Swift Bolero 714SB | Likes and Dislikes | Four Year Ownership Review Pt2

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Welcome to the premiere of this video. Premiere means that we will be watching this recorded video at the same time as you, when it is released, Sunday 18th November 2018. We will be able to Live Chat on the video and reply to your comments. It's a bit like KZbin live, but without the live video. After the video has played, you can still comment on it, as normal. Hope that helps!!

[@chazsach6594]

Please.. Please... Please dont be swayed by "thumbs down." I learn more off your vlogs than any magazine articles.

[@dawngreen4074]

Extremely useful... nice to see 4 years on no major dramas... very enjoyable viewing.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

In a perfect world Bob it would be such a good idea for the designers of these vehicles to invite real consumers like yourselves to sit down and discuss what really works and what doesn’t , it would be a huge boost for both manufacturers and consumers helping each other ! 🤝

[@jacquelinetaylor8683]

Really like how honest you are and how you cover things in depth. Both of you have an easy unaffected way of talking to the camera. As a recent convert to motorhomes you provide the best info that I have found on you tube up to now. Thanks

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for your kind comments.

[@DuckysWife2222]

Thanks so much for showing us around, it has been very beneficial in deciding which model we I’ll buy. We do like the Bolero a lot and ticks nearly all of our boxes. I would ask any person sat under the plates cupboard to get them out, unless they are a child and can’t reach of course. The carousel is intended for food according to a sales person.

[@dianeharrison3210]

Didn’t realise about the negative point of the habitation door being on the ‘continental’ side that it opens out onto traffic… Made me think 💡!

[@paulmartin1094]

Hi Bob and Jenny,thanks for interesting appraisal of your van.I bought 66 Reg swift escape664 with 750mls on the clock 2 years ago,I like the layout when I first viewed it but on using it first couple of times found the French bed rather claustrophobic,so fitted another roof vent above,next came extra leisure battery,2000 watt inverter reversing camera with 7in screen,bedroom tv and sat system,2 leg table.I tend to do mostly European trips so refillable gas system was next.At home until after Christmas so jobs on list are 4 camera system(front and rear vision) larger fresh water tank and pump, poss.rear air suspension.Reading this I think I might be obsessed!but I spend many months a year travelling in my van,but I'm not brave enough to add up the costs,like You and Jenny!thanks again for sharing your videos and happy journeys.Paul

[@markberry9215]

Really enjoyed that, another good video from you and Jenny

[@Robertonnz]

One of the best layouts in a motorthome I have seen. Love the door on the bedroom - cozy!

[@cedricthorn3975]

Hi Bob and Jenny, we enjoyed watching your 4 year fault report. I find silicon very useful in stopping screws etc undoing/ falling out. A little blob will do you. Keep up the good work. Cedric and Alison

[@bridgetsalter265]

Well bob x jenny ist class vlog gotta say so professional in every way . I was so agreeing on the faults you noted having owned many swift models .....and why is a food table always kept in the blinking loo area ?😕 You both forgot one major point though.......the suited sales person ,stinking of aftershave,white teeth from a toothpaste ad, who so welcomed you in to buy the model of your dreams . Only to meet again several years later to be told your dream which would hold its money due to its high spec ,is now worth peanuts when you wish to upgrade !!😭.Well done you two so enjoyed 👍💜

[@michaeljohnson7009]

Great in depth review. Loved it!

[@OurWedding2012]

Well done Bob & Jenny, an interesting summary. We have a van with the passenger door on the continental side, we have no experience of anything else and been risk aware with the dogs, traffic when in lay-bys since day one. There is a model I'm interested in that has a passenger door at each side and the passenger seats are proper captain seats, which are more comfortable than foam sofa seats.

