first motorhome (1 Viewer)

[dabber]

was going to go down the selfbuild route but lack of spare time this winter,we're thinking about buying a early 90s motorhome 4 to 6 berth.eg fiat,talbot.which should we choose being our first one and should we get petrol or 2.5diesel,got upto 5k to spend.

 

[rob kinnear]

Hi and welcome :flyingwelcome:
I would go for a diesel as they last and carry the weight better, As for witch van I have no idea but someone will be along soon.Just remember before you buy post on here for more advice on what you are looking at.

All The best
Rob

 

[dabber]

been looking on ebay,loads of talbots on there most of them petrol some diesel so will go and have a look at some of them.

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[American Dream]

I'd definately look at diesels...preferably turbocharged for the torque and power.
Check mileage and servicing ties up with odometer...

Test drive is a must as is looking for rust/damp....

Good luck.....

Steve.

 

[Touchwood]

Hi and welcome. As a newcomer here myself I can only say you've come to the right place, I'm sure you will get much useful advice with your prospective purchase, as indeed I have. Good luck,

Mike

 

[Carol]

Hello and welcome to Fun, would think about a diesel, the engines are built to do large mileages so that should not be a problem, check the body work though and inside for damp. Good Luck with your search, let us know how you get on.:welcomefunster:

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[BobProperty]

The Talbot Express Fiat Ducato Citroen C25 and Peugeot J5 were the same thing up to about 1994 but with various engines by different manufacturers. The 2l petrol is a Peugeot engine, the 2l diesel is IIRC a Citroen and the 2.5l TD is a Fiat. The preferred options seem to be the 2l petrol (with LPG if poss) or the 2.5l TD.