No ATC - lack of chips

Arthur Ambrose
Arthur Ambrose Forum Participant Posts: 3
edited August 2022 in Caravans #1

Beware!, I have just returned from my dealership to find out how my new Swift Conqueror is progressing. The caravan is six weeks behind its projected delivery date but most importantly it has arrived without the ATC operational, because apparently Swift doesn't have the 'chips', There is no end date set for rectifying this situation and  the dealership and its customers are left in the dark, it could drag on for a substantial amount of time. Does this effect my CAMC Insurance? I am about to find out.

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,137 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2022 #2

    There’s another thread here -

    https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-together/discussions/information-technical-tips-advice/caravans/alko-stabaliser-shortages/

     

  • Burgundy
    Burgundy Forum Participant Posts: 313
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    edited August 2022 #3

    My CAMC insurance states if ATC isn’t operational claims through instability will not be covered. I would think if you inform them you should be covered, but won’t get discount for ATC, which in my case is about £80.

  • Austin62
    Austin62 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited August 2022 #4

    I have held an HGV Class 1 for 40 years, i have also been towing caravans for the same period for thousands of miles all over the world.

    Some caravans these days are designed with the ATC (Active Trailer Control) in mind, i have had the ATC kick in on 4 occasions in the last 2 years mainly due to wind gusts, when it does kick in believe me you will be aware, its like someone throwing an anchor out the back of the van! Brilliant device

    I currently have an almost £50K Coachman Lusso 2 sat in the dealers waiting for the ATC control module to arrive.

    As experienced as i am i would not dream of collecting my new pride & joy without this essential safety feature fitted.

    I have seen first hand on many occasions peoples dreams disappear when due to no fault of their own the caravan has become unstable and ended up on its side on the motorway, personal belongings spread everywhere.

    For as long as the dealer is waiting for their money they will be keep the pressure on the manufacturer for the part

    BE A RESPONSIBLE CARAVANER AND DONT TAKE IT OFF THE FORECOURT

    ANYONE ENCOURAGING ANYONE TO TAKE IT OFF THE FORECOURT THINK AGAIN PLEASE.

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