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ROTTEN FLOOR SWIFT SUNDANCE 630L on 55 plate Registered in Jan 2006Yesterday 21st June I went about investigating why the steps on my M/H were feeling very spongy and appeared to sink when standing on them.I laid underneath the nearside of the M/H and to my horror I saw rot rot and more rot the wood was like a sponge starting from the front and working back to the steps hence the collapse.My first thought was a long term water leak as the kitchen area is above but I could find no signs of any leaks and in any case the upper flooring appears to be perfect.I then looked at the off side and again to my horror this was the same but not as bad and again fro the front edge working back.I have 6 months warranty left thank God but what would happen if this went undiscovered for another 7 months I would have been left with a M/H worth nothing .I urge everyone with a swift to check it very carefully as this is clearly a design or manuacturing fault and reading this forum I am far from alone.I will return the M/H to my dealer John,s Cross on Monday morning and keep you all posted
Very sorry to hear of your problem, please bring the Sundance back to us and we will investigate and take the apropriate action in conjunction with Swift.
Hi Phil, lucky you found it in time, and that Peter / JCM is your suppling dealer Has yours been undersealed ? It is suggested that the undersal may be the cause stopping any water leaving the van ?,but I doubt that and in any case how did it get in the van in the first place ?At the moment it is all sheer speculation.
I await Charisma's report has to what Swift found to be the cause on his ?
No doubt Peter (Swift) will ensure a speedy fix for you,after all they have already done one.
terry
Not the best thing to happen, suprised that the floor is still made from plywood, be it marine grade or not it is a point of weakness.
The bottom floor on my Lunar is 15(ish)MM plastic material, top floor is wood, so less chance of water damage unless it comes from above.
At least you have a good dealer to look at the problem, but wonder if the £2500 warranty limit applies to the repair ( thread elsewhere and cannot find it).
I absolutely sympathise with you. I had a feeling of dread that I was going lose thousands on the value of the van, but fortunately Swift stepped in and have done a brilliant job of repairing mine.
I was without the van for nearly 4 months though while it was all sorted out (due mainly to Brownhills being involved and dragging their feet)
I hope that you get yours fixed quicker. I am sure JC will do all within their power to resolve it and I see Swift have already picked up on it.
Very sorry to hear of your problem, please bring the Sundance back to us and we will investigate and take the apropriate action in conjunction with Swift.
Peter
Any update on this one Peter? I am still waiting for report from Swift on my repaired Suntor (Sundance in disguise!)
Same year of manufacture though which sounds a bit suspicious.
Any updates on this issue? I have read a number of vans effected by this problem. Can Swift give us Swift owners some assurance update on what is causing this issue please?
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and that Peter / JCM is your suppling dealer 