[@borisbolero1448]

Really enjoyed the video. As you know, a lot of your dislikes have been improved on later models like our 2017 714SB. You could look out for a low-mileage/one owner model which would be much cheaper of course. If you drop to a 3500kg van we are sure you would miss the space, payload and overall spec whatever make/model it is. There are always compromises of course. You know every mile of your current 40K and good for another 40K the way you maintain yours -so why change at all yet? Unless of course you just fancy a change - a sentiment we do understand!! You don't need anyone else's advice, but having watched your NEC videos, we didn't see anything which we would trade ours for. If you do change, whoever 'inherits' yours will be well-happy!! Barry & Sue

[@stevestocking333]

Thank you, just to let you know, you two do a great job. Please keep up the good work.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you

[@bryanshort8942]

Another great video, let me be the first to wish you both Merry Christmas and hope to see you on a site again next year.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks Bryan planning to be in Morton in Marsh in July. Oh and Merry Christmas!

[@edmundbrelsford624]

Thanks for the informative videos. We are newbies and pick up our new van in March 2019 after buying it at the nec this October. We have been following you since then and have picked up lots of tips. Keep it up. Hope to meet you both on a site one day. Tony and Michaela

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thank you, enjoy your Motorhome and I hope you have lots of fun adventures.

[@colinthompson6958]

Thanks for the video , great ! , we’ve just purchased a 712SB so this is a great heads up ..... Thankyou

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JohnnyBurr]

Great video!! I’ve had similar niggles in the Motorhomes I’ve hired in the past. So I’m ready when I buy a new one in the near future.

[@davidhayes4814]

Another great video (I have only just found your videos). Your snagging list reminds me of my problems with an ex-demonstrator Avondale Seascape SLX from 2005. A lot of the problems seem to be using fittings which are not really strong enough....made of plastic (for lightness and cost) when something stronger is needed. It reminds of cars made in the 70s, whereas even bonkers-cheap cars like the Dacia Sandero have that aspect sorted, these days. Even very expensive motorhomes still have this problem. They have so much expensive kit, from all kinds of sources, that don’t quite mesh.

[@evelynspanner2963]

Hi there, just thinking about getting into the MH world and have only recently started watching your vlogs and now trawling through your back catalogue. With regard to repairing/sticking things back together, I have been using an amazing product around the home and on our ancient Landrover Discovery and wondered if you’ve heard of it? It’s called Sugru, using it it feels like play putty and you mould it for whatever purpose, leave it for 24 hours (I think) then it sets rock hard. There are different colours but I’ve mainly used white, my dishwasher baskets had the plastic coating split and the wire was rusting. I’ve moulded sugru around those areas and 6 months on, all perfect. Thanks for all the useful info, kind regards, Evelyn

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, enjoy the videos. Yes, Sugru is wonderful stuff, I've used it on my gopro to stick a microphone mount and in the Motorhome to hold wires in place.

[@kevandrews4699]

Hi bob and Jenny fab video thanks for sharing I think it doesn't matter what motor home or caravan u buy these days I don't think manufacturer put much effort into making sure your van arrives finish properly u allway find problems along the way that haven't been done right nice vlog thanks. Krv

[@pqsaservices]

A great review Bob, it seems that you have been pretty fortunate with your motorhome and it's relative lack of issues, annoying though some of them must have been for you. 40,000 miles certainly isn't many miles for a Fiat Duccati engine and running gear. Most vans would do that in a year or less!!! I would expect you would be able to do 3 times that amount of miels without any serious mechanical issues, so I wouldn't worry about needing to change because of the distance covered. I can empathise with your comments about liking new things :-) I think that is a bloke thing!!! Anyway thanks for an honest review. Regards, Jonathan.

[@steadycamuk1]

Great illuminating video, regarding upgrade costs - have you thought of buying say a one year old van so the additional money needed is less ( although you then get less trade in so the cost to change might still be significant again)

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes that's always an option.

