The 2012 Swift Bordeaux range of static caravans has been one of the company’s most popular ranges since it was introduced some years ago. Here we review the latest version for 2012 – the 2 bedroom, 38ft holiday home.
The weather may have been dreary with rain and strong winds and the economic outlook poor but every company we spoke to at the Caravan Extravaganza show in Cottingham, and the show at the adjacent golf club was very upbeat about the future whilst accepting that for the next 12 months at least, things are going to be pretty tough.
For the 2012 season Willerby Holiday Homes has introduced a new Rio Gold two bedroom static caravan which has been modified for disabled owners. Externally the Rio is very similar to other caravans in the company’s range, the most obvious difference being the entrance which has been widened for wheelchairs.
The ABI Kentmere static caravan was first introduced to the public in 2010 and the model we saw was a prototype; a few design tweaks made to it since then as a result of feedback from several sources have improved it. Read the full review…
Although designated a three bedroom static caravan, the ABI Ambleside can in fact, sleep eight due to a sofa bed being included as part of the lounge furniture. Introduced into the company’s range in 2011, and built to EN 1647 standard, the caravan has a pre-galvanised steel chassis, aluminium cladding and a pantile roof. Additionally, full central heating, and uPVC double glazing make this static caravan suitable for all year round holidays.
We’re asking all you static caravan and holiday lodge owners, how far you travel to get to your holiday home.
It is some time since we reviewed an ABI static caravan so it’s appropriate that for this review we have chosen the company’s top of the range Westwood caravan which has undergone a complete revamp for 2011. It is a 42ft x 13ft single unit caravan built on a fully galvanised heavy duty chassis and has uPVC cladding as standard with oak grained timber cladding as an option. French patio doors in the end wall of the lounge and uPVC double glazing are also included as standard.
Anyone looking for a top quality static caravan will have to go a long way to find one better than the Carnaby Essence. It is a single 40ft x 13ft two bedroom home. Its ex works price is way above the majority of similar size holiday homes, but having said that, it does come virtually complete – even down to duvets and pillowcases.
Last year’s extensive snow fall saw a huge number of static caravans and holiday lodges damaged, and with heavy snow and icy conditions forecast again this winter season, it’s important that you have adequate holiday home cover in place.
For the 2011 season, the BK Bluebird division of Willerby Holiday Homes has introduced a new model – the Seville – which had its launch at the Lawns Show in September.
