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Swift Kon-Tiki 740

RoamWorthy records the Swift Kon-Tiki 740 as a motorhome. Recorded catalogue data: 4 berths; layout: Twin singles; length 8.06m; width 2.35m; height 2.98m; MTPLM 4,500kg; payload 1,220kg; base vehicle: Fiat Ducato; recorded price range £55,000 to £115,000. 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 Kon-Tiki 740 key facts

  • Berths: 4
  • GVW: 4500 kg
  • Unladen weight: 3280 kg
  • Payload: 1220 kg
  • Length: 8.06 m
  • Width: 2.35 m
  • Base vehicle: Fiat Ducato
  • Observed price range: £55,000 to £115,000

Key features

  • Alde dual-fuel radiator central heating and water heating system
  • Swift Command control system with remote app integration
  • Al-Ko low-line long wheelbase chassis for superior handling
  • Panoramic overhead sunrise sunroof with integrated blind
  • Luxury washroom with separate shower cubicle and boutique styling
  • High-specification kitchen with Dometic dual-fuel hob and large fridge-freezer
  • Rear-view camera system with 7-inch dashboard monitor

Swift Kon-Tiki 740: what should buyers know?

The Swift Kon-Tiki 740 is a four-berth motorhome with an eight-point-zero-six-metre length, two-point-three-five-metre width, two-point-nine-eight-metre height and four-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM. It offers a choice of listed layouts, including island bed, rear lounge, low profile and fixed twin beds, with a recorded payload of one-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty kilograms.

  • Four berths are recorded, with layout types including Island Bed, Rear Lounge, Low Profile and Fixed Twin Beds.
  • The recorded MTPLM and GVW are four-thousand-five-hundred kilograms, with a payload of one-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty kilograms.
  • Known equipment includes Alde dual-fuel heating and water heating, Swift Command with remote app integration, an Al-Ko low-line long wheelbase chassis and a rear-view camera system with a seven-inch dashboard monitor.
  • The specification records a panoramic overhead sunrise sunroof, a separate shower cubicle, a Dometic dual-fuel hob and a large fridge-freezer.
  • The dimensions and weight make licence entitlement, route planning and payload checks important parts of the buying decision.

Worth knowing: Specifications can vary by model year, trim and optional equipment. The supplied data lists several layout types, so the exact berth and furniture arrangement must be confirmed for the individual motorhome. The supplied editorial refers to a C1 licence category, but buyers should confirm the applicable entitlement for their circumstances using the vehicle's verified weight.

Who is the Swift Kon-Tiki 740 suited to?

Who it suits

  • Couples or small families wanting four berths and a substantial interior for longer stays.
  • Buyers who value a high payload alongside fixed sleeping or rear-lounge layout options.
  • Tourers prepared to manage a four-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram vehicle and its eight-point-zero-six-metre length.

Reasons to consider it

  • The one-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty-kilogram recorded payload provides useful carrying capacity, subject to confirmation of the individual vehicle's actual weights and equipment.
  • The listed Alde heating and water-heating system supports the model's stated year-round touring focus.
  • The recorded washroom, separate shower cubicle, dual-fuel hob, large fridge-freezer and rear-view camera address everyday touring needs.
  • The range of listed layouts gives buyers a choice between island bed, fixed twin beds, rear lounge and low-profile configurations.

What to check

  • Confirm the exact layout, berth arrangement and equipment fitted to the specific Kon-Tiki 740.
  • Check the plated MTPLM, actual running weight, remaining payload and axle limits before loading.
  • Confirm driving-licence entitlement for the four-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram vehicle.
  • Measure access and storage arrangements against the vehicle's eight-point-zero-six-metre length, two-point-three-five-metre width and two-point-nine-eight-metre height.
  • Verify the condition and operation of the Alde system, Swift Command equipment, rear-view camera, sunroof, kitchen appliances and separate shower.

Worth knowing: The supplied price range is fifty-five-thousand to one-hundred-and-fifteen-thousand, but actual value will depend on specification, condition and provenance. No production years are supplied, so age-related differences cannot be assumed. The current marketplace record shows no listings, so buyers may need to assess examples individually when available.

Compare the Swift Kon-Tiki 740 with similar models

ModelBerthsMaximum weightLengthTypical price
Swift Kon-Tiki 74044500 kg8.06 m£55,000 to £115,000
Auto-Trail Comanche44250 kg7.90 m£55,000 to £120,000
Bailey Autograph 79 443850 kg7.98 m£55,000 to £80,000

The Swift Kon-Tiki 740 combines four berths, a recorded one-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty-kilogram payload and a four-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM with several listed layout types and substantial recorded equipment. The allowed alternatives include shorter or lower-weight four-berth models, some with narrower recorded price ranges. The right choice depends on whether the Kon-Tiki 740's payload and layout options outweigh the licence, access and manoeuvring implications of its size and weight.

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

Swift Kon-Tiki 740 ownership checks

  • Plan routes and parking around the recorded dimensions: eight-point-zero-six metres long, two-point-three-five metres wide and two-point-nine-eight metres high.
  • Monitor payload after adding passengers, water, gas, personal equipment and optional items. The recorded payload is one-thousand-two-hundred-and-twenty kilograms, but the individual vehicle should be weighed and its axle limits checked.
  • Keep the vehicle's four-thousand-five-hundred-kilogram MTPLM and GVW in mind when loading and when checking licence entitlement.
  • Use the rear-view camera and seven-inch dashboard monitor as part of low-speed manoeuvring, while allowing for the vehicle's size in confined areas.
  • Confirm which of the listed layouts is fitted before organising bedding, storage and daily routines, particularly where island bed or fixed twin beds are involved.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming every Kon-Tiki 740 has the same layout or optional equipment when the supplied data lists several layout types and notes specification variation.
  • Treating the recorded payload as spare capacity without checking the individual vehicle's running weight, passengers, equipment and axle limits.
  • Overlooking the height and width when planning access through restricted routes or storage spaces.

Worth knowing: No specific maintenance intervals or model-year details are supplied, so those should be confirmed from the individual vehicle's documentation. The ownership checks above are based on the recorded dimensions, weight, payload, berths, layouts and equipment only.

Alternatives to the Swift Kon-Tiki 740

  • Auto-Trail Comanche - Consider the Auto-Trail Comanche if four berths and a slightly shorter recorded length of seven-point-nine metres are priorities, with a recorded MTPLM or GVW of four-thousand-two-hundred-and-fifty kilograms and a price range of fifty-five-thousand to one-hundred-and-twenty-thousand.
  • Bailey Autograph 79 4 - Consider the Bailey Autograph 79 4 if four berths and a lower recorded MTPLM or GVW of three-thousand-eight-hundred-and-fifty kilograms matter, with a recorded length of seven-point-nine-eight metres and a price range of fifty-five-thousand to eighty-thousand.
  • Auto-Sleepers Burford - Consider the Auto-Sleepers Burford if four berths and a slightly shorter recorded length of seven-point-nine-two metres suit your requirements, with a recorded MTPLM or GVW of four-thousand-one-hundred kilograms and a price range of sixty-five-thousand to one-hundred-and-twenty-thousand-two-hundred.

Data and source notes

  • This page uses the maintained RoamWorthy record for the Swift Kon-Tiki 740.
  • 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 Swift Kon-Tiki 740

This page is supported by 2 recorded source groups.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-18T02:29:00.575638+00:00