Well, I guess you could cater for a family of six here, but the modest cooking facilities would mean careful menu-planning. The idea of having a caravan built to go with a specific awning is also not original and in Swifts case the Vango Airbeam awning that is designed to fit at the back of the Basecamp is a 795 optional extra. Now, the original Basecamp is called Basecamp 2 and theres also a Basecamp for families. I'd be interested in hearing from any Swift Basecamp owners, their experiences, have you travelled a lot, long periods of time with your Swift Basecamp, UK/Overseas, pros and cons etc? Many Continental manufacturers would claim to do the same. Cut or sliced washer inside shower valve housing. Like Basecamp 2, the 4 has a rear door and built-in securing points for cycles. T&Cs apply. You get a towel rail and a toilet-roll holder, a rooflight, a mirror and strip-lighting. Cameras are not allowed on site, as major motor manufacturers use the facility to test their next-generation vehicles, so we rang Swift on our return, and, much to our surprise, they spilt the beans. Update your browser to view this website correctly. Started 10 hours ago, Copyright VerticalScope Inc. All Rights Reserved. The sci-fi Basecamp logo you see inside and out also matches the sense of adventure this van is meant to inspire. Then be sure to take a look at our guide to the best used caravans, where we share our top picks. Copyright 2023 Caravan and Motorhome Club. Whether she likes to get out in a motorhome, caravan, campervan or tent, we've put together 15 gift ideas Caravan cookery in April in association with Campingaz. But the issues have been sorted promptly with no hassle. The cost is 725. We have a swift bairitz 2018 38x12 2 bed bought from new The seating in the lounge is not fit for purpose we from the start complained to the brokers also swift direct to no avail An upholsterer was sent also a swift engineer and both agreed that the seating is so uncomfortable Yet it is, so they say, the design and frame ,lso Cushions are all to speck The cost of these vans You think they would make them more comfortable We are so disappointed And swift has not helped at all avoid It's only now you can make a reviewCan you please email me again as I cannot reply to your reply, Hello ChristopherWe have reached out to you and requested further information to enable a member of our Customer Experience Team to contact you, however you have not responded.We are eager to speak directly with you and therefore ask that you kindly forward your chassis number and contact telephone number to our Customer Experience Team at enquiries@swiftleisure.co.uk.Kind RegardsThe Swift Group. Had to strip the value down. Its perhaps not surprising that, in America, Airstream has used the same name for its compact tourer aimed at a similar market. But everything you need is here, including a cupboard, a skylight for ventilation, a big mirror and a separate mixer tap for the shower, should you ever need to use it. It soon became apparent that the Basecamp was not only innovative, but attracted a new type of caravanner who liked the rugged appeal, and general dcor. Its that effortless. July 13, 2019 in Swift Caravans. And when its time to eat, you have a choice of two tables, one for two people, plus the four- person table thats stored in the wardrobe on the aft end of the kitchen. ReviewsSwiftBasecamp Plus, By Peter Baber Yesterday, April 20th , visited dealer. Danielle took my problem on and sorted a date for it to be fixed. But whatever you say, Swifts new Basecamp caravan has been eagerly awaited, certainly if the crowd gathering to see its launch at last Octobers NEC show was anything to go by. Words: Val Chapman Photography: Richard Chapman. Illumination is pretty good throughout, and theres even a bit of ceiling-level mood lighting thrown in for good measure. Finally, there is Basecamps stylish and contemporary graphics options. (The bunk ladder is hidden away in the wardrobe, too, but there is still a decent hanging width of 42cm.). ), Model Eng, DIY, Caravan, Traction Engines, N. Staffs looking over Cheshire in awe and wonder, Steam (GWR King 6024) Have been hit with a BILL for 878.27 to repair it. This isnt luxury accommodation, but it excels at its raison dtre giving safe passage to as much holiday equipment as its payload will allow, and providing sleeping accommodation for six at journeys end. Used no more nails to hold screws in. Dealer very apologetic but they have no control. Swifts response to this and the numerous other issues has been polite but completely underwhelming, considering the seriousness of the latest incident. If anything, it would be easy to forget that youre towing a caravan, sorry crossover camping vehicle. You get an Ecocamel shower head, Thetford C402 electric-flush toilet, large mirror, mixer tap, LED light and a large roof light. Hello EdmundThank you fort your review.I am sorry to learn of the delays you have experienced and I sincerely apologise that a representative from our dealership network gave you assurance of no possible delays for your motorhome. A small fold-up coffee table is ideal for drinks or snacking, while a full-sized, fold-away dining table provides space for four to dine. At 2.28m, the van is marginally wider than even the mightiest of Swifts more conventional caravans. It looks like quite a beast, so it may come as a surprise to find that the Basecamp 6 boasts a relatively modest MTPLM of 1,331kg, giving it a wide choice of potential towing suitors. As its clearly under warranty AND 100% down to a (very serious)omission at the factory. Here youll find a Dometic 85-litre fridge, with removable freezer compartment, a Thetford three-burner gas hob and a combined Thetford grill/oven unit, ensuring you can create great meals wherever you are. The driver and passenger of the van were shaken and the police had to arrange for the panel to be cleared from the busy M65. Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Finally, we found that the chunky gas-bottle locker can hold more than just bottles and the spare wheel. The awning curves around from the back as it attaches to the van, but fortunately the cassette hatch for the bench-style loo is located beyond this, so you can empty it discreetly. Have owned swift caravans for over 40 Years. Headroom: 1.95m Told it was flagged red . Bang in the middle of the 5% - 7% recomendation. Two adjacent mains sockets serve your toaster and kettle. Scoundrels & Rogues Barbershop. Just what you need after a bracing day on the moors. There's still availability at many popular UK Club campsites - find your perfect pitch today for a last minute trip! We're new to caravanning and have had a few teething problems with our Swift Basecamp. Blending funky looks and a functional-yet-stylish interior, the Swift Basecamp is aimed at sporty buyers ready to move up from tent camping does it work? I am on holiday in the Scottish Highlands and my Alko 3004 Hitch broke, potentially leaving me stranded. Powered by Invision Community. Buy one and youll certainly be the centre of attention wherever you go. Basecamp is designed to be the acceptable face of caravanning for those outdoorsy types who just cant embrace the standard white-box-on-wheels philosophy. We asked why this had happened and were told it was frost damage so had to pay and smile, it cost 100 for a replacement. 2023 Practical Caravan is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Alternatively, you could look at another niche two-berth, the Bailey Discovery D4-2, at prices of around 16,495. Yes, the solar panel was replaced FOC under the warranty - so that was nice! Swift has a whole selection of graphics . All rights reserved. The young lady that dealt with our complaint was absolutely Amazing which makes a massive change as the dealership need to get some of the young ladies qualities in all aspects. I was without the van for nearly 2 months whilst Glossop Caravan worked with Swift to resolve this and the numerous other issues. Or Only $208 per week** Manufacturer - Swift Model year - 2022 Class - Single Axle Berth - 4 Length - 5 . By The removable zipped pouches that sit where the overhead lockers would in a more conventional tourer will bring a touch of familiarity to converted tent campers. Forums. We/shebought it because the rear door is wide enough to allow me to push my partners wheelchair (via a ramp) straight into the caravan. Okay, okay Ill get my coat. Receive a FREE Powrtouch Motor Mover when you purchase a new caravan before Monday 1st May. Started 21 hours ago, By Our blinds came out the walls. A hitch stabiliser is of course standard, while Al-Ko's ATC is a 375 factory-fit option - a box that I imagine most buyers will tick. The kitchen is just over a metre long and the extension adds another 37cm. Hello MichaelThank you for your kind review.We are pleased to hear Danielle was able to help you register for My Swift Life, you review has been passed to Danielle who was more than happy to help you.We hope you and your family have a brilliant 2023 season.Thank youThe Swift Group. We were pleased to find that you can raise and secure the seat bases to make way for bikes that can be fastened to anchor points beneath, without having to remove the settees back cushions. First caravan - general build quality is really poor but it's been suggested this is the norm, which is a shame. It's an indictment of their parts supplier and you'd hope that either Swift or the dealer would run water through a van's system, before delivery. In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here, Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend, [Message Forums] We pulled it for about 400 miles with a Fiat 500X mini SUV. Weve been strong fans of the stunning little Basecamp 2 since its inception, so we were keen to see if the 4 measured up to the 2s practicality and charisma. God knows what would have happened had the panel gone through the vans windscreen. If this doesn't get sorted and my warranty upheld I will be seeking legal advice. Swift Go. Five years on, with the Basecamp-for-couples market well established, Swift has grown the concept literally. To us, though, the Basecamp has always had great appeal, for old hands and those new to the world of caravanning. Agreed the price and signed the contract. If the example pictured above is not head-turning enough for your liking, for another 895 you can choose from eight highly individual exterior graphics schemes in varying degrees of far-outness. Its a combined set-up in a reasonably-sized room along with a basin. The Swift Basecamp is an exciting and stylish compact crossover camping vehicle for life's adventurers. What a shame we didnt bring one, because a bracket (fitted as part of the Plus pack) is usefully positioned at the foot of the offside sofa. The red colour perfectly matched the Jeep Renegade we brought along to tow it, but you can also go for a union flag, a honeycomb, or all manner of swishes and stripes. Access the latest issue and a decade of previous editions all fully searchable! 