Swift caravan problems forums Caravan Repairs, Servicing and Maintenance. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 . Start A New Topic Reply. Staffs, peeping into Cheshire in awe and wonder Interests: Steam (GWR King 6024) Eribas Garden Design Make & Model of Towcar / Toad: Skoda Karoq 1. Swift sent another window. By Peter Bradfield September 28, 2023 in Swift Group. TriciaA. This is a Forum for Caravan over 10 years old, Feel free to post pictures, tell us about your upgrades and projects in Specific Owners Manual W November 29, 2023, 04:52:14 pm Sub Forums: Cosalt, Atlas, ABI, Europa, Willerby, Swift Although we have an Ace Equerry not a Challenger we have suffered similar problems. We use the radio a lot so does anyone Hi there, Can anyone please offer a first time buyer advice on whether a Coachman Highlander 5 berth 2008 (New)£11,500 or a Swift Challenger 5 berth 2008 (New)£13,100 is the better buy/better van. 4139 topics in this forum. Share More sharing options Followers 1. It shows up where the wheel sits in the wheel arch. Why oh why does the caravan industry perpetuate these problems and never seems to learn from previous mistakes - back in 2001, Bailey were one of the first to fit sunroofs, using a Remi-top, but it proved unreliable with cracks forming around the fixings and flying off in transit in some cases - the replacements under warranty were more robust, ie thicker - I If you have been told that then the suspension on one side of the caravan will have dropped and the caravan will look lower. Not 100% but I think some of Swifts caravan sunroof issues have been with the bonding agent and they initially did not use the recommended activator. It's interesting that no professional from either electronic panel or caravan production comment or suggest a solution. Nov 11, 2009 22,937 7,731 50,935. uk Not much changes to the Challenger, washroom is slightly updated, and there is now a NEW Command Control Panel, which we wanted but can't have it all as a The Dometic unit is effectively sealed so I’d not expect it be anything to do with the mastic (the mastic was a model year mod somewhere back in 2017 from memory) so I’d have a careful look for a crack/fracture in the The caravan's first service isn't due until September so it wasn't worth taking the caravan back to the dealers but Swifts did offer to have the lock fitted. By mynanny2 April 8, 2018 in Swift Group. ↳ RV Electrics Discussion; ↳ The Renovation (Reno) Shed; Search high and low for your service history and be sure you have registered your ownership with Swift. Mar 10, 2006 3,274 47 20,685. because if the door is warped (and it's not unknown) then the dealer will need to order the necessary part, probably a door, so that it can be replaced under warranty. If a recall had taken place as a manufacturing fault was to Swift caravan recall We have identified a potential issue with the lower front bulkhead installation that may require rectification. May 5, 2024 271 I had a Swift caravan and gave up after 13 month with it as had a bad dealer who would not take it in till the 1st service on necessary work. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more We are on our third caravan from the Swift stable over the course of about 15 years and I have always been impressed with the quality. Gas stopped igniting a few days ago. There's a post over on Caravan-Talk (in the Swift section by BMBairn) where he had the same issue with his 2019 Swift so I recently purchase a 2014 Swift Celebration 584 and have had nothing but problems. Ours failed on our 2016 Challenger and there have been many failures on Swift and Bailey. Swift are aware of problems with some 2011 models and are repairing them as and when . One dealer uploaded new software, my original dealer installed a replacement control panel none of which fixed the problem. swift caravans; build quality; poor quality; reliability; which caravan to buy; quality issues; Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Just heard that Swift Caravans are recalling approx 300 caravans due to them having damp problems. I have an electrical issue with my Swift. I now have to turn the main pump switch on and off each time I want to draw water from any taps to avoid the continuous humming. . J. Unfollow Forum Follow Forum Create thread Got any tip to pass on regarding your Swift Motorhome or any problems you have experienced with your particular Motorhome The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. If your Swift makes you smile, come here and I think 4 of the people we rally with have had major problems with Swift caravans. Swift declined to honour the warranty as change of ownership was not registered and the service was late. Approved Member; Just had a letter from Swift regarding my old 2017 Challenger. Just been at Newbury show and various motorhome dealers raised the same concerns not just with swift models. If you dare to complain it's pointed out to you very quickly your contract is with the dealer and not them. Swift sent I own a 2011 swift conqueror 645 First service 40% damp! second service 60% damp! third service due March 10th and I was really dreading it. My recently purchased 2012 Swift Challenger Sport 524 is fitted with a Sargent EC400 Power Supply Unit. Bessacarr Motorhomes. 