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La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA

RoamWorthy records the La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; length 6.71m; width 2.25m; height 2.58m; MTPLM 1,800kg; payload 365kg; recorded price range £28,000 to £42,000. 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.

La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA key facts

  • Berths: 4
  • MTPLM: 1800 kg
  • MIRO: 1435 kg
  • Payload: 365 kg
  • Length: 6.71 m
  • Width: 2.25 m
  • Observed price range: £28,000 to £42,000

Key features

  • Aerodynamic 'V-shaped' front profile for superior towing
  • Luxury rear island bed with easy walk-around access
  • Premium yacht-inspired interior cabinetry and finishes
  • Truma Combi heating and hot water system
  • Spacious 'XL' panoramic skylight for natural illumination
  • Modern kitchen with high-end appliances and generous storage
  • Solid polyester bodywork for enhanced durability and insulation

La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA: key facts

La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA is covered here using recorded catalogue, marketplace and source evidence. Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

  • Four berths with an island bed, fixed bed, front lounge and central washroom layout.
  • Confirm the model year, trim and optional equipment before relying on dimensions, weights or layouts.
  • Recorded MTPLM is 1800kg, with a payload of 365kg.
  • The supplied editorial identifies an aerodynamic V-shaped front profile, solid polyester bodywork and yacht-inspired cabinetry.
  • The supplied editorial identifies Truma Combi heating and hot water, an XL panoramic skylight and a modern kitchen, but equipment should be checked on the individual caravan.

Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The source data does not record a production year range or a current listing. The supplied editorial describes towing and insulation benefits, but these should be treated as claims requiring confirmation for the specific caravan.

Who should consider the La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA?

Who it suits

  • Couples or families seeking four berths with a fixed island bed and a front lounge.
  • Buyers who value the Liberty 490 SA’s distinctive curved front design and compact recorded length, while accepting its recorded 1800kg MTPLM.
  • Tourers who want a central washroom and a layout that separates the sleeping, washing and lounge areas.

Reasons to consider it

  • The island-bed layout provides walk-around access according to the supplied editorial.
  • The front lounge, central washroom and fixed-bed arrangement use the available space for four-berth touring.
  • The supplied editorial identifies premium yacht-inspired cabinetry, solid polyester bodywork and an XL panoramic skylight.
  • The recorded payload of 365kg provides a clear allowance to assess against the intended touring load.

What to check

  • Confirm the individual caravan’s exact unladen weight, MTPLM and remaining payload, because specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
  • Check that the tow car is suitable for the recorded 1800kg MTPLM and that the caravan’s actual loaded weight is within all limits.
  • Inspect the island-bed access, front lounge and central washroom in person to ensure the arrangement suits the intended occupants.
  • Verify the condition and operation of the equipment described in the supplied editorial, including the heating and hot-water system, skylight and kitchen appliances.
  • Check front storage provision carefully, as the supplied editorial notes that the distinctive front shape can reduce overhead locker space at the very front.

Worth knowing: The supplied data gives a price range of £28000 to £42000, not a confirmed price for an individual caravan. No current listings are recorded in the supplied marketplace data. The source data does not establish a production year, trim level or standard equipment list.

Compare the La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA with similar models

ModelBerthsMTPLMLengthTypical price
La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA41800 kg6.71 m£28,000 to £42,000
Bailey Alicanto Grande Deluxe Alvor41850 kg7.38 m£32,000 to £42,500
Buccaneer Barracuda41850 kg7.90 m£28,000 to £45,000

Compare the recorded specifications, layout and marketplace information, then confirm the exact model year and trim before choosing.

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

La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA ownership checks

  • Plan loading around the recorded 365kg payload and include occupants’ belongings, fluids, accessories and any optional equipment in the calculation.
  • Allow for the recorded 2.25m width and 2.58m height when checking storage, access routes and pitch arrangements.
  • Confirm optional equipment before assuming a catalogue specification applies to your vehicle.
  • Review the four-berth island-bed and front-lounge arrangement before each trip so that sleeping and living areas can be configured without overloading storage spaces.
  • Keep a written weight record after adding accessories or equipment, because the recorded MTPLM is 1800kg.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Treating the recorded payload as spare storage capacity without accounting for passengers, fluids and fitted options.
  • Checking only the caravan’s length and overlooking its recorded width and height when planning storage or access.
  • Assuming the supplied equipment description applies unchanged to every Liberty 490 SA without confirming the individual caravan.

Worth knowing: The supplied data does not provide a maintenance schedule or identify model-specific faults. Weights and equipment may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Alternatives to the La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA

  • Bailey Alicanto Grande Deluxe Alvor - Consider the Bailey Alicanto Grande Deluxe Alvor if you want a four-berth alternative with a longer recorded length of 7.38m, an MTPLM of 1850kg and a recorded price range of £32000 to £42500.
  • Buccaneer Barracuda - Consider the Buccaneer Barracuda if you want a four-berth alternative with a longer recorded length of 7.9m, an MTPLM of 1850kg and a recorded price range of £28000 to £45000.
  • Coachman Laser 575 Xtra - Consider the Coachman Laser 575 Xtra if you want a four-berth alternative with a recorded length of 7.43m, an MTPLM of 1739kg and a recorded price range of £32000 to £44500.

Data and source notes

  • This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA.
  • 8 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 La Mancelle Liberty 490 SA

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T05:01:00.660399+00:00