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Swift Bessacarr 512
RoamWorthy records the Swift Bessacarr 512 as a motorhome. Recorded catalogue data: 2 berths; layout: End Washroom; length 7.05m; width 2.38m; height 2.76m; MTPLM 3,500kg; payload 415kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £42,000 to £68,000. 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 512 key facts
- Berths: 2
- GVW: 3500 kg
- Unladen weight: 3085 kg
- Payload: 415 kg
- Length: 7.05 m
- Width: 2.38 m
- Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
- Observed price range: £42,000 to £68,000
Key features
- Swift SMART intelligent construction system
- Rear full-width washroom with separate shower
- Panoramic Skyview sunroof for natural lighting
- Alde dual-fuel radiator central heating
- Exclusive Duvalay Duvalite mattress technology
- Fully equipped kitchen with granite-effect sink
- Fiat Ducato 2.3 JTD Multijet engine
Swift Bessacarr 512 at a glance
The Swift Bessacarr 512 is a two-berth, low-profile motorhome with a front lounge and end washroom. Its recorded dimensions, three-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM and four-hundred-and-fifteen-kilogram payload make the confirmed weight position important, while the full-width washroom and separate shower define its appeal.
- Two-berth layout with a front lounge and end washroom
- Length of seven-point-zero-five metres, width of two-point-three-eight metres and height of two-point-seven-six metres
- Recorded MTPLM and GVW of three-thousand-five-hundred kilograms, with a payload of four-hundred-and-fifteen kilograms
- Listed features include Swift SMART construction, a rear full-width washroom, separate shower and Alde dual-fuel radiator central heating
- Marketplace record currently shows no listings and five images
Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied data does not identify a production year, so individual vehicle age and equipment require confirmation. The Fiat Ducato engine detail appears in the existing editorial, but the exact specification of any individual vehicle should be checked.
Who should consider the Swift Bessacarr 512?
Who it suits
- Couples seeking a fixed two-berth motorhome rather than additional sleeping capacity.
- Buyers who prioritise a spacious front lounge and an end washroom with a separate shower.
- Tourers who can accommodate a motorhome measuring seven-point-zero-five metres long and two-point-three-eight metres wide.
Reasons to consider it
- The end washroom and separate shower provide a clearly defined rear facilities area.
- The front lounge is suited to two people and benefits from the recorded low-profile layout.
- The four-hundred-and-fifteen-kilogram payload gives a useful allowance within the recorded three-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM, subject to the actual vehicle’s weighbridge result and equipment.
- Recorded features include Swift SMART construction, panoramic Skyview sunroof, Alde dual-fuel radiator central heating and Duvalay Duvalite mattress technology.
What to check
- Confirm the actual unladen weight and remaining payload, including fitted options, personal equipment, water and gas.
- Measure the intended storage space and check access routes against the recorded length, width and height.
- Inspect the end washroom, separate shower, kitchen equipment and lounge conversion in the specific vehicle.
- Confirm the vehicle’s model year, trim and optional equipment because specifications may vary.
- Check the driving-licence position using the recorded three-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM and the buyer’s licence entitlement.
Worth knowing: It is strictly a two-berth model, so it does not provide the additional sleeping capacity found in larger-berth layouts. The supplied price range is forty-two-thousand to sixty-eight-thousand, but an individual vehicle’s condition, age and equipment may affect its price. No current marketplace listings are recorded, so availability requires checking.
Compare the Swift Bessacarr 512 with similar models
| Model | Berths | Maximum weight | Length | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Bessacarr 512 | 2 | 3500 kg | 7.05 m | £42,000 to £68,000 |
| Swift Bolero 612EK | 2 | 3500 kg | 7.04 m | £32,000 to £58,000 |
| Bessacarr E540 | 2 | 3500 kg | 7.04 m | £28,500 to £48,000 |
The Swift Bessacarr 512 occupies a clear middle ground: it combines a two-berth, front-lounge and end-washroom layout with a recorded length of seven-point-zero-five metres and a three-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram weight limit. The Swift Bolero 612EK and Bessacarr E540 are close in length, while the Bailey Autograph 72 2 is longer. The Auto-Sleepers alternatives are shorter. Price ranges overlap unevenly, so the most suitable choice depends on required washroom and lounge arrangement, available space, payload evidence, vehicle condition and confirmed equipment rather than headline price alone.
Worth knowing: Specifications and prices can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Ownership checks for the Swift Bessacarr 512
- Use the recorded seven-point-zero-five-metre length, two-point-three-eight-metre width and two-point-seven-six-metre height when assessing storage, parking and access.
- Keep a payload record because the four-hundred-and-fifteen-kilogram allowance must cover occupants, luggage, fluids, gas and fitted equipment.
- Weigh the motorhome in its actual touring configuration rather than relying only on the recorded MTPLM and GVW.
- Plan use around the two-berth arrangement and verify the lounge conversion before longer trips.
- Give particular attention to the end washroom and separate shower when checking space, access and day-to-day practicality.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the recorded payload as spare capacity without accounting for options, fluids, passengers and touring equipment.
- Assuming every Bessacarr 512 has identical equipment when the supplied evidence states that specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment.
Worth knowing: The supplied data does not provide maintenance intervals, servicing history or known faults. Vehicle-specific records and equipment should be verified before purchase.
Alternatives to the Swift Bessacarr 512
- Swift Bolero 612EK - Consider the Swift Bolero 612EK if you want a similarly sized two-berth motorhome at a recorded price range of thirty-two-thousand to fifty-eight-thousand, with a length of seven-point-zero-four metres and a three-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM or GVW.
- Bessacarr E540 - Consider the Bessacarr E540 if you want another two-berth Bessacarr with a length of seven-point-zero-four metres and a recorded price range of twenty-eight-thousand-five-hundred to forty-eight-thousand.
- Bailey Autograph 72 2 - Consider the Bailey Autograph 72 2 if you need a longer two-berth alternative, at seven-point-five-one metres, and are comparing a recorded price range of fifty-two-thousand to eighty-two-thousand.
Data and source notes
- This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift Bessacarr 512.
- 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 512
This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.
- RoamWorthy maintained model catalogue (editorial_database)
- Web Exact Model (model_media)
Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T03:29:25.933798+00:00