Hi Folks. Today I finally fix an issue with the Cutlery draw on our Sprite Caravan. This has bugged us both for Years. This issue may apply to other Caravans. Thanks Phil.
Good morning, so glad to have watched this, as we also have a Sprite with the same issue, so guess what I'm doing the next time we go away, cheers Mark
Hi Phil, Nice simple fix sir. I had a very similar problem with several drawers in my Elddis but discovered the runners were just a bit sticky in the centre All in the same place for some reason.. A firm tug and they would come out but a quick squirt with silicon and they opened all the way with ease. Your runners look very similar
Hi Thanks for watching. All the other draws a fine. This Draw had the runners set wrong in the channel. I recorded this video last year. We have used since and it has worked fine. I think the template at manufacturing could be adjusted a bit. Glad you sorted your runners out. thanks again Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil. Great little fix. Sometimes the manufacturers are a bit blinkered to what we need space wise as the consumer. It's now a perfect compromise to what swift gave you before and without any problems for the future. Hope they take it on board. Cheers Paul and Sarah
Very true! Paul. They have a set template to work to and it will never change it's how they all work. I very much doubt they will ever view this video at all but one can hope. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Phil, we have a Swift and this is driving us mad too! I tried your suggestion and thanks for the post but in my case, it didn't work. I found that one of the runners wouldn't extend much further even though I followed your instructions, so I had to investigate. The range of the runners depends on the position of the roller balls that fit in between the 2 parts of the runners, this can be adjusted and give you even further range (though it does mean completely removing them). I feel a part 2 coming on here! ;-). Keep up the good work, Regards Mike
Hi Phil we had the same problem with ours BUT discovered if you gently pull the draw it comes out further, the draw was sticking on the runners giving you the impression that it only opened around 10cm. We discovered our friends had the exact same problem on their Swift van..
Hi Howard, It would appear that most Folks with a Swift have this issue. Mine was not a case of being stiff. I am just happy that it is now fixed after 5 years. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Probably a design fault that should have been picked up on the prototype caravan Phil. You would have thought the person fitting draws would have raised it as an issue. A swift fix to a Swift problem 😀. All the best, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob. I think the Folk that build them don't caravan so they would not think the same way as an Owner. It's my own fault I have been moaning about it for Years. Problem and moaning now solved. Thanks Phil👍👍
We had the exact same issue on our 2017 6TD. Our drawer ended up not closing either as the support the hinges are attached to became loose and screws started falling out! I had to do a similar diy job with new screws, wood and superglue. It was defo lada design and build quality around that time with these drawers!
@@iainmc914 Hi Iain. It seems a common issue with Swifts certainly ones with these runners. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you have it sorted. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Hello. LOL in the last 5 years of caravanning/youtube Swift have never contacted me once. Unless I say something really bad about them, they never will. Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂
Good morning, so glad to have watched this, as we also have a Sprite with the same issue, so guess what I'm doing the next time we go away, cheers Mark
Hi Mark. I am so glad it was of use to you. Enjoy your little fix when away. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil, Nice simple fix sir. I had a very similar problem with several drawers in my Elddis but discovered the runners were just a bit sticky in the centre All in the same place for some reason.. A firm tug and they would come out but a quick squirt with silicon and they opened all the way with ease. Your runners look very similar
Hi Thanks for watching. All the other draws a fine. This Draw had the runners set wrong in the channel. I recorded this video last year. We have used since and it has worked fine. I think the template at manufacturing could be adjusted a bit. Glad you sorted your runners out. thanks again Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil. Great little fix. Sometimes the manufacturers are a bit blinkered to what we need space wise as the consumer. It's now a perfect compromise to what swift gave you before and without any problems for the future. Hope they take it on board. Cheers Paul and Sarah
Very true! Paul. They have a set template to work to and it will never change it's how they all work. I very much doubt they will ever view this video at all but one can hope. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Nice one Phil, swift little fix, 👍😃.
Thanks 👍 Simple but worth while. Juliet is now happy. Thanks Phil🙂👍
That’s the most important thing, keep the woman in your life happy 😃.
@@busterboy7505 You are so right😉
Phil, we have a Swift and this is driving us mad too! I tried your suggestion and thanks for the post but in my case, it didn't work. I found that one of the runners wouldn't extend much further even though I followed your instructions, so I had to investigate. The range of the runners depends on the position of the roller balls that fit in between the 2 parts of the runners, this can be adjusted and give you even further range (though it does mean completely removing them). I feel a part 2 coming on here! ;-). Keep up the good work, Regards Mike
Hi Mike. Thanks for that. It makes sense to me. I will put an update on at some point soon. Glad you sorted yours out too. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Hi Phil, nice easy fix, but you would have thought this design error would have been pick up earlier . Great video, Mark & Coral👍
Thanks 👍 Mark & Coral. Yes you would but would Swift listen. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Nice little job Phil.
Thanks Colin. it is simple really but does work. Thanks again Phil👍🙂
Hi Phil we had the same problem with ours BUT discovered if you gently pull the draw it comes out further, the draw was sticking on the runners giving you the impression that it only opened around 10cm.
We discovered our friends had the exact same problem on their Swift van..
Hi Howard, It would appear that most Folks with a Swift have this issue. Mine was not a case of being stiff. I am just happy that it is now fixed after 5 years. Thanks Phil🙂👍
Good little fix Phil 👍 regards Glyn
Thanks Glyn. a worth while job no more nagging😉 Thanks again Phil👍🙂
Probably a design fault that should have been picked up on the prototype caravan Phil. You would have thought the person fitting draws would have raised it as an issue. A swift fix to a Swift problem 😀. All the best, Rob & Gail
Hi Rob. I think the Folk that build them don't caravan so they would not think the same way as an Owner. It's my own fault I have been moaning about it for Years. Problem and moaning now solved. Thanks Phil👍👍
Thanks Phil, needs doing to my sister's Elddis top front middle drawer.
Hi Sandra. It is a simple job I am sure she could have a go. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Huge difference ! Wonder how many other Sprite owners have a similar problem or maybe yours was just a one off ? 🤔
Hi Martin. Possibly all Swifts not just Sprites. It's not rocket science really. Thanks for watching. Phil👍🙂
Neat fix, I wonder if it was a design error or a build fault. Only Swift will know.
Hi David. My guess a bit of both. It much better now. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Very quick on the drawer Phil….
Very good JB😂. Thanks Phil🙂👍
We have a drawer in our Coachman with the exact same problem 💁♀️
Hi I am glad its not just Swift vans with the issue. I hope you manage to get yours sorted too. Many Thanks for watching. Phil.🙂👍
Why was it ever restricted to start with? I don’t get their reasoning for doing that?
Hi David. I have no idea at all but is it a poor build. Remember those who design caravans don't own one? Thanks for watching. Phil👍🙂
We had the exact same issue on our 2017 6TD. Our drawer ended up not closing either as the support the hinges are attached to became loose and screws started falling out! I had to do a similar diy job with new screws, wood and superglue. It was defo lada design and build quality around that time with these drawers!
@@iainmc914 Hi Iain. It seems a common issue with Swifts certainly ones with these runners. Thanks for sharing and I am glad you have it sorted. Thanks Phil🙂👍
I just applied even pressure and it pulled out to a better distance
Hi Ian. I tried that I guess mine was incorrectly fitted in the first place. Glad you have sorted yours. Thanks Phil👍🙂
Simple fix Maybe your vlog will get you a personal response from Swift !
Hello. LOL in the last 5 years of caravanning/youtube Swift have never contacted me once. Unless I say something really bad about them, they never will. Thanks for watching Phil👍🙂