Hymer Starline B680 2005 advice please!!! (1 Viewer)

Aug 4, 2021
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Haslington, UK
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Niesmann and Bischof
Afternoon everyone! Newbie here...we are currently looking for an A class up to no more than £35k. We have seen the model in title online. Any advice would be most appreciated!!!
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Aug 18, 2011
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derbys
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AUTOSLEEPER SYMBOL
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since 2007.Tugger before since 1970
Anyone?? Does anyone know this dealer?
Don't think they are a dealer but a broker.They sell people's vans on commission.BUSBY.

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Aug 4, 2021
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Haslington, UK
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Niesmann and Bischof
Thanks. A bit of research has shown up that it has had advisories on:
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Does anyone know if this is a big job? Expensive??
 
Dec 24, 2014
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Hurstpierpoint. Mid Sussex.
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34,553
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Compass Navigator
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Ever since lighting was by Calor gas.
No, but if you look at its MOT history here:
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you will see it has Advisories on the steering ball joints at the latest test on March 12th and a fail on the parking brakes problems a couple of days before which presumably has been corrected. (It seems to have had brake issues over several previous MOTs).

(Ah, my post crossed with yours - no idea of costs as I do my own maintenance).

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Not long enough!
Camper uk is a large motorhome dealer.
 
Jul 29, 2013
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Salisbury
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Hymer B678DL A class
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since 2011
The ball joints replacement could be a part of your negotiations if you were to purchase😊

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Jan 28, 2008
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Dovercourt, Harwich, UK
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Renalt burstner
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7 years campers before that
we bought ours fro camper uk we had no problems so cant say how good they are but i dont think ive ever heard a bad word against them the flip side of that is they ask top money to cover the cost of a good service
 
Dec 17, 2016
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Malvern
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Hymer B525 2006 A cl
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2012
We have a B525 2006, which is the same engine with a manual gearbox. Been very reliable - the Aircon needed some work and the starter motor failed but nothing else since we bought it 4 yr ago.
The Hymer side is well put together but at 16 years old the plastic is likely to be getting brittle. Check the shower tray for cracks.
Camper UK has a good reputation generally I think.
I presume that you can drive a van over 3.5T ie C1 on your license?
Looks a nice van but pictures can deceive.

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Aug 25, 2016
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Hymer 655 Starline
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Village idiot
Thanks. A bit of research has shown up that it has had advisories on:
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Does anyone know if this is a big job? Expensive??
That’s a standard non problem on Mercedes’ sprinter based vans. Nothing to worry about.
 
Apr 12, 2013
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Shrewsbury
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Carthago 144
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12
We purchased a Hymer B 680 twelve months ago, very pleased with our van. Lots of small teething problems but we are getting there. Ours had an advisory on ball joints but the MOT guy said it wasn't serious and fairly normal to have a bit of play.
Check condition of floor underneath the rear as the twin wheels throw up a lot of water , ours has had a repair both sides.
Fitted mudflaps at the rear , should help.
Engine is excellent , 2.7 mercedes absolutely bomb proof. Gearbox on manual is heavy and a bit clunky.
Check all the windows catches, the flexible strip on multi point locking works ok , about £60 a window to fix.
Check all roof lights are working, expensive to replace.
Check the age and condition of tyres, six could be a bit expensive.
I enquired about a motorhome from Camper UK and I was very impressed with there professional approach but other than that never had any dealings with them.
If you need any advice or help just PM me.
 
Dec 20, 2018
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C Class
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Since 2004
Camper UK are an excellent dealer with a very good reputation. They are certainly not cheap, but you do get what you pay for.

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Jun 30, 2011
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Barnard Castle, UK
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Concorde Concerto
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Since 2007
Check whether it has double glazed glass side windows, if so then check condition as if Misty expensive to replace.

Floor underneath from rear wheels backwards can be spongy also garage floor I have put my fingers through a soggy mess many times.

Check shower tray and sink for cracks.
Check tyres for dates.
 
Aug 25, 2016
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5,641
Taynuilt, UK
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44,797
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Hymer 655 Starline
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Village idiot
I have a 2005 655 starline. Got the engine remapped professionally and what a different it made. Mine has only 32000 mls. Now lots more torks makes a big difference up here in the west highlands 👍🥃

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