{"id":4296,"date":"2020-07-26T14:22:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-26T13:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/?page_id=4296"},"modified":"2026-01-01T15:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T15:23:06","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7\"  class=\"panel-layout wp-block-siteorigin-panels-layout-block\" ><div id=\"pg-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-pinterest pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-border pt-cv-no-bb\" id=\"pt-cv-view-b7a9bc67mv\">\n<div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"1\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"5162\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-lazy-container\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/soc_logo_512x612-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"Home Page Sub Header\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;\"><span class=\"soc1-style1_16pt_bold\">Welcome to the Swift Owners Club<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"soc1-style1_12pt\">We are <em><b>the<\/b><\/em> Club for owners of Swift Group Caravans, Motorhomes and Campervans past or present<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"soc1-style1_12pt_bold\"><br \/>\nAbbey Ace Airstream Autocruise Basecamp Bessacarr Escape Mondial Sprite Sterling Swift<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"pt-cv-inline-style-c0a70a6bt1\">#pt-cv-view-b7a9bc67mv .pt-cv-title a, #pt-cv-view-b7a9bc67mv  .panel-title { font-weight: 600 !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-b7a9bc67mv .pt-cv-readmore  { color: #ffffff !important; background-color: #00aeef !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-b7a9bc67mv .pt-cv-readmore:hover  { color: #ffffff !important; background-color: #00aeef !important; }<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_phpeverywherewidget phpeverywherewidget panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"> <\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-pinterest pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-shadow pt-cv-bb pt-cv-pgregular pt-cv-justify\" id=\"pt-cv-view-a130fe0gfc\">\n<div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"1\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"5113\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/07\/how-to-join-us-2\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-responsive-image img-shadow\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/joinimage6-150x150.png\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"How to Join Us\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/07\/how-to-join-us-2\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >How to Join Us<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<div id=\"pl-gb5113-69eb69b83e8a3\"  class=\"panel-layout wp-block-siteorigin-panels-layout-block\">\n<div id=\"pg-gb5113-69eb69b83e8a3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-gb5113-69eb69b83e8a3-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-gb5113-69eb69b83e8a3-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-gb5113-69eb69b83e8a3-0-0-0\">\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Joining online is the easiest way. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Membership costs just \u00a318 a year and you get a \u00a35 Rally Voucher to use on your first rally with us<\/span><\/strong>. Membership is valid until December 31st in the current year or, &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/07\/how-to-join-us-2\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"5128\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/09\/what-we-have-to-offer-2\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-responsive-image img-shadow\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20190420_114826-150x150.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"What We Have to Offer\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/09\/what-we-have-to-offer-2\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">What We Have to Offer<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<div id=\"pl-5128\"  class=\"panel-layout wp-block-siteorigin-panels-layout-block\">\n<div id=\"pg-5128-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-5128-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-5128-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\">\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p>Membership of the Swift Owners\u2019 Club offers you more opportunities to enjoy the use of your caravan, motorhome or campervan, making the most of your precious leisure hours. Whether you are single, a couple, &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/09\/what-we-have-to-offer-2\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"4284\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/20\/what-is-a-rally\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-responsive-image img-shadow\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Swift-Owners-Club-Rally-150x150.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"What is a Rally?\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/20\/what-is-a-rally\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">What is a Rally?