LHD

[Dorvey]

Looking for a LHD motorhome .
Pull down bed or transverse at rear.
Large fridge freezer , 60k max mileage , 20k to 25k
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

 

[NorthernSands]

Not a huge fridge-freezer, otherwise our Hymer E700 fits the bill. Not for sale, though!

Pretty common layout, I would have thought.

 

[Dorvey]

Lol thanks teasing me then

 

[Dorvey]

Just looked at that model looks great , how long is it ? I see it has the tag axel is this correct. ?

 

[Emmit]

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[NorthernSands]

Just looked at that model looks great , how long is it ? I see it has the tag axel is this correct. ?

7.68m long. And yes, it has the Alko tag axle chassis which, I find, means it drives well. Max weight is 4500KG.

There are various Hymer layouts for older vans here. I guess most other manufacturers will all have similar layouts at some time or another. Try and get to a large 2nd hand dealer and sit in as many vans as you can. It really helps.

 

[The Coops]

A bit away from you but they have a website, have a look on Motorlands Boundary Road Lytham St Annes website they usually have a massive stock of pre owned vans in stock including some left hookers ( I have nothing to do with the firm Jim boss, just live in the area)

 

[NorthernSands]

We got our E700 from Motorlands. I would recommend them as a second hand dealer.

There's this Hymer B class here. Not quite as far up the range as the E or S class (E being the same quality as an S class, but on a Fiat cab). A number of Hymer tags from this era pop up regularly.

 

[NorthernSands]

Another one here. This is similar to our E700, but with a french bed.

 

[Lenny HB]

Looks like you are after an A Class for that price & mileage you are either going to up your budget considerably or the mileage. Quite normal for A Class vans to do 10,000 miles a year

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[NorthernSands]

Looks like you are after an A Class for that price & mileage you are either going to up your budget considerably or the mileage. Quite normal for A Class vans to do 10,000 miles a year

You can still find low mileage vans around. Ours has done less than 70K KMs since ~1995, and I wouldn't say we paid a premium for it. Rare? I'll grant you that.

EDIT: But I would have thought that miles on a MH are generally kinder than miles on a car, so high-milers shouldn't cause too many extra problems, if they've been looked after.

 

[Dorvey]

Hi All
Thank you for the advice, tips and links very helpful.
I appreciate the mileage not being an issue on the mechanics just the more its done the more wear everything has had.
Keep you posted on my purchase as and when I make one.
Thanks again

 

[airwave]

mileage not being an issue on the mechanics just the more its done the more wear everything has had.

Sorry , but the honest truth is that the mileage and wear ratio , won't work with motorhomes . I have a 2000 , 584 , with less than 50 grand on the clock , and generally this includes both motor and habitation areas . The engine , on my van is classed as bullet proof , which is the reason i brought it , but the habitation area though also classed as solid , contains large amounts of plastic , which have not aged quite so well . Much of my plastic needs replacing which due to the age of the vehicle is generally no longer available , and even if it is , is expensive . Everything works , is fully useable , and the van is in good condition , but i'm dealing with parts that have not being touched in 20 years , which creates extra work . It needs regular maintenance , and upgrade work . I'm presently engaged in quite extensive work right now , and sourcing parts is an issue . I can add in one area , it has mean't thinking outside the obligatory box .