Whether you’re looking for practical, family living or high-end luxury, there’s sure to be a choice to suit your needs, with a variety of stylish interior designs all boosted by Swift’s Superior Standard. AS A WORLD-renowned manufacturer of heating systems for caravans and motorhomes, Alde knows how important it is to reduce the weight of its products in order to save energy and space in the vehicle. Bit of a job to clean up even a small spill. Alde International Systems AB is a world-leading company which develops, produces and markets heating systems for caravans and motorhomes. Could the anti-freeze have been spilt before you collected your new van, perhaps by you dealer topping the header tank up? Ah, yes I see what you mean now! With a full end bedroom configuration giving separate shower on one and toilet with vanity sink on the other. Please read my post again. Visit our Grantham dealership and view a variety of New Caravans for sale. HELP!! 2005 Kia Sorento 2. 01476 372245. Every Challenger enjoys a highly desirable level of standard equipment including Alde heating all within a competitive price bracket, including an exclusive package of features such as SMART Construction, Swift Command and Duvalay mattresses to all fixed beds.   Your link has been automatically embedded. But I am no expert so lets wait for the feedback from Andy. 01476 372245. Email field should not be … Swift Sprite. Might this be the problem? We spent our first night in the caravan and it was a cold night, so were obviously keen to know exactly how good Alde Heating is. But there is also an auto air bleed device on either the outlet or the return to the boiler (can't remember which but I think it is on the outlet at the top of the boiler)and not sure how this would work if the flow of water through the boiler was reversed. With my van, the central heating water flows from the boiler under the fixed bed in an anti-clockwise direction. Swift Caravans Range Find your dream Swift tourer with a selection of three outstanding ranges including the 8ft-wide Sprite Super, Challenger X and Elegance Grande. ALDE TECHNOLOGY. I have had Alde heating on boat and caravans. In my view, the system would work better if plumbed for a clock-wise flow, so that the bathroom gets hot first, and the bed area, last. Online blog and travels, although sometimes there is a lack of travel due to work! Started December 30, 2020, By One, you set the temperature to 19 or so and it was brilliant. Alde heating on low during winter?Caravans and Caravanning. Is it possible to reverse the plumbing easily I wonder? As it contains fluid, it will be prone to freezing in cold weather, hence the need for antifreeze. How do you drain the system when the fluid needs changed? As the country was blanketed in snow we were not expecting this to happen immediately. We have a thermometer in the middle of the caravan, 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES  2018 Lunar Clubman ES. It also appears the tank moulding is in two parts, with mine the crew thread was out of alignment, so it made it very hard to fit the cap correctly with out cross  threading, so in the end I used some PTFE tape to seal the cap, no leaks since. As part of the PDI this  should be finally set down to number two; many times we hear sloppy dealers forgetting to do so. This advert is located in and around Blaxton Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Did anyone escape in their caravan for New Year? Started 2 hours ago, Copyright Alphaquad Ltd The flow from the boiler runs to the toilet and then under my single bed. It definitely swirls around in there (I'm assuming your van has the motor in the header tank) but shouldn't come out. Details how to set the above are in the manual,or on line. In most caravans and motorhomes the space heating is provided via a hot air furnace (typically made by Truma). At #5 speed and getting really hot it is easy enough to spit out fluid, the more so if there was a bit of air left in the system post its PDI or due to lack of a PDI. On my last 3000 there was a simple arrangement of switches setting heat hot water or both and either 1or 2 kw or gas. Then, as I said originally the pump should be reset to #2 speed as the final bit of the setting to work part of the PDI, not 3 or 4 as I was being corrected. The simple programmer allowed me to set required temperatures throughout each day for 1 week repeating. (Especially at night time when a cooler bed area is preferable). It heated up to inferno levels at one end and was cold at the other. Lovely and easy. So not only is the heating being ineffective, it is also costing us a fair bit to keep it topped up with the antifreeze. However, our caravan has Alde heating. This 3010 is by far the most complicated to operate. Hi, I own a Bessacarr 625 with Alde central heating installed. Also, as I say, check the breather points (there will be several at the high points in the system) to make sure no air is trapped. Sterling Elite Searcher, Volvo XC90 SE D5 Auto. cycling and walking. On my last 3000 there was a simple arrangement of switches setting heat hot water or both and either 1or 2 kw or gas. SWIFT CHALLENGER FEATURES. I can't find a non return valve in the flow circuit just the vent valve, but I don't see how this could affect the situation because the unwanted flow is in the pump flow direction. If yours