentation before purchase.
Caravelair Antares Style 496 key facts
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1300 kg
- MIRO: 1137 kg
- Payload: 163 kg
- Length: 6.7 m
- Width: 2.3 m
- Observed price range: £14,500 to £22,500
Key features
- Fixed rear bunk beds with dedicated lighting
- Lightweight GRP side panels for durability and easy cleaning
- XL Freeze 150-litre drawer fridge for family catering
- Flexible side dinette that converts into a single bed with bunk above
- Truma Combi heating and hot water system
- AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser for enhanced road safety
- Large panoramic skylight providing ample natural light
Caravelair Antares Style 496: key facts
The Caravelair Antares Style 496 is a six-berth, single-axle family caravan with fixed bunk beds, a side dinette and a stated MTPLM of 1300 kg. Its compact width and 163 kg payload support weight-conscious touring, but the compact washroom and limited kitchen worktop need checking for family use.
- Six berths with fixed rear bunk beds and a side dinette that converts into a single bed with a bunk above.
- Length of 6.7 m, width of 2.3 m and height of 2.58 m.
- MTPLM of 1300 kg and payload of 163 kg; confirm the exact plated figures for the caravan being considered.
- Equipment listed includes Truma Combi heating and hot water, an XL Freeze 150-litre drawer fridge and an AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser.
- The stated price range is 14500 to 22500, while availability is not indicated by current listings.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied data does not identify a production year or confirm every item on an individual caravan. Towing suitability must be checked against the tow car, caravan plate and actual loaded weight.
Who should consider the Antares Style 496
Who it suits
- Families needing six berths and a dedicated rear bunk-bed area.
- Tow-car owners prioritising a 1300 kg MTPLM and a 2.3 m-wide body over a larger luxury caravan.
- Buyers who value a front lounge, side dinette and family-oriented layout in one caravan.
Reasons to consider it
- The fixed rear bunk beds provide a defined children’s sleeping area, helping separate sleeping arrangements from the front lounge.
- The side dinette adds a second seating and sleeping zone, with a single bed and bunk above.
- The listed 163 kg payload gives a clear allowance to assess when planning family equipment, although the usable margin depends on the specific caravan and its equipment.
- The listed Truma Combi system combines heating and hot water, while the 150-litre drawer fridge is suited to family catering.
- GRP side panels, the listed panoramic skylight and Style-trim equipment are recorded features, subject to vehicle-specific confirmation.
What to check
- Check the actual MTPLM, MIRO or equivalent recorded weights and payload on the caravan being viewed, rather than relying only on catalogue data.
- Measure the proposed storage and sleeping use against the compact washroom and limited kitchen worktop identified in the editorial data.
- Confirm that the tow car is suitable for the caravan’s 1300 kg MTPLM and that the loaded combination remains within legal limits.
- Inspect the fixed bunk beds, side dinette conversion, front lounge bed and all dedicated lighting before purchase.
- Verify the presence and operation of the XL Freeze 150-litre fridge, Truma Combi system, panoramic skylight and AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser.
Worth knowing: No production year is supplied, so equipment and condition cannot be inferred from the model name alone. The price range is supplied as a guide and does not establish the value or condition of a particular caravan. The current marketplace listing count is 0, so buyers may need to wait for availability or assess an individual listing carefully.
Compare the Caravelair Antares Style 496 with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caravelair Antares Style 496 | 6 | 1300 kg | 6.70 m | £14,500 to £22,500 |
| Swift Challenger | 6 | 1450 kg | 6.80 m | £15,000 to £35,000 |
| Bailey Range | 6 | 1350 kg | 6.85 m | £4,500 to £12,500 |
The Caravelair Antares Style 496 combines six berths, fixed bunk beds, a side dinette, a 1300 kg MTPLM and a stated 163 kg payload in a 6.7 m single-axle caravan. The alternatives provide different balances of length, stated weight and price range, so the better choice depends on tow-car limits, family sleeping needs, available payload and the condition and equipment of the individual caravan.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for this family caravan
- Keep a written loading plan because the caravan has six berths but a stated payload of 163 kg.
- Recheck dimensions before storage or pitching: the supplied figures are 6.7 m long, 2.3 m wide and 2.58 m high.
- Use the rear bunk-bed and side-dinette layout deliberately, keeping heavier family equipment within the caravan’s permitted loading limits.
- Test the lounge-to-bed conversion and the side-dinette-to-single-bed conversion before trips, particularly when all six berths are required.
- Include the compact washroom and limited kitchen worktop in day-to-day planning, especially for a family using the caravan at full occupancy.
- Check the stabiliser, heating, hot-water system, fridge and skylight as part of routine handover or seasonal inspection.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming six berths automatically means six people can carry unrestricted personal equipment within the 163 kg payload.
- Choosing a storage space or pitch without allowing for the stated height of 2.58 m and width of 2.3 m.
- Assuming specifications are unchanged across model years or trims.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not provide a maintenance schedule or model-specific fault record. Exact loaded limits and equipment should be confirmed from the caravan’s documents and fitted-plate information.
Alternatives to the Caravelair Antares Style 496
- Swift Challenger - Consider the Swift Challenger if you want another six-berth option with a supplied length of 6.8 m and MTPLM of 1450 kg, although its stated price range is 15000 to 35000.
- Bailey Range - Consider the Bailey Range if the supplied price range of 4500 to 12500 is more important, accepting its stated six-berth length of 6.85 m and MTPLM or GVW of 1350 kg.
- Bailey Pegasus - Consider the Bailey Pegasus if its supplied six-berth layout and shorter length of 6.2 m suit your plans, while noting its stated MTPLM or GVW of 1450 kg.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Caravelair Antares Style 496.
- 7 model images are recorded for this page and served from RoamWorthy-hosted media.
- 2 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 Caravelair Antares Style 496
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T21:40:09.775363+00:00