Change of manufacturers

Janette
Janette Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited August 2020 in Caravans #1

We are thinking of changing our Coachman 2018 460 VIP for a 2020 Swift 480 Elegance as we have only had Coachman caravans in the past we would appreciate any advice or comments about this change. 

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  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited August 2020 #2

    Why change a 2 year old caravan for another that is more or less the same. You lose a lot of money. Plus the VIP still has 1more year of its warranty left

  • Phishing
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    edited August 2020 #3

    To be honest very little to choose between them in terms of any feature. Same chassis, similar size, comparable layouts, both have good build quality and virtually identical heating and appliances. Comes down to cushion color choice I am afraid.

  • Janette
    Janette Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited August 2020 #4

    we want to change due to numerous problems and would like to see the back of it  

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2020 #5

    In that case a change of brand is a great idea 👍

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2020 #6

    I noticed that the Swift comes with a life time water ingress warranty so that's a plus.

    Must say we're quite content with our VIP 460. But if you are having problems best get rid before the warranty expires and it starts costing you serious money.

    Can't help with experience of the Elegance but the above mentioned warranty might sway you.

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  • PH2020
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    edited October 2020 #8

    We are still looking but it would seem that the quality of vans from continental manufacturers is better than those from the UK.  Of course the layouts tend to be different and perhaps not always to British tastes.  

  • Dave Nicholson
    Dave Nicholson Forum Participant Posts: 408
    edited August 2020 #9

    Have to agree with AD. During over 50 years of Caravanning we’ve had numerous Uk ‘vans, most from new and after only a few years they’ve started to leak or rot. In 2009 we bought a new Fendt which we still have and spend between approx 150 nights a year in. To date we’ve had no problems at all with the caravan. A couple of hiccups with the Installed Thetford products but they’ve been easily fixed. The German ‘vans will be a little more expensive and perhaps a little heavier but even a second hand one will last you a long trouble free time. Its a great pity we don’t appear to be able to make comparable ‘vans in the UK.

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  • davetommo
    davetommo Forum Participant Posts: 1,430
    edited August 2020 #11

    I wouldn’t say that coachman have good build quality these days. And I would agree with the op about numerous problems with a VIP. I have a 2017:model and sick to death of various faults. If you read the Coachman owners Facebook page there a lot of people moaning about faults with their coachman caravans. And the VIP’s seem the be the worse.

  • Ridgeyman
    Ridgeyman Forum Participant Posts: 3
    edited July 2022 #12

    Ere, Ere, we too have a VIP 460 2019. It's been back to the dealer more times than it's been on holiday. Water pouring (YES POURING) in the front l/h corner locker. (dealer said sealant missing??) It's in next week for a NEW dometic toilet as we've had numerous problems with ours. I notice they've gone back to thetford. Latest problem is the front l/h reading light has a warm glow on permanent, can't switch it on or off. (prob still got a leak?) We are also sick of it & are currently looking to change. Would NEVER buy another coachman. OR a caravan with Dometic appliances. Considering a Swift at mo, BUT we don't like the low worktop on the L/H cupboard. Back problems.  

  • EmilysDad
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    edited July 2022 #13

    We bought our 2013 Coachman 620/4 when it was about 3 years old, after it'd had very little use. We still have it & have never had a problem with it. 

  • eribaMotters
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    edited July 2022 #14

    I've owned Eriba since 2003, which are not perfect but very good compared to the norm. I'm thinking of a replacement at present and may end up in a "normal" van. Not once has it crossed my mind to buy a UK van due to the rails of build quality. Hymer, Knaus and Hobby would be my choice, or if pockets were deeper a Fendt.

     

    Colin

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