Sprite Cruzer 495 SR: With bathroom paradise
Swift caravans are built in Great Britain. Special caravans, not only because of their authentic British layouts and appearance, but also because of their level of equipment – something manufacturers on 'the continent' could learn a thing or two from... For this test, we are looking at the Sprite Cruzer 495 SR
The Sprite Cruzer 495 SR is the most spacious four-person caravan in the Cruzer series, with the inevitable English kitchen, a French bed, and a very special bathroom.
Exterior Sprite Cruzer
But we start with the construction. The Cruzer has smooth polyester walls that no longer contain wood. These wooden frames have been replaced by 'Pure', a polyurethane-based – and therefore completely waterproof – product, so that any moisture has no chance of causing damage. The factory provides up to a 10-year warranty against moisture ingress.
The Cruzer SR has beautiful alloy wheels, but it is mainly the front that gives it character, with its high-gloss black front. A large panoramic roof window is also incorporated into that front – Sprite was one of the first caravan manufacturers to do so. The roof, front, and rear are also made of polyester, and the floor panel is also covered with the same material, as protection against stone chips and splashing water. The caravan can be loaded up to 1,550 kg.
Living, eating, sleeping
Inside, the typical British layout immediately stands out: large longitudinal benches, whose profile clearly shows that you will find a comfortable place to relax here. The cushions with inner springs have been specially developed for seating comfort, but from the narrow cabinet at the front, an extra slatted base rolls out, so you can also convert the entire seating area into a spacious double bed. Swift supplies two Duvalay toppers as standard, so sleeping comfort is guaranteed.
Another typical British detail is the three-part front window and, of course, the kitchen, although we can no longer call that a detail. The heart of the kitchen is formed by the gas stove: an oven combination with grill, from which you conjure up your breakfast toast in the morning. Further back we find the French bed, with the Cruzer's pièce de résistance behind it: the spacious bathroom is located here across the full width of the caravan. With a separate toilet on one side, a washbasin in the middle, and then the large shower cabin – in comparable dimensions to home. The lighting in the caravan is neatly arranged, and during the day the enormous panoramic window provides a lot of light, making the caravan appear extra spacious.
Caravan test conclusion
PLUS & MIN
+ Bathroom
+ Sense of space
– Payload
The Cruzer 495 SR is a luxurious caravan with a very unique character and an extensive standard equipment. Slatted bases all around, cushions with inner springs, cold foam mattresses, luxurious oven-grill with three gas burners and an electric hob, Truma Combi (heating and boiler) up to and including a radio/CD player with Bluetooth, so you can stream your own music: it's all included. And with that, the Sprite Cruzer SR is one of the most complete caravans available for sale.
Features Sprite Cruzer 495 SR
DIMENSIONS
Body length, with drawbar 560/731 cm
Width 225 cm
Height outside/inside 261/198 cm
Sleeping places 2+2
Bed sizes French bed 135 x 195 cm
Bed size seating area (after conversion) 160 x 206 cm
WEIGHTS
Empty weight: 1,315 kg
Total permissible: 1,550 kg (can be increased to 1,750 kg)
Payload: 235 kg
Price € 26,995
More information can be found atwww.spritecaravans.com
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