[@tonymartin3780]

Great video Bob Jenny ,remember these are really commercial vehicles and should do 200k with regular servicing.i agree with you personally I wouldn’t buy a 4 year old MH with say 8k on it . Your faults are annoying and down to workmanship and pride in the job.but I think you can’t go far wrong now as all the faults are fixed .enjoying the Bailey review . Keep them coming

[@arndale1957]

I ment to say that I had the same problems with the seat as you when we first got the van, we had had it a few weeks when I showing someone the cab and realised the seats adjusted vertically and it was at its highest so problem solved but felt an idiot!

[@bobmckayfreedom]

I think the screw thing is with all Baileys ...I’ve found they tend to use screws too small in length ...I’ve changed a few in my pursuit

[@arndale1957]

We have a Majestic 255 which has travel seats under the settees which we take out when we are touring which works well for us and we gain about 50kg in payload.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, yes I've seen those at shows, and I thought it loses storage space, but didn't realise you could take them out. Mind you, we take people around when we're touring....

[@webgibs]

Bob looks a great van, how do you travel with your two dogs , ours is bigger a labradoodle and she sleeps between front seats happily on a trip . as we have rear lounge layout and she wants to be near us.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

They go in their travel crates, behind the drivers seat. I hope you rememered the law says pets should be restrained when travelling. My friend Aileen sells seat belt clips for dogs, if you need them.

[@webgibs]

@@BobEarnshawMoHo Yes we have a harness but as we only have two travel seats no seat belt socket to clip into. Pity cant get a double adapter. I am looking to try and attach on front seat, Billie is too big for crate

[@twawesties8666]

Hi BOB and Jenny, great vlog, I am currently sitting in the yard at your favourite dealers near Durham. In the morning I hope we will be able to confirm the trade in price agreed at the NEC. I’ve ordered the. Elddis Majestic 285 which has a similar layout to your van but comes in under 3.5 tonnes. It’s not as high spec as the Bolero but is a lot less pricey. You mentioned in your last vlog that your van was treated with Diamondbrite, have you found it to be a worthwhile investment.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I'm honestly not sure. I think it may have prevented the front of the roof becoming dulled and possibly reduced some of the black streaking.

[@twawesties8666]

Thanks for the reply, I guess it depends on how much they want to charge.

[@Sidetops11]

Our coachman has a fan above the kitchen, which is supposed to suck kitchen smells out or or let fresh air in. It's pretty useless, and I'd rather have a roof light like yours. In fact I may have one fitted!

[@coveredinpaint7318]

Interesting vlog. I wonder if double sided foam tape would stick that plastic cap under the sofa? I bought some at The Works, and it's got a strong grip (no second chances to reposition!), and the foam might mould to the bits that stopped the Gorilla glue from working.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, might try that

[@markbird4141]

Nice one Bob

[@paulwood7798]

Pretty standard motorhome niggles I reckon. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigdod1000]

hi what about the new merc auto sleepers burford duo for a upgrade ? did you see one at NEC ?

[@jennyearnshaw7892]

bigdod1000 we often look at the Burford Duo and have filmed it in our previous show videos e.g. Scottish Show earlier this year. Really nice van.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

I really would need to speak to my financial advisor there. Would absolutely love the Burford Duo though.

[@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel]

Bob Earnshaw I love the burford duo aswell but I’ve noticed they have only 1 armrest on each of the cab seats , all the autosleepers are the same , maybe it wouldn’t bother some people but I rather like to support both arms ( elbows ) especially if reading , driving etc

[@xtrax38]

Great video although I'll be look for a 6 berth your videos are very informative.....do you think its time for a change for you?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We did change in Dec 2019 to a Swift Kon-Tiki Sport 574. This video is over 2 years old.

[@johnrocker2986]

Very informative and detailed good job, you both! I have same issue looking for a shorter coachbuilt, maybe Pilote P650GJ, Adria Compact SL or maybe Burstner Travel Van T620 these make light work as I'm feed up trying to squeeze or look for a parking places, especially in England, 7m plus fine in Europe but England?

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for your kind comments. Yes, it can be a problem when you are out and about in a big 'van. Usually gets better if you head north, or like you say, Europe.

