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Avondale Dart 556-6
RoamWorthy records the Avondale Dart 556-6 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 6 berths; layout: Side Dinette; length 6.84m; width 2.13m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,300kg; payload 225kg; recorded price range £3,500 to £7,500. 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.
Avondale Dart 556-6 key facts
- Berths: 6
- MTPLM: 1300 kg
- MIRO: 1075 kg
- Payload: 225 kg
- Length: 6.84 m
- Width: 2.13 m
- Observed price range: £3,500 to £7,500
Key features
- Lightweight 'Dart' chassis for easier towing
- Triple or double fixed rear bunk beds (layout dependent)
- Side dinette converting to a single bed with fold-out bunk
- Spacious front lounge with parallel seating
- Fully equipped kitchen with Thetford fridge and integrated oven
- Compact washroom with integrated shower and vanity unit
- Truma blown-air heating system for all-season use
Avondale Dart 556-6: key facts
The Avondale Dart 556-6 is a six-berth family caravan with a side dinette, rear bunk-bed layout and single axle. Its MTPLM is 1300 kg, with a recorded payload of 225 kg. The compact body measures 6.84 m long, 2.13 m wide and 2.61 m high, but equipment, condition and specification should be confirmed on the individual caravan.
- Six berths are recorded, with a Family Bunk Bed and Side Dinette layout.
- The single-axle caravan has an MTPLM of 1300 kg and a payload of 225 kg.
- Recorded dimensions are 6.84 m long, 2.13 m wide and 2.61 m high.
- The supplied editorial identifies a front lounge, kitchen and compact washroom, but exact equipment can vary.
- The recorded price range is £3500 to £7500, subject to condition, equipment and seller details.
Worth knowing: Production years are not recorded in the supplied data. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. Confirm the plated weights, payload, layout and installed equipment before purchase.
Who should consider the Avondale Dart 556-6?
Who it suits
- Families needing six berths in a caravan with a recorded MTPLM of 1300 kg.
- Buyers seeking a single-axle layout with rear bunk-bed sleeping and a side dinette.
- Owners whose tow vehicle and licence arrangements suit the caravan's confirmed plated weights.
Reasons to consider it
- The six-berth arrangement is organised around family use, with the bunk-bed area and side dinette providing separate sleeping options.
- The 225 kg recorded payload gives a defined allowance for touring equipment, although the actual available payload must be checked against the plate and fitted accessories.
- Its 6.84 m length and single-axle configuration may be easier to position than a larger twin-axle family caravan, subject to the tow vehicle and site access.
What to check
- Check the MTPLM, mass in running order and payload on the specific caravan rather than relying only on catalogue figures.
- Inspect the bunk-bed and side-dinette conversions to confirm that the advertised six-berth arrangement is complete and usable.
- Measure storage access and confirm that the 2.13 m width and 2.61 m height suit the intended storage location and route.
- Verify the condition and operation of the kitchen, washroom, heating, windows, body panels and chassis.
- Confirm what is included in the asking price within the recorded £3500 to £7500 market range.
Worth knowing: Avondale production details are not supplied, so age and parts availability require confirmation. The compact washroom may be restrictive for some users, as noted in the supplied editorial. The interior styling and equipment may differ between individual used examples.
Compare the Avondale Dart 556-6 with similar models
| Model | Berths | MTPLM | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Dart 556-6 | 6 | 1300 kg | 6.84 m | £3,500 to £7,500 |
| Bailey Range | 6 | 1350 kg | 6.85 m | £4,500 to £12,500 |
| Swift Corniche | 6 | 1450 kg | 6.80 m | £8,000 to £25,000 |
The Avondale Dart 556-6 stands out in this group for its recorded 1300 kg MTPLM, 225 kg payload and six-berth family layout. The alternatives vary in length, MTPLM and price range, so the better choice depends on the tow vehicle, required sleeping arrangement, budget and confirmed condition of each individual caravan.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for the Avondale Dart 556-6
- Keep the loaded caravan within its confirmed 1300 kg MTPLM and account for the 225 kg recorded payload when adding luggage, leisure equipment and accessories.
- Distribute family kit across the caravan rather than concentrating weight around the rear bunk-bed area or side dinette.
- Allow for the recorded 2.13 m width and 2.61 m height when planning storage, access and towing routes.
- Check the six-berth sleeping conversions before trips, particularly the rear bunks and side dinette arrangement.
- Measure the nose-to-tail space needed for the recorded 6.84 m body before booking storage or manoeuvring in confined areas.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the recorded payload as spare capacity without checking the specific caravan's plated weights and fitted equipment.
- Assuming every Dart 556-6 has identical equipment or layout details when the supplied evidence notes specification variation.
Worth knowing: No production year is recorded, so age-related maintenance requirements cannot be stated specifically. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm condition, weight data and the operation of installed systems.
Alternatives to the Avondale Dart 556-6
- Bailey Range - Consider the Bailey Range if you want another six-berth option with a similar recorded length of 6.85 m, but its recorded MTPLM of 1350 kg and price range of £4500 to £12500 differ from the Avondale.
- Swift Corniche - Consider the Swift Corniche if its six-berth layout suits you and you can accommodate its recorded MTPLM of 1450 kg and price range of £8000 to £25000.
- Swift Challenger - Consider the Swift Challenger for another six-berth alternative, noting its recorded MTPLM of 1450 kg and price range of £15000 to £35000.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Avondale Dart 556-6.
- 6 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 Avondale Dart 556-6
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-17T19:37:01.747276+00:00