Newby from Halifax, West Yorks

[Peater]

Hi all, glad to have been accepted to this forum. Currently looking for our first MH and compiling a listing of van configurations which fit our criteria. Very intresting on the Ford front, probably to avoid may be good point?
Looking forward to some late night reads...

 

[Go_buddy_go_]

 

[David and Sally]

 

[Rob Hammond]

 

[Chasnam]

welcome from a fellow Yorke
Chasnam

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[Wendo55]

 

[Figaro]

 

[68c]

Good thing with Peugeot/Fiat/Citroën vans is the dashboard mounted gear lever and the handbrake next to the drivers door. Makes for a clear central floor are at the front so access from drivingvto habitation area is easy and less chance of inadvertently knocking the handbrake off.
As an aside, those are known as Sevel Vans, as that is where most are made and explains their similarities.

 

[Brize]

Welcome

Good luck with the van search. You seem to have realised already that layout is the first filter point!

 

[PlacidoD]

You mention Ford problems. There are weaknesses in most commonly used chassis. With Stellantis (Fiat/Peugeot/Citroen) there are, for example, electric problems (going into limp mode) and steering rack failures.
The fundamental problem is (a) Euro 6 forces diesel engines into contortions beyond sensible design limits and (b) motorhomes are built on commercial vehicle chassis designed for daily heavy use rather than use maybe for one or two months of the year.

Ford Transit problem affect only the Mark 8 most modern chassis. The Duratorq engine in the Mark 7 (circa 2007-2016) is quite reliable. My take on the Mark 8 is that if given an annual service and a costly cambelt change at 6 years it is likely to be problem free if bought new (There were some problems with injectors for a couple of years) and they tend to be less expensive to buy that e.g. high spec Ducatos. So overall cost is likely much the same. The difference is ride quality. Fords have a far more car like ride quality than Ducatos and the like. The other potential advantage is the ubiquity of service outlets for Transits. Fiat service facilities seem to be shrinking.

So my advice - Find the layout and detail finish that suits you then be aware of potential ownership problems going with your choice and weigh the options.

The biggest limitation on your choice is likely to be what you can or are willing to afford. In my case I have limited time available to use my MoHo. Hence my choice of a well appointed older Moho at less cost to me.

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[scotzsue]

Welcome

Welcome

Good luck with the van search. You seem to have realised already that layout is the first filter point!

Not for me it's the number of seatbelts. No point in going any further if you haven't enough.

 

[Lee Fryer]

 

[rolosroller]

 

[Janine]

Welcome to the Fun

 

[Russ N Tracey]

Hi n welcome.

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[ambulancekidd]

 

[f6c]

Welcome aboard

 

[psyfried]

 

[Peater]

You mention Ford problems. There are weaknesses in most commonly used chassis. With Stellantis (Fiat/Peugeot/Citroen) there are, for example, electric problems (going into limp mode) and steering rack failures.
The fundamental problem is (a) Euro 6 forces diesel engines into contortions beyond sensible design limits and (b) motorhomes are built on commercial vehicle chassis designed for daily heavy use rather than use maybe for one or two months of the year.

Ford Transit problem affect only the Mark 8 most modern chassis. The Duratorq engine in the Mark 7 (circa 2007-2016) is quite reliable. My take on the Mark 8 is that if given an annual service and a costly cambelt change at 6 years it is likely to be problem free if bought new (There were some problems with injectors for a couple of years) and they tend to be less expensive to buy that e.g. high spec Ducatos. So overall cost is likely much the same. The difference is ride quality. Fords have a far more car like ride quality than Ducatos and the like. The other potential advantage is the ubiquity of service outlets for Transits. Fiat service facilities seem to be shrinking.

So my advice - Find the layout and detail finish that suits you then be aware of potential ownership problems going with your choice and weigh the options.

The biggest limitation on your choice is likely to be what you can or are willing to afford. In my case I have limited time available to use my MoHo. Hence my choice of a well appointed older Moho at less cost to me.

Thankyou for the insight...

 

[Peater]

Good thing with Peugeot/Fiat/Citroën vans is the dashboard mounted gear lever and the handbrake next to the drivers door. Makes for a clear central floor are at the front so access from drivingvto habitation area is easy and less chance of inadvertently knocking the handbrake off.
As an aside, those are known as Sevel Vans, as that is where most are made and explains their similarities.

thankyou for the info..

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[Rickd]

Hi all, glad to have been accepted to this forum. Currently looking for our first MH and compiling a listing of van configurations which fit our criteria. Very intresting on the Ford front, probably to avoid may be good point?
Looking forward to some late night reads...

Welcome from just over the hill in Bradford. Good luck with your search. We bought from Peter Roberts give them a look can definitely recommend their service.