Removing drawers on Swift motorhome

Graydjames replied on 29/11/2021 15:01

Posted on 29/11/2021 15:01

I noticed another post in the caravans section headed "Swift Soft Close Drawers".

This reminded me that I have a problem with these drawers on my 724FB motorhome and I wondered if anyone might be able to help.

I stuffed one of these drawers with socks and I am sure that at least one pair, if not more, have fallen over the back of the drawer into the void below. I can find no access to the "space" below these drawers. I am not sure what is below the drawers - maybe it is just space for the rear wheel arch. 

The only way I can see to access the space below the drawer is to remove the drawer, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this. When you pull it out it hits a stop of some kind. I think, typically, with drawers on runners, you can lift them up away from the runners; but this does not seem possible with these drawers. I am sure there must be a trick to this, but I am damned if I can find it. I bet it is obvious if you know it!         

Has anyone got any idea? I attach a photo but I don't think this will help much. 

Thank you in anticipation

Graham

Graydjames replied on 01/02/2022 16:56

Posted on 30/01/2022 11:16 by Takethedogalong

What you need for future reference is something mechanics used to use to grab dropped screws down in accessible places! Long, thin, flexible thing with a tiny little grab at one end, and a little plunger at the other. Wheedle it down back of draw into cavity, grab sock and hey presto!😁

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265140564221?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338365712&toolid=20006&customid=EB38680980&

Brilliant for getting things out of tight places, and ……..cheap!👍

Posted on 01/02/2022 16:56

Hello

Thank you for that, I agree it could be the answer. It would still have been tricky though because you cannot see your target. in this case, I was not even certain there was anything  down there. I just had a suspicion that one or more pairs of socks had gone missing. As it was just one pair was found below the drawer.

With trial and error I reckon that might well have done the trick and saved me a good bit of money!

Thanks

Graham  

dave the rave replied on 01/02/2022 20:05

Posted on 29/01/2022 19:16 by dave the rave

Thank you for the update.How much were the parts from swift?and I dont suppose there was a makers name on them?I have tried on several occasions to google replacements without success!

Posted on 01/02/2022 20:05

Thank you,I had found the Hafele site in previous searches but I still am unable find the required items so it will have to be an order via a swift dealer.

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