[@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel]

Hi bob just wondered if those rear view cameras plug straight into the other smaller one behind it ? Which I have standard on my van , or do they only sell it with all the wires and exterior cameras as the whole package if you get my drift , thanks

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

The rear view mirror screen we bought needed an adapter to plug into the existing wiring, so check the plug you have on the existing screen.

[@TheFrenchiesMotorhomechannel]

Bob Earnshaw Thank you bob another brilliant informative vlog please keep up the good work

[@robertcrouch6429]

I'd like to ask about the digital illuminated clock over the head end of Bob's bed. Is that a factory fitted clock or was it fitted by yourselves. Also, does it dim at night, I ask this because it looks a good clock but a bit bright for nightime when asleep.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, we bought it at a show 4 years ago, if you search for Dementia Clocks you should see it. Ours dims at night. Jenny found it too bright looking at it at night. It's above my head, so not too bad. I like to know what time and day it is.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Longer screws and threadlock adhesive

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Gorilla Glue works for me.

[@lubinlud8855]

Hi, new subscriber. I've not seen all of your videos yet but I'm slowly getting through them. I enjoyed this video and wondered if you would answer a few questions for me? Did you buy your motor home from new? How much road tax does it cost per year? Also is that based on size and weight or age? Can I ask what motor homes you have owned up until now and which was your favourite? Thanks for doing your channel, it is both helpful and very interesting. Regards Luke.

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, you have a lot of videos to watch, over 570, here are a couple that might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6XCd594l6tshNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/jICbqnlnZZeBrbs Our current motorhome is classified as a Private Heavy Goods Vehicle (4250kg 7.71metres) and costs £165 a year. Changes to recent regulations will mean the UK government will classify Motorhomes the same as cars for tax purposes, the VED for a new motorhome will increase from £265 (PLG rate) to £2,135 - a 705% increase - plus there will be significantly higher ongoing yearly tax costs of £465 a year.

[@Sidetops11]

Re-driving position, being Fiat based, Italian vehicles for as long as I can remember are all designed for Italians with long arms and short legs.

[@marklaird4102]

Hi Guys, interesting and informative video from you both. if you want you could put your CD music onto .mp3 and play them through and iPod or iPhone

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Yes, we have done that occasionally. We tend to listen to the radio or Napster when we're travelling.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Never understood the need for an electric hot plate,

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

We forget to use it!

[@ronniespooner8570]

why 2 day delay on Four Year Ownership Review

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Good question, because I've got a video before it tonight and I wanted to try out this Premiere facility on KZbin, which announces it to everyone once it has uploaded.

[@crittert7828]

New sub Saw Dan talk about ya'll🎈

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks, welcome, now you can see how really old we are. Lol.

[@crittert7828]

Bob Earnshaw - Yeah, we all know how Dan is the 💯% no tall tales man. Pretty sure I’m ya'lls age too honey. Some of my old favorites of Dan's videos is his cooking series. America here, nice to meet you🎈

[@juliealderson8187]

What a brilliant video. #VanEnvy I feel quite bad that my list of dislikes on my van is long, I look forward to changing it as soon as possible. Until that happens, work arounds and tolerant attitude 😂😂 my next van needs: room to hang wet coats, a sofa that’s comfortable, supportive and my feet touch the ground, running hot water and washroom, NO pop up tent style roof, they are tedious to deal with when wet, let all the road/people noise in and are cold. More kitchen worktop, I manage on an area 11”x9” yes you did read inches there. A fridge just like yours❤️ oh, and not needing to climb on the back seat to access a minute wardrobe that isn’t wide enough to fit a hanger in. There is more but, I’ll leave it there😂😂😂😂

[@BobEarnshawMoHo]

Thanks for your kind comments. Every motorhome has some compromises. More space inside = longer outside, more storage = more weight and so on.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

FIAT “Fiat It Again Tomorrow !

[@TyronePatOne]

Should have bought a German motorhome