The 2020 Swift Fairways Platinum 580 is a 4-berth touring caravan that pairs a fixed island bed with one of the best heating systems you can have in a van. At 7’4″ wide and 7.54m in external length, it’s a manageable single axle tow that doesn’t ask you to give up living space to get it.
Layout and Living Space
The 580 uses a rear island bed layout with an end washroom. It works brilliantly with the front lounge converting to a second double when family or friends come along. Loose fit carpets, blinds, and fly screens throughout (including one on the door) keep things comfortable in every season.
Kitchen Facilities
You get a full oven, hob, microwave, fridge, and freezer, plus an extractor fan to keep cooking smells out of the lounge. That’s enough to cook real meals on site rather than relying on the site restaurant every night, and the freezer means you can stock up for longer stays.
Heating and Climate
This van has Alde central heating, which works like the radiators in your house. It warms the van gently and evenly, and it’s widely regarded as the best heating you can have in a caravan – ideal if you tour outside the summer months. The Heki rooflight and large rooflight give you ventilation on warm days and plenty of daylight all year round.
Practical Extras
A solar panel keeps your battery topped up off grid, backed by an onboard battery charger and an external 240v point. Alloy wheels, a spare wheel, a hitch head stabiliser, and a stereo system are all fitted too. The stabiliser is the quiet hero here – it helps keep the van settled behind the car for a more relaxed tow.
Weight and Towing
The Platinum 580 has an unladen weight of 1439kg and an MTPLM of 1600kg, giving you 155kg of payload to work with. It’s worth checking those figures against your car’s towing limit and kerb weight before you buy. If you’re unsure, the team at Raymond James Caravans can walk you through the numbers when you visit.
Why Buy from Raymond James Caravans?
Raymond James Caravans has been in the caravan industry for over 50 years. When you buy from us, you get honest advice, transparent pricing, and support long after you drive away. Part exchange is welcome, and finance is available, subject to status. Come and see the 2020 Swift Fairways Platinum 580 in person at Carlyon Road, Atherstone. We’d love to help you find the right van.