<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<div id=\"pl-gb4284-69eb69b84466e\"  class=\"panel-layout wp-block-siteorigin-panels-layout-block\">\n<div id=\"pg-gb4284-69eb69b84466e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-gb4284-69eb69b84466e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-gb4284-69eb69b84466e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\">\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p>A rally is simply another word for a meeting or get-together of like-minded people in a social atmosphere, with friends old and new. It&#8217;s a great way to make more use of your leisure vehicle and make new &#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-rmwrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/20\/what-is-a-rally\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-readmore btn btn-success cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"5152\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/10\/about-us-2\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-responsive-image img-shadow\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/soc_logo_512x612-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"About Us\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/10\/about-us-2\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">About Us<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<p>The Club was formed in August 1971 when 42 couples responded to an advert placed in Practical Caravan magazine seeking support for the formation of an owners\u2019 club. 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src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG-20160820-WA0006-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_phpeverywherewidget phpeverywherewidget panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"> <\/h3><\/div><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-pinterest pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-shadow pt-cv-bb pt-cv-pgregular pt-cv-justify\" id=\"pt-cv-view-0b99bd4p28\">\n<div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"1\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"4320\">\n<div class='pt-cv-pinmas'><a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd cvp-responsive-image img-shadow\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/newsman2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left skip-lazy \" alt=\"S.O.C News\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none cvplbd\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" data-iw=\"150\" data-ih=\"150\">S.O.C News<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<p><span class=\"soc1-style1_10pt_bold\">The Season Ahead<\/span><br \/><span class=\"style2_10pt\">This year we have <strong>35 rallies throughout the year<\/strong> and the programme includes <strong>2 rallies abroad and 5 UK Holiday Rallies<\/strong> &#8211; see our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/rally_programme\/\">Rally Programme<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our rallies enable Members to get out and about in their caravans, motorhomes or campervans and meet other members in a safe social environment.<\/p>\n<p>Why not join us now and get more benefit and pleasure from your Swift touring leisure vehicle?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span class=\"soc1-style1_10pt_bold\">Swift Celebrate Multiple Award Wins<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content clear\">A very good year for Swift \u2013 Click the following link to see what they have achieved with their 2025 products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/updates.swiftleisure.com\/cr\/AQjftRQQ099VGJvRgxqHOeJZskM-tth-aE015kUkcieMZ41ZQDJRxleapmqsDA\">Swift Celebrates Multiple Award Wins!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"pt-cv-inline-style-77668d5pgh\">#pt-cv-view-0b99bd4p28 .pt-cv-href-thumbnail  { display: block !important; text-align: left !important; clear: both !important; 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id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-collapsible pt-cv-pgregular pt-cv-justify\" id=\"pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68\">\n<div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" data-cvc=\"1\">\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"8ba07ae5qz\">\n<div class=\"panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"5571\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading pt-cv-title\">\n    <a class=\"panel-title\" data-toggle=\"cvcollapse\" data-parent=\"#8ba07ae5qz\" data-target=\"#eb7ac2aksl\" ><br \/>\n\t\tNo Hookup &#8211; No Problem!\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"pull-right clickable panel-collapsed\"><i class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"eb7ac2aksl\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solarpanel.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left cvp-substitute\" alt=\"No Hookup - No Problem!\" title=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<p><strong>We all love the idea of pitching our outfit in a big open space but today\u2019s seemingly power-hungry vans and motorhomes cause many of us to stick to established sites with mains hook ups. This is a great shame because, with a little care and investment, it\u2019s perfectly possible to manage without a mains hook up for extended periods. How can this be done? &#8211; Read on &#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to caravanning, you may not realise that space heating, water heating and refrigeration are all designed to be run on gas as well as mains electricity. Indeed, they\u2019re sometimes more effective when they are. Most other caravan and motorhome electrical equipment runs off 12 volts and so can be powered from the on-board battery when there\u2019s no mains hook up. Making that battery last is all about using its power as efficiently and economically as possible and, where necessary, using additional sources of 12-volt power, such as a solar panel.<\/p>\n<p>Before going any further it\u2019s worth say that, if you\u2019re going off grid, it\u2019s well worth investing in a good quality leisure battery, one that is designed for off-gridding. You can expect to pay up \u00a3150 for a 100-amp hour \u2018wet\u2019 battery and more for one that uses AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) technology.