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    Home › Reviews›Swift›Bolero›630 EK

    Swift Bolero 630 EK 2006

    £30,000
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - front three-quarters view
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – front three-quarters view
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - overcab sunroof
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – overcab sunroof
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - drop-down monitor for reversing camera
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – drop-down monitor for reversing camera
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - fridge
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – fridge
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up the bed (pulling out slats)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – making up the bed (pulling out slats)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up bed (bringing slats together)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – making up bed (bringing slats together)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up bed (putting base cushions in place)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – making up bed (putting base cushions in place)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - winding mechanism for awning
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – winding mechanism for awning
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - external locker
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – external locker
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - cornering shot
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK – cornering shot
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - front three-quarters view
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - overcab sunroof
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - drop-down monitor for reversing camera
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - fridge
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up the bed (pulling out slats)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up bed (bringing slats together)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - making up bed (putting base cushions in place)
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - winding mechanism for awning
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - kitchen
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - washroom
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - external locker
    2006 Swift Bolero 630 EK - cornering shot

    Published: August 23, 2011

    It has a high quality finish, but find out if the Swift Bolero 630 EK really cuts the mustard in the expert Practical Motorhome review

    Verdict

    The Bolero generally mixes style and practicality very well, and is well built into the bargain. With plenty of space for lounging and entertaining, it’s a fine place to spend time.

    Pros

    Looks; interior style; quality; kitchen; washroom

    Cons

    No overcab storage; no kitchen extractor fan; small wardrobe

    Living

    Inside the ‘van this simple, seamless design continues, achieving a smooth transition from the cab to the living area. The interior is well finished with good attention to detail – there are concertina blinds on the skylights and cab windows, a curved cupboard nestles beside the fridge, the speakers are neatly mounted in the ceiling and lights illuminate either side of the skylight. There is nothing of the chintzy, over-the-top look that some manufacturers seem to favour. Personally though, we would rather do without the net curtains.
    The quality of the interior is excellent, too. All the internal doors feel solid and the door into the ‘van itself opens smoothly – it’s also damped to prevent any noisy slamming. However, the step up into the ‘van seems a little high.
    Swift has installed a reasonably sized skylight over the lounge. There’s a large sunroof, which sadly doesn’t open, over the cab and together these provide good natural light throughout the whole of the ‘van. The only real downside to this is that you have to live without an overcab storage area, a space that many find perfect for storing bedding.
    The lounge area is very comfortable, with two long sofas that could seat at least six people, so it’s ideal for entertaining. Also, by swivelling the two front seats 180˚, the lounge area can be used as two single beds instead. Wall lights positioned in the four corners of the lounge, each with individual switches, are great for bedtime reading.
    There is a small coffee table that fixes at the side of the sofas and can be adjusted vertically, as well as angled horizontally. The long sofas also provide two large under-seat storage areas, although we felt that they would benefit from some internal partitions to make packing easier. There are good overhead storage facilities in the lounge area with three lockers along each side, all with adjustable shelves.
    The LCD control panel was extremely user-friendly. As well as its basic on/off switches it’s also possible to use it as a timer for the hot water and heating. The ‘van plays DVDs and has Freeview TV, too (Vogue Pack).

    Kitchen

    We really like the neat, transverse kitchen layout at the rear of the ‘van, with the fridge tucked under the sink and next to the oven. The ’van’s cooker has a hotplate (useful when on hook-up) in addition to three gas burners, a grill and an oven. There is also a microwave (option) above the cooker. The 107-litre fridge is a good size and we appreciated the addition of a large salad drawer. The light under the units above the cooker and fridge is a nice touch.
    However, while there is an opening skylight above the kitchen we were surprised that there was not an extractor fan, something that we consider essential. This seems a missed opportunity as many regularly use an extractor fan to remove cooking smells and to keep the ‘van cool at night during warm weather. Of course, it may be possible to fit one at a later date.
    There is ample work surface and plenty of cupboard space, although we felt that some additional shelving would be beneficial. On the positive side, the dining table stores neatly in its own compartment within the large kitchen cupboard and the waste bin recessed into the habitation door is an excellent idea. We also liked the opening window in the door.

    Washroom

    Swift is rightly proud of the bathroom which is spacious and well fitted – attractive wood panelling adds to the feel of quality. Screens pull across the centre of the room, neatly forming a shower cubicle. With the screens open there is plenty of space to move around and a wooden duck board over the shower basin means you stand level with the rest of the ‘van’s floor. We were also pleased to see that apart from the under-sink storage there is a good-sized cupboard above the toilet.
    To the left of the bathroom is a wardrobe. We thought it was rather small, though. If you enjoy winter touring, it’s not much use for hanging coats and waterproofs.

    Beds

    Using the backrests and cushions, the sofas come together to create large double bed (2.11 x 1.82m). It’s fairly straightforward to make up – you just pull the slats under the cushions forward and out into the centre of the floor, before pulling the cushion bases into the middle and dropping the seat backs into the gap at the wall. No filler cushions are required, and the mattress is fairly flat and comfortable.

    Storage

    There’s little overcab storage, but plenty of room under the two seats. There are no interior floor-level access flaps, but you can get into the nearside locker, which makes it handy for pitching equipment such as hook-up cables and so on. The wardrobe is small and not much use for long, bulky items. Kitchen and washroom storage areas are good for the sizes of the areas.

    Technical Specifications

    Payload565 kg
    MTPLM3500 kg
    Shipping Length6.54 m
    Width2.35 m

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