75,000miles (1 Viewer)

[Innkeeper]

Me again
Thoughts on this van. Is 75k high mileage for a motorhome.
Rather than beating myself up about payloads, what are the thoughts on getting a nic nice trailer seeing as this one has a tow bar.
Would rather still have the payload beefed up if needs be or possible. And yes I do have the right license .
Apologies for keep bothering you just want to get this right.

https://www.motorhomedepot.com/vehicle/le-voyageur-lvx8

 

[Lenny HB]

Nice van, as for the mileage that is low for an A Class, most A Class's do around 10k a year.

 

[Stealaway]

As does my C class and we now should realise that 75,000 miles is not high mileage. 175,000 might be getting nearer to high mileage on a modern engine. It's certainly not unusual these days.

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[bobandjanie]

Nice looking motorhome, we had a Eura Mobil on a 2.7 Mercedes pull like a train towing our smart on a trailer, good on fuel, the mileage is Ok for its age, I would not be surprised if it has the sprint shift gear box, ours did (2007) and it was no problem in the 5 years we owned it, it needs up rating 3500kg is not good.
Ours was 3850kg, and not a massive pay load, but quality is heavy.
I'm sure someone on here has one, can't think who.
They will be along if you mention it on the title .

Bob.
Ps Its @Busman

 

[sweetie]

What a lovely looking motorhome, don’t worry about the mileage. It looks in lovely condition, if layout suits you go for it

 

[Lenny HB]

Nice van, as for the mileage that is low for an A Class, most A Class's do around 10k a year.

Ps Its @Busman

Nope, Dave has an Esterall (ex spelling)

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[mfw]

Thats me stuffed mines 18 yrs old and only got 48k on it - although had it just over a year and put 9k on it - would of thought 10k a year is high unless you use it all the time for short runs as well - and i only use mine when i go away - been down to gib a couple of times as well still only clocked 9k in the year

 

[iandsm]

I bought my Rapido A class in 2008 and it now has 78K on the clock. I am confident it will do another 78K without problem, all that I have replaced is tyres and of course it has had the usual regular service.

The motorhome you are looking at looks well looked after and provided it has a full service history I wouldn't think twice about the milage, grab it before someone else does.

 

[Just smiffy]

Compared to my use of my Motorhome, that would be low mileage for me.
The general consensus on here is that an engine is best used and running frequently ....

Looks a great van....

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[Mr Beaumont]

That's less than 6k a year so it's definitely not too high a mileage. Looks a lovely van

 

[CazPaul]

Looks a beauty, full torque converter gearbox is much more desirable than the Sprintshift, definitely worth a look. The LeVoyageurs of that era were the best built.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Ugly as sin but great condition and price OK but don't know how it can be 3.5t

If it has the payload and you can bear to look at it - it's a good van and 76k mileage - just run in...

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[Lenny HB]

Ugly as sin but great condition and price OK but don't know how it can be 3.5t

If it has the payload and you can bear to look at it - it's a good van and 76k mileage - just run in...

It's French, as all seasoned Motorhomers know all Motorhomes in France regardless of size are 3.5t.

 

[Barclaybasher]

It's French, as all seasoned Motorhomers know all Motorhomes in France regardless of size are 3.5t.

It's still ugly........and overweight...

 

[CazPaul]

Ugly as sin but great condition and price OK but don't know how it can be 3.5t

If it has the payload and you can bear to look at it - it's a good van and 76k mileage - just run in...

Doesn't look ugly to me, looks a nice future classic.One man's meat is another man's poison.
Quality construction, no joins or seams in the one piece roof.

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[Hollyberry]

Looks lovely to me. Motor Home Depot add a good few thousand to price owner wants so there’s room for price negotiation.

 

[simsy56]

I like it!

Craig

 

[jongood]

Nice well made mh IMO. I dont see an issue with the mileage, my concern is that the lounge is going to feel a little tight - its the usual problem with an island bed.

I couldnt see a garage picture, sometimes these are not over big but you would probably have to uprate anyway if you wanted to carry a scooter or go for a eze tow etc. each has pluses and minus.

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[mfw]

Just looked at the vehicle it is only 2 berth - thought it would of been at least 4 berth - a lot of money for a 13yr old 2 berth vehicle - and i wonder how easy it would be to resell without losing a lot of money.

Hopefully not upsetting anyone but that is my thoughts

 

[Rosemary1]

Looks a lovely van - mileage wouldn’t bother me if serviced and looked after or that it was 2 berth only but we bought one with the drop down bed removed so more space for two. Sure there could be some good negotiation needed as agree with MF that is a little expensive for age but looks like such a nice van sure it will sell quickly.

 

[Lenny HB]

Just looked at the vehicle it is only 2 berth - thought it would of been at least 4 berth - a lot of money for a 13yr old 2 berth vehicle - and i wonder how easy it would be to resell without losing a lot of money.

Hopefully not upsetting anyone but that is my thoughts

Don't see what difference being 2 berth makes, quite normal for A Class to be only 2 berth with buyers opting for cupboards instead of the drop down bed.

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[Allanm]

Looks a nice van. Don’t worry about the mileage, if you bought it in France it would have double the mileage, at least!
I would want to check the actual payload available ( ask the seller if they will take it to a weighbridge to check)
My only concern would be the price. It seems 6 or 7k over the top to me.

 

[Shrimp]

If there’s 2 of you a 2 berth van is fine, it’s in fantastic condition, mileage is not a problem and you, presumably, are not buying it to sell on!
Go for it!
Our van has 70+k, 2001, and a 3 berth.

 

[mfw]

Don't see what difference being 2 berth makes, quite normal for A Class to be only 2 berth with buyers opting for cupboards instead of the drop down bed.

4 berth would be family size so realistically easier to find a buyer - my old A class is 6 berth and just over 6.8m long classed at 3.5T - although there is no way to legally carry additional people purely due to weight a 4 berth has advantages even for a couple - my wife fidgets a lot and it is far easier to drop cab bed and have a comfortable bed to sleep in without constantly being woken up due to her keeping on moving - and also for the hotter weather

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[Southdowners]

Personally I think a 2 berth is better than a 4 berth. We opted to get one without an overhead bed as it gives more storage space and makes the lounge appear more spacious.

Obviously its each to their own but I certainly wouldn't think that selling a 2 berth would be in any way more difficult than a 4 berth.

 

[Hils and Glenns]

Looks lovely and I think you would get it for £30000 which seems OK to me.

 

[Barclaybasher]

I wouldn't worry about it being 2 berth

Mine is a 5/6 berth, drop down bed (never used), made up bed (used once) and fixed double over the garage.

I just wanted a van with more 'living room'

If the layout suits your needs it's the right sort of van...

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[Lenny HB]

My only concern would be the price. It seems 6 or 7k over the top to me.

How do you work that out, 2003 ones go for more than that in France, for a quality Le Voyageur it looks cheap to me.

 

[CazPaul]

If it's in good nick with a comprehensive service record for engine/gearbox then 30 is a good price, top of the range vans these are.

 

[mfw]

I think it is a lot of money for a commercial base vehicle which has had 13 yrs to deteriorate - spending that sort of money i would compromise and try and find something on a lot newer plate - but we are all different and view things differently - old vehicles are very likely to cost money worst case would be welding and that will knock price of vehicle straight away even repaired to get through mot - unless it is the right money.
Probably better value buying new and banging a lot of miles on it will still fetch a good return compared to an old vehicles value