is not functioning like it should do, check the air vents to make sure there is no air in the system. Alde heating is now standard across the Eccles range of Swift caravans The 2018 Swift Eccles 530 is a four-berth with a side dinette and an end washroom The Swift Basecamp has proved a popular newcomer to the portfolio I have had Alde heating on boat and caravans. Reminder for Members If you are a current member of the Swift Owners Club who joined us before August 2020, subscriptions for 2021 are due no later than 31 Dec 2020. Take the above problem of the loss of fluid. Started 2 hours ago, Copyright Alphaquad Ltd If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Following our problem with loss of fluid in the system on our last trip, the van has now been on our drive since 26th November with heating set low on 1kw. We have the system in out Clubman SB and are very pleased with it, a big improvement to the blown-air system we had in our previous Lunar. we found we had to turn it up to 30 C at Ripon over the weekend any less and it did not feel so warm, also found splashes of anti freeze in the wardrobe (the tank is not at the max) does the liquid just splash about and jump out of the header tank?. Now answers to your question,my sensor (a round black cap ) is above the door to the right. By 08.Şub.2020 - 98134b88-ae8c-40b3-83ad-beeb71b6ba9e The Swift Group is turning up the heat for 2016, offering £749 of extra kit when you buy a new caravan. It's an uncharted sea, it's an unopened door but you've got to reach out and you've got to explore. Alde International Systems AB is a world-leading company which develops, produces and markets heating systems for caravans and motorhomes. Swift Challenger 530AL - 2017 - 4 Berth Touring Caravan All of our vehicles are privately sourced and not from auction or other dealers. I have a Conqueror 630 and this did occur to me too - routing the water the other way round the van to give the bathroom priority seems a better idea than getting "baked" in bed. We had Alde in a motorhome and generally speaking, the heating was set at 25 - but we like it hot. Anyone who has underfloor would need a higher setting depending on their configuration. Not having used the gas part of the heating since buying our first caravan in August last year we thought we'd better give it a try today, however it wouldn't fire up, just giving a 'gas out' errror message. The mid-market Swift Challenger 580 breaks new ground in being the first van with optional Alde wet central heating – read the Practical Caravan review Verdict The 2016 Swift Challenger 580 is well equipped for the cash. 2. The second one, a Bailey, was rubbish. swiftgroup. My van is the same layout as the Bessacarr 625, in fact I asked VM to copy the Bessacarr layout, but the boiler is under the front right seat so the heat goes living area, bedroom, toilet and we never have a problem with a cold bathroom after the system has had time to warm up. Van is not due for next service till February, but if we can check the valve now it would be good. The simple programmer allowed me to set required temperatures throughout each day for 1 week repeating. A problem we have found in our Fleetwood Heritage is what I assume to be a convection flow in the heating circuit. Founder Alde Rask was determined to develop the ultimate hydronic heating system for caravans. I own a Bessacarr 625 with Alde central heating installed. I have already provided my feed-back to Swift, but thought it might be an interesting(!?) Powered by Invision Community, comparing notes with respect to caravanning in general, Engineering, computing, outdoor life. Visit our Grantham dealership and view a variety of New Caravans for sale. Page 128 Quality with Style Swift Caravans, Dunswell Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire HU16 4JX. Swap pipes 1 & 14 and also reverse the expansion tank. (Same layout as Swift Conqueror 630). Alde heating Coolant change £180.00 inc the Pink Alde Coolant, and don't forget we are mobile, so we come to you at no extra charge! AS A WORLD-renowned manufacturer of heating systems for caravans and motorhomes, Alde knows how important it is to reduce the weight of its products in order to save energy and space in the vehicle. Are pipework and connectors readily available should they be needed ? Remove the header tank lid and replace it - not too tight. The 560’s island bed is almost two metres long!   You cannot paste images directly. With the water heating switched on and the room stat set low we should not get a flow in the heating system, but we do. It is a "knob" on the rear motor casing of the pump assembly. Display as a link instead, × British caravans get Alde 5-year corrosion protection 9bf925d9-e266-482b-b5bf-f2513da7accd All British caravan manufacturers are now using a fluid in Alde heating systems that provides five-year corrosion protection and protects down to temperatures of -35 degrees C. It operates in the same way as a household central heating system creating hot water for you taps and heat for your radiators. I look forward to hearing the outcome of this problem. By the way I would not advise running the pump backwards as the impellor blades are designed to rotate in a certain direction. Read the History of Alde Fishing,chess, You can find us at some of the world’s leading trade fairs – or maybe when you’re staying in one of the fabulous recreational vehicles available on the market. November 19, 2018 in Swift Caravans. We have just gone to a new van with blown air, and personally I prefer it, as its heat is uniform across all the outlets, including the bathroom. 