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Subject Topic: Stress cracks on caravan panels
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26/1/2018 at 12:16pm
 Location: teesside
 Outfit: lunar
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Our Lunar Clubman 2016 has cracks on the back panel, and we are waiting for replacement under warranty, so it seems no company is exempt. These were picked up on 2nd service, I'm too short to have noticed, so I'm thankful that we had a vigilant service engineer. Hopefully it will fixed soon.


26/1/2018 at 1:36pm
 Location: West Yorkshire
 Outfit: Bessacarr Cameo 625 2011
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Anyone who has done some DIY on lockers and woodwork will know that the fitters don't drill pilot holes, however thin the wood is they will be screwing into. This leads to splits, creaks and screws falling out.

Same approach with these ABS panels methinks.


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26/1/2018 at 5:26pm
 Location: Wadworth
 Outfit: Coachman pastiche
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Thank you for the information. Lunar are another make I was interested in. Part exchanged Pastiche for a vip. Still waiting for Pastiche to be repaired.😕


20/8/2018 at 11:16am
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2014 Swift Challenger 565 SE
just discovered an external crack in the middle of the rear panel just to the right of the high level brake-light. extends from the top - I can see daylight through the crack - extends down 17cm. anyone else with same problem?


24/8/2018 at 8:19am
 Location: East Anglia
 Outfit: Swift Kia Sorento XS
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Twin axles I imagine get a smoother ride on the roads so perhaps less cracks thus less damp. Anyone with twin axles had cracks and damp?


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24/8/2018 at 9:08am
 Location: Milton Keynes
 Outfit: 2023Archway Woodford
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Quote: Originally posted by blokewithbeard on 20/8/2018
2014 Swift Challenger 565 SE
just discovered an external crack in the middle of the rear panel just to the right of the high level brake-light. extends from the top - I can see daylight through the crack - extends down 17cm. anyone else with same problem?



A couple of cases like this have been reported on the Swift Talk forum. If your caravan has full service history all serviced on time to Swift schedules they will replace the back panel FOC.


24/8/2018 at 9:13am
 Location: Worcestershire
 Outfit: Buccaneer Cruiser
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Quote: Originally posted by Manty on 24/8/2018
Twin axles I imagine get a smoother ride on the roads so perhaps less cracks thus less damp. Anyone with twin axles had cracks and damp?


Yes we had cracks in panels on delivery of twin axle 2016 caravan. Panels replaced and cracks again after one trip of about 500 miles!
This is a well known problem and although the manufacturer may reject the warranty claim, under Sale of Goods Act and Consumer Rights Act 2015 it is up to the dealer to replace at their cost!


24/8/2018 at 10:01am
 Location: East Anglia
 Outfit: Swift Kia Sorento XS
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Thanks Jank01



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