Swift freestyle damp

Alick
Alick Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited January 2016 in Caravans #1

Can any one advise I'm a first time caravaner iv jus spent 11 grand on a swift freestyle 530 as I dint no much about caravaning I went to a main dealer I only got 6 month warranty but when I come to store it this winter and removed the cushions I found at
the back bottom two corners from wall to floor it is spongy which is damp but it's now 9 month since I got the caravan and no warranty what can I do or am I stuck with a damp caravan I hope you can all help in some way thanks Alick 

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  • rogher
    rogher Forum Participant Posts: 609
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    edited January 2016 #2

    I'd go back to the dealer and trade it in for another.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited January 2016 #3

    I am afraid to say that if a wall or floor is spongy then it has probably been damp for a long time.

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2016 #4

    When you purchased the van did the dealer do a pre delivery inspection and was a damp report included?  If not I would get an independant inspector to look at it, determine the extent and how long it's been present.  Armed with that information I would return to the dealer seeking recompense.  you could of course contact the CC legal team and seek their advice.  

  • DavidKlyne
    DavidKlyne Club Member Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭
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    edited January 2016 #5

    Alick

    Thanks for reposting here, I will delete from the story section.

    David

  • Alick
    Alick Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited January 2016 #6

    Cheers David I'm new to all this and thanks every one for your help the main dealer as excepted to do all work that is needed to my van so all is well now and thanks again every one 

  • Wildwood
    Wildwood Club Member Posts: 3,585 ✭
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    edited January 2016 #7

    The Sale of Goods Act applies to second hand goods and the six months guarantee is of no consequence. If you are a club member speak to the clubs legal helpline but if not check if your household insurance or any union membership has one. After that try
    Citizens Advice for help. 

    If it leaks after six months it is not fit for purpose so they have to repair or give you your money back.

    Just quote the act and use any advice you get at th3 dealers and do not be fobbed off with rubbish about a six month guarantee.

    If you bought on HP or paid for any of it on a credit card the finance company will also have a liability so contact them as well.

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