07/2/2011 at 12:27pm Location: Lancashire Outfit: 2004 Swift Charisma 540 View Profile I have read about Model Specific Motorhomes & Caravans. Started getting problems when it was about 15 months old - it had to go back in for water ingress, but I have sorted out the other ongoing problems myself as they occur Hi, anyone had problems with the panoramic skylight cracking on a Swift Conqueror 560. 9 topics in this forum. I have a Swift Charisma 650 2008 model and I have had problems with this battery charger in the past also. Recommended Posts. I am still in their records as the registered owner As some members on here have found out the front lower bulkhead can come away, causing the front end to Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: no gas flow in swift caravan Page: 1 2 : Grolsch. I have just tried to re-register with the Swift Forum. We have a Swift Sprite Motorhome and in 2019 it had some floor rot and 53% near the offside step. Charisma 555 2007 so it is a very well known fault on these and other makes of vans not just Swift,s if you have any problems get on to the Swift forum you can contact the Swift technical team . We bought the caravan 5 years ago for £8995 and in that time i have had panel rot, rear floor rot which was fixed under warranty, water Our outside awning light above our door on our Swift Challenger 570 Lux 2010 has four bulbs out. Brand Banter. 5v. Forums, Clubhouse and Help and Advice. On my first trip away with a fully charged reliable battery the LED display showed 13. Peter Bradfield. forums. VerticalScope Inc. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): 2022 Coachman Acadia GTS 565; Pulled it apart cleaned connections made sure the jet was clean checked all lines under the van. SWIFT HOT WATER PROBLEMS. Just wondering if anyone else has a Swift caravan which has proved to have build problems? We bought ours new last year and as well as an electric shock from it almost killing my Hoping for a bit of advice, on our 1997 Swift we seem to have consistent water pressure issues, either too low (Water dribbles out of Vanity Tap & Shower) or too high (Water Are there any known issues with the 2022 models? I’ve had lots of Swift’s but since the demise of the Swift Talk forum I don’t know if there are any common problems reported on They did not answer my question on The Swift Talk Forum, even with the pressure & support of over 100 Swift Talk members applying pressure to Swift to answer my concern. Reading little snippets on here I gather there are some problems. In the end we did nto buy a Swift caravan but I stayed a member as many components were similar across all brands. By Moby dick October 26, 2016 in Swift Group. 14 Jan 2020 Starfungi Posts: 279 Joined: Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:44 pm Tow Vehicle: Hyundai Santa Fe Active 2019 Caravan/Motorhome Type: 2015 Swift Explorer 584 MK2 with range hood and Travel Cover Purpleline Movers', HazardMate, First Name: Brian Partner's Name: Katherine General Location: Figtree NSW Forums. Members. What's new. We purchased ours new in 2016, looked great in the showroom, love the layout and it tows well. We disarmed the alarm as normal and i drove about 6 miles when the alarm went off. otherclive. Often the visible evidence hides the true extent which can Well where do i start we bought a new swift icon from Kimberly caravans 31 st October 2022and the problems started. A well-informed forum-member then commented as follows: Given that very few people keep a caravan more than 5 years and even less beyond 10, the warranty is little more than what most of us have now. The caravan was brand new, manufactured in Feb 2014 and delivered to the dealer in May 2014, we collected in June 2014. Our caravan is a 2008 model and was found to have damp around the front windows and the rear bathroom offside wall (April 2010). Recently Updated; Title; Start Date; Most Viewed; Most Replies; Custom; Swift Vendee lodge external paint peeling We have had 7 Swift caravans, most were great but the current one (2022 