Swift Microwave BMSW20

Alan191 replied on 04/04/2019 09:04

Alan191

Posted on 04/04/2019 09:04

In February the microwave in our 2015 Swift Challenger Sport failed.

We wanted to replace the unit with the same model so that we could use the existing brackets that hold the microwave securely in place.

I tried a couple of dealers and was offered a replacement Cata BMSW20 at £272.78 including VAT and delivery. I thought this was an unreasonably high price and looked around to see if the model was available elsewhere.

Unfortunately I couldn't find anyone else selling a Cata BMSW20 at any price, not even Cata themselves, but after some Internet searching, found what appeared to be an identical model sold as a Cookology BIM20LWG by The Wright Buy for £107.00, including VAT and delivery. Interestingly, this also included a grill function. This was available at https://www.thewrightbuy.co.uk/cookology-bim20lwg-stainless-steel-20l-800w-60-x-38cm-built-in-microwave-grill.

The same machine appeared to be available at https://www.myappliances.co.uk/prod/integrated-microwaves/myappliances-art28604-microwave-800w-20l-b-in-s-steel.htm for £107.99 plus delivery.

Both of these models are sold as integrated kitchen models.

We decided to opt for the Cookology BIM20LWG from The Wright Buy as they had good customer service reviews on Trust pilot, and the unit arrived on schedule.

After removing the stainless steel surround and swapping the manufacturer screw-in legs for from the original Swift model, we ended up with an identically sized unit that went straight back into the securing brackets fitted by Swift. See the photo for pictures of the two units.

We found that the manuals for the “Cata” BMSW20 and the Cookology BIM20LWG are substantially the same and both show the unit as a built-in 600mm unit complete with surround.

If your BMSW20 microwave in a Swift caravan fails and you want something that fits straight back into the fittings that secure the unit and costs rather less than the Swift alternative, the Cookology BIM20LWG might be worth a look.

Apart from the additional grill feature, you'll be left with a stainless steel surround that might make an attractive picture frame!!

PS: If you want to see the full sized versions of the images below, try right clicking and selecting "Open image in new tab" or similar.

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Martinwhiley replied on 16/04/2019 09:46

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Posted on 16/04/2019 09:46

@alan Thanks for this detailed post. I am currently in the same position, and have spent many an hour trying to source a model that will fit into the space without too much alteration, but so far my search hasn't yielded many results, but thankfully found your link, and have now purchased the cookology version.

KeefySher replied on 16/04/2019 15:30

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KeefySher

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Posted on 16/04/2019 15:30

The factory fitted microwave in our 2015 Sterling Continental 570, a Cata as above, packed up last year

When I communicated with Cata technical department, they don't repair them. It's a combination of things, putting it above the oven/hob where steam is generated is not the best of things to do. Current year models now have the microwave positioned not above the hob. The way Swift has fitted them does not give sufficient venting. To put a domestic microwave in a wobbly box hurtling around is not the best of ideas.

I replaced the Cata with a £38 Sainsburys Home Microwave. As I removed the Cata, the side vents were a tight fit against the cabinet space. The new unit is smaller all round and now has sufficient air gap at both sides, below and above. Given the replacement cost, can get 4 or so of these cheap ones for 1 Cata from a caravan dealer.

Image showing the new microwave installed. Went for white as it suits the cupboard doors. Ive used the fixings that held the Cata in, but in different positions. We generally use a MW for making hot chocolate, prepacked curry for daughter; nothing too onerous. Been working well enough for the last year.

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petlac replied on 27/07/2019 19:00

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Posted on 27/07/2019 19:00

Hi Folks, just to let you know that B&Q now sell the CATA BMSW20 at under £100.

Hope that may help.

Happy caravanning.

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Peanut18 replied on 08/08/2019 12:12

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Posted on 08/08/2019 12:12

Hello Everyone, just to echo Petelac's comment, B&Q do indeed stock the Cata BMSW20 microwave with product code 8422248606417. It can be purchased from the following stores only:

Hull West Warehouse

Warrington Warehouse

Stockport Warehouse

It is currently priced at just £60, so a fraction of the cost from Swift.

Simon perry replied on 17/02/2020 16:36

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Simon perry

Posted on 17/02/2020 16:36

Alan thank you for the post. We have just ordered are new microwave from cookology. We struggled finding a replacement.

Vulcan replied on 17/02/2020 20:44

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Posted on 17/02/2020 20:44

It might be worth checking Here for stock in your area

Invercauld replied on 20/02/2020 15:58

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Invercauld

Posted on 20/02/2020 15:58

Really helpful post. Just received our new microwave from Myappliances. Did you have to drill new holes to attach original feet?

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MATBAT replied on 09/04/2021 17:07

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Posted on 04/04/2019 09:04 by Alan191

In February the microwave in our 2015 Swift Challenger Sport failed.

We wanted to replace the unit with the same model so that we could use the existing brackets that hold the microwave securely in place.

I tried a couple of dealers and was offered a replacement Cata BMSW20 at £272.78 including VAT and delivery. I thought this was an unreasonably high price and looked around to see if the model was available elsewhere.

Unfortunately I couldn't find anyone else selling a Cata BMSW20 at any price, not even Cata themselves, but after some Internet searching, found what appeared to be an identical model sold as a Cookology BIM20LWG by The Wright Buy for £107.00, including VAT and delivery. Interestingly, this also included a grill function. This was available at https://www.thewrightbuy.co.uk/cookology-bim20lwg-stainless-steel-20l-800w-60-x-38cm-built-in-microwave-grill.

The same machine appeared to be available at https://www.myappliances.co.uk/prod/integrated-microwaves/myappliances-art28604-microwave-800w-20l-b-in-s-steel.htm for £107.99 plus delivery.

Both of these models are sold as integrated kitchen models.

We decided to opt for the Cookology BIM20LWG from The Wright Buy as they had good customer service reviews on Trust pilot, and the unit arrived on schedule.

After removing the stainless steel surround and swapping the manufacturer screw-in legs for from the original Swift model, we ended up with an identically sized unit that went straight back into the securing brackets fitted by Swift. See the photo for pictures of the two units.

We found that the manuals for the “Cata” BMSW20 and the Cookology BIM20LWG are substantially the same and both show the unit as a built-in 600mm unit complete with surround.

If your BMSW20 microwave in a Swift caravan fails and you want something that fits straight back into the fittings that secure the unit and costs rather less than the Swift alternative, the Cookology BIM20LWG might be worth a look.

Apart from the additional grill feature, you'll be left with a stainless steel surround that might make an attractive picture frame!!

PS: If you want to see the full sized versions of the images below, try right clicking and selecting "Open image in new tab" or similar.

Posted on 09/04/2021 17:07

Just replaced our caravan microwave with the https://www.thewrightbuy.co.uk/cookology-bim20lwg-stainless-steel-20l-800w-60-x-38cm-built-in-microwave-grill and an exact fit once the surround removed and feet swapped over. A very easy swap over. Would recommend. Thank you all for the info above more helpful than swift.