New caravan delivery times

Keydoh
Keydoh Forum Participant Posts: 1
edited September 2020 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

We ordered a Swift caravan at the Manchester show in January and are still waiting delivery from the factory.  Our local dealer says he still cannot get a delivery date.  Has anyone else had the same problem? 

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  • flatcoat
    flatcoat Forum Participant Posts: 1,571
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    edited September 2020 #2

    We bought our new Swift direct from stock in June, was exactly what we wanted and a great deal too. Why nit See if you can locate the van you want in stock within reasonable distance from home? Some dealers seem more on the ball than others..... 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2020 #3

     the World has been a bit busy since January .... I can't think that making caravans has been particularly high on the priority list 😏

  • flatcoat
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    edited September 2020 #4

    Yes indeed, i have said similar elsewhere only to get criticised for being rude to the OP and hence my reply above. For clarity the Swift factory only reopened 2 weeks ago after a 5 months or so of closure, i imagine most manufacturers are in a similar position. A couple of times when heading towards Hull recently i have seen new caravans on delivery trucks so presumably they are getting stock out to dealers. 

  • Mthomo
    Mthomo Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited September 2020 #5

    We ordered our new van mid February, with original delivery date of beginning of June which went by the wayside.  Got a new date of mid August once factory reopened which was postponed again due to parts on order / delayed.  Eventually picked it up 10 days ago.  Dealer were great in arranging and keeping us updated, with a justified reason for all delays.

    Hope you get it soon. 

  • lagerorwine
    lagerorwine Forum Participant Posts: 310
    edited September 2020 #6

    Certainly has, but I sympathise with the Op. and can see why he is looking for support after spending a large amount of money.

    2021 models will be out shortly, and a 2020 model will be losing money before its even delivered. 

    Personally, I would be looking to cancel.

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2020 #7

    Or a price reduction; I have today recieved the 2021 lnfo from our dealers about our next years model

  • EmilysDad
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    edited September 2020 #8

    I know what you mean, but I can't think the dealer will know any more than the OP.

    Will 2021 models actually be on the cards considering that 2020 has generally been a wash out for many?

    Maybe cancelling would be a good idea

  • cyberyacht
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    edited September 2020 #9

    A 2021 model will probably only have "enhanced graphics"

  • eurortraveller
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    edited September 2020 #10

    Winter is coming and lockdown is coming. Do you really need a new caravan now? I would certainly cancel and start again when normal life resumes. I just hope you didn't pay money upfront all those months ago, and if you did that you can recover it. 

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