CI Carioca 656. 2006

[Fermer]

Wondering if any of you funsters could give me some pointers..
My friend is keen to get into the motorhome scene and is going to look at a the CI Carioca 656 6 berth 2006..
Any tips for what to look for in these motorhomes
Thanks

 

[Swifter]

Damp is the main problem to look for and check the payload as some of those 6 berth 3500kg vans must be illegal when loaded for a holiday .

 

[Fermer]

Damp is the main problem to look for and check the payload as some of those 6 berth 3500kg vans must be illegal when loaded for a holiday .

Yes I was wondering about the damp... Will it normally be around the toilet / shower area?

 

[Swifter]

Yes I was wondering about the damp... Will it normally be around the toilet / shower area?

Walls need to be checked with a damp meter. I have no knowledge of this individual model . I did however google search it and you need it check the over cab bed under the mattress as there isn’t a slatted bed base and mold can accumulate here .

 

[Fermer]

OK thanks for that

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[Ralph-n-Bev]

Yes I was wondering about the damp... Will it normally be around the toilet / shower area?

Check ( the seals ) in the garage area gas locker too.

 

[Phill D]

I had a 2008 CI Carioca 746 from new for 3 years, its an entry level motorhome, but and its a BIG BUT! the build quality is poor. Make sure that you check not only for damp but also any internal panel delamination. The shower floor, and also look at the habitation door fit and locker doors and hinges for poor fit and allowing water in.

It spent a lot of time getting warranty work done to put things right.. however, i would guess that they are not all like the one we had..

the plus point was ours was on a heavy chassis i.e 4.5T so the payload was well over 1T.

 

[suavecarve]

I had a 625 (05) which if memory serves me right was 6.2m long and 5 berth.

If thats correct and the 656 is 6.5m wide and 6 berth then weight is the issue to look at and ensure new potential owner had read the threads on here and understood them. It might also be a 6 berth but 4 or 5 seat belts.

Damp is the other thing but CI are really good value for money at the less expensive end of the market. They do a job and we had ours for 7 years. I would not put somebody off buying one

 

[Fermer]

I had a 2008 CI Carioca 746 from new for 3 years, its an entry level motorhome, but and its a BIG BUT! the build quality is poor. Make sure that you check not only for damp but also any internal panel delamination. The shower floor, and also look at the habitation door fit and locker doors and hinges for poor fit and allowing water in.

It spent a lot of time getting warranty work done to put things right.. however, i would guess that they are not all like the one we had..

the plus point was ours was on a heavy chassis i.e 4.5T so the payload was well over 1T.

Thanks for that

 

[Chrisdiyer]

Wondering if any of you funsters could give me some pointers..
My friend is keen to get into the motorhome scene and is going to look at a the CI Carioca 656 6 berth 2006..
Any tips for what to look for in these motorhomes
Thanks

Yes damp is a common problem my existing Carioca 656 is in need of a rear inner wall replacement. It is so weak that I dare not use the bike rack. A quick check is to take hold of the rack and see if there is any movement in the wall when applying any pressure, as mine has got lots of movement now and I am about to strip the inner wall covering to asses the extent of the damage and repairs needed.
A good DIYer can overcome. U tube is full of tips and advice.
Still a great van for taking grandchildren as 6 berth and 6 seat belts.
Good Luck and enjoy.