Sprite Major) is definitely a "Friday afternoon build" and one of the issues concerns the locker. mynanny2. My local dealer has two in, both with really bad fractures, one has two ins of water in the vacuum void, and it's brand new!! Not a great advert for the model, just wondering if Sprite Panoramic Sunroof Problems Sprite Panoramic Sunroof Problems. cheers Duggie . What are Swift currently doing, if anything, to make the skylights Hi. By Jack01563 caravan 5 years old when it happen , I meet two more people last weekend with 2018 swift that there were leaking , prob cracked somewhere , disgusting it’s got to be some kind of swift defect If I could find the raspberry blowing emoji. . Swift . Aug 18, 2024 #1 Hi there I'm hoping someone can help me - I bought a used swift challenger 640 recently Discuss various Swift, Sterling, Sprite, Bessacarr, Ace and Abbey models here. My van is 7 years old from new Most power systems in caravans will last tens of years, so the product has failed well within its normal life expectancy. We collected the van Thursday August 29th. Swift caravan electrical problems. Posted October 26, 2016. p. These are the big sellers so there are more reported on forums like this. When the power management system is on I get power to the wall plugs and the water heater, but no power to A place to discuss Swift related topics. s. I have a couple of problems, which is why I joined the forum. Pete I have a Swift Fairway 2013 model and have a problem with the above alarm, when I set or unset the alarm the bleeps sound as normal but the marker lights around the van do not flash, I have changed the battery in the Hi Buckman Caravan was bought new in July 2019, no finance,3 year warranty on the windows as I read it,cost of the new window is £230, so if I don't get any joy with the warranty just have to suck it up,when I tried to e mail Swift through the website, after usual FAQ that did't help, was told it appeared that I was trying to ask a question that wasn't permitted!Oh the joy Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; New Caravan Problems - Advice Invited New Caravan Problems - Advice Invited. via mobile 25/6/2023 at 4:48pm Location: Outfit: None Entered View Profile Supporter; 19. Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; Gas Locker Floors Rotting Gas Locker Floors Rotting. Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; 2021 Swift Sprite caravan issues. Aug 18, 2024 0 0 0. Discuss various Swift, Sterling, Sprite, Bessacarr, Ace and Abbey models here. Rang swift in Campbellfield and an elbow with a small adjustable screws was posted to me in mount isa. We've had caravans before where the aerial for the radio was separate which worked fine. This problem was caused by their supplier who made an unauthorized component modification which in turn caused the chargers to fail prematurely. Problems with our Swift. The alternator supplies this signal, and it is received by the caravan fusebox. Thank you,sounds like a visit from our caravan engineer ref the fridge. Feb 16 Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; Radio Problems Radio Problems. I have set up this group for Swift Touring Caravan Owners Club to exchange ideas and also to sell Swift Caravan parts and Caravans hope you enjoy. Banus. My issue is a little different. The caravan was brand new, manufactured in Feb 2014 and delivered to the dealer I am wondering if anybody has incurred the same problem with his or her Swift caravan that I have. Post Info Posts: 358. practicalcaravan. These seem all seem to be based on sprite or challenger models, a couple of dealer specials I recently purchase a 2014 Swift Celebration 584 and have had nothing but problems. Date: 06:45 AM Nov 27, 2019. Message Forums: Welcome Guest Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: Swift caravan electrics problem MairiG. Moby dick. Community. The next step would be to turn on some 12V lights / pump in the caravan, and ensure these turn off when the tow car is connected and started. Sort By . A huge warm welcome to all the new members. The sealant over the front windows was cracked, the cooker was rusty inside, the bedding Newbie Swift caravan owner. also no problems with fridge or stove. 07/2/2011 at 12:27pm Location: Lancashire Outfit: 2004 Swift Charisma 540 View Profile I have read about English "Swift" Caravans. I look and contribute because a lot of the equipment in Swift caravans is exactly the same as every other caravan, Bailey included, and problems such as damp/QA In September last year, my wife and I bought our first caravan - a Swift Oakmere (Charisma 555) - from Discover Delamere. Failure of the front window seal on a 2016 Swift Conqueror 580. Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more We have just bought the new silver sided Swift Comqueror 540 rear fixed bed and just wondering if anyone out there has a new Swift and what are your thoughts on it. Reactions: CAB96 Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group Swift Group. B. Mar 7, 2022 #2 Historically, caravans have been notorious for manufacturing faults to be undetected until the customer tries to use the facility, and then the warranty scenario starts to play out where the customer is inconvenienced whilst on holiday, they are further inconvenienced when they have to find time to take the caravan back to the dealer for the work to be Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Reception - All Forums Caravans and Caravanning Print: Topic: no gas flow in swift caravan Page: 1 2 : Grolsch. Posted on Caravan Talk Forum by Swift "As many of you are aware from previous posts we have suffered recent problems with the chargers supplied to the Swift Group by Nordlectronica in Italy. Thread starter woodsieboy; Start date Sep 20, 2020; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. 2012 model. S. S Hi guys has anyone ever had any trouble with the sargent remote alarm on any Swift or Abbey caravan. Forums. Thread starter Stezla; Start date Aug 18, 2024; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. They said not to worry as only 50 !!!!! ( I Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; Sprite Panoramic Sunroof Problems Sprite Panoramic Sunroof Problems. Even those who do go beyond 10 years are unlikely to have it maintained to the standards Swift require, so Hi has anyone had the issues resolved and what did swift actually do to repair it. I am having this problem & have spoken to another elegance owner who is having the same problems. Thread starter Metaland Ale; Start date Mar 7, 2022; Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar. April 2023 edited April 2023 in Caravans #1. perhaps you should try joining the Swift Forum, and posting a question to the staff at Swifts, who seem to be doing their very best to sort out problems. He tells me that Swift are Hello, I would just to like to tell you all about the problems i have had with our Swift Challenger 520 se 1999. Ours never From memory on the old Swift-Talk forum this was "one of those things" that seemed to happen occasionally, we had a 2018 Swift before the current one that had the same panel and it did it once in the 4 years we had it. Although I got some excellent advice from some members, if you said anything negative about a Swift caravan 2 0r 3 members would jumped down your throat. i wish swift had taken an interest when i had our 2006 ace celebration 590 which is based on the equirry. Just rang the dealers where we are buying our Swift Coastline 550, 2011 from. They bang shut within a minute or less of being opened. We have always had Swift caravans for I am so grateful for the information in this post. Please can anyone help, I have a swift conqueror 645 2010 The on board water tank was very slow to fill, I thought it was the external Truma pump being the course, this was not the case. New posts Trending Search forums. In Static Caravan and Lodge community, Run by owners for owners. Hi this is my first time on here. the van leaked through the door, one of the windows fell out on the motorway, all the cuboard hinges had to be replaced twice and failled again as we Hi, has anyone had problems with the front panoramic sunroof on the 2021 Elegance leaking. co. We have not activated any remote controls - switching on lights,heating etc (don't see the need for this remote control) we treat this as just a gimmick. They have been documented and emailed with pictures to the dealer as we are finding them. 5 DSG Caravan / Motorhome / Hi all I have a 2020 Swift M4EB and have been experiencing some problems with the electric it’s happened 3 times now randomly mains cable connected tv works sockets work but fridge will not work on mains or gas and the control panel shows empty battery I removed the fuse/ control box and checked New to the forum today. No wonder the assemblers have no incentive to improve. may i say i had my service done at a local swft approved agent but when i first contacted the swift dealer where Hello I have a swift exclusive 2024 and raised a dispute with the dealership asking for my money back due to issues with the tracker which is required for insurance purposes. My van (2017 Sprite Major 6 td) has sat on my drive since March 2020 awaiting a swift engineer. The original fault was a failed transformer which is attached to a printed circuit board on the inside of the unit. The Sargent instructions that came with the caravan say it's Click here for the Grey Nomads website-> The Grey Nomads Forum-> Techies' Corner-> SWIFT HOT WATER PROBLEMS. Home. A place to discuss Swift related topics Followers 1. The subject has been well covered New posts Trending Search forums. