New Swift Sprite Compact

Frank Gill replied on 21/11/2021 15:22

Posted on 21/11/2021 15:22

Wife and I had a look at the new Swift Sprite Compact which was a dealer special and we really liked, but now thinking there were to flaws, first was the way the door opened which could impact on awning choice and the second was the position of the fridge if being used on gas would be vented into an awning if used. Could anyone put me right if the fridge is a problem.

Tinwheeler replied on 21/11/2021 15:36

Posted on 21/11/2021 15:36

Also of concern when using an awning might be the lack of airflow to the fridge which could result in overheating. I guess the fridge vent position is the reason the door is hinged on the right.

Having said that, there are plenty of caravans and MHs with their fridges positioned similarly. I’m sure someone here will give you the benefit of their personal experience.

Tinwheeler replied on 21/11/2021 16:55

Posted on 21/11/2021 16:32 by Navigateur

Fridge flu should vent through roof. Only displaced heat goes into awning, which in a cold country can be an advantage.

Posted on 21/11/2021 16:55

I’d be very surprised if it vents through the roof, Nav. Most these days seem to vent out through the plastic vents as per my pic. You’re probably as unimpressed as I was.

 

Vulcan replied on 21/11/2021 18:24

Posted on 21/11/2021 15:22 by Frank Gill

Wife and I had a look at the new Swift Sprite Compact which was a dealer special and we really liked, but now thinking there were to flaws, first was the way the door opened which could impact on awning choice and the second was the position of the fridge if being used on gas would be vented into an awning if used. Could anyone put me right if the fridge is a problem.

Posted on 21/11/2021 18:24

Awnings are not exactly airtight, venting in to the awning will not be a problem and is normal practice. 

Burgundy replied on 21/11/2021 19:08

Posted on 21/11/2021 19:08

On our previous caravan, a 2006 Elddis Crusader Hurricane the fridge vents were on the awning side. Never had a problem, even when we were in France

bill replied on 22/11/2021 15:13

Posted on 22/11/2021 15:13

Venting through the awning is not uncommon but not ideal.  I saw a Coachman recently where the fridge not only vented on the awning side but the door, when open, covered the vents !

Frank Gill replied on 22/11/2021 18:00

Posted on 22/11/2021 18:00

Thanks for your replies, noticed now how many Baileys have the fridge on the awning side so obviously not a problem.

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