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Swift Sterling Eccles 480

RoamWorthy records the Swift Sterling Eccles 480 as a touring caravan. Recorded catalogue data: 2 berths; layout: End Washroom; length 6.45m; width 2.25m; height 2.61m; MTPLM 1,415kg; payload 155kg; recorded price range £8,500 to £21,000. 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.

Swift Sterling Eccles 480 key facts

Berths: 2
MTPLM: 1415 kg
MIRO: 1260 kg
Payload: 155 kg
Length: 6.45 m
Width: 2.25 m
Observed price range: £8,500 to £21,000

Key features

Swift SMART intelligent construction system
Spacious full-width rear washroom with separate shower
AL-KO AKS 3004 stabiliser for enhanced towing safety
Dual-fuel Truma Combi boiler for efficient heating and hot water
Stylish overhead locker storage with soft-close hinges
Well-equipped kitchen with ventilated microwave and dual-fuel hob
Low-energy LED lighting throughout the living area

Swift Sterling Eccles 480: key points

The Swift Sterling Eccles 480 is a two-berth caravan with a front lounge, side kitchen and full-width end washroom. Its recorded dimensions are 6.45 metres long, 2.25 metres wide and 2.61 metres high, with an MTPLM of 1415 kilograms, payload of 155 kilograms and a recorded price range of £8500 to £21000.

Two-berth layout intended for couples rather than family touring.
Front lounge, side kitchen and end washroom define the internal arrangement.
Full-width rear washroom is a central feature, with the existing editorial describing a separate shower and dressing space, subject to model-year confirmation.
Single-axle format and recorded length may suit buyers prioritising manoeuvrability over additional berths.
Recorded payload is 155 kilograms, so equipment and personal effects need careful weighing.
Recorded specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.

Worth knowing: Confirm the exact model year, trim and installed equipment before purchase. The existing editorial includes construction, heating, kitchen, lighting and stabiliser details that should be checked against the individual caravan. The recorded marketplace currently has no listings, although four images are recorded.

Who should consider the Swift Sterling Eccles 480?

Who it suits

Couples seeking a two-berth caravan with a dedicated end washroom rather than family sleeping capacity.
Buyers who value a front lounge and a compact single-axle format, while accepting the limits of a two-berth layout.
Tourers who can work within a 155-kilogram payload and want the washroom, kitchen and lounge arranged in a 6.45-metre caravan.

Reasons to consider it

The full-width end washroom provides more dressing and washroom space than a compact washroom layout may offer, subject to the individual specification.
The front lounge gives the caravan a clear living area and is described as converting to a double bed or two short singles.
The 2.25-metre width and single-axle format may be easier to manage than a larger caravan, while still providing a separate kitchen and end washroom.
The recorded price range of £8500 to £21000 provides a broad reference point for assessing asking prices, rather than a fixed valuation.

What to check

Confirm that the washroom includes the separate shower, vanity and dressing provisions described in the existing editorial.
Check the actual unladen weight, MTPLM and remaining payload for the specific caravan, including fitted accessories and stored equipment.
Measure the available kitchen worktop and inspect storage if regular meal preparation is important, as the existing editorial identifies restricted worktop space as a compromise.
Verify that the tow vehicle is suitable for the caravan's recorded MTPLM of 1415 kilograms.
Check the condition and operation of the lounge conversion, washroom, kitchen equipment and heating before committing.

Worth knowing: The specification may vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. No current marketplace listings are recorded, so an individual asking price and condition cannot be assessed from the supplied data. The model is limited to two berths and is not suited to buyers needing family sleeping capacity.

Compare the Swift Sterling Eccles 480 with similar models

Model	Berths	MTPLM	Length	Typical price
Swift Sterling Eccles 480	2	1415 kg	6.45 m	£8,500 to £21,000
Bailey Senator Vermont	2	1497 kg	6.51 m	£5,500 to £12,500
Swift Conquerer 480	2	1477 kg	6.59 m	£14,500 to £32,000

The Swift Sterling Eccles 480 occupies a useful middle ground for buyers wanting a two-berth caravan with a full-width end washroom, front lounge and recorded MTPLM of 1415 kilograms. The allowed alternatives vary in length, MTPLM and recorded price range, so the better choice depends on tow-vehicle limits, required dimensions, washroom preference, condition and budget. The supplied data does not establish a universal winner.

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

Ownership checks for the Swift Sterling Eccles 480

Weigh the loaded caravan rather than relying only on the recorded MTPLM of 1415 kilograms, because the recorded payload is 155 kilograms.
Keep a written loading plan for the front lounge, side kitchen and end washroom so heavier equipment does not consume the available payload unexpectedly.
Measure storage and passage space before adding equipment, especially around the full-width washroom and kitchen.
Allow for the recorded height of 2.61 metres and width of 2.25 metres when checking storage access, pitch access and towing routes.
Use the recorded length of 6.45 metres when checking storage bays and manoeuvring space.
Inspect the two-berth lounge conversion routinely if it is used as the sleeping area, and confirm that the arrangement remains suitable for the intended occupants.

Common mistakes to avoid

Treating the 155-kilogram payload as spare capacity after accessories and personal equipment have already been added.
Assuming every Sterling Eccles 480 has identical equipment when the supplied evidence states that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Planning for more occupants than the two-berth layout supports.

Worth knowing: These are ownership checks based on the recorded dimensions, weight, payload, berth count and layout, not claims about known faults. A qualified inspection should confirm the condition and operation of the individual caravan.

Alternatives to the Swift Sterling Eccles 480

Bailey Senator Vermont - Consider the Bailey Senator Vermont if a two-berth alternative with a slightly longer recorded length of 6.51 metres, lower recorded MTPLM of 1497 kilograms and price range of £5500 to £12500 is relevant.
Swift Conquerer 480 - Consider the Swift Conquerer 480 if a two-berth Swift alternative with a recorded length of 6.59 metres, MTPLM of 1477 kilograms and higher price range of £14500 to £32000 is relevant.
Swift Challenger SE 480 - Consider the Swift Challenger SE 480 if a shorter recorded length of 6.27 metres and MTPLM of 1411 kilograms appeal, with a recorded price range of £14500 to £26000.

Data and source notes

This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift Sterling Eccles 480.
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 Sterling Eccles 480

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
Web Exact Model (model_media)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T15:15:00.851185+00:00