Steady Eddie - Adventures in Retirement
Steady Eddie - Adventures in Retirement
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Swift Kon-Tiki 784 SkyView Window Vibrations
Our 2023 Kon-Tiki SkyView window vibrates when we are driving, especially when over 50mph on the motorway. Dealer has this on the list to investigate. However a bigger problem seems to be over every single bump in the road the window viabrates and as does the surrounding / trim, and the blinds. This vibration is so bad that it causes screws to come loose . I have it booked into the dealers and I am waiting for it to be fixed. Rather than fit trims properly, as a car manufacturer would, Swift prefer to use sticky pads to mask their poor design and build. I know I have rubber trim and will create a better solution if the dealers do not rectify properly.
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Видео

Allscott Sports Club Opening Day 2024
Просмотров 384 месяца назад
Opening of the new Allscott Sports Club building at Allscott, opposite Allscott Meads. It was intended that there would also be cricket taking place on the superb grounds, however this was cancelled. During the day there was junior football and bowls. The bowls taking place on the grass and artificial greens. Indoor games, refreshments and entertainment in the clubhouse until the late evening. ...
Fort William Overnight Stay Feb 2024
Просмотров 965 месяцев назад
Stayed overnight in Fort William on my way to the Cairngorms in Feb 2024. It was so quiet. I have heard online that the carpark I stayed in is now restricted and the local council are not allowing motorhomes or capers to stay overnight. They want you to use one of the three commercial campsites that are close to Fort William. This is nonsense. The two nearest were closed in Feb. The other is no...
Swift Kon-Tiki 784 , 2023/2024 Model , Lithium, Solar Upgrade - EcoTree & BlueFix Energy
Просмотров 8455 месяцев назад
The Swift Kon-Tiki supplied 100w Truma panel and 100ah Lead Acid Leisure is wholly inadequate for all year round use in the UK. Having taken delivery of this brand new motorhome end of September 2023 and monitoring during Oct/Nov/Dec we decided to upgrade our Solar on the roof, add Lithium and include an Inverter and a. remote management system. What I find surprising is that such expensive veh...
Loch Lomond and Glencoe on my way to Fort William and then Cairngorms
Просмотров 3536 месяцев назад
First week away in the winter to Scotland in our Swift Son-Tiki 784. Uneventful trip from England up the M6 to Scotland, but then had some hairy moments around Loch Lomond avoiding scrapes with the mountainside and large lorries. Captured on dash cam. Fabulous drive up through Loch Lomond, across Ranoch Moor through Glencoe, towards Fort William ( for the next video ). Please enjoy the highland...
Kon-Tiki 784 2023 Edition - kitchen window fail
Просмотров 32210 месяцев назад
The kitchen window telescopic stay fails to engage on the first hole setting. Tried doing it really slowly but the little clip , though clicking heard, doesn't engage in the hole to hold the window open. This is a demo. You can also see the end rubber stopper on the window that Swift didn't fit when the vehicle was delivered.
Kon Tiki 784 TV Stand Install 4K
Просмотров 93310 месяцев назад
I was asked after my walk around my Kon-Tiki 784 how the TV had been mounted on the cabinet wall inside the motorhome. This is a video I made showing how the dealer did this. The stand used is readily available from shops and online. Am geting to grips with vlogging so apologies if this isnt to the standards of experts . It wasnt until i got home and looked at the filming that I realised that u...
Scout Leaders archery at Rough Close Scout Campsite
Просмотров 19110 месяцев назад
