Looking for a new motorhome at Swift HQ

This week I drive north to join Steve who is already away in our motorhome. We are here to attend the Swift Open Weekend delivering a series of talks at their Head Office.
We enjoy a factory tour and a sneaky look at the brand new production line that’s currently being built.
And finally we take a look around the 2024 motorhome models and consider different layouts for for our future travels. Would the brand new, adventure ready, Trekker suit our needs?
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[@christophersimpson5683]

Great video again, One day is a must see❤

[@gaynorprior9864]

Loved it thank you 😊❤

[@suziqt8389]

You've mentioned a few times about planning for the future with no kids, mine are 23 and 27 and still love coming with me. I think yours will too..and then grandchildren...lol...love your travels....

[@RoamingRadfords]

I do hope so!

[@christinespiers3947]

Another great vlog, it really is nice to be child free occasionally x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Occasionally!!!

[@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting]

Aww i feel for Lyndsey when she said her older sons will not be coming on the travels as much anymore, it hit me hard when my only son got to that age i felt lost etc, also loosing a parent , now both it is hard. But in time they do come around again when they start to have there own familys and you get Granchildren. I swear in my lifetime my best holiday has a child was touring down the East coast the summer of 76 in a VW camper van with a brother and sister, honestly best holiday of my life, abroad holidays did not have a patch on it. They come back around (kids) when they get there babies.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@thetrackertravels]

Lovely to meet you both there! We had a fantastic day on the Sunday! :)

[@RoamingRadfords]

How did you like the Kon-tiki? Which layout did you decide you liked the best?

[@thetrackertravels]

@@RoamingRadfords Love the Kon Tiki… we liked the 794 island bed… the luxurious feel and contemporary styling, however, we have also been looking at the Escape 694…. Spent this weekend researching and exploring several models! Watch this space! The factory helped our thinking too!

[@andrewallan1318]

It was great to meet you both on the 16th March tour. Loved your presentation

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you! What a great day we had!

[@andrewallan1318]

@@RoamingRadfords couldn’t agree more.

[@TerryManthorpe]

I love your channel and I’ve always had a swift motorhome for 12 years but I’ve just got a 6. 2 van two single beds aft and toilet kitchen mid and 4 seats as it’s just the two of us it’s plenty and we have one day camping and one day hotel: I fell less stress driving and parking and half the price ❤

[@RoamingRadfords]

Sounds like you have your perfect van now!

[@TerryManthorpe]

Benivan 122

[@RoamingRadfords]

Nice, I do like that layout with the 2 living areas, it’s like a smaller version of ours with the bench seats as a rear lounge.

[@clairefromwestyorkshire3288]

If you liked ‘Kin’ you will definitely like ‘love/hate’ on ITVX 👍👍… thank you for taking the time to vlog.. 😊 love your channel 🥰🥰

[@RoamingRadfords]

I'll check it out! Thank you x

[@libellula3313]

Great vlog. I'm having Monday film nights here in France with girlfriends. Meal delivered by a local restaurant, and watching The New Look on Apple TV. Excellent, the wartime story of Dior and Chanel excellent. Jo in France 🇫🇷

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohhh thanks Jo x

[@TheKaza64]

Brilliant video, love watching , lyndsey what make is your mint green bag it’s lovely

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you! It’s a MiaTui bag miatui.com/

[@TheKaza64]

@@RoamingRadfords thank you lyndsey much appreciated imactually thought it could be but couldn’t see the label, have I seen you with a backpack too? Love the videos you two are real pros.

[@RoamingRadfords]

@TheKaza64 I have so many of their bags! Big and small backpacks and my work laptop bag is stunning

[@timnewbury1792]

Fantastic as always thank you Love the look of that pillow Lyndsey Can you help What is is and where can I buy Tim

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hi Tim. They are the most amazing pillows we’ve ever had, we plan on mentioning them on the channel soon now we’ve tried them out. Give Steven a call at Caravan Beds and he’ll tell you what one we have and will be able to sell you them, but they’re not on their website I’m afraid. I believe their number is 01622 963973. caravanbeds.co.uk/

[@seanohalloran]

Question. Would it be an option to ask Swift to convert your van to remove the bench seats to put in a double bed ? Just thinking of all the upgrades you have on this van making it yours.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohhhh that’s an idea

[@dianegregory6562]

Been watching one day was great x

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’ll add it to the list!

[@joanne26]

Swift 60th Anniversary OH MY I wonder if there are any Swift from back in the day around still being used!! As I’ve said in previous comments this motorhome living must be so popular to have the Swift factory place - it’s huge and that they look after their employees Also innovation and how to get a lot for your money as to live in a small space you have to get on as a couple, especially with your 3 boys who will come down to George and time goes so quickly It’s like couples living on these Dutch barges and similar He can then in time drive you around ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😃😃😃😃👍 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

😍😍😍

[@RoamingRadfords]

I actually saw that they had some of their original caravans on display at their caravan owners open day this weekend! I would have loved to have seen them!

