dave2222001
Free Member
Hi Just getting used to my Van Its a Niesmann +Bischoff Arto 69 PL A class motor home This is the first one I have owned but we have hired a few times. The Van is based on
Fiat Ducato with the 3000cc engine
registered August 2008
Has the ASR switch on the Dash
Has the 6 speed gearbox
Has completed 19000miles
On our first outing around France I have noted smoke from the clutch 2 times, both when turning the Van and trying to come up a small lip on the side of the road with steering hard over. Obviously concerned about this though the van drives just fine at all other timed.
Reading up I see the problems certain models have on reversing up hill and resultant engine shake. I have not carried out this so can't comment on this.
I have not tried using the ASR as I am still on the learning curve. Should I use this for start off in these situations.
Any advise on the worrying clutch situation. It was a private buy so no warranty to run back to, though I don't intend to have the van back in the UK till around March 2014
We intend to travel Morocco and other mountainous areas with this van
I note problems people have encountered with Computerised clutch control Though I don't know if it's an issue with this set up.
Any comments on the above gratefully rec,
Also What are the relative Mechanical fixing costs in Europe should it require any major surgery
Fiat Ducato with the 3000cc engine
registered August 2008
Has the ASR switch on the Dash
Has the 6 speed gearbox
Has completed 19000miles
On our first outing around France I have noted smoke from the clutch 2 times, both when turning the Van and trying to come up a small lip on the side of the road with steering hard over. Obviously concerned about this though the van drives just fine at all other timed.
Reading up I see the problems certain models have on reversing up hill and resultant engine shake. I have not carried out this so can't comment on this.
I have not tried using the ASR as I am still on the learning curve. Should I use this for start off in these situations.
Any advise on the worrying clutch situation. It was a private buy so no warranty to run back to, though I don't intend to have the van back in the UK till around March 2014
We intend to travel Morocco and other mountainous areas with this van
I note problems people have encountered with Computerised clutch control Though I don't know if it's an issue with this set up.
Any comments on the above gratefully rec,
Also What are the relative Mechanical fixing costs in Europe should it require any major surgery