FLAGS National Active Support Unit leaders camp at Rough Close Campsite in Coventry Scout County. Leaders had an archery session. Some good footage including using the drone from a safe distance to capture footage from in front of archers.
Swift Kon-Tiki 784 2023 Model Review with 2024 additions, delivered September 2023
Просмотров 21 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Ordered our first ever and new Swift Kon-Tiki 784 at the NEC in October 2022. It was the brand new 2023 specification. Al-Ko chassis. We ordered the 180bhp 9 speed Fiat engine upgrade ( its the new Ducato 9 series ), plus we ordered the factory fitted , homologated , detachable tow bar. Our dealer , Salop Leisure actually put the order in June 2022 with Swift, anticipating long lead times. We t...
Love2Stay Shrewsbury
Просмотров 37611 месяцев назад
Our first trip out in our new motorhome purchased at #SalopLeisure a Kon-Tiki 784 . Waited a year since ordering at the NEC in Oct 2022 . Fabulous van . Lovely campsite
Our new Kon-Tiki 784
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Ordered by the dealer in June 2022, we placed the order at the NEC show in October 2022. Arrived today, 12th September 2023 at the dealers, ready for check and handover to us. Our first ever motorhome and the adventure will begin. @EddieHulme
WSJ Unit 87 leaving Shropshire for Korea
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Scouts Shropshire and Girl Guiding Cymru leaving Telford for the journey to Heathrow and the flight to Korea @WSJ25 #UKScouts #DaretoDream #ukcontingent
Shirejam Close Down
Просмотров 169Год назад
Massive Scouts event at 3 Counties Showground .Amazing weekend
Whistle Stop Tour ShireJam
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Whistle Stop Tour ShireJam
Birmingham Pride The Parade
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Birmingham Pride The Parade
Scouts Friendship Knot
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Scouts Friendship Knot
Birmingham Pride The Beginning
Просмотров 131Год назад
Birmingham Pride The Beginning
Bristish Empire Medal Pauline Dee
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Bristish Empire Medal Pauline Dee
Flight 5 at The Yard
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Flight 5 at The Yard
Lagoon First Video
Просмотров 18Год назад
Lagoon First Video
Birthday treat trip to Salop Leisure to see motorhomes . checking on our Kontiki order due in May.
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Birthday treat trip to Salop Leisure to see motorhomes . checking on our Kontiki order due in May.
dogs
Просмотров 32Год назад
dogs
Cadair Idris - Foxes Path Descent
Просмотров 32Год назад
Cadair Idris - Foxes Path Descent
Climbed Tryfan in Snowdonia October 2007
Просмотров 12Год назад
Climbed Tryfan in Snowdonia October 2007
The Ercall, Honeycope, Allscott Meads. Connecting solar to consumer unit under stairs from loft.
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The Ercall, Honeycope, Allscott Meads. Connecting solar to consumer unit under stairs from loft.
SJ Roberts, The Ercall, rear garden , 10 months in, Honeycope, Allscott Meads
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SJ Roberts, The Ercall, rear garden , 10 months in, Honeycope, Allscott Meads
Hunkington to Allscott via Walcott Mill , road cycle on Rockrider E-ST 900.
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Hunkington to Allscott via Walcott Mill , road cycle on Rockrider E-ST 900.
Haughmond Hill on Rockrider E-ST 900
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Haughmond Hill on Rockrider E-ST 900
The Ercall , SJRoberts Homes - project greenhouse/garden
Просмотров 262 года назад
The Ercall , SJRoberts Homes - project greenhouse/garden
The Ercall - SJ Roberts , Allscott Meads. Our new home July 2021, first walk about pre carpets.
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The Ercall - SJ Roberts , Allscott Meads. Our new home July 2021, first walk about pre carpets.

