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 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?  

  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #4

    michael, thats what i was thinking.

    ive had 2 Boleros (one a 2010 model so similar) and the only metal is in the cills which run along the lower edge of the bodywork.

    anything 'blistering' might be to do with the grp sidewals or any graphics applied there...

    edit, ps: Michael, love the van/avatarHappy

  • 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.

  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #8

    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.

    guys, im sure youre both right....been 18 mths now.....agree aluminium wouldnt cause rust.....my moneys on the graphics..

  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,149 ✭✭✭
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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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