Looking at buying a Motorhome

Appache
Appache Forum Participant Posts: 26
edited September 2017 in Motorhomes #1

Interested in buying a Bessacarr 412 year 2016.

Changing from a caravan..... Have any of you purchased this model.

What are your reviews..... Going on Friday to have another look and part with the cash. Have any of you had any issues with this model.

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  • PaulandKate
    PaulandKate Forum Participant Posts: 64
    edited September 2017 #2

    Which dealer are you looking at 

    Could I also recommend motor home fun website you'll get your answers there 

  • MichaelT
    MichaelT Forum Participant Posts: 1,874
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    edited September 2017 #3

    As its a SWIFT van check for damp, probably best to get a mobile engineer to look it over.  Only 2016 so probably had a load of issues again its a SWIFT.  Check it has full service history for the habitation part to ensure the warranty is up to date as you will probably need to claim for damp repairs at some point, you can talk to SWIFT direct for that.

    Had 2 SWIFT caravans and both leaked....  Go onto swift talk to see of other vans that age and any issues they have had as well as other forums such as MH Fun, Facts etc..

  • peegeenine
    peegeenine Forum Participant Posts: 548
    edited September 2017 #4

    Had 2 Bessacarr MHs, both kept for 6/7 years and never had any damp problems. Now got a 2016 Bolero, too early to say about damp but only minor issues so far. Swift are no worse, nor better perhaps, than any other manufacturer.
    A 2016 Bessacarr should be ok but any used MH should be checked for damp before purchase. Swift have a 10 year warranty for damp but you will need to check if this is transferable.

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,829 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 2017 #5

    Try and find out who is selling a one year old vehicle - and ask them why. Were they dissatisfied with it, were there problems or faults? 

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