<\/p>\n<p>Leisure batteries have traditionally been of lead acid construction, but these days, lithium batteries are increasingly making an appearance. They can hold nearly twice the power of a lead acid battery for around half the weight. What\u2019s more, they last much longer before needing replacing, hold their voltage much better, and can be discharged more deeply without damage.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, there are some downsides. The first is cost \u2013 around six to eight times the price of a lead acid type. Secondly, best performance requires a charger going up to 14.6 volts compared to 14.4 volts for a lead acid battery. The good news is that the charger in your Swift group product may be able to be adjusted. Contact the maker (Sargent) for more details.&nbsp; Lastly lithium batteries can be irreversibly damaged if charged below 0\u00b0C. If you can live with these downsides then go for lithium, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<p>For outings of 2-3 days with a good, charged lead acid battery, no additional sources of power should be necessary, even if a 12-volt TV is on for 1-2 hours per day. Beyond this additional power sources (such as a solar panel) may be needed. First though it\u2019s important to understand how much power is consumed by the various 12-volt appliances. As you will see from the table some use a lot more power than others. Power is measured in watts &#8211; the more the power the greater the watts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\"> #powercon td {color:blue}<\/style>\n<table id=\"powercon\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Typical 12-volt power consumed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>19&#8243; LED colour TV<\/td>\n<td>25-35 watts (2 &#8211; 3 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Satellite receiver \/ Freeview box<\/td>\n<td>12 watts (1 amp)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TV booster<\/td>\n<td>0.6 (0.05 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LED downlighter<\/td>\n<td>3 &#8211; 4 watts (about 0.3 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LED strip light<\/td>\n<td>3 &#8211; 4 watts (about 0.3 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fluorescent strip light<\/td>\n<td>6 &#8211; 7 watts (about 0.6 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fan for blown air heating<\/td>\n<td>10 &#8211; 25 watts (1 &#8211; 2 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Truma combi heating (on gas)<\/td>\n<td>Average 14 watts, 80 watts max, (1.2 &#8211; 6.5 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Alde heating<\/td>\n<td>5 watts average (0.5 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Submersible Water pump<\/td>\n<td>25 watts (2 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diaphragm Water pump<\/td>\n<td>50 &#8211; 60 watts (4 &#8211; 5 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Caravan mover (singe axle)<\/td>\n<td>360 watts (30 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Caravan mover (quad)<\/td>\n<td>720 watts (60 amps)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Although movers use a lot of power, they are normally used for no more than a minute or two on each outing. The effect of this on a good battery is negligible and nothing to worry about.&nbsp; Anything much more than this could pose a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Using power efficiently is the first step to managing without a hook up. After that it\u2019s time to consider how we can supplement the power provided by the caravan\u2019s battery. Many people choose to install a solar panel, if one has not already been fitted as standard by the vehicle manufacturer. Roof mounting gives a fit and forget solution, but the horizontal mounting means it cannot make best use of the sun\u2019s rays and it will collect dirt, which will impair its efficiency.&nbsp; If you can put up with the hassle, then a freestanding panel that you keep pointing towards the sun, should give good results from, a smaller and cheaper panel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:19% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"99\" height=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/solarpanel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5579\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">This 50-watt solar panel is hooked up to two large batteries and easily powers the caravan all<br \/>through the summer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Another good way of getting more power is to buy a second battery. This can be swapped with the main battery when it runs down or alternatively (for telly addicts) it could just be used to power the TV.<\/p>\n<p>Should you wish to do so it is possible to connect two batteries together. However, there should be a suitable fuse local to each battery and (ideally) the batteries should be identical. This arrangement can work well when used in conjunction with solar panels or wind generators. Installation should be by a competent electrician.<\/p>\n<p>An advantage of having a second battery (for caravanners) is that you can strap it in the car boot and charge it as you drive around. There are various ways this can be done. The simplest is to make up a lead that plugs into the car\u2019s auxiliary power socket (cigar lighter socket in older cars). Such a lead must be fused (max 10 amps) and may need to be unplugged when the engine is not running to avoid flattening the car battery. Some motorhomes have the facility to have a second battery as standard, making this a \u2018no brainer\u2019 for off-gridders.