'Customer support'. Unfortunately, the automotive industry has been affected by a global semiconductor shortage for the past 18 months, resulting in frustrating delays for both our customers and ourselves.Thank youThe Swift Group. Big Nerd Ranch also teaches skills like JSON, Xcode, UIKit, and Objective-C. We think it will, especially when dressed in cool graphics and towed behind a neat little SUV. marsie Mar 9, 2017. Big Nerd Ranch offers courses that teach the basics of Swift and iOS. Head south for a sixties celebration! Camp Swift has a long military history that is tied to . snt it always good to see something a bit different? I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon, By Sadly, the Adventurer didnt sell brilliantly and so its time in the limelight was brief. That said, there is a washbasin that could almost pass for the trendy salad bowl variety, with a chunky tap and a good-sized mirror above. Non in legendo sed in intelligendo leges consistunt. This means it includes external mains, gas barbecue and shower points, a solar panel, a TV aerial and bracket, a door flyscreen and a Thetford oven and grill all for an extra 595. As for the shape, one fellow caravanner we met at the Vale of Pickering Caravan Park said it made the van look half-finished. Leisure Sales, close to Sandbach, is in a parkland setting; in this lovely environment, with the caravan on a lawned section alongside the display area, it was easy to imagine the Basecamp 4 in use. Take the survey Had to strip the value down. Our model was a Basecamp Plus. All the windows feature cassette blinds and flyscreens. We love the smart black glass hob base and splashback. Swift Basecamp. All rights reserved. Caravan cookery inspirational ideas. Our first time away this Easter and the bathroom sink tap also leaks. Danielle is a star, Hello AlanThank you for your review and your kind words we have passed your review over to Danielle who was more than happy to help and assist you.We wish you all the best for the 23 season and hope you have many happy adventures.Thank youThe Swift Group.Are you a member of our new Swift portal My Swift Life?If not please register at www.myswiftlife.co.uk you will not be disappointed, we have lots of amazing features and useful information.Come and join us today, we look forward to welcoming you, Excellent customer service this morning. 2023 Trustpilot A/S. This might be a van for people who like the great outdoors, but that doesnt mean the interior has to be basic. With its relatively light weight and large but unobtrusive grabhandles, the Swift Basecamp was easy to manoeuvre onto the tow cars hitch, or onto a pitch. All rights reserved. There are two sets of legs for both settees to hold up the bed when you slide it out. I may get it if i am lucky in August, might be later than that. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Mazda 6 Tourer (posh name for an estate car! But a recall has only been issued for motor homes I believe. Started 10 hours ago, Copyright VerticalScope Inc. All Rights Reserved. Not noticed the issue until lifting the carpets and then discovered soft spots all over the floor. Motor vehicle company. Worked. Im not alone in looking back fondly on the super little ABI Adventurer of the mid-1990s, with its rear door, ladder, roof rack and fold-up seating designed to appeal to those surfers, mountain bikers and abseilers who fancied accommodation with a few more creature comforts than a bivvy under a hedgerow. We found that this provided more than enough storage space for our short break. We're new to caravanning and have had a few teething problems with our Swift Basecamp. But the workspace is well lit at night with ambient lighting and one LED strip-light. Its light. Swift is certainly not the only manufacturer to offer tourers designed for people who want to take bulky sporting equipment away with them, of course. Started 13 hours ago, By Company. A pop-up table between the two settees at the front provides a useful resting place for snacks or mugs of tea. Swifts Basecamp was based on a concept that saw the UK manufacturer daring to be different. Whale. Started Yesterday at 08:57, By The only trouble with that arrangement would be that the spotlights are halfway down the bed, while the switch for the dimmer lights and that useful little cubbyhole are both at the opposite end. Instead he has purchased a 2m wide Kampa awning which fits neatly across the rear of the van - ie over the entrance, albeit this provides far less additional space. [Virtual Brochure] However did highlighted Swift's lack of a a robust quality control. Ready for an adventure? [Tent Reviews], Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. We, on the other hand, have left our 'van in Spain and are at the end of our first month in UK with our new Camplet Trailer Tent. And for less than 25k too. The lounge is very well lit during the daytime, thanks to that enormous front window. Over the course of our week away, we noticed some of Basecamps more innovative touches. The rear door and awning channel means that services can be on either side without getting in the way, although the external 230V socket is covered by the awning once inflated so Vango has added a neat access flap. Swifts award-winning SMART Plus construction with tough, GRP body shell, offers great impact resistanceand keeps things pleasingly warm inside. All the seating, front and rear, hinges up out of the way to generate a tremendous amount of floor space, with lashing points for all the familys bikes, which you lift in through the suitably wide rear door. Of course, once youve configured the interior into actual seats a quick job youll need to stow all the gear outside. 