C.L.S
Trader - Service & Repairs
- Jul 22, 2007
- 438
- 60
- Funster No
- 11
- MH
- Coachbuilt
- Exp
- Not long enough
Went to the dealers at the weekend to view and snag the new Kontiki i had ordered , a 2008 model . Well what can i say 
There revisions made to the Kontiki had me in fits of rage .
1. No spare wheel --- yes i know this is a Fiat descision but Swift did install them on the 2007 models.
2. Digital control microwave -- replaced with a cheaper turn dail version
3. Entertainment system-- on a 2007 model the Kontiki was equipped with a 7" drop down tv that served the reversing camera aswell, stereo incorporated a dvd player all pre-wired to the cab area with freeview and also wired in the bedroom area and AV sockets installed to rear........ 2008 model 1 FLAT SCREEN TV with built in dvd and freeview 
oh: two mounting brackets for tv one in bedroom and one stuck behind drivers door effectively rendering 2 seats unusable. So thats 2 brackets installed but only 1 swing arm tv mount supplied so i presume if you want to watch tv you carry the tv with you :Blush: Obviously on a 2007 the cab was pre-wired by Swift making it easy to install satalite tv using the existing wiring ( remove freeview) and wire in satalite , all that flexibility and ease of installation has been removed :Angry:
On the plus side Swift have made some good revisions like domestic quality mattress , full size fridge freezer ( approaching rv size :thumb: ) full en route heating system.
Swift have actually contacted me via email and telephone after i voiced my dissapointment and concerns over there revisions.
Between the dealer and Swift we have made changes to the Kontiki that suits are own personal requirements.
Well done Swift for taking the time for listening to your customers and acting on comments made.
There revisions made to the Kontiki had me in fits of rage .1. No spare wheel --- yes i know this is a Fiat descision but Swift did install them on the 2007 models.
2. Digital control microwave -- replaced with a cheaper turn dail version
3. Entertainment system-- on a 2007 model the Kontiki was equipped with a 7" drop down tv that served the reversing camera aswell, stereo incorporated a dvd player all pre-wired to the cab area with freeview and also wired in the bedroom area and AV sockets installed to rear........ 2008 model 1 FLAT SCREEN TV with built in dvd and freeview
oh: two mounting brackets for tv one in bedroom and one stuck behind drivers door effectively rendering 2 seats unusable. So thats 2 brackets installed but only 1 swing arm tv mount supplied so i presume if you want to watch tv you carry the tv with you :Blush: Obviously on a 2007 the cab was pre-wired by Swift making it easy to install satalite tv using the existing wiring ( remove freeview) and wire in satalite , all that flexibility and ease of installation has been removed :Angry:On the plus side Swift have made some good revisions like domestic quality mattress , full size fridge freezer ( approaching rv size :thumb: ) full en route heating system.
Swift have actually contacted me via email and telephone after i voiced my dissapointment and concerns over there revisions.
Between the dealer and Swift we have made changes to the Kontiki that suits are own personal requirements.
Well done Swift for taking the time for listening to your customers and acting on comments made.
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