EXCLUSIVE! You asked for a smaller model, Swift has now added it to the Ford Voyager range

[@chrisonYTtour]

This layout really speaks to me, perfect for solo adventures… I’m guessing those rear passenger seats could be removed to free up some storage space?

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Yes, you could get your dealer to remove them, then keep them safe to re-fit when you sell

[@peterhobbs7609]

Looks a great option Peter, seems nicely finished definitely worth a look

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Absolutely, definitely worth a look

[@stevezodiac491]

Does Ford Transit wet timing belt disintegration and self destroying engine come as standard ?

[@graantmnz]

we have had two ford engines with this wet belt system , never a problem and I have not even heard of one failing here in NZ ...so maybe the odd failure is overblown and no different to dry cam belts breaking - and I have had one of those failures , luckily in a non interference engine.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Whilst this is an issue with some commercial vehicles, it doesn't yet seem to be affecting motorhomes. If you change the oil annually with good quality oil and change the belt way ahead of schedule (120k, I think), it appears you should be OK (some cars require new belt every three/four years irrespective of mileage)

[@dwdrum11]

@@MotorhomeCampervanwe have 4 transits at work that have all failed at less than 90k miles all 1 year out of warranty and Ford weren’t interested, appealing aftercare, it’s down to overfuelling during dpf regeneration, fuel gets into the oil and degrades the belt. Ford have done an engine software update to help this, as you mentioned regular oil changes are the key. Shame as otherwise they’re a nice van to drive. We’ve replaced them all with 3 year old crafters and they’re in another league.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

@@dwdrum11 Crafter is my favourite big van but they are pricey

[@trevorthompson6429]

Fantastic looking Motorhome

[@johnpaine72]

Evening Peter. Yet another great review of a fantastic Motorhome. Just when you think you've settled on a campervan/ motorhome along comes another one which changes your mind!! I'm probably a few years off getting one but all these great reviews narrows the list to what you actually need in a camper of your choice. always exciting videos to watch, great work once again.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DaveH-t9s]

Hi Peter and a great van. However we have ordered a new Bailey B64 on the Ford Transit. However there is a lot of complaints across all sectors of users of Fords at the moment due to using a wet belt system and the failure of the belts in very new vans. Further Fords response to this crisis. I am thinking of cancelling my order due to this issue. Are you aware of it? Thanks David

[@stevezodiac491]

watch several episodes of Geoff buys cars on this issue. A lady with a fleet of them in her business, is suffering big time evidentally.

[@DaveH-t9s]

@@stevezodiac491 thanks had we heard some of the interviews she did. I am really put off buying the van which is a shame. We had a Hymer on the Ford which was a 2011 and it was great. Appears they started to introduce the wet belts in 2016 .

[@andy5786]

Really like ford voyager lovely thanks for review class👍

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@drygulch100]

Could you add in the description this is a 2 seat 4 birth or 4 seat 4 berth etc

[@susanjennings4113]

Nice one perfect for a couple ❤

[@cdb9154]

Hi Peter, I am writing from France. We love travelling in UK and for the time being we did it with our car, a Renault grand Espace. We plan to buy a motor home, but we are wondering about the width. Each time we've been to UK we had the feeling that the roads are narrow. So, do you think that a 2.37meters wide motorhome is manageable, in roads of Cornwall, Cotswolds, Scotland ? Thanks for your advice with this matter.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

You could do it but there are some places that you'll struggle, especially Cornwall. However, I did see a 9m Swift Kon-Tiki on the NC500 in Scotland when I did that last year. A van conversion would be easier...

[@petermurphy994]

Hi Peter can one assume an awning would be dealer fit or have swift said whether they intend to factory fit this item 😊

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Pretty sure it would be a dealer fit, as would a towbar, microwave or bike rack

[@petermurphy994]

Thanks Peter for the speedy reply.

[@travelcampervansandmore]

Short overhang but they couldn't have made the waste water outlet more exposed.

[@thomaseriksson3182]

Thanks for this!🙏 Really love this layout-to bad its not popular in the nordic countries 😔 Do swift make left hand drive version of this masterpiece? A real competitioner to Challenger X150.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

I don't think you'll find a left-hand drive Swift Voyager, but how about a Rapido 606F or Roller Team T-Line 590 or Bürstner Lyseo TD 594?

[@thomaseriksson3182]

@@MotorhomeCampervan Roller Team and Burstner is really good 👍 Thanks. Like Challenger X150 its smaller. But the layout of all with drop down bed is really nice 🙏

[@chrisbroadley1928]

Nice looking van and plenty of space for its size, ok yes, it could be a 4 birth but let’s be honest, it’s really a 2. Itd be one for us to look out for when the time comes to change our roller team once it’s just me and the wife.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Yes, definitely a 2-berth that could very occasionally accommodate 4

[@cheif3112]

first in best dressed! Lovely van!

[@Spencer_232]

Man, I remember being interested in motorhomes after watching Ben 10 😅.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

I remember Ben 10!

[@7555mac]

3 biggest mistakes people regret in life...buying a boat, an RV and a time sharing.

[@derekthompson6492]

ive never have

[@daletinsley2954]

Neither have I.

