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Subject Topic: Swift Challenger 520/5ta Post Reply Post New Topic
28/8/2012 at 5:50pm
 Location: Grimsby
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 520 5TA 1998
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Hi guys

Just bought an old swift challenger 520/5ta. believe it is a 1990s.

I am mystifyed by the water syatem and the scotch locked ' looks like a right DIY bodge' electrical system.

Any one out there got a manual so I can see how things should be then I can take a look at how it is now and make an intelligent guess as to how I can put it right.

If I cant figure it out I am sure that someone out there can help me with the answers.

First though any one got manuals to sell or can some kind sole provide me with copies via email.

Thanks guys I look forward to hearing from you.



28/8/2012 at 6:16pm
 Location: North Devon
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 490Lux
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IIRC on the swift website they have downloadable manuals, someone else on here had a link but a quick google search may help to find them.

I'll see if I can find the link a little later for you if you have no luck


28/8/2012 at 8:31pm
 Location: Grimsby
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 520 5TA 1998
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Thanks for info.

Yes Ive been on the Swift site earliest manual I could find was 2000 so no good to me.

Do you happen to know where the ID number will be as I cant find a vin plate anywhere?



29/8/2012 at 7:45am
 Location: North Devon
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 490Lux
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thats a shame I thought they would have it. You could try ebay and may get lucky.

I have no idea where the VIN is i'm afraid, sure someone else might though


29/8/2012 at 3:27pm
 Location: Cheshire
 Outfit: Mondeo - Swift Charisma 570
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The fresh (cold water tank) is internal to the van - Filled from outside via a cap about midway on the offside. There maybe a 12V socket just below the filler to power up a small pump, or use a hose pipe.

The taps all have microswitches which operates a common internal pump - Any open tap runs the pump this pressurises the hot and cold water system.

There is a carver hot water heater (gas only I think) under the front seats on the offside. This requires a 12V supply for it's control + ingition system.

Regards  Andy



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29/8/2012 at 10:19pm
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Lunar Conquest 544 a
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If you send me a email ( link below ) i'll email you the 1994 sales brochure , it has a bit of info that should be useful , also if you need any appliance manuals let me know what you have fitted and i'll see what i can find .

atb

Wizard



30/8/2012 at 11:03am
 Location: Yeadon Leeds!
 Outfit: Swift Challenger & Defender 110SW
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I have a swift of a simlar vintage, the scotch locks ain't a bodge (if on thwe 12V system), its how they were put together, mines the same,

VIN on mine is under the drawbar cover, there is a slot cutout on mine so you can see the number, but not the rest of the info.


31/8/2012 at 12:21am
 Location: Staffs
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 490 SEL & VW Tiguan
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I have some manuals from our old Abbey, around 1990. Different make but a lot of the equipment was common, just like today. All on pdf if you can get me an email address.


31/8/2012 at 10:51am
 Location: Bristol
 Outfit: Lunar Conquest 544 a
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Quote: Originally posted by takisawa on 31/8/2012


I have some manuals from our old Abbey, around 1990. Different make but a lot of the equipment was common, just like today. All on pdf if you can get me an email address.

Takisawa could you email them to me too ( my email link is below ) .

Many thanks Wizard





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