5 Auto towing 2011 Conqueror 645. It was just the tank cap not tightened. Open 7 Days Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm Caravans. - Excellent condition throughout. 01476 372245. Grantham Caravans are delighted to offer a Swift Challenger 645 (2020) inc ALDE heating + LUX Pack for sale. Hope this helps. We have had two caravans, both with Alde and they were very different. By Read the History of Alde ... And to see other Swift caravans for sale, click here. Lovely and easy. We discussed the fact that the van was on our drive, that taking the van to our dealer was a whole day undertaking (so not the preferred option), that our next service had been booked and was not till March 23rd, and that meantime the fluid kept disappearing. You can post now and register later. In terms of answering the original question - agreed. forum topic. Caravan anitfreeze probably isn’t something you give much thought to. Caravan anitfreeze probably isn’t something you give much thought to.   Your link has been automatically embedded. After a further 2 weeks, having heard nothing, we contacted Swift ourselves. We get a lot of expansion/cooling noises from one side (only the one side) - is there anything we should look at? Meantime. Restore formatting, × - Registered in 2017 but first purchased in 2018. Remember Alde recommend you use the G13 or G12++ Antifreeze (meeting VAG G12++ or G13 specification) in your caravan or motorhome as it is a premium mixture and has a much longer 5-year life. I would phone Alde for advice. For 2020, Coachman is the first manufacturer to fit Alde caravan heating throughout its range. meadowsweet Visit our Grantham dealership and view a variety of New Caravans for sale. We have had two caravans, both with Alde and they were very different. ..... give them a call perhaps? Same here cap not fitted correctly. Keith and Michelle provide their thoughts on Alde wet central heating vs Truma blown air heating. Definitely check the pump speed, it can be difficult to see, but it needs to be set to 2. Noise wise , the Alde pump can be noisey, but so can our fan when blasting for the first 10 minutes from cold to get up to heat. It sat (on our driveway) all winter from November till April with the heating set low to keep off the chill and never lost any fluid, but once we started towing we did have to top it up once on our Spring trip. Our caravan did that too, and after some investigation I discovered the dealer I bought it from had missed altering the pump setting in the PDI along with several other things (such as fitting the alarm battery). Started 6 hours ago, By I also understand that you can switch the gas on or off on the control panel, but am not aware that the gas will kick in, if needed, without me doing it. Will get my husban d to look into reversing the pipes etc. Thanks, I must admit I am not up to speed with the fact that the OP's 2018 Challenger 560 van featured Alde underfloor heating. My husband checked the system level this morning and found it again well down, he had to add 1 litre of water/anti-freeze, so it must surely be escaping somehow. swiftgroup. Now sorted and an excellent system as was an earlier one. Bringing this topic back up in the hope Alde will see it and reply. × This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with stylesheets (CSS) enabled. All was well until this week. Back in mid January we were pleasantly surprised to get a call from Swift, who had seen either this thread or one on another forum, and wanted to get this sorted for us. Then its silent. I had similar "noise" problem and had to ease a pipe "off" a bit of furniture it was rubbing against. I have to say though that the system is tons better than the old Truma blown air system which we never seemed to get right and which was noisy when the fan was running. Next to the automatic airbleed (Brass valve on boiler) is a non return valve on the flow. Our dealer checked the vent thingy when they had it in before by attaching a plastic bag to it and running the heating, but it seemed ok. That of course does not replicate the conditions while towing, so if it only happens then, it will not show up as a fault. if you go the the 3kw be careful what else you are using electrical wise,and lastly if you have set your water to the second setting (boost) this will take priority over  the heating. Upload or insert images from URL. In the last week we had to add over 2 litres of fluid as the level kept dropping, it seemed to happen every time we moved sites. Visit our Grantham dealership and view a variety of New Caravans for sale. Just plain boring most of the time, and very boring the rest. Restore formatting, × In the commercial sector with huge pipes it is possible for the expansion to push a wall over. Swift Challenger 530AL - 2017 - 4 Berth Touring Caravan All of our vehicles are privately sourced and not from auction or other dealers. Visit our Grantham dealership and view a variety of New Caravans for sale. 01506 411 827 Hardie Road, Livingston, Scotland EH54 8BA Menu. Swift’s best-selling caravan range and the results are stunning, Swift Sprite caravans and motorhomes for sale offer refreshed modern looks within a competitive price. If you can, it is a good idea to have the Alde running for a while before you leave home, so it is not heating from totally cold. 2017 Swift Elegance 580  towed by 2015 Volvo XC70. ... on a swift 480 size c'van there is a bleed valve behind both long seat backrest boards in the rubber hoses which connect the pipes to the heat exchangers. However, Alde has introduced a load monitor to go with its heating system.   