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01/12/2016 at 9:19pm
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Hi
I'm looking for my first campervan, I have reduced my list to the following:
Renault trafic rapport auto sleeper, 1993, 1.7l petrol, 89,000, advertised at �4800
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Talbot express 1000 p, 1991, 2l petrol, 6500, power steering, advertised at �4000
Both van private sales on gumtree so may get cheaper than advertised. Both vans look good for their age, no rust or damp, both have mot and some form of service history!
Anyone got any advice on what might be the better option? I am looking to go up north in Scotland and the west coast. Am I wasting my money on scrap metal or could these vans still have some life left in them?!
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01/12/2016 at 10:01pm
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please tell me that these vans aren't in north Scotland? if so run away fast! its more often than not a scam, one of the more famous ones, they try to get you to pay and then claim that as they are working away they will have it delivered and if your not happy you have 7 days to return it, they will also tell you that your money will be held in a safe account with paypal, none of which is true, there is no such facility with paypal or any other "bank"
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02/12/2016 at 8:04am
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The biggest potential problem with buying a van of this age is non availability of spare parts. You may find yourself off the road because you cannot get a small engine part for example. I'd go for the Talbot probably.
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02/12/2016 at 9:08am
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I'd be wary of a pre-facelift Talbot. They tend to be under-powered and have a terrible gearchange. The latter can be tweeked to improve it, but it's hardly ergonomic.
You will also need deep pockets to fill the tank. I'd hold out for a newer diesel. It will pay for itself in lower fuel bills.
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02/12/2016 at 10:48am
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Capt Lightning is right about being under powered and
the gearchange can be a real nightmare,especially when they get worn.
Another thing to bear in mind is the onboard equipment,for example, some water heater components(if one is
fitted) are virtually unobtainable.
I have massive misgivings about Gumtree.
Some months ago my wife was selling something on Gumtree
and she had a few enquiries
Gumtree then got in touch and informed her one of the enquiries was from someone known to them as having had illegal dealings on the site. When my wife asked which one they said they were not at liberty to divulge that information.Wide berth from now on.
Good luck in your search for a van.
If you are not that well up on vehicles like that I would certainly take someone who is if you look at one.
Regards,
Greg
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Google Fiamma bike rack. They should have one suitable for double door vans. Unless there is a towbar already fitted to van in which case you can use a towbar mounted bike rack.
Any sort of campervan tunnel awning should be suitable.
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