Комментарии

  • @morgsjoboo2247
    @morgsjoboo2247 2 месяца назад

    Great video 😊 We absolutely love our Scottish adventures so loved this. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 It's beautiful in any season. Good music choice Just discovered your channel Morgs Jo and Boo ❤🐕

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 2 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed this. Am just getting into the channel side of things. Hoping to spend a lot more time in Scotland. I used to spend every winter in Glencoe camping for over 20 years and walking the hills. So nice now to be able to journey in the motorhome. Will be back again this winter.

  • @CathrineFerguson
    @CathrineFerguson 4 месяца назад

    Hi Eddie thanks for your video. We picked up our Swift Kontiki 784 in February it is a 23 with 24 updates. Our parking sensors have never worked our dealer is 3 hours away. The dealer fit a tow bar before we picked it up. Can you tell me where the sound comes from when you put it in reverse? (Manual says it’s under drivers side bed base )but we’ve found nothing We are trying to see if it is an easy fix, as in something loose.

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 4 месяца назад

      The sound seems to come from behind the panelling on the right side on the drivers side of the cab . It beeps when you put it in reverse . Mine didn’t work initially . However following my towbar install by the dealers they started to work . Firstly , if a sensor is faulty all sensors won’t work . It is an easy fix for dealer . They can test each individual sensor . If it is not the sensors then it’s probably the towbar electrics that is the problem . All told this is a dealer warranty problem that they should fix for you . Personally , I am not convinced with the sensors . Prefer mirrors , camera and checking where I am reversing into . The sensors don’t always detect things like fencing you may back toward .

    • @CathrineFerguson
      @CathrineFerguson 4 месяца назад

      @@EddieHulme Thank you Eddie for this information . It looks like a trip back down to the dealer.

    • @CathrineFerguson
      @CathrineFerguson 4 месяца назад

      Thought I’d give you an update on our non working reversing sensors. The audible beeper has never been fitted ! So they would never work

  • @Dangermouse27
    @Dangermouse27 5 месяцев назад

    Nice system, i'm fancying the 320 battery myself. So how long do you manage to stay off grid for without having to drive. Thanks

  • @larrybeser5820
    @larrybeser5820 5 месяцев назад

    Keep on rolling along old friend! I remain jealous of how you're running your retirement. Love the videos, but I want to see more from the road trip!

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 5 месяцев назад

      Will be sitting down and doing the Scottish video . Am learning more and more how to use Davinchi Resolve on the MacBook

  • @BobEarnshawMoHo
    @BobEarnshawMoHo 5 месяцев назад

    Very interesting, presumably the power display on the Swift Command panel is now redundant?

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 5 месяцев назад

      Hi Bob . Yes , I have stopped using it as the Touch 70 display that is connected to the Cerbo GX gives so much more information . Also, the app on my phone replicates the touch display . I have up to date info on both the leisure and vehicle battery . I have the Swift mifi in the Moho , new 5g model . Have this on all the time now so the Cerbo is connected via that to the internet so I can always monitor remotely . Still using Swift for water , heating . However in the future I may investigate expanding the Cerbo functionality to take over more of the Swift Sargent functions . Big plus was managing to fit 560w of good quality panels on the roof . If you need any other info , just let me know .

  • @larrybeser5820
    @larrybeser5820 6 месяцев назад

    Eddie, my old friend, I have to thank you for posting this. It gave me a great sense of just how beautiful your countryside is and what drew you to check it out at this point in life. I just stumbled across your channel this morning and checked out your new condo on wheels video before this one. I love how you blended the music with the changing scenery and such. Maybe I can ride shotgun with you sometime (in better weather) and the lorry won't be so scary 😎

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 6 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed Larry . What people don’t see are all the cars lined behind me . Also I had to pull in the mirrors both sides . We had an inch between us . Have some fabulous videos coming up of the mountains in Scotland . That drive through Glencoe past the Three Sisters was amazing . Especially as years ago when I was healthier I have climbed those mountains from the road and in winter . Hope your keeping well . .

  • @thebeechcombersontour9930
    @thebeechcombersontour9930 7 месяцев назад

    Very interesting hearing your comments about Swift’s quality control (or lack of!) we’ve just taken delivery of our new 894 and the build quality is shocking. We had the same issue with no tow bar being fitted amongst a multitude of other issues, we returned ours to Swift themselves to sort everything out. Many disgruntled Swift owners out there at the moment! Best wishes 👍

  • @bessie2275
    @bessie2275 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the review, liked you comments on the quality issues, we had 5 problems on a new baily, how is that even possible in this day and age

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your comments . Went away this weekend and just found more issues . Have emailed my dealer . 3 electrical faults and the Hab door manual lock doesn’t work . Love the motorhome and the Fiat base vehicle but Swift quality control is shocking . The dealer shouldn’t have to be fixing shoddy build and assembly by the motorhome assembler . Still , almost there . Having big electrical upgrade end of month by Bluefix Energy . Will video when done.

