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    Swift Factory Visit

    Hi, are there any plans for a visit in late June/early July? We could plan our summer hols round the visit, it would also give me a chance to show some fellow caravanners the state of my van. Andrew
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    Pride in the job ?

    My 07 Ace Jubilee Courier leaked at the door and in the bathroom the first summer we had it. The leak at the door was fixed some months later but in the mean time water had continued to leak in so I am left with a caravan that I have no confidence in. Swift have offered me
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    abbey caravans

    Keep an eye on the seal round the door. My 2007 Ace Jubilee Courier leaked and made a real mess. Also check the tap in the bathroom as it may leak (mine did). Good luck with the new van
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    Ace Jubilee Equerry leaking windows

    Hi, thats great news. I have had damp problems with my 2007 Ace Jubilee Courier but sadly have had to accept repairs.
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    Fell in love with a new caravan.... But is it too heavy

    Hi, thanks for the replies. I phoned BMW today and was told that the towing limit is 1500kg. The car has a set of wide low profile Momo alloys fitted which probably helps stability as well. With BMW stating a 1500kg limit and the Typhoon having a mtplm limit of 1550 I think I'm jiggered, I...
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    Fell in love with a new caravan.... But is it too heavy

    Hi, At the weekend I spotted my dream caravan (2003 Elddis Crusader Typhoon) and I REALLY want it. I tow a 1999 Typhoon gt (1350kg) with my 1992 BMW 525i sport. The car has had a Bilstein suspension kit fitted and tows brilliantly. I have tried looking up the kerb weight of the car and I think...
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    OH MY GOD

    I have a caravan 'cos I enjoy a bit of peace & quiet. Nothing better than relaxing in a nice part of the countryside at the weekend. Thought I would have a hoke about the web for a forum with like minded people, and then I found you lot. I'm gonna have nightmares tonight about being away in a...