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Swift Bessacarr 496
RoamWorthy records the Swift Bessacarr 496 as a motorhome. Recorded catalogue data: 6 berths; layout: Rear Lounge; length 7.75m; width 2.38m; height 2.82m; MTPLM 4,250kg; payload 765kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £48,000 to £75,000. 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 Bessacarr 496 key facts
- Berths: 6
- GVW: 4250 kg
- Unladen weight: 3485 kg
- Payload: 765 kg
- Length: 7.75 m
- Width: 2.38 m
- Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
- Observed price range: £48,000 to £75,000
Key features
- Six-berth capacity with six dedicated seatbelts
- Electric drop-down double bed for space-saving convenience
- Spacious rear U-shaped lounge for ultimate relaxation
- Alde central heating system for consistent warmth
- Luxurious washroom with integrated shower and vanity
- High-specification kitchen with granite-effect worktops
- Reversing camera and parking sensors for easier handling
Swift Bessacarr 496: key facts
The Swift Bessacarr 496 is a six-berth motorhome with a rear U-shaped lounge, front dinette and electric drop-down bed. Its recorded length, width and height are 7.75m, 2.38m and 2.82m respectively, while its MTPLM and GVW are 4250kg and its payload is 765kg.
- Six berths and six dedicated seatbelts are recorded.
- The layout combines a rear U-shaped lounge, front dinette, electric drop-down bed and double lounge.
- Recorded dimensions are 7.75m long, 2.38m wide and 2.82m high.
- Recorded MTPLM and GVW are 4250kg, with a payload of 765kg.
- The listed equipment includes Alde central heating, a washroom with integrated shower and vanity, granite-effect kitchen worktops, a reversing camera and parking sensors.
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied data does not give a production year range, so the exact equipment of an individual vehicle requires confirmation. The supplied editorial mentions a Fiat Ducato chassis, Grade 3 thermal insulation, a full oven, hob, microwave and rear garage, but these details should be verified on the specific vehicle.
Who should consider the Swift Bessacarr 496?
Who it suits
- Families or groups needing six berths and six dedicated seatbelts.
- Buyers who want separate front and rear lounge areas, with an electric drop-down bed to preserve daytime living space.
- Owners able to accommodate a 4250kg motorhome and its 7.75m length, 2.38m width and 2.82m height.
Reasons to consider it
- The dual-lounge arrangement gives the Bessacarr 496 distinct front and rear living areas.
- Its 765kg recorded payload provides useful carrying capacity, subject to the individual vehicle’s actual weights and equipment.
- The electric drop-down bed provides a space-saving sleeping arrangement over the front lounge.
- Alde central heating, the recorded washroom specification and the listed kitchen worktops support a practical touring layout.
What to check
- Confirm the driving-licence position for the vehicle’s 4250kg MTPLM before purchase.
- Check the actual unladen weight and remaining payload after fitted options, luggage, passengers and fluids are accounted for.
- Measure storage access and campsite manoeuvring space against the vehicle’s 7.75m length, 2.38m width and 2.82m height.
- Verify that the individual vehicle has the advertised heating, camera, parking sensors and kitchen equipment.
- Inspect how the six-berth sleeping arrangement works in practice, including the electric drop-down bed and both lounge areas.
Worth knowing: The Bessacarr 496’s size and weight may be less convenient on narrow country lanes and in restricted pitches. Fuel economy is expected to be less favourable than that of smaller, more aerodynamic motorhomes, but no consumption figure is supplied. The supplied data does not confirm the specification of any particular used example.
Compare the Swift Bessacarr 496 with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Bessacarr 496 | 6 | 4250 kg | 7.75 m | £48,000 to £75,000 |
| Swift Kon Tiki | 6 | 4250 kg | 7.30 m | £35,000 to £120,000 |
| Bailey Autograph 79 6 | 6 | 3850 kg | 7.98 m | £45,000 to £75,000 |
The Swift Bessacarr 496 combines six berths, six dedicated seatbelts, two lounge areas and a 765kg recorded payload, but its 7.75m length, 2.38m width, 2.82m height and 4250kg MTPLM need to fit the buyer’s routes, storage and licence position. The allowed alternatives offer different balances of length, weight and recorded price range, so the appropriate choice depends on whether the priority is the Bessacarr 496 layout and payload or a shorter, lighter or differently priced alternative.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Swift Bessacarr 496 ownership checks
- Keep payload records for passengers, luggage, water and optional equipment because the recorded payload is 765kg and the MTPLM is 4250kg.
- Plan routes and storage around the recorded 7.75m length, 2.38m width and 2.82m height, checking access restrictions before departure.
- Use the six-berth and six-seatbelt figures together when planning occupancy, rather than assuming every sleeping place corresponds to a travelling seat.
- Check the electric drop-down bed and both lounge areas before trips, ensuring the day and night layouts suit the intended occupants.
- Confirm the operation of the listed reversing camera and parking sensors, which are particularly relevant to manoeuvring a vehicle of this size.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the 765kg payload as an allowance that can be used without deducting passengers, luggage, fluids and fitted equipment.
- Assuming the recorded specification applies unchanged to every Bessacarr 496 when equipment can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
- Overlooking the implications of the 4250kg MTPLM when checking the driver’s licence.
Worth knowing: No production year range is supplied, so age-related maintenance advice cannot be made model-specific from the available data. The supplied information does not identify a confirmed common fault or service interval.
Alternatives to the Swift Bessacarr 496
- Swift Kon Tiki - Consider the Swift Kon Tiki if a six-berth alternative with a shorter recorded length of 7.3m is preferred; its recorded MTPLM or GVW is 4250kg and its price range is £35000 to £120000.
- Bailey Autograph 79 6 - Consider the Bailey Autograph 79 6 if a six-berth alternative with a recorded 7.98m length and lower 3850kg MTPLM or GVW is suitable; its price range is £45000 to £75000.
- Bürstner Elegance - Consider the Bürstner Elegance if a six-berth alternative close in recorded length at 7.8m is wanted and a price range of £65000 to £120000 is acceptable; its recorded MTPLM or GVW is 4250kg.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift Bessacarr 496.
- 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 Swift Bessacarr 496
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T05:00:58.871881+00:00