  • @grayson5933
    @grayson5933 9 месяцев назад

    😕 "promo sm"

  • @peterneal7160
    @peterneal7160 9 месяцев назад

    Looks lovely! Shame about the poor fit of Front Mudguards to wing! I got Genuine Peugeot ones and perfect fit! We got very strong 'Mirror Guards' that have Crash Helmet Technology and are very strong! Those Milenco ones are pretty weedy! As you said pretty poor having so many defects for the money you've spent! I hope you have some great times in the Van!

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 9 месяцев назад

      Tried differant ways of fitting the Fiat guards but they just don’t align . Have seen others with the same and the same problem . They do give protection . If they eventually have to be replaced I will try Peugeot ones . Thanks for tip

  • @neilbedford2756
    @neilbedford2756 10 месяцев назад

    We've got a 22 plate 794 & love it and i'm sure you'll enjoy yours 🙂

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      We do love it. . Just need to get the snagging sorted out . It’s like buying a new house . Luckily we have great dealers in Salop Leisure

  • @BobEarnshawMoHo
    @BobEarnshawMoHo 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this video. The Kon-Tiki does tick a lot of our boxes!

  • @stockman747
    @stockman747 10 месяцев назад

    Do you mind sending the link for the TV bracket

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      I found it on Amazon www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwi957jC_KeCAxXE4-0KHXo1BbIYABAgGgJkZw&ae=2&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJKqBhCaARIsAN_yS_lThYqXkD8RBbwaI-Z6a3b4T0dUthKBSX0G20EW63tAZLKjaWfr_vsaAgwgEALw_wcB&sph=&ohost=www.google.co.uk&cid=CAESV-D2yutTCTzLwzU_djro0pb-wO3Pm0brxxOAgDMIFQ-gbU5eBRQIKsTvXnpoJYl4X5kvWVks0rg0Guq5aK8e50xwJs1u6l3b-ZWUo-TmVaEiXk_JoLF60g&sig=AOD64_3n18mRiFGgNKHlKfpGlKXq10MvEw&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwjJ0LHC_KeCAxWSQEEAHTKIBxsQwg8oAHoECAYQUQ&adurl=

    • @jamiekinsella3265
      @jamiekinsella3265 7 месяцев назад

      Great Vlog Eddie , really useful, thank you 👍

  • @kev845
    @kev845 10 месяцев назад

    IT LOOKED IF DAMP WAS COMEING IN NEAR YOUR WINDOWS AT THE BACK OF DRIVERS SEAT ON THE BROWN WALL BIT FEW FAULTS IT WOULD HAVE GONE STRAIGHT BACK ITS NOT WORTH THE PRICE BUT YOU SEEM MADE UP NOT FOR US

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Must be a trick of the light , there is no damp. We have paid around £10k less than current pricing. Having waited a year and we actually love the van and layout, we are happy for the dealer to resolve the snags. We have a good dealer . Having owned horse lorry conversions for years we are used to resolving problems ourselves . Wasn’t expecting to sort things out on a new vehicle though. Swift make a big play about their quality control . My experience , it’s non existent . But I hear the same about other UK manufacturers.

    • @CathrineFerguson
      @CathrineFerguson 4 месяца назад

      Hi Eddie just an update on our 784 and the fact the reverse sensors don’t work well … turns out Swift have not fitted the audable speaker/bleeper the wires are there hanging loose behind panel ! We also have an issue with the fresh water drain being too low and has fell off on multiple occasions on normal motorways

  • @howarddavies6685
    @howarddavies6685 10 месяцев назад

    Was considering a Swift as my next purchase. ‘Was’ being the operative word after watching this. A phrase with ‘bargepole’ springs to mind now. Appalling, simply appalling for the money you’ve paid out.

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Seems to be the thing with motorhomes that you end up snagging the conversion . Our dealer is great . Swift a coach-builder , a disgrace . They say they have a QA process . Not in our case . I have heard Bailey are just as bad . At least the Fiat Ducato and the Alko Chassis is ok .