[@276tracey]

Great vid as always...you might like Jam Shed red wine...the Shiraz is very smooth its only £8 bottle but worth every penny x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks for the tip! One for the “To Try” list

[@MakayCapps]

Great video! For new series to watch, I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, Burn Notice, or Suits. All great shows! Catch you guy's on the next one! 💜🩷💜🩷

[@RoamingRadfords]

Oooh

[@Pugwash.]

If Swift could built-to-order I think they'd nail it. I like their quality but I've yet to see a perfect layout. I'm now watching 3 Body Problem as I really enjoyed the books.

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s funny you should say that as we found out whilst we were up there last weekend, they only build to order. If they don’t have an order they won’t build the motorhome. They used to build and hold stock, but not anymore, every motorhome they build now already has an owner waiting for it.

[@Pugwash.]

I was sort of hoping they could customise. Like a lego design with bits you wanted and headroom over the bed, etc. I guess that's the realm of the self-build.@@RoamingRadfords

[@philiphuyton28]

the black list is fantastic

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohh sounds good!

[@PoshcatsCamping]

When I vlog on my own in public intend to use my mobile phone. I also do short clips rather than a long ramble. That way people just think I am on the phone. I went to the Elddis Caravan factory a long time ago. It’s amazing how modern production lines have become so much more efficient. It’s good that Swift care for their workers with the nice facilities. Sue and I are out on our own next time too. It makes such a change to be just the two of us and we will be celebrating 40 years of vanning together. 😃👍🏻 Safe travels 🚐💙 Trev

[@RoamingRadfords]

Wow 40 years!!! Thanks Trev x

[@michaelstanley3961]

It's a pity they don't care for their warranties as good as their staff, never again....

[@EmmaKelly74159]

All really exciting stuff, thanks. 😘

[@RoamingRadfords]

Our pleasure Emma x

[@Cara-vandeurs]

I went yesterday and I loved it! their production line is so interesting and it is amazing how much money they spend investing in the business and Martin was especially helpful. Did you have to pay for coffies there, I didn't? I almost ran out of power in my EV as I wasn't allowed to recharge there so I rolled into the doncaster north service station with 2miles on the clock 😬

[@RoamingRadfords]

Martin is awesome, and no our coffee was free!

[@Cara-vandeurs]

@@RoamingRadfords I got his business card and he told me to keep in touch if I buy a new caravan which I probably will soon

[@malcolmfrench3394]

Hi Steve hi lynds I'm wondering if you have had any problems with your tomtom camper satnav

[@RoamingRadfords]

No we’ve not had any problems with it

[@tonysargent7787]

Another great video has always Steve Lindsay Eddie Harry and George 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@denisecafferky2248]

Very interesting

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@andrewmoorey6103]

With all the tens of thousands you've spent on improvements would it mot be wiser to have your current van modified to suit?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Maybe Andrew, but she’s just window shopping, I’ve got no intention of changing our van anytime soon

[@OnTheRoadAgain-NikkiandBilly]

Next time you’re travelling there if you use the M62 pull off and come see our lovely market town of Howden

[@RoamingRadfords]

At some point we will!

[@davidweston8758]

Do like the Swift range , how about a 794 as an option , still plenty of room but not a tag axle , reckon a diesel heater should be standard fitment

[@RoamingRadfords]

Us too! And a compressor fridge and roof of solar!

[@Nick-me7ql]

Just got a bottle of Apothic Cab on your recommendation, look forward to trying it later 🤤

[@RoamingRadfords]

Let us know what you think x

[@Nick-me7ql]

@@RoamingRadfords Opened it last night, very nice wine, sweet and smooth for a red, was so nice my wife who doesn’t drink red liked it 🤤

[@Mike-ip8hg]

Totally understand about gas getting harder to get. Was thinking of buying a safill bottle for you think it’s a good time to purchase it .. A friend say he thinks the bottom is about to fall out on the refillable tanks as like you say you struggle to get it at garages any more so he thinks the price will take a big drop for the bottles !! What’s your thoughts.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We have a refillable, and regular gas bottle and find it’s good to have the balance! The more options the better!

[@RoamingRadfords]

We think you’ll still be able to get gas, and the bottles won’t take a big drop. It’s just over a couple of hundred quid on eBay for a 10kg Safefill bottle and used ones sell on there for £175. Just go for it and if it doesn’t work out sell it on there for a little less than you paid for it.

[@stellaswancounselling]

❤❤

[@Rahgzglazer]

Hello George's mother!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Hellooooo

[@chrissey663]

Steve we store our motorhome in storage yard so no electric, could i run a diesel heater (I'd use it when i pop down to do some jobs etc) thanks another fab video thanks guys x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Absolutely Chrissey, just set the temperature you need, maybe 5 degrees, and it’ll kick in and out keep the van from freezing in the winter. We think they should be a standard fit to all motorhomes.

[@chrissey663]

@RoamingRadfords awesome thanks I wasn't sure if they were powered by electric, yip why aren't they standard, cheaper than big Central heating system too. Thank you.x

[@RoamingRadfords]

They use a small amount of electric to blow the warm air but our batteries and solar take care of that

[@chrissey663]

@@RoamingRadfords yes we got the 884 kontiki so got the standard 2 solar panels & 2 batteries, should cope with that I think, thanks Steve I'll look for someone local who could fit a heater for us (not far from port talbot) and get a price. Thanks again Steve.

