Swift Atlantic

2 019 saw the introduction of some wonderfully good looking, South African-made caravans, really top of the range stuff for which I applaud our local manufacturers. They lifted the industry out of the ‘same old/same old’ doldrums by becoming caravan designers and manufacturers, launching innovative, stylish, modern products. So much so that, I believe, their caravans are good enough for display on the world’s biggest caravan stage in Düsseldorf.

However, if I had to nominate the best caravan I saw in South Africa during 2019 it would be the imported Swift Atlantic.

Now, let me establish from the outset that I am as patriotic as the next guy. I even have the T-shirt that says, ‘local is lekker’. Admittedly, my wife only lets me wear it when I work in the garage or do the vacuuming, for it