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The newest Sprite, the Major 6, brings to the range a layout that packs beds for six – there are fixed bunks for two, plus two more bunks to make up in an offside dining area and, of course, a wide double bed to create in the lounge.
It’s a brilliant design for family living, because the kids get their own dining area – and this one is just about wide enough for four small children to sit at.
The Major 6 has a separate shower, in an offside, corner shower room that, from its exterior shape, doesn’t look big enough to give you this luxury. And there’s floor space, too; this shower room is a million miles better than anything a shared shower-toilet compartment can offer in terms of family convenience. For this money, this weight and this length, the showering arrangements are excellent.
The sleeping qualities of the Major 6 excel, too. Especially for the two kids who get the fixed bunks. Each has its curtain and its reading light – and the lower one has a small shelf just by the pillow; it’s not until you crawl in here and take a good look that you find the shelf.
There’s fixed-ladder access to the top bunk. A second ladder clips in place when you make up the bunk beds in the dining area. The base of the lower bunk is completed by the table, which drops down to rest on ledges at the edge of each seat.
In only 5.6m of body length, the Major’s designers have managed to cram in two wardrobes, a good-sized kitchen cupboard, plus space under four seats, and nine top lockers
And with its two dining areas, the Major 6 caters amply for family needs. The freestanding table for the lounge hides away, when not in use, at one side of the rear wardrobe; there are clips to hold it in place.
In the lounge, you’ll find the upholstery is firm and comfortable and, although the settees aren’t full single-bed length, there’s enough room for two to relax with their feet up.
The kitchen has a full oven and grill, three burners (no microwave, though) and enough surface to make family meals.
Sprite caravans come with a Diamond Pack that adds £399 to the price. But as well as niceties such as cushions and a radio are two features that are important on-the-road attributes – a hitch-head stabiliser and a spare wheel.
The Sprite 6 comes with a reciever for an ALKO Secure axle wheel lock. If you buy the lock it will earn you a 10% caravan insurance discount, which thanks to the low list price will have a big effect on the price of insurance for this caravan. AL-KO ATC is also an option on this ‘van, purchasing will again lower your costs of insurance.
Verdict
Sprites may be budget caravans but they’re solidly built, just like everything else that comes off the Swift production line. This caravan is ideal for families looking for light weight, low price and six beds.
Cost to insure: £321*
Fact-file
- Price: £14,374 (list price plus delivery plus Diamond Pack)
- Berths: 6
- Length: Body 5.6m / overall 7.25m
- Width: 2.23m
- Headroom: 1.95m
- Weight: MIRO 1234KG, MTPLM 1437KG
*Caravan insurance cost based on Sprite Major 6, £14,374. Fitted with hitchlock and wheel clamp. Kept on drive at HX4 0BE. Caravanners over 30 years old, claim free for 3 years and a member of a caravanning club. Quote includes 10% online discount and 6% Insurance Premium Tax and is correct as of 19.06.12.
We bought a new sprite major 6 in 2012. Just had its second service and there is 60% damp at the front end?this is so problem for us to return our van for repair as it’s on a seasonal pitch with a full awning .
I also purchased a Sprite major 6 TD in July 2013 took it back to the dealers in july 2014 for its first service and very disturbed to hear that on the off side by the toilet there is 20% damp.
This is not good as it is stored in doors and has only been used for 20 days since purchase . so all the other time it has been stored in doors.
the service centre said ” bring it back in January 2015 and if the damp has got worse we will then be able to have a look , but we cannot do anything until it reaches 25%.”
sorry this is a new van that has only been exposed to the elements for 20 days, from the day of collection.
has anybody experienced damp in a new sprite major 6 TD.
Regards
Barrie
Hi Steve, we have a 2005 Kia Sorento 2.5lt Diesel, tows like a dream.
use to tow it with a Mazda 6 2.2lt, but was very unstable, hence the Kia, feel really safe towing now.
Alistair, can I ask what your tow car is. I’m looking to buy the same van,we are kind of down sizing from our Elddis Crusader as the cost of towing it especially with the price of petrol is getting horrendous. We will be down sizing our car as well as we won’t need to run a range rover any more as the difference in weight between the two vans is a lot….comments welcome….cheers.
Hi Steve,
We published an article on the SsangYong tow car a few months back – some of the comments that came through may be useful to you. Click here and scroll down to take a look.
Thanks
Lucie
I have owned the new 2012 Sprite M6, for around 3 months now, took a bit of getting used to the length, as my old Bailey van was 10ft shorter, would advise having an ATC fitted, as 24ft on a single axle can be a bit unsteady, make sure your weights, and tyre pressure are correct, however very pleased overall with the van, have had a few problems within this time, the minor ones, speaker grill inside was rusty, lock barrels breaking, thou have been replaced foc as you would expect. However two major ones in my opinion, front window is going to be replaced as fracture cracks have formed along the whole of the bottom edge, this has stemed from the screws in the window levers been done to tight during manufacturer, another recent problem fridge light got stuck on resulting in internal lense melting and fridge not getting cold, have disconnected this while waiting whole fridge replacement under warrenty. Storage great, beds great, looks great, overal very pleased with purchase. comments and questions welcome
Just keeping you on your toes guys!
It is indeed the wrong floorplan, not sure how that happened but have changed it to the correct one now.
Thanks for letting us know,
Neil
Caravan Guard
It would be useful if the floor plan matched the photos, which is right?
Think you are showing the wrong layout plan?