THE NEW SEASON SO FAR

With the NEC show fast approaching, caravan manufacturers are preparing to unveil their launches for the 2026 season. Here's what we now know about the major UK brands' plans

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Swift

THE UK'S LARGEST leisure vehicle brand has streamlined its offerings for 2026, with fewer tourer models all round.

However, there are some interesting new developments, with both the return of the popular Conqueror range and the paring down of Sprite; the latter has resulted in a lower price tag that should really appeal to customers shopping with a tighter budget.

Elsewhere, Challenger models will offer the Truma CombiNeo boiler, with Swift being the first British touring caravan manufacturer to adopt it for its new-season ranges.

Basecamp

One of the biggest changes comes to the funky Basecamp lineup - this little tourer is hugely popular with buyers, even having its own Owners' Club, formed in 2017.

The three previous layouts have been streamlined to one: Basecamp 2, which (as the name suggests) has two berths.

It's predominantly aimed at outdoor enthusiasts who want to use their tourer as a base for adventure, and offers a front lounge, side kitchen and side washroom, and an MTPLM of just 1043kg.

This model also gets a new washroom wallboard finish, in White Stipple. The Basecamp 2 is set to cost from £25,375.

Sprite

Another big change can be seen in the family-friendly and ever-popular Sprite lineup, which features just four layouts for 2026 (down from seven in 2025, and the Sprite Compact, Exclusive and Grande ranges have also been deleted).