The wrong one.....

BavnElly
BavnElly Forum Participant Posts: 18
edited September 2021 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

We recently part exchanged our 2015 Bailey for a 2021 Swift. Three months in and have realised not the layout we want......has anyone had the same experience....if so, did you live with it or cut your losses and part ex again?

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  • SteveL
    SteveL Club Member Posts: 12,300 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2021 #2

    Not layout, we were always very happy with our choices. However, size was an issue. We upgraded to a much larger caravan and I never really liked towing it. Trading in immediately would have cost dear, we had added a sat dome and new auto engage mover. Stuck with it for 5 years and used the time visiting shows / dealers to fully research what MH we were going to switch to. Personally I don’t think 3 months is anywhere near long enough, unless perhaps you have been using it non stop. At least give it a full year. It might grow on you, as you obviously choose it for a reason. It will also give you time to fully evaluate your next purchase.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited September 2021 #3

    I stuck with my then-Swift Sterling eccles sport(‘sport’, caravan really🤷🏻‍♂️) we didn’t like the cut off bed design but loved the light beech finish & the ease of towing. It proved to be good & reliable without any issues. In the end the whole bed thing became a non issue because of all the positives. We stuck with it & it paid off. I hope you too get peace with your despcision👍🏻

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  • Cornersteady
    Cornersteady Club Member Posts: 14,426 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2021 #5

    What's exactly doesn't suit you? I only ask as perhaps some could offer work arounds.

    As AD says, a damp free caravan is worth a lot.

  • BavnElly
    BavnElly Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited September 2021 #6

    Thanks all. We went for an L shaped lounge but are struggling to relax in the same way as we did with the bench sofas ....have had 3 trips out.....I think you’re right in that we need to give it time. Going away in 3 weeks for a full week to Sherwood Pines....it has loads of positives so need to concentrate on those. Many thanks again 👍😃