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Overcab coachbuilts were once the dominant force in motorhome-land and they've been kept alive, mostly at entry-level prices, by just a few brands, such as Rimor and Roller Team, whilst most others defected to the more aerodynamic, more attractive forms of a low-profile body. Of course, the luton – with its ever-ready bed – has advantages for family buyers and Swift first sought to woo them back with its Fiat-based Edge range, launched for the 2020 season.
The Edge always seemed a bit too back-to-basics, so its replacement for the 2024 season by the Ford-based Voyager 4 Series is a welcome move, not least because the newcomer undercuts its forebear – when did that last happen? The 4 Series (which supplements the existing Voyager 5 Series low-profiles) comes with a choice of three layouts, each of them costing under £70k.
This 494 model's £68,995 list price is a very keen figure these days, especially as it's a ‘real’ price, not a base cost that escalates as you add this pack and that option. In fact, the only factory-fitted extra listed is Ford's six-speed automatic gearbox and even that only adds £1,795.
With its Magnetic Grey metallic cab, alloy wheels and front fog lamps, the Voyager also avoids looking like a budget model. And, apart from perhaps an awning, you won't find gaping holes inskins inside and out, including a heavy-duty black GRP finish on the motorhome's underside.