<\/p>\n<p>As an alternative to using the car\u2019s auxiliary power socket you could have an auto electrician install a split charge relay and connect the spare battery to the car via that. This ensures that the battery is only connected when the engine is producing enough power. It is also possible to purchase a DC to DC battery charger that will work from the car&#8217;s 12-volt system and give a much better charging performance than a direct connection.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color:#008080\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><br \/>There is no need to be afraid of using a caravan or motorhome without a mains hook-up. Once you\u2019ve learned how you can become independent of a hook up, a whole new world of exciting rallies and beautiful sites will open up &#8211; you\u2019ll never look back!<\/p>\n<p><em>Terry Owen, November 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"4351\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading pt-cv-title\">\n    <a class=\"panel-title\" data-toggle=\"cvcollapse\" data-parent=\"#8ba07ae5qz\" data-target=\"#d717cdeqh8\" ><br \/>\n\t\tArchive of Support Pages\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"pull-right clickable panel-collapsed\"><i class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"d717cdeqh8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Stack-of-Books-Clipart-300-150x150-100x100.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left\" alt=\"Archive of Support Pages\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Stack-of-Books-Clipart-300-150x150-100x100.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<p>We have now discontinued our support pages as we haven&#8217;t been able to maintain them for a long time and a lot of information has become well out of date.<br \/>\nThe Swift Group website contains a lot of technical information and manuals. There is also a very helpful FAQs section. <em>(See under LINKS in the top menu).<\/em><br \/>\nThe archive of our older OEM manuals is available <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/oldweb\/oem-handbooks.html\">HERE<\/a> or on the image above.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-2-col\"  data-pid=\"4347\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading pt-cv-title\">\n    <a class=\"panel-title\" data-toggle=\"cvcollapse\" data-parent=\"#8ba07ae5qz\" data-target=\"#0db0cf7sb8\" ><br \/>\n\t\tAdvertising Opportunities\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"pull-right clickable panel-collapsed\"><i class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-plus\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"0db0cf7sb8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"pt-cv-none pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-left cvplbd\" target=\"pt-cv-none\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Elegance-560-Nose-On-300-150x150-100x100.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-shadow pull-left\" alt=\"Advertising Opportunities\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-cv-content\">\n<p>If you would like to advertise with us we have a section for Sponsored Links covering Caravan Dealers, Accessories&nbsp; and Services. <em>(See the Links &amp; Contact Us Menus above)<\/em>.<br \/>\nIf you are looking to buy from one of our advertisers, please mention the Swift Owners Club.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"pt-cv-inline-style-5746c66u5s\">#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68 .pt-cv-title a, #pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68  .panel-title { color: #008080 !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68  .pt-cv-title a:hover, #pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68  .panel-title:hover   { color: #1e73be !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68 .pt-cv-readmore  { color: #ffffff !important; background-color: #00aeef !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68 .pt-cv-readmore:hover  { color: #ffffff !important; background-color: #00aeef !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68  + .pt-cv-pagination-wrapper .pt-cv-more , #pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68  + .pt-cv-pagination-wrapper .pagination .active a, .pt-cv-pagination[data-sid='fc6b179h68'] .active a { color: #ffffff !important; background-color: #00aeef !important; }\n#pt-cv-view-fc6b179h68 { text-align: justify; }<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-gb4296-69eb69b82fee7-1-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_execphp panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Late Membership Renewals for 2026<\/h3>\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">Unfortunately, it is now after the final date for membership renewals and you will no longer be able to renew via the link in the Members&#8217; Area of the website.\n\nWe hate to lose members so you may <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/late-membership-renewal\/\"><b>proceed via this link<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":99,"featured_media":4988,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"class_list":["post-4296","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","has-thumb"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/99"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4296"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4296\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25481,"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4296\/revisions\/25481"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.swift-owners-club.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}