Hi..
A 2ltr petrol, of mid-'80s vintage..and pulling something along that big/heavy..?
Personally, it wouldn't be my choice...
I had a similar aged, 2ltr petrol Talbot Express van(self-built camper) back in the early/mid '90s ..and although it could shift..it could also drink juice like it was going out of fashion(and that was only a lightweight van).It also had a lousy gear change(as they were originally intended to be column change, as in LHD form)...
For touring the continent, I would be looking at something more akin to those in the links that michell8 posted (LHD Hymers / German built vans etc)
Also ,boring I know but you need to be aware of the GVW, the axle limits and it's usable payload!
That looks a big old,heavily built( timber framed)van.... and as you really need to be staying below the 3500kg threshold(I believe in some countries, certain towns/villages "ban"/restrict/charge for vehicles over that weight?) and if it is 3500kg gross, then a vehicle of that size/weight would leave very little payload for your "stuff"...
(..and as you'll be living out of it, not just "holidaying, you'll probably have a fair bit of that!). 
Although whether or not they actually bother pulling/checking/weighing MHs on the continent, I have no idea.. ?
Having said all of that, IF everything does check out okay(No damp,axle/payload weights, everything works, it's been maintained correctly and is mechanically sound, (with some proof of service history etc) etc...and you are aware and prepared for, the fuel costs, then it may do you...?
But DON'T "fall for" something just because it's the first thing you've looked at ..or because time may be an issue...or because it's local(ish)...
Post last edited on 16/04/2014 09:56:59
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Topic: PLEASE HELP!!
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