Swift Kontiki 2023: Water Loss Issues

[bigtwin]

Here's me looking now to buy a Kontiki 635 2018

Dont!

Ian

 

[Zoshee]

We've just bought a new Swift Kontiki single axle. It's low but so far no issues. I've got a video of us driving off our drive though that would make your hair curl so we're thinking of getting air suspension fitted. Would this help enough to get over the issues reported?

Generally overall the build quality has been very good but there's some warranty bits that seem obvious to me which should have been sorted before we picked it up.

 

[Zoshee]

I don't think there's anything to worry about . Sound removed to protect innocent ears.

 

[joner8888]

I don't think there's anything to worry about . Sound removed to protect innocent ears.

I just seen Roaming Radfords on you tube with theirs snapped off They just drove on and used bottled water !

 

[Guigsy]

we're thinking of getting air suspension fitted

I've got VB full air on my Geist and it rides lower than before. It was very high at the back on the standard Fiat suspension. They lowered the back rather than raising the front, so the tanks sit very close to the ground. I've only brushed them on aggressive speed humps couple of times though. And I've got the option of lifting the suspension, which I've used to great effect on some very rough ground.

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[k11ngy]

I don't think there's anything to worry about . Sound removed to protect innocent ears.

Same issues here and seems to be a problem for every owner? Email sent to Swift and await reply

Hi Danielle, hope you are well.



Just been doing some measurements on Motorhome again.

1. Bikes removed from Trailer and unnecessary equipment from garage moved or discarded.
2. Trailer still attached-At the moment.
3. Wheel arch to ground is 740 mm both sides.
4. Grey and fresh waste to ground is 150 MM (Pipes) Lowest point.
5. Big Cap on Grey waste is measuring 100 mm as is freshwater tank fin? Damaged-Images attached, what should be the real clearance based on your diagram for the fin and BIG BLACK GREY WASTE CAP?
6. Skirting to ground is now 320 MM

Based on this are we not allowed to carry bikes on trailer as normal motorhomes do?



Nick, Moulands. Need a date please to complete.

1. New batteries
2. Bottom Fridge shelf
3. New window
4. New blinds-Passenger door
5. New bolts and check tanks for safety before we cause an accident, and something drops off on road.

Danielle, I am happy to drive to hull and discuss these matters (And bring my own engineer) as something is seriously wrong here and it’s not just me, but other Kontiki 794 owners who are having exact same problems. Can’t be just me? Paid out a lot of money and just want this sorted or even return motorhome for a full refund please?



Await everyone’s kind reply.



Steve and Fionna

 

[R3YNO]

Totally agree with poor design. Mine was ripped off pulling into Chatsworth Park CAMC site, staff said, they all do it and we’ve posted a warning on our webpage. However, in discussing with my dealer we looked at a 2024 model with a factory shortened hanger, so I’m changing to that. I was thinking of designing a flexible one tho’. You’d think Swift would post update/upgrade bulletins for these fixes.

 

[R3YNO]

 

[R3YNO]

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Kon-Tiki 894 2024 model

 

[ontheroadagain]

Kon-Tiki 894 2024 model

On a separate issue - what is white material (polystyrene?) on top of the outrigger?
I have never seen that before.
Normally the underside of the floor sits tight on top of the chassis.

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[Guigsy]

On a separate issue - what is white material (polystyrene?) on top of the outrigger?
I have never seen that before.
Normally the underside of the floor sits tight on top of the chassis.

I assume it's for vibration damping and possibly thermal isolation? Composite foam board is pretty darn stiff.

 

[Dutch 68]

Are you say Swifts flagship model has an underslung water tank.?

Are you surprised ? Thought not

 

[Mzracer]

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That looks very vunerable, everything to do with that water discharge should be just above the bottom of the chassis rail, did you add the white cable tie?

What is the black canister like object that is sat in line with the front wheel of the tag axle?

 

[jamie rielly]

We have a swift kontiki 2023 plate and at least 12 times I go over a speed bump or slight incline and both hangers get torn off and I lose all water. Waiting for swift to reply but to me it seems a very bad design and my engineer friend in Spain also states the same and compile a report. Has anyone had similar problems ?
Driving us mad
Steve

I have the same issue 2023 model

the water connections are too low.

I have torn them off twice.

what are swift going to do to rectify.

who do we need to speak to.

the problem is there how can it be rectified?

it looks like a design fault to me.

new owners if you are not aware please be careful it does not take a big change in road surface to dislodge the pipe fittings


best wishes Jamie

 

[Suzukikettle]

Happy days just got rid of my Swift pile of junk the worst vehicle I have ever had the misfortune to own now bought a Rapido M96 love it

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[Mzracer]

Happy days just got rid of my Swift pile of junk the worst vehicle I have ever had the misfortune to own now bought a Rapido M96 love it



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That looks like a decent bit of kit, good luck with that.

Not sure what the worst vehicle I have ever owned was? probably the 'resin rocket' Reliant Scimitar.