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto New Swift Touring Caravans For Sale (2025) | New Exclusive Swift Tourer Caravan Dealer (2025) | 2024 Swift Touring Caravans For Sale | Kimberley kimberleycaravans. Private. The lock change was easy, I just prised off the red and green plastic screw covers along with the plastic nameplate with a sharp awl and undid four screws, swapped locks and refitted the The Water pump in my Swift Challenger 530se appears to be continually on making a humming sound even when all taps are turned off. By David SL August 23, 2022 in Swift Group. The unit has been replaced by Swift earlier this year with what looks like a reconditioned unit. The red light on the switch stopped working and no ignition. Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums; All Activity; Home ; Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group Swift Group. I have plugged it into the mains as I would normally do, however the distribution panel indicates no power. Very annoying especially if the door catches that drinking glass you were just putting away. We had a 2016 Swift (built Feb 2016) and it suffered the gas locker screw issue - which in my opinion massively downplays what is actually happening (a separation of wall and Discuss various Swift, Sterling, Sprite, Bessacarr, Ace and Abbey models here. Our daughter had the same damp from 2 cracks along the top section of the rear of the van, also found during a service. What a clever idea to keep all the questions and problems to them selves. Reactions: RogerL. Followers 15. Does anyone know if it is easy to replace the faulty bulbs Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; 2019 Swift - dealer after sales/warranty problems for internal build issues. Share More sharing options Followers 0. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. I have had problems with my control panel since I first had my 2019 Swift caravan. Swift tell me that a modification kit is My swift escape Sargent control panel letters are just readable. I have just swapped the data cable for a standard Ethernet cable and the problem is fixed. ScreenNameC18A248A56 Forum Participant Posts: 2. Posted September 28, 2023. New Swift problems. Never had any problems. General . Many years ago we were considering buying a Swift caravan and joined the forum. Does it just need resetting or is it time for a new one Thanks If your caravan is still under warranty you must contact the dealer, not Sargent, or you may invalidate the warranty by doing so. Hi, My neighbour has just told me their friends are having awful problems with damp in their Swift caravan. Static Caravans, Lodges & Park Homes Talk ; Manufacturer Specific Topics ; Swift Swift. Try contacting the guys on Swifts forum they seem quite on the ball. worked ok for a couple of weeks and then started popping again. Current visitors Billboard Trophies. Technical . We were told this year it had increased and would be about £2500 to repair. There is often a difficulty with assessing damp problems in caravans and motorhomes. We are therefore launching a safety recall and would like to arrange for an Approved Engineer to visit your caravan to carry out a series of checks. Use this forum for: TECHNICAL ISSUES ONLY about Caravans, Motorhomes, Tow Vehicles and Towing. I'm hoping someone can help me. It's an odd world this caravan cartel, where folk repeat buy poor quality common parts thrown together, time after time and don't use their statutory rights to reject poor quality. We have discovered numerous issues. 5v so to double check I disconnected the battery and with We traded in our caravan and paid extra outright to buy a new Swift Challenger 650 SE. Sep 2, 2023 110 but I wouldn't bother myself too much, no-one is going to get into your caravan whilst it's being towed. Reluctance by Swift to accept Hi Chris. JRT. After 4 days the LED display was down to 11. As most on here will now the van was so bad we only kept it 6 months and took a large financial loss to get rid of it. a. Thought of carrying a spare but at £450 is practically unrealistic. luckily for us we had it's first annual service in Feb 2020, just before lockdown. But the build quality has been abysmal, having had three locker drawers drop off (the first one on its first outing, resulting in staining to bedding and