We're currently looking for a new motorhome (around 3 to 5 years old) and we were considering a Kon-tiki with a rear lounge but have had second thoughts when we were told by someone "you know what the call kon-tiki's don't you? leaky kon-tiki's!!"
We would like a kon-tiki but we would like to hear from either current kon-tiki owners or previous kon-tiki owners and if you had any prolems with water ingress?
oohh you are going up in the world dave, myst be those petrol prices!!/ .
As for the KonTiki, well they are really respected motorhomes if not a little pricey, therefore wouldn't of though ingress would be a problem no more than anything else.
oohh you are going up in the world dave, myst be those petrol prices!!/ .
As for the KonTiki, well they are really respected motorhomes if not a little pricey, therefore wouldn't of though ingress would be a problem no more than anything else.
that's exactly what we were thinking (about the kon-tiki water ingress not the petrol prices) but we were just concerned about his comments.
We have just traded our 3 year old Kontiki 645 in for an Auto Trail and we never had any problems with her leaking or anything major like that. We had her from new and she was a beautiful vehicle and I can thoroughly recommend the Kontiki models. I am sure if you buy one you will not be disappointed as they are lovely and we were very satisfied with ours. We had the rear lounge model too with the over the cab pull down bed and it was very spacious but we have gone for a fixed bed model now so that is the only reason we have changed.
I can honestly say I have never heard the quote "leaky Kontiki's" before so it can't be that common a problem? I think some people only have to hear of one vehicle with this problem and instead of thinking it is a one off they tar all that maufacturers models with the same brush!
Good luck with your search and I hope you find the perfect model for you soon.
Sooh
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I have also heard of the phrase Konleaky, if you are after a 3-5 year old van you should be pretty safe regards damp, BUT, I would have it really checked over by a independant habitation centre for any signs of damp before parting with any money, far better to waste money on the test if damp is found than regret the purchase later. Good Luck.
I've got a 1998 Bessacarr E695 (v similar thing to KonTiki, built in the same factory) and it's still dry as a bone. It's the rear lounge job, with front dinette and kitchen, and another double over the cab. Brilliant layout that suits us down to the ground.
I think the 'Leaki KonTiki' gibe is just a play on words (also heard Leaky Lunar and Soggy Swift bandied about), but at the end of the day any motorhome or caravan CAN leak, so it pays to take a very careful look around before parting with your money.
Good luck with yours, Site Snooper - did you get one yet?
Thanks for all replies folks most useful, going to sell my old girl soon and then the motorhome, Will definately not be dissuaded from Kontiki now but think I will invest in good damp meter in any case !
I think it's as said before , any unit can leak. I have a 1991 Auto Trail Pullman from new , the only water I have had come in is when the vents/roof lights start to leak & one trim strip. The sealant does go off in time. I do a damp check fairly often and have just spent the last couple of weeks around shift work checking the trim, renewing the fillet strips and removing all of my vents, cleaning and resealing them. I caught one which had just started to leak.
So as I said, regular checks & prevention are the key.
Mike
Ov4er on MHF site, anumber of members have had problems with vehicles bought over the last year or so. It appears to be mainly the door to the habitation part,perhaps they have had a faulty batch. However the customer service from Swift has left a lot to be desired.
well i have a kontiki and and it has an upto date habitation test certificate and has never had any leaks or dampness one of the best motorhomes going in my opinion, and as most people know they hold there price better than most motorhomes, i think this was just posted by some one un/named of coarse , who cant afford one and would probably kill to own one, like every motorhome there is always a bad one as for leaky kontiki, Water yes but i think it is different, just someone talking pi--s
so long as you have it checked before you buy including a full damp report and had a habitation service anually you should be fine one word of caution to antone using jet washes never use them near joints or seals
We bought a Kontiki - G Reg - two years ago, even after having seen water stain marks on the ceiling. The guy at the dealership said that it HAD had a leak problem on the roof but that it had been sorted. The asking price was 12,000, and, knowing no different- it was our first motorhome - we bought it. One week later not only did it leak along the whole line of rivets across the roof but also from a ruptured waterpipe under the flooring. Needless to say we were soon on the phone to get our money back, which we did, and then bought a '99 Swift Sundance 590RL, which has been very enjoyable, having had it Turbo'd at TB Turbo and soon to have it reupholstered. We are, in hindsight, very grateful that the Kontiki DID leak..it helped point us in the right direction
We were told soon after by a few people that the Kontiki was known as the 'Leaky Kontiki'
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Topic: Leaky Kon-Tiki?
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Will definately not be dissuaded from Kontiki now but think I will invest in good damp meter in any case !
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