  • @pauldyer2064
    @pauldyer2064 10 месяцев назад

    Very useful to see that. Thanks

  • @jeffreygroombridge6892
    @jeffreygroombridge6892 10 месяцев назад

    I have a swift kon tiki 560 sport with a TV in the lounge and bedroom area, unfortunately I probably wouldn't buy a swift again, as when I bought it 2 years ago, 21 reg, there were problems which swift didn't won't to no, autosleeper nuevo I had before, and the quality of the van and after sales so much better,

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      I have had an update from the service dept of my dealer today and the issues listed so far they are going to resolve . Fingers crossed. A reason I bought new so we could claim under warranties .

  • @jeffreygroombridge6892
    @jeffreygroombridge6892 10 месяцев назад

    Great demonstration Eddie, and the bracket looks very good too, 👍

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks . It’s all a learning exercise . Hope I captured enough detail to help others . It’s given me a lesson on camera use .

  • @meurigjones2469
    @meurigjones2469 10 месяцев назад

    Lovely van. I'm sure if you look online, you can disable the auto re-locking feature. Otherwise consider getting a basic skeleton key cut at your local ironmongers and screw it underneath the van somewhere. Hope you enjoy it.

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Thinking of adding a key safe to the chassis

  • @pauldyer2064
    @pauldyer2064 10 месяцев назад

    We have the same van but have been wondering how to mount the TV. Could you share some pictures of your installation?

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Will do . Will post in a day or so as I have dropped the Moho into secure storage but it’s only 10 mins away so I will get photos and video Wednesday as I am going to the NEC tomorrow. Dealer fitted the tv bracket. He added a piece of board the same as the board they use for the inside wall by the door so it all matches . It’s the unit the fridge is in. . Tv bracket is attached to that . Don’t fit the bracket direct to the wall/cabinet that fridge is in . Bracket holds over 7kg . My tv , 24 inch weighs just over 3kg .

    • @pauldyer2064
      @pauldyer2064 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks.. Also off to the show on Weds. 😊

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      @@pauldyer2064 - I was at the NEC yesterday. They didn't have a 784. However I took a look in the Swift Ton-Tiki's they had there. I noticed that Swift are now NOT installing 5g wifi routers. They are putting the cheapest ZTE Compact + 4g LTE in the new models. I spoke to the people at Motorhome Wifi and they said they took over the contract earlier this year with Swift from Huawei. Swift have not contracted to supply the latest 5g wifi module. If you take a look at the information Swift are now supplying, whereas in 2022 for the 2023 models they were saying they were providing 5g. They are not saying that now. It's madness when 5g is everywhere and the modules are available. My dealer has put in the ZTE ultra as shown here www.motorhomewifi.com/our-products/5g-ready-packages/

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      I have added a video in the channel for you of my tv bracket installation . Hope it helps

  • @phildodds4707
    @phildodds4707 11 месяцев назад

    Still a cracking van i am going to the nec in a couple of weeks to have a good look at the 784 and hopefully ordering one

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 11 месяцев назад

      Drives brilliant . Hope you liked the insights . Am so glad I got the engine upgrade . Went to Snowdonia the other week and it had no issues going up the steep mountain roads .

  • @nutsontour
    @nutsontour Год назад

    Nice tour round video, have you considered doing a voice over ? I think it could add another level to your videos. 👍

    • @EddieHulme
      @EddieHulme 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks. Yes. It's all new to me creating videos - bit of a learning curve. So many amazing places I have been to with Scouting over the years and only took photos. Same with work travelling the world. Now need to revisit lots of them and create videos.

    • @harrisoncreed
      @harrisoncreed 8 месяцев назад

      Nice tour shirejam was a blast good work!!! I am actually in that video lol

  • @EddieHulme
    @EddieHulme 2 года назад

    Easy enough to cycle on roads as well as off road. Just need to be carefull not to get hawthorn puncture from hedges.