Swift motorhome body corrosion

metzwoippy
metzwoippy Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited June 2016 in Motorhomes #1

We have a 2011 Swift Bolero 630PR motorhome. I have noticed, recently, corrosion on the offside body below the lower fridge vent causing the paintwork and vynil to blister. I have sent photos of the corrosion to Swift and to my local Swift dealer where I
have the van serviced, Lowdham's at Gunthorpe, Notts. They have sent the photos to Swift and have had a reply saying that they reject any claim as it is out of warranty. The van is only 5 years old and I just wonder if any other Swift motorhome owners have
noticed similar problems with bodywork 

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  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,485
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Hi there and welcome to Club Together.

    I've moved your post here into the Motorhomes Section so we can keep the Introductions Section as intended.

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  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited June 2016 #3

    Are you sure it's rust/corrosion  as I did not think there was any metal in the bodywork?  

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  • peegeenine
    peegeenine Forum Participant Posts: 548
    edited June 2016 #5

    Mmmm....., I thought that the Bolero had alluminium sides, my Bessacarr version certainly did. Even so, I would be surprised that it is corrosion and most likely is the paint blistering or water under the vynil graphic.

  • QFour
    QFour Forum Participant Posts: 442
    edited June 2016 #6

    Our Bolero had Alloy sides because we had a few dents in them. The vynil decor can be removed with a hot air gun. Alternativly try S & L Automotive on 01623 515222 they are in Sutton in Ashfield. You could drive round and ask them to have a look. They repaired our Swift after an accident. You have the same dealer we did. I would give them zero stars.

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited June 2016 #7

    Thanks BB, finally picked it upon the 11th and went away for 10 days, couple of minor niggles but loving it.  Just need to get  the Solar fitted.

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 23,378
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    edited June 2016 #9

    Aluminium can corrode - but not rust. However, it's very unlikely.

  • metzwoippy
    metzwoippy Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited June 2016 #10

    Apologies for not responding. I couldn't find the link.  The corrosion is on the alloy offside panel just under the lower fridge outlet vent and has gone through the vynil. The only thing I can think of is that moisture has
    seeped between the fridge outlet grill and down inside the panel.

    I will try S & L Automotive and see what they say.

    Thank you very much. Must pay attention. 

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