Short video looking into a common problem with swift touring caravan back panels cracking and letting in water. Hit subscribe to see more useful videos like this in the future.
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@nigeljohnston18023 жыл бұрын
Good pointers - many people would never think of checking the roof of the van before buying. Many sellers probably wouldn't either. Good work in pointing this out 👍
@bobnicholls3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. In the process of buying a Sterling (Swift) and hadn't been up to check the roof. Will do now though.🖒
@samhartfieldlewis52472 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thank you, going to give our a check tomorrow
@bernardthompson1888 Жыл бұрын
That is shocking for a modern caravan, good to highlight and good advice.
@brianknowles17273 жыл бұрын
Manufacturers faulty workmanship they should be accountable.
@dustymil593 жыл бұрын
Just found the same on my 2014 Swift, dealer and manufacturer say not covered under warranty. Several manufacturers are getting away with this and all let them, it's a design defect and they should be accountable!
@karencox37442 жыл бұрын
We have had a 2014 Swift from new and it has just developed this problem. Not good! Thanks very much for this video.
@brianmason98033 жыл бұрын
Really useful video. I have a 2001 challenger and have not seen anything like this. I suspect they have been given panels with a different material that has suffered shrinkage and hence the cracks. I would be going down the repair route as you are.
@thecarrievanners3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work. Look forward to more...Ellis’s?
@kevlec19473 жыл бұрын
Incredible.
@royfearnley13362 жыл бұрын
This is TRUE. My van had the very same crack, which caused water ingress, which cause my inside doors to delaminate. The insurance would not pay for it and told me it is a common fault when Eldiss use cheap products to build your van. NEVER AGAIN Eldiss.
@royfearnley13362 жыл бұрын
Sorry you have all had the same problem I fixed crack and had back end of roof vinyl wrapped £100
@royfearnley13362 жыл бұрын
How can I send pictures of my re wrapped cupboard doors and roof
@simonburrow11983 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mollyskye902 жыл бұрын
I had exactly the same fault on my Swift Charisma 565. Swift don't want to accept any responsibility. Mine cost a lot of money to put right as I didn't notice it until it was picked up on the service. Too late. I've moved over to Adria. Check the roof on all Swift's. Shocking build quality!!!
@nicktiing54823 жыл бұрын
Also check the corners where the roof meets the back panel. Swift actually make a repair kit for this and my dealer supplied me one as mine had damp there on the inside during a service. Off side is behind the shower on some models so may go undetected until it's too late.
@bengun114 күн бұрын
The worst thing caravan makers did was to have plastic front and back panels with a strap to join them to the roof. Relying on sealant to hold them together. One piece roof meeting at a vertical surface not an horizontal one would stop a lot of the leak problems....
@peterhumphreys8073 Жыл бұрын
Some roof panels and other caravan panels will plastic weld. I repair plastic damage for a living. The biggest problem is hardening, becoming brittle due to oxidisation. Plastic will oxidise like metals causing the panel to grow a hard film and ultimately go brittle. Thanks Plastic Pete
@blackvulcan1002 жыл бұрын
Agree with you. Stop the cracks spreading, glue in the cracks job done, after all who can see on top of the roof. Just make sure you advise a buyer of what has been done.
@melb59963 жыл бұрын
The best and near invisible method is to have them stapled and ‘welded’ similar to repairing motorcycle fairings. I had this done on the front of my caravan after an accident and I couldn’t see it even though I knew where to look.
@kerrymathers74392 жыл бұрын
You can weld plastics yourself with a soldering iron . The real secret is getting a compatible plastic filler. Welding if far more successful than gluing
@10triumphs Жыл бұрын
Recently found the very same crack and small cracks on my 2014 swift got quoted 4K for a new back panel so drilled the end of the cracks and used caravan sealing tape to repair.
@Wudster648 ай бұрын
You may ask the question.....Why do so many caravans have such problems. The answer is that uk caravan manufacturers source their materials ect from a very limited amount of suppliers. So poorly made rear panels on such as that Swift may also be made and supplied to other manufacturers. If you look in enough different brands of uk caravans and motorhomes you will notice how similar they all are. Even down to cookers , fridges and heating systems. A hand full of suppliers have the monopoly on supply here and there is very little competition. So if a new type of panel construction is introduced onto the market which fails after a short period it's most likely that this will affect just one brand.
@reverendmelvin79833 жыл бұрын
Was a well known problem in 2014 Swifts. There might have even been a recall at the time
@harley06022 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this video. Weve just bought a 2013 Sterling and found a crack at the front. I'm going to drill 2mm holes at the ends of the cracks and use a flexible filler???
@MrG.42 Жыл бұрын
Great video, does this effect Swift caravans of a particular year? Would a 2022 model be afflicted?