[@fionaokane9113]

If you loved Kin you should watch Love Hate, another drug crime drama set in Dublin, brilliant!

[@roberthunter9497]

Loved kin and love hate have u see Dublin murders

[@RoamingRadfords]

All added to the list!

[@ianholmes450]

How do you rate the Dream 4000 pillow?

[@RoamingRadfords]

We both really like it!

[@Sunnysa123]

That last grey van is definitely for George on top. It will be George cave😂 love that van. I just like a fixed bed, not folding up because in front are enough sitting lv your videos and so nice to hear you give her a compliment ❤❤

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you Sunshine ☀️

[@RyleyTrower]

Cheeky little radfords

[@Rahgzglazer]

THERE U ARE RYLEY

[@leed206]

Guys, wine I drink white in summer & red in winter. The red in winter is warming.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yummy!

[@PHILIPVOUSDEN]

Question for Lins, can I ask about your pillow please from Phil from SHEFFIELD XX

[@andrewthompson765]

Have u managed to use ur tow car yet

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s used all day every day, but not so much as a tow car 🫣 It’s such a great little car, that Eddie is bombing around in it!

[@robjamessolo]

The other side of the tracks - Spanish series but they have English overdubs

[@RoamingRadfords]

Oh ok, I’ll pop it on the list

[@robjamessolo]

@@RoamingRadfords sorry it’s called the Wrong Side of the Tracks - Netflix I think (Entrevias)

[@ajohnson2381]

Safe to say the video of Steve on his own was interesting. He looked totally lost without his good lady Wife. The power behind the throne you are Lindsay..... Do you need another test and license to drive long motor homes, the other channel Rucks have just changed their van and had to take a test to drive first? Hubby checking up on me even using a driving app no way.

[@sammyb99]

In the uk you need a C1 licence for anything over 3.5T

[@ajohnson2381]

@@sammyb99 Thanks for the info, was just curious about the size of motor home that requires a different class rating. Would also be interesting if the rvs in America requires the same license to drive as in the U.K. will have to ask the Radfords that one too. I can drive a road roller on my old style license but would not want or be capable to do so. Nice to see informed replies.

[@RoamingRadfords]

As Sammy said, it’s down to the weight of the Motorhome not the size. You need a C1 for over 3.5 tonnes, which you will have if you passed your test before Jan 1997, otherwise you need to take a test for it. In the US you can drive the huge RV we rented on a standard UK license.

[@sammyb99]

I’m doing my C+E just so i can tow anything aswell plus drive a lorry for fun

[@simonpoole4399]

Watch bodies it’s a series but interesting let me know what you think

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ohh. Will add it to the list

[@brihilton5795]

Hi Linz and Steve, The new motorhome line is now up and running at Swift and if you get the chance to visit the production line you will notice a big difference from the last time you both visited the old motorhome production line

[@RoamingRadfords]

We definitely have a plan for a new video up there! We will be back soon!

[@pamelaselway6669]

Is that northern hips with gravy? No way as a southerner

[@RoamingRadfords]

Chips and gravy is awesome, wouldn’t have it with fish though

[@consciouscreator2526]

I've not followed your videos for ages. Did you lose weight, Lyndsay? You look younger

[@ianmarshall8452]

How can you drink wine out of those containers a decent drink deserves a decent glass

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s better than a bottle with a straw when you’ve run out of glasses as they have all been smashed 🤣🤣 And they have an added benefit of keeping your wine chilled when it’s hot 🥵 outside 😊

[@u05pk1]

What 😮

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤣🤣

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Black mirror

[@RoamingRadfords]

Oooh

[@bobmckayfreedom]

@@RoamingRadfords it’s like a modern twilight zone …adult only lol

[@roberthunter9497]

Hi guys have u seen love @ hate or Dublin murders .... loves kin and the gentleman ❤️

[@RoamingRadfords]

A couple of people have recommended it!!

[@philiphuyton28]

prison break

[@RoamingRadfords]

Loved that back in the day!

[@jamjars6935]

If ya liked kin you would also like love/hate

[@ianmcewan8244]

Have you never thought of getting a efoy fuel cell in the van

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yes we did a few years ago when a friend got one, however we find our 950w of solar and 2 x Orion B2B’s do us just fine to top up our batteries.

[@sharonharrison8926]

I've been watching snowpiercer on Netflix and I recommend love rat on My5.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Oooh thank you, I’ve not heard of either of these x

[@sharonharrison8926]

@@RoamingRadfords Snowpiercer stars, Sean Bean. Love Rat stars, Sally Lindsey and Neil Morrissey. Love Rat is filmed in Cyprus.

[@rigwrap]

3 BODY PROBLEM NETFLIX GREAT FIRST SEASON :)

[@RoamingRadfords]

Ooooh!

[@coyote7621]

If you liked KIN you’ll like LOVE/HATE on ITVX ….yer welcome!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank yer!