Swift Basecamp
Discussion
Anyone got any experiences of these vans - good or bad?
For what it is worth, I would be looking at the 4 berth version. I have seen and read some stories about water ingress (mainly via the large front picture window it seems), but this does seem to be a very small number of vans, and doesn't seem a thing after late 2021/early 2022 production. Whether there was a modification, I am unclear on.
I like the layout and the basic premise of the van. Also looking at the Knaus Sport & Fun, which has a fixed bed but is a bit more compromised on layout (and much dearer). Me and the Mrs still prefer the Swift overall.
Would not be buying new....
For what it is worth, I would be looking at the 4 berth version. I have seen and read some stories about water ingress (mainly via the large front picture window it seems), but this does seem to be a very small number of vans, and doesn't seem a thing after late 2021/early 2022 production. Whether there was a modification, I am unclear on.
I like the layout and the basic premise of the van. Also looking at the Knaus Sport & Fun, which has a fixed bed but is a bit more compromised on layout (and much dearer). Me and the Mrs still prefer the Swift overall.
Would not be buying new....
Thanks both for the replies - especially Steve who was extremely prompt.
Have now had touch and feel experience of the Knaus and the Swift. The bit about the awning was a good steer - the rear mounted awning on the Swift makes the unit longer than just about any standard camp site berth. Some of the stories about water ingress put me off too - interestingly they all seemed to be 4's so it was a different problem to the floor issues on the early models.
In the end, decided to go for neither as I much preferred the T@B - even though it is smaller, quirkier and dearer (the old more for less trick). Think I have secured one luckily, as they are not easy to come by and hold their money well.
When it arrives I will post a write up....
Have now had touch and feel experience of the Knaus and the Swift. The bit about the awning was a good steer - the rear mounted awning on the Swift makes the unit longer than just about any standard camp site berth. Some of the stories about water ingress put me off too - interestingly they all seemed to be 4's so it was a different problem to the floor issues on the early models.
In the end, decided to go for neither as I much preferred the T@B - even though it is smaller, quirkier and dearer (the old more for less trick). Think I have secured one luckily, as they are not easy to come by and hold their money well.
When it arrives I will post a write up....
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