Pasted as rich text. I too have found the temperature even across the van and even in Snow last March at Burford coped admirally. On ‎19‎/‎11‎/‎2018 at 16:38, Lost in the wilderness said: Engineering, computing, outdoor life. With my van, the central heating water … We cannot see one. So, the next thing that comes to mind is how to do an Alde coolant or Alde antifreeze change. Experts in Used Caravans, Webbs proudly present the 2018 Swift Challenger 565 ALDE Here we have a 2018 Challenger 565 ALDE, twin fixed single bed model with end washroom. You can find us at some of the world’s leading trade fairs – or maybe when you’re staying in one of the fabulous recreational vehicles available on the market. It is the door side (UK offside) and the noise comes from the seat area. Make sure the cap is clicked on. Yes we can turn the ALDE off but not the central heating on its own other than by using the thermostat settings - which is not a problem! ( fixed bed, kitchen, sitting area then bathroom). walking,cycling, ... And our test van had the optional Alde heating fitted, costing another £995. We set ours to 21 degrees during the day, and 19-20 degrees at night. The gentleman from Alde said he would sort something out, so we were optomistic our problems would soon be over. Started 6 hours ago, By Don't apply pressure or you will overtighten it and that can contribute to gurgling noises from the header tank. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, … Not sure of my facts here, but I think that on our Swift you have to switch the ALDE electric heating on at the Sargeant Control Panel and also Switch the Mains on, over the door. 2018 marks the complete redesign of Sprite. This 1 owner model was originally supplied by Webbs and registered in August 2017. Cheers I will look into the pump speed and check the top of the tank. There are no visible leaks in the van, so the only other possibility seems to be the automatic valve thingy (so technical!). A 2020 model 850X 8 foot wide. (Same layout as Swift Conqueror 630). Other ways to warm up. JTQ has the right of it. A truly rare find! Did anyone escape in their caravan for New Year? Enhanced by extra features and all the refinement you would expect from Swift’s premier Alde heating is fitted as standard for a cosy atmosphere, while triple flush fitting opening windows and a panoramic sunroof let the light in. The Alde “wet” heating system fitted to caravans and motorhomes is loved by owners, many saying they would never go back to a “blown air” system. Used Swift Sterling Eccles 560 Alde Caravans for sale in Scotland at Knowepark Caravans and Motorhomes in Livingston. Grantham Caravans are delighted to offer a Swift Challenger 530 (2020) inc ALDE heating + LUX Pack for sale. I am not familliar with the Alde system but would it be possible to plumb in a bypass tube and a valve so that flow through the bedroom radiator could be restricted and so improve the flow to the shower room? No, we only fill to just above the minimum mark, as per instructions. From 5 c to 20 c about 15 to 20 minutes using gas and electric. The first thing I would check re the activity in the header, is the speed setting physically on the pump. Caravans. By Powered by Invision Community. Grantham Caravans are delighted to offer a Swift Challenger 645 (2020) inc ALDE heating + LUX Pack for sale. Six of Slovenian manufacturer Adria’s 11 models imported into Britain now have Alde heating. Grantham Caravans are delighted to offer a Swift Challenger X 835 (2020) inc ALDE heating + LUX Pack for sale. Jennifern = certainly sounds as though you have a fault somewhere, we spent several weeks touring France then in the UK and probably changed sites 10 or 12 times and the fluid level has stayed constant. Display as a link instead, ×   Your previous content has been restored. It should not push liquid out of the header tank, if it does, the cap is not on properly. Hi We have just been out in our new to us Swift Challenger. Then it was fine again until about the beginning of November. Adding the Lux Pack and Alde heating makes this Swift caravan slightly pricey, too. Grantham Caravans are delighted to offer a Swift Challenger 650 (2020) inc ALDE heating + LUX Pack for sale. A while later we got a letter from Alde to say that the vent thingy had been sent to our dealer, please contact them to arrange fitting. John Mcm × This is an intermittent problem, we don't know when it is going to happen. In my case not only the expansion noise but it transmitted the pumps ripple to. The Bailey with Alde about 30 to 40 minutes. Not much fun when the air temperature is very hot and you have the heating on in the toilet and you are getting into a hot bed. The tank swaps as you say. Swift Challenger, Swift Challenger 570, Alde Heating in Mobile & Touring Caravans, Challenger Sport, Dodge Challenger Cars, Swift Caravans, Swift