ABH REVIEW SWAG GEN 6SCT16
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BUILD QUALITY
JOHN FORD
CARAVAN WORLD EDITOR-AT-LARGE
BUILD QUALITY
Swag Camper Trailers has a 17-year relationship with the Chinese factory that constructs the body and chassis, so there is ample history and experience to call on. The design process includes in-house CAD modelling and certification through an Australian test facility before production.
The Swag Gen 6 SCT16 is a traditional style pop-top van built in the modern frameless body method with composite walls and roof of 30mm sandwich panels of insulating foam between fibreglass skins. A honeycomb floor bonds to the body to form a sturdy structure sitting on steel cross members of a heavy-duty galvanised chassis.
The fit out is completed locally with quality appliances and upgrades to the suspension, including Monroe shock absorbers and Japanese wheel bearings. Everything under the van is protected from damage, and weight distribution has been well considered.
Appliances like the Truma UltraRapid hot water system, EvaKool fridge and Sirocco fans all point to a quest for quality and durability across rugged roads. The interior fit out is neat and well finished, and the way the lounge converts from the bed end is an inspired feature.
EASE OF USE
The Swag design is a point of difference among the imports at this year's event, and I like the simple and practical