17 talking about this. It wasnt long before other ranges benefited, but Swift also wanted to design a caravan that would appeal specifically to younger buyers and those new to the pleasures of touring. And you might not expect a caravan of this size to have a full oven and grill. Dealer at the moment are saying swift dont want anything to do with it as its out of warranty and dont offer any repair options for dealers for HT floor issues so its trial and errorStill had no contact via email, Hello MarkThank you for your review.We have received your details and a member of our Customer Experience Team is looking in to the issues you have highlighted and will communicate with you via email.Thank youThe Swift Group. Its practical and stylish, yet still a comfortable, well-specced caravan Join our email newsletter today. You can say its a crossover vehicle. gtepete It's-now problem for our Basecamp. We did find one other example, priced at 21,495. Also now on the third ATC light adding another 52 to replace. Follow the Caravan and Motorhome Club via our official Facebook page for latest news, holiday ideas, events, activities and special offers. Posted July 13, 2019 We purchased a 2018 Basecamp Plus last November and have had 10 trips out, all but 3 have provided problems (admittedly most have been minor), build quality doesn't seem to be too good. This is the official Swift Basecamp Owners group, established in July 2017. If you were away for a longer period, and because this kitchen is right by the door, you could easily include further storage units and possibly another table out in the awning, provided that you had enough room in the boot of your tow car to store them. It appears that Swift are fitting sub standard taps and are therefore not covering them under warranty. A lot of people buy caravans as a living space, in the same way that they would rent a cosy holiday cottage. TOWING - 92%. Caravan / Motorhome / Static (Make and model): Copyright VerticalScope Inc. All Rights Reserved. Address:Caravan and Motorhome Club, East Grinstead House, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1UA.Need help? Hi WillThank you for your review.My Swift Life tickets and warranty claims will remain visible whilst they are live and ongoing only, once these have been actioned and resolved they are no longer visible on the system. It became difficult after unlocking with the Key to open the door . So, Basecamp is exactly what it says on the tin the perfect place to base yourself for all sorts of outdoor activities, from photography to fishing and surfing to cycling. Always been very happy with them, During the hot summer 2022 our front roof window cracked, which was told this is not uncommon, also the black decal surrounding the window also cracked and started to peel off around the edges. Well, the Basecamp isnt for them. Awaiting a call from the dealer of what if anything can be done.Not what I expected from a SwiftOk swift I will await your contact. In contrast, the fold-away table is heavy, a bit on the small side, and we found that it makes the relatively narrow wardrobe that it is stowed in narrower still. The popularity of the Basecamp comes from its amazing versatility as a mobile garage that offers masses of secure stowage for expensive leisure equipment while on the move (its 3ft 3in longer than the Basecamp 4), and then converts to somewhere you can cook, eat, shower and sleep when you reach your destination. Theres an exterior mains socket too. The combined shower toilet room is 68cm by 1.1m. Maybe it needs that levelof gravity to get a proper reaction from Swift. Get in touch. I trust they replaced your solar panel FOC? A company of this size where there is almost a equal equivalent of 5 and 1 star reviews speaks volumes. We purchased a top spec special addition Swift Escape 614 motorhome between covid lockdowns (August 2021). For the other model coming onto the used market, you can expect to pay: Our excellent, good-as-new example had only been used once the owners, who were new to caravanning, decided it wasnt for them. Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews. The MTPLMs of both the standard model (990kg) and the Plus (1015kg) are well within the capabilities of our compact tow car. So, cooking practicalities Its quick-snack lunchtime and we are preparing a simple salad with tomatoes, cheese, apples and grapes. A beautiful secluded campsite in a wooded valley, among rolling hills of stunning Devon countryside. You do have to invest a fair bit of time to put up the two overhead bunks, make up the mattresses from the requisite upholstery sections and fit the security netting. As we head into the colder months, warm up with these delicious meals See what Elddis has in store for caravans in 2023 West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, South West, EX34 8NU.