carpets), the well publicised sink drainer discharging the water onto the floor, incorrectly fitted water pipes under the sink in Swift Caravan Owners Club. Forum rules. and everyone else. Hi Lisa, never mind about Swift Talk! Contact your dealer to let them know of the problem a. When I got our present caravan new 2023 I adjusted the locks quite a bit on the threads to It was recently mentioned on a motorhome forum that a TV programme put out by BBC1 “Look North” had suggested that there was a causal link between the VED issue and Swift Group redundancies. Stezla. You now need to enter a Swift VIN No to register. full gas bottle every thing looked ok. The check should take around 15-30 minutes to complete. The remote fobs did nothing and the alarm stopped after a few minutes. See Swift's 2018 range! You must log in or register to post here. Swift dealer - Gateway Caravans did the warranty repair. Aug 27, 2019 20 0 0 Visit site. One of the reasons we have been This forum to be used for ALL Q&A about Caravan Plumbing, Gas, Water Pumps & Hot Water Systems; Members are reminded that work on mains power (240v) or gas lines should only be carried out by licenced persons I have searched thru a number of previous posts on Swift hot water. About. New posts Latest activity. We had a new Swift van with lots of niggling problems. com xtrailman. I'm in Ireland. Swift Motorhomes. Sep 3, 2019 I've owned caravans with one small break since 1967 - many of the reported problems relate to the fittings rather than the basic caravan, and these tend to come from a limited range of suppliers regardless of the make of caravan. Swift floor problems. I bought my Swift Elegance 565 in March 2016 and unfortunately the We contacted Swift to ask for answers to a number of questions and it provided the below responses: “Follow. Anyway yesterday I loaned a mates damp meter, really pleased as where it was damp last year along both skirts and wheel arches it was reading 10% Poorly thought out design of a crucial system. I drove on and a few miles down the road it went off again the either remote fob did nothing so i had to Our 2005 Swift caravan has lazy top locker doors. Join group. Friendliness First - Always! ↳ TECHNICAL Forum - Caravans, Motorhomes, Vehicles and Towing. Swift say it’s not a design fault and the insurance company won’t cove Jump to content. Crack on top corner of rear panel, Swift. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts As has been said previously didn't know the Swift Command is touch screen,thought it was controlled by soft switches (like mine is). And the successful outcome. By Jack01563 June 12, 2014 in Maybe on the forum where Swift owners gather you may get more info on whether this has happened to any one else? I suspect that the glass got heated quite a bit and then with a cold shower, it cracked. It would be distance selling as we paid for the caravan without seeing it in person. That replacement has also started to fail, and I am starting the process for a 3rd replacement panorama window. I found a solenoid fitted to the supply pipe which was very hot, i Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more We feel the same about our 2012 Swift Challenger. Motorhome Model Hints and Tips. They are telling me now that they won't be sending and engineer from the UK and have asked cookstown caravans in Northern Ireland to check and repair. Caravan Discussions. bertieboy1. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Swift Challenger but that could be a sticky road to go down, Others on the forum Caravan & Motorhome Manufacturer Specific Forums ; Swift Group ; Stinger alarm problems Stinger alarm problems. Anyway! Ignoring my premature caravan-changing escapades of late, I personally think the new construction of Swifts is a definite failure mode/design improvement BUT the manufacturers should plough on improving the next stage (build quality) and then working with the equipment suppliers to improve those and then Forums. New Swift Sprite range revealed! Swift Fairway 514 . Thanks a million. The trouble with Swift customer care is it set up for the dealers ONLY. Permalink . The issue could be with the alternator signal, wiring within the car / tow bar or with the caravan electrics and / or fusebox. Oct 3 Camping and Caravanning Forums,Campsites,reviews,free classified ads, camping articles and newsletter plus loads more Advertisement. 4k Gender: Male Location: N. who seem to be doing their very best to sort out problems The recent CC / camc / wotever and Practical Caravan surveys show 27% of new caravans have faults. wdsxjd ipu biauo jvzxf steonc cwsai dzpog jahg tcr dedgu azbti uukixd nsri duj wkhj