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Swift Charisma 555
RoamWorthy records the Swift Charisma 555 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; layout: French Bed; length 7.18m; width 2.23m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,475kg; payload 213kg; recorded price range £6,500 to £12,500. 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.
Swift Charisma 555 key facts
- Berths: 4
- MTPLM: 1475 kg
- MIRO: 1262 kg
- Payload: 213 kg
- Length: 7.18 m
- Width: 2.23 m
- Observed price range: £6,500 to £12,500
Key features
- Fixed rear French bed for permanent sleeping comfort
- Spacious front lounge with parallel seating
- Truma blown-air heating and hot water system
- Thetford cassette toilet and walk-in shower area
- AL-KO AKS stabiliser for enhanced towing safety
- Full-sized oven, grill, and 3-burner gas hob
- Ample under-bed storage with external locker access
Swift Charisma 555: key facts
The Swift Charisma 555 is a four-berth caravan with a fixed French bed, front lounge and corner washroom. Its recorded length is 7.18m, width 2.23m and height 2.61m, with an MTPLM of 1475kg and a stated payload of 213kg. Equipment and specifications can vary by model year and optional equipment, so buyers should confirm the individual caravan.
- Four berths with a fixed rear French bed and front lounge.
- Recorded dimensions are 7.18m long, 2.23m wide and 2.61m high.
- Recorded MTPLM is 1475kg, with a stated payload of 213kg.
- Listed features include Truma blown-air heating and hot water, a Thetford cassette toilet and a full-sized oven, grill and three-burner gas hob.
- The corner washroom provides a practical layout, although it may feel tighter than a full-width end bathroom.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Confirm the plated weights, payload calculation and fitted equipment on the individual caravan. The current marketplace record shows no listings, so availability cannot be inferred from the catalogue entry.
Who should consider the Swift Charisma 555?
Who it suits
- Couples wanting a fixed French bed without moving from a four-berth caravan layout.
- Small families who value the front lounge and four-berth capacity, provided the corner washroom and available storage meet their needs.
Reasons to consider it
- The fixed French bed avoids converting the main sleeping area each night.
- The front lounge with parallel seating gives the layout a defined daytime living space.
- Its recorded MTPLM of 1475kg and stated payload of 213kg provide specific figures to check against the tow car and intended load.
- The listed oven, grill, three-burner hob, fridge and workspace support caravan cooking rather than relying solely on campsite facilities.
What to check
- Check the individual caravan's MTPLM, running weight and remaining payload, as the recorded figures may vary with specification.
- Measure the corner washroom and inspect whether its shower and cassette-toilet arrangement suits the intended occupants.
- Assess kitchen worktop space with the sink in use, as this is identified as a compromise.
- Confirm the condition and operation of the fixed-bed area, front lounge, under-bed storage and external locker access.
- Check the towing vehicle against the caravan's plated weights using the supplied dimensions and weights.
Worth knowing: The available data does not identify a production-year range, so age, equipment and condition must be established from the individual listing and documents. A four-berth rating does not by itself describe how comfortably four people will use the washroom, storage or lounge.
Compare the Swift Charisma 555 with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Charisma 555 | 4 | 1475 kg | 7.18 m | £6,500 to £12,500 |
| Swift Challenger Sport 524 | 4 | 1405 kg | 6.94 m | £11,500 to £16,500 |
| Lunar Lexon | 4 | 1450 kg | 7.32 m | £6,500 to £19,500 |
The Swift Charisma 555 sits among four-berth alternatives with broadly similar recorded lengths, but the alternatives differ in MTPLM and supplied price range. The Charisma 555 offers a fixed French bed, front lounge and a recorded MTPLM of 1475kg, while each alternative may suit a different towing limit, budget or space requirement. Compare the individual caravan's plated weights, layout, condition and equipment before deciding.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership points for a Swift Charisma 555
- Use the recorded length of 7.18m, width of 2.23m and height of 2.61m when checking storage access, pitch space and towing routes.
- Keep the loaded caravan within the recorded MTPLM of 1475kg and account for the stated payload of 213kg when carrying equipment, water and personal items.
- Plan loading around the fixed French bed, under-bed storage and external locker access so that the available payload is not consumed by unrecorded additions.
- Check the front lounge conversion and sleeping arrangements if the caravan is being used by four people, rather than assuming the fixed-bed arrangement describes all berths.
- Inspect the corner washroom and kitchen layout before trips, particularly if more than two occupants will use them.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the stated payload of 213kg as an allowance that automatically applies after accessories or optional equipment have been fitted.
- Relying on the catalogue dimensions or weight without checking the individual caravan's plates and documents.
Worth knowing: No production years are supplied, so age-related maintenance advice cannot be made specific to this model record. Fitted equipment and resulting weights require confirmation on the individual caravan.
Alternatives to the Swift Charisma 555
- Swift Challenger Sport 524 - Consider the Swift Challenger Sport 524 if a shorter recorded length of 6.94m and lower recorded MTPLM of 1405kg are more suitable, although its supplied price range is 11500 to 16500.
- Lunar Lexon - Consider the Lunar Lexon if its recorded length of 7.32m and MTPLM of 1450kg fit your requirements, with a supplied price range of 6500 to 19500.
- Lunar Clubman - Consider the Lunar Clubman for a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 7.32m and MTPLM of 1450kg; its supplied price range is 8500 to 24000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift Charisma 555.
- 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 Swift Charisma 555
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T03:21:27.468977+00:00