didleyhulz
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Having identified the Autorail Scout as a potential first motorhome purchase - just wondered what problems Scout owners may have come across due to its length and weight if any.
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Used probably 2009 to 2011 depending on what max 40k buys
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Make sure you get a damp test
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2009 on should see you past the Fiat issues like the rain scuttle and water on engine and clutch shudder. That seemed to be more after they first came out in late 2006.
Damp ingress would have to be the main thing i would say look out for, this can be said about many vans.
It seems very 50/50 on Autotrails.
Even if buying off a dealer I would ask and expect to have an independent report done.
Nothing special sticks out... 2010 onwards tend to have the bigger locker doors at the rear and lowered floor so more space.
£40k could buy you a nice 2012 Apache 700 and lots left over for fuel..
Happy shopping....
Buying from dealer 2011 scout test drive noticed clutch shudder on set off is this normal or a sigh clutch on way out only done 35000 miles auto gear boxRecent main problem areas are on the offside wall behind drivers seat dinette or side seat areas depending on model of van..
@didleyhulz if your on Facebook there is an Autotrail owners group. Handy for specific Autotrail issues, tips and fixes etc..
Sometimes vans for sale as well...
One feature on the Scout over the 700 is that it's very slightly longer and so the side seats in rear lounge will let a short ass like me lie down But they cost an extra £10k at retail new price... Bigger fridge is good BUT then you use more gas.
The payload on my 700 is 730kg, that's higher than on a scout of a similar time..
Love the scout but hard to see where the extra cash is really spent...
ALSO,,,, I know your working to a budget but in 2012 they bought in a 10 year Ingress warranty. Something to think about.
Can't advise on clutch, could be just getting used to it. If in doubt maybe do another test drive.Buying from dealer 2011 scout test drive noticed clutch shudder on set off is this normal or a sigh clutch on way out only done 35000 miles auto gear box
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