Swift caravan hob glass sliding out.
14 replies
richardandros replied on 18/11/2019 06:07
Phishing replied on 18/11/2019 09:02
Posted on 16/11/2019 19:46 by PhishingMine fell out on a new van last trip, its a Coachman with thetford cooker. Its due for first service so will get it done under warranty. Apparently quite common, just another of those really crap engineering ideas foisted on the caravan community.
My last one wouldnt stay in the mountings in the last van, stuck some 3M 1mm thick foam underneath the pad that grips the lid and it stayed put. In hindsight....
Posted on 18/11/2019 09:02
Just a further note, rather than wait until service I thought I might just get one on ebay for a few quid.
One vendor has sold 357 of them for the Caprice mk3. Given that this is not a service item then I would suggest there is an issue with the design of the clamp bracket that holds these in place.
Check your screws in the hob lid are tight!
Matthews1963 replied on 25/11/2019 19:57
Freddy55 replied on 25/11/2019 20:06
Posted on 17/11/2019 12:45 by BluemalagaWe have a 2012 Swift, and the glass almost came out on a trip last year, having re-tightened the screws, it has not happened since. I was a bit nervous at the time in case I overtightened.
Posted on 25/11/2019 20:06
Mine actually flew out twice. After the second time I tightened up the screws as much as I dare. Hasn’t happened since, although not used the van much since. Incidentally, just received a call telling me that the new cupboard has arrived, to replace the damaged one. Just have to set a date to take the van to them.
Matthews1963
Caravanner from Essex