@5thankQ3 жыл бұрын
The same phenomenon is occurring in caravan made of ABS material sold in Korea.
@mistsmogguru83782 жыл бұрын
Drill and seal yes but I've bonded plastic strips (size of the top but ideally not right to the 'edge') It offers better rigidity and a complete seal. They knew what they were doing when they approved the pathetically poor quality and design.
@earthling202211 ай бұрын
great video and great idea to drill a hole at end of crack to reduce chances of it developing further question i have is....... can you stand on the roof ?
@kerrygage472 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a 1997 swift corniche and can’t seem to find any parts for it, as yes I got mugged off, but now got to keep it, so I need windows and a skylight for it? Any suggestions please x
@paulunion19473 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for all your video's lot of really good info I have watch loads of them. I am looking to by a 6 berth caravan around about 2012 era. If you were to buy a caravan of this age what would you go for?
@CaravanSource3 жыл бұрын
Difficult question, in reality the one that suited us best layoutwise and I'd inspected and was happy with the condition of... Caravans are great but like so many other products they do all suffer with the occasional and sometimes more common problem. Coachman and Adria are probably the best built. Thanks for watching!
@M.Y.O.F.B51783 жыл бұрын
so its the water ingress that cases damp in the first place so a yearly water ingress test is best right ?
@badneck19473 жыл бұрын
This is great information, Can you share what the repair is like and how it was done and the cost please.
@CaravanSource3 жыл бұрын
have just done follow up video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4LQhICkrM1noa8
@robertvpparadox1019 Жыл бұрын
It would have been helpful if we could see a detailed repair in progress !!
@jetriderKch993 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem on my 2014 swift sprite major 6td caravan.
@eaglesnest19406 ай бұрын
If you have been using a cover it can cause a greenhouse effect inside and cause the side panels to crack
@Gixer750pilot3 жыл бұрын
Those panels are just ABS which is heated until soft and vac formed into a mould . It’s not surprising they crack
@amazoniaamazonia7225 Жыл бұрын
Product failure, the manufacturer should be helping those people who have paid serious money for there caravans, to resolve this serious problem.
@garydsouza2335 Жыл бұрын
mine is leaking in now and its not cracked at all.. 2014 coral.. it could be the seal strip on the top... ive had to rip out thin internal panel because its rotted away its that bad
@MegaVinny732 жыл бұрын
Currently looking for a caravan, but the more I research, there seems to be quite a lot of fundamental design flaws in them, with 2 brands in particular each having certain issues. Prices have gone up from when I initially gave thought to getting one (15'ish months ago), there's obviously loads around and Im sure loads of good ones, but are they just money pits requiring constant repair due to bad design and engineering flaws? Would like one I can enjoy, not spend more time repairing than using.
@paulefc19712 жыл бұрын
My advice would be to get a warranty mate, MB&G do caravan warranties for around £200 a year - depending on the age of the caravan
@paulholliday4630 Жыл бұрын
Hi very informative ! Does this happen on all swift models of all years ? Or just model/year specific? Reason I ask is I've just bought a brand new swift challenger 2023 and wonder if I have to look out for this a bit further down the line Thanks for information
@katyh06able2 жыл бұрын
what do people recommend for first 2nd hand caravan, for 2 adults 2kids and a dog (Labrador). not too big thanks for the video :)
@davecrook42339 ай бұрын
Isn’t this year swift made using SMART Timberless frame.
@dottiepeper Жыл бұрын
Wish I'd seen this before I bought mine however drill and glued now, how do they get away without recalls, shameful
@user-jh8no1zb9e Жыл бұрын
These manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves
@Wudster648 ай бұрын
Sorry. Imeant to say that its most likely that it wont affect just one brand.
@thomaspridmore1063 жыл бұрын
I think they use to be fiberglass now cheap plastic
@ianbox13Ай бұрын
With that many cracks even repairing them is not going to cure the problem as it will just crack in different places and let water in.
@Dg-zj6jo2 жыл бұрын
terrible the manufacturer should use none crack materials
@howardandlizadavies54052 жыл бұрын
No
@MrFireblade553 ай бұрын
Россия смотрит!!!
@grandview582 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of fibreglass, ? Fibreglass the whole effected area , never have a problem again , glue , your wasting your time and effort
@willewinky65273 жыл бұрын
Swift motorhomes are getting trashed by a Nissan quality assurance man for poor build quality.
@brianmason98033 жыл бұрын
To be fair they are getting trashed by the problem of cracks that should never have happened. It is sad that it is their suppliers that have let them down using the wrong material. Perhaps they were chasing a lower price.
@deanmacartney71112 жыл бұрын
How can it be helpful telling us what gonna do you not shown