Kontiki, Swift Motorhomes, Swift Corniche, Swift Static Caravans Started December 30, 2020, By If the flow was reversed it may cause problems with the internal boiler water flow as the heated water tries to rise against the flow. Nick J Alde heating problem ... Alde heating problem richardandros replied on 26/12/2017 07:37. richardandros. Most of the time at night, even when it's below freezing outside, we are too hot and sleep without a duvet. - Excellent condition throughout. For the PDI it leaves the factory at number 5 which aids setting up and ensuring the system is purged properly. The Alde heating system is referred to as ‘hydronic’, which is a fancy word for wet. We carefully pick the best stock to ensure the best quality available. You should not be getting splashes in the wardrobe. We are running the heating on minimum temp and 1Kw, and check it every few days, one day we just suddenly find the pump is whirring in mid air. Once the system is fully heated, it is not an issue- but this can take some time. - Awning. co. uk/caravans/handbooks. 2016 Audi Q7 3.   Pasted as rich text. The temperature is even across the van unless the door has been opened numerous times. reading,& TV! Swift Challenger, Swift Challenger 570, Alde Heating in Mobile & Touring Caravans, Challenger Sport, Dodge Challenger Cars, Swift Caravans, Swift Kontiki, Swift Motorhomes, Swift Corniche, Swift Static Caravans Clear editor. The Alde heating system is referred to as ‘hydronic’, which is a fancy word for wet. The effect is that the bed area heats up quickly, but the bathroom takes much longer to heat up since it is as the end of the flow. I will watch this one with interest as it is the same in our Ace Supreme Twinstar. Ive seen other posts where fluid have spilt out into the wardrobe, but we haven't ever suffered this. I think the hot water leaves from the top and cooler returns from the bottom, which is similar to a domestic hot water cylinder. × Caravan For Sale 2013 Swift Challenger 530se,£12.500 Ono. 2019 Swift Eccles 530 4 berth caravan + alde heating Hereford, Herefordshire Welcome to our listing for ;- STERLING ECCLES 530 4 BERTH **2019** APPLIANCES AND EXTRAS: AWNING ALDE HEATING ONE OWNER FROM NEW IMMACULATE CONDITION HOBS GRILL OVEN 3 WAY FRIDGE SHOWER CASSETTE LOO FLY BLINDS/SCREENS SPARE W Looking at where the OP is currently staying and the make of the caravan, I wonder if they bought the caravan from  the same dealer. We carefully pick the best stock to ensure the best quality available. So all that for pretty much nothing, other than that the hopefully correct part should be with our dealer when the van goes for service, and today yet another litre of fluid required in the system. With refined looks, outstanding equipment and stunning exteriors. And yes we were using the heating, in fact we never turn it off as such (don't think you can) just let the thermostat look after that side of things. This model comes with several upgrades above the standard specification including ALDE Central heating, fitted Motor Mover, ALKO ATC, ALKO Secure Wheel Lock, Paintseal Protection & LUX Pack. 01476 372245. New Caravans. Details about 2019 Swift Eccles 530 4 berth caravan + alde heating 02/12/20 - NOW SOLD - CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CARAVANS 2019 Swift Eccles 530 4 berth caravan + alde heating Nick J Upload or insert images from URL. I to have found the Alde system excellent. We had this same problem when the van was new (March 2008) but it settled down, now it is worse than ever. We do not switch the system off at any time when we are in the van, we have the night time set to 14 degrees and it starts at 1am and goes back to normal heat at 8am which we find suits our lifestyle. iwoo, Alde International Systems AB is a world-leading company which develops, produces and markets heating systems for caravans and motorhomes. So in effect there are radiators, this of course replaces hot air heating that caravans also have. We find that our bathroom NEVER gets as warm as we would like, while my husband gets slowly simmered in bed in the morning when the heating starts up! I’ll now summarise those points below with a few of my own comments/thoughts. By Member. You can find us at some of the world’s leading trade fairs – or maybe when you’re staying in one of the fabulous recreational vehicles available on the market. You can post now and register later. This is basically central we heating heating for your caravan as opposed to blown air, which is dry. 2018 Range Rover Sport AB,  2015 Buccaneer Cruiser.   Your previous content has been restored. Cold bathroom with towels that take forever to dry, and the fixed bed area too hot. This resulted in a call from Alde to say that a new vent thingy was likely needed. A few things need to be considered when doing this. 01476 372245. Finally, remember your heating system is part of the annual service your caravan should undergo. For the expansion tank, can this just be detached, rotated 180 degrees and re-coupled, or would pipes have to be crossed with the tank in its current position ? The Alde system comprises of a Boiler that heats the fresh water to feed the hot water system and the heating system fluid that is circulated by a 12v pump round the caravan in … Here we have a 2017 Sterling Eccles 480 ALDE. 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