[@TimmysFavs]

Hooray, at last a British built motorhome to rival the Pilote 626D Evidence. I think this will be a very popular motorhome as it's competitive on the price even in the automatic transmission option compared to the Pilote. Thanks for the review Peter.

[@graemetaylor1846]

Almost a carbon copy of the bailey adamo 69-4. Although it is slightly longer at 7m.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

There are a number of models with this layout, not just the Adamo. It's the Voyager 540 that's a rival to the Adamo 69-4, as both are 7m. The whole point of the 510 is that it's considerably shorter.

[@williamhurley8407]

Mmmm 6.19m just over the 6m length which will mean more expensive ferry charges. There are other manufacturers that have produced similar vans at 5.99m

[@MrAtheHun]

Surely the action to take after customer feedback, would be to introduce a quality control system?

[@andrewstevenson6540]

That's a 2-berth. Why bother with rear travel seats and the drop down (heavy) bed? Could probably save 100+ KG and £5,000 off the price.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

The only saving would be the travel seats, you'd still want the drop-down bed. There are loads of models with similar bed/travel arrangements and they are big sellers. Make it a two-berth and you lose the "grandparent market" and reduce sales

[@daletinsley2954]

This is an ideal layout for me and my better half. Not wasting space on a double bed when there's the drop down bed. I like the benimar range also that's a similar layout. Do swift still have the build quality issues though ! I recently spoke with a fella on withernsea sea front with his voyager and he wasn't impressed. Swift are nice looking vans I will give that

[@andrewstevenson6540]

@@daletinsley2954 For me those rear travel seats are wasting space. And the inward facing sofas can become a double bed anyway. Without these features it's lighter and better value.

[@stevenewbank]

You missed out the gas locker size.

[@gerrydavey9112]

Shame about the rear travel seats adding weight and taking valuable storage space.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

You could remove them if you'll never use them, but keep them safe and refit at resale time

[@gerrydavey9112]

Doesn’t work like that. The cupboard needs to be rebuilt to provide a seat base.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

@@gerrydavey9112 It wouldn't be difficult to put a wooden frame in to support the sofa squabs

[@nozzinthenog3633]

It looks like another attempt to revive the concept of the original Hymer Exsis of 20 years ago.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

I loved the original Exsis (I did the world's first review) but this isn't really anything like it. It is however a very popular format now, similar to models from Chausson, Bürstner and others

[@thatfenderbloke]

They are making staff redundant, forcourts with unsold 2024 models ,down turn in MH market perhaps

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

The market is still strong but there's a lot of stock out there

[@ashherron2211]

Would also like the prices!!

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

All available now on the Swift website

[@HughDouglas-g1w]

Drain pipes under the body too low down, Get problems from them. You've got to take in some of the big sleeping policemen on the roads these days and other things that can rip them off.

[@garyhanley3477]

A great Motorhome, but a dodgy seatbelt. 😊

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

It was just catching, not an issue

[@Johndoe10007]

Copy of a chausson. Nothing new here … if you want to go compact you need narrow body

[@karlospappy8908]

Nothing revolutionary here. looks like an Autotrail F Line 60 or 62.Cheers K.

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

No, not revolutionary but a useful addition to the Swift range

[@justinlinnane8043]

I really cant understand why people buy pokey van conversions for 100K when they could have this ?? A Beautifully thought out motorhome

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

This is much wider, that'll be one reason. But this packs a lot in and we predict it doing really well

[@alisonb4898]

I think when you choose a van conversion it’s because you have a lot more choice where to park. Ie normal parking spaces on the sea front.

[@karlospappy8908]

a fixed bed for one with lots of space underneath, less chance of water ingress and nowhere close to a 100k last year

[@justinlinnane8043]

@@karlospappy8908 I'm comparing like for like here . A brand new branded conversion van with the same facilities as this will be far more expensive and 100k is certainly in the ball park for the bigger brands because they take the mickey out of gullible buyers . I full time in a very large vintage motohome and I cant count the number of miserable couples I meet who regret buying a brand new conversion van with their pension money only to realise they cant move inside and have to compromise on everything. They are designed for young people not people in their sixties !! who are the only ones who can actaully afford their insane price tag . met an older couple yesterday who'd spent 120K on a brand new VW California and hated it !! and the GRP rHi top roof leaked like an old whaler and they couldnt move inside

[@stevezodiac491]

​@karlospappy8908 water ingress is the big one for me. I would buy a metal van conversion every time if I wanted such a thing. Water ingress with a caravan is bad, much much worse on a motorhome of significantly more cost.

[@terryrobinson7371]

Not for me, can’t see it being a success

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Not for you - fair enough. But why won't it be a success? Other brands have done well with this size and layout

[@terryrobinson7371]

@@MotorhomeCampervan Lack of space clothes and bedding with under seat storage perhaps, but the occasional seats don’t make sense to me probably ok for a weekend away, but if you are away for two or three weeks you would struggle

[@allanlockerbie4142]

Cheaper build one how can a working man afford one off them

[@rodcarter4502]

More swift junk 🦧

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Actually, I think Swift has made huge strides in design and quality in the last year

[@rodcarter4502]

All that glitters is not gold and in the case of of swift it’s more like lead 🦧

[@MotorhomeCampervan]

Swift is producing some well-designed and well-priced motorhomes and campervans now - they've improved a LOT