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17/6/2013 at 10:58am
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For me Swift. But you will hear complaints about all vans
some folk seem to pick up a lemon, others dont have any trouble at all.
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17/6/2013 at 11:14am
Location: Derbyshire
Outfit: ElddisAvante462 Honda CRV SE2.2 i-Dtec
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Elddis Avante, Im awaiting delivery of the new 2014 stock to come into the dealers so I can buy its baby sister, the 462/2. They have been a very popular model for this season, and you may struggle to find any 2013 models left in dealers yards. A few 'Specials' left, but not too keen on the dealership who has them in stock locally, after several bad reviews on here, and a rock bottom price offered for our caravan as trade in, even though they had not even seen it.
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17/6/2013 at 6:56pm
Location: West Lothian
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I would suggest Challenger Sport ... but look out for a dealer special, more kit for not a lot of extra cash.
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17/6/2013 at 7:26pm
Location: whitstable kent
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For me swift every time, we are changing our current swift to a new swift challenger sport at the end of the year. We are on our 3rd and love them.
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17/6/2013 at 8:07pm
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The Elddis has the new "Solid" construction, I don't think we have had any members reporting back on this type of construction yet.
looking forward to new owners experiences with this glued together construction.
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17/6/2013 at 8:46pm
Location: Lancashire.
Outfit: ELLDIS INFINITY554 .SKODA KODIAQ
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We bought a Elddis Avante 462 new in 2011, so this is our 3 rd season my wife [very important] & I love it no complaints what so ever. I am also waiting to see how the new Elddis shapes up for when we decide to up grade, its really down to the individual, so much choice.
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17/6/2013 at 9:00pm
Location: Dumfries
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Both vans are pretty heavy and have similar MPTLM's , I guessing you have a substantial towcar.
The Elddis would get my vote with the new solid construction
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17/6/2013 at 9:33pm
Location: Little Neston Wirral
Outfit: Kia Sorento--Lunar Delta RI 2018
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We had the same dilemma between Elddis Super Cyclone and Lunar Delta RS last October, One van was inside showroom the other opposite outside. Both vans suited our needs, after couple of hours later we decided on the Elddis. The Elddis had the edge on the Lunar and now own a new 2013 Elddis.
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17/6/2013 at 9:40pm
Location: GATESHEAD
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There is a massive recall on very recent swift vans happening at this moment...big leak problems! Not something a dealer would like you to know!
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17/6/2013 at 9:43pm
Location: Yorkshire
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Judging a book by its cover (googling images) the swift looks great!
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17/6/2013 at 10:08pm
Location: West Lothian
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Quote: Originally posted by BRYANMITCH on 17/6/2013
There is a massive recall on very recent swift vans happening at this moment...big leak problems! Not something a dealer would like you to know!
Not on the Challenger Sport though, my Eccles Sport (same van different decor) passed its first damp test with flying colours as it should. The issues was with 2011 model Challenger and Conqueror/Eccles and Elite models.
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18/6/2013 at 8:45am
Location: nottingham
Outfit: swift ace courier
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was in the local dealers at the weekend who sell both swift and Elddis together with a load of other makes. Tne comment from the service department was last year the a lot of problems with swift vans but this year it is Elddis. I have a swift so did not go in to reason why. but could nt comment with regards to the particular vans you mentioned
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18/6/2013 at 8:49am
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BRYANMITCH, Can you please give me some more detail as I have a new swift only collected in march
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18/6/2013 at 10:21am
Location: Huddersfield
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Check out SwiftTalk for details
So far our Swift has leaked,(Window) fridge broke,(heating element) blinds fell in bits Oh and overhead locker door fell off but apart from that...
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18/6/2013 at 10:29am
Location: Shropshire
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Some if the 2011 had problems with the panoramic window at the front
We have the sterling Eccles 636 (2012) and it is fantastic van which has passed it first service with flying colours